Album: Strip Mine by James (1988)
Genre: Pop | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Good Natured
Format: Album

Description: Strip-mine is the second studio album by English rock band James, released in 1988. The album was produced by Hugh Jones, except "Riders" and "Refrain" which were produced by Steve Power and Steve Lovell. After the recording sessions in 1987, the release of the album was delayed a number of times by the record label, but it was eventually remixed early the following year at London's Battery Studios before finally getting a release in September 1988. The track "Ya Ho" first appears on the 1987 Sire Records promotional sampler Just Say Yes.

Artist Background: James is a British rock band from Manchester, England. They formed in 1982 and were active throughout the 1980s, but most successful during the 1990s. Their hit singles include "Come Home", "Sit Down", and "She's a Star" as well as their American college radio hit "Laid". Following the departure of lead singer Tim Booth in 2001, the band became inactive but re-formed in January 2007, returning for a new album and international tour. Up to 2010, the band had sold more than 25 million albums wo... Part of the Manchester, England, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Pop movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Shed Seven, The Charlatans, The Lightning Seeds, Inspiral Carpets

Music Scene: Part of the Manchester, England, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Pop movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Pop, Rock/Pop, Good Natured, 1980s, Album

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Strip-mine is the second studio album by English rock band James, released in 1988. The album was produced by Hugh Jones, except "Riders" and "Refrain" which were produced by Steve Power and Steve Lovell. After the recording sessions in 1987, the release of the album was delayed a number of times by the record label, but it was eventually remixed early the following year at London's Battery Studios before finally getting a release in September 1988. The track "Ya Ho" first appears on the 1987 Sire Records promotional sampler Just Say Yes.

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