Album: The Night Before by James (2010)
Genre: Pop | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Good Natured
Format: Album

Description: The Night Before is the 11th studio album by British rock band James, serving as the first of two mini-albums. Following the release of Hey Ma (2008), the band sought to experiment and take risks for their next record. They worked on material and uploaded it to a FTP server, where each member could download the material and work from home. After three months, Lee Muddy Baker pieced the tracks together. The Night Before is a power pop and space rock release, with individual track comparisons to U2, Joy Division and Cocteau Twins. Preceded by a UK tour, The Night Before was released on 19 April 2010. The album reached number 20 in the UK, and received a mainly favourable response from music critics, with a few of them finding it an enjoyable record.

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, 2010s, Album

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The Night Before is the 11th studio album by British rock band James, serving as the first of two mini-albums. Following the release of Hey Ma (2008), the band sought to experiment and take risks for their next record. They worked on material and uploaded it to a FTP server, where each member could download the material and work from home. After three months, Lee Muddy Baker pieced the tracks together. The Night Before is a power pop and space rock release, with individual track comparisons to U2, Joy Division and Cocteau Twins. Preceded by a UK tour, The Night Before was released on 19 April 2010. The album reached number 20 in the UK, and received a mainly favourable response from music critics, with a few of them finding it an enjoyable record.

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