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After nearly 20 years together, James at last seem to have created their definitive album in Pleased to Meet You. Linked by themes of addiction, unrequited love, growing-up and parenthood, the album is crammed full of new material that follows the style and formula of some of their greatest work from the last three decades. The songs on Pleased to Meet You were all played out for live audiences before the band entered the studio, making this a tried and tested album but without usual loss of creative autonomy. Booth's trademark lyrics are just as surreal and contemporary as ever--"Junkie" is a weird but sincere attack on capitalism's intensified grip on everyday life, ("chocolate, kisses, Pokémon, hit em' while they're young"). The influence of album producer and long-term collaborator Brian Eno can also be heard from the album starter "Space" to the eerie but ambient overture. The 80s-synth style "Gaudi" is a direct throwback to 1982, the year the band formed. This is a cumulative collection of all that's great about James. --John Galilee
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Audio CD
I tried not to get too expectant with this, the last James album I bought was 'Seven' which was great, but since then, though the singles have remained strong, the albums have been slightly weak.
But when I listened to this it all came back to me. James are such a great band and Tim Booth has things to say, unlike most so-called songwriters!
The hooks are there, melodic choruses, everything! Tim Booth's lyrics are as descriptive and as wonderful as ever! I think it's a brilliant album.
though it's not perfect. I don't rate 'The Shining', 'Senorita' or 'What is it good for' as very much, but 10 out of 13 is not bad, today that is a superb ratio.
The highlights are of course 'Getting away with it', 'Falling down', the superb intro on 'English beefcake' makes it a good listen and 'Alaskan pipeline' is a beautiful track. There always seems to be one real gorgeous track on a James album. On 'Seven' it was 'Don't wait that long' on this album it's 'Alaskan pipeline'.
A must listen for any fans of creative and imaginative rock.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By T. Booth
Format:Audio CD
I am not joking when I say this is James' best album. This is no to say the others are bad (except Stutter, which I hate with a vengeance) but this is truly great. There are only two brilliant songs in there- the haunting 'Pleased to meet you' and the irresistible 'Getting Away with It' but it is the album construction that really hit me.
I have always been rather sceptical of the way james put together their albums- i feel that Walking the Ghost is misplaced in Gold Mother and Laid should begin with a punchier track than Out to Get You, but Pleased to Meet You is a testament to what can be achieved. If you just whack the cd straight in and listen to it, you could probably get to about track 7 (when the style begins to change) before you realise the track has changed. The songs maintain their individual identity but the album hangs together unbelievably well. Definitely worth buying, especially since its Tim Booth's last album with the band (except the live one- Getting Away with it...live, which is also excellent). His vocals aren't as pronounced as on, say, Seven, but its still a great finale to a great 20 years. Worth whatever they'll sell it to you for.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By marie
Format:Audio CD
I bought this album to have the song 'getting away with it' which was one of my favorites songs ever. i was expecting to just push repeat on that song over and over again, pretty much ignoring the rest of the album. little did i know that reviews were right. this is an amazing album, filled with fantastic songs, each one standing on its own merit. where do I start? 'pleased to meet you' is the achingly emotionally rich ballad, which starts slow only to explode two-thirds down. i recommend listening to it in full blast. 'senorita' is another one that showcases tim booth's unparalleled vocals. and track 13 betters 'getting away with it'. don't think it was possible! i could go on and on, but all i will say in the end, is wait to be pleasantly surprised. james don't get any credit any longer for what a great band they are, and how many amazing songs they have in their back catalogue. if only people listened to this album. they would be immediately converted!
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Least Favourite James Album
Not sure why I am against the popular vote but this is my least favourite James ablum. Hardly a memorable track on the album. Read more
Published on 11 Jan 2009 by Rolfieh
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Theire best
As other reviewers say, this is quite simply the best album made by James. From the trippy opening track 'Space' through to an eclectic set of songs that ranges from disco 'Gaudi',... Read more
Published on 6 Aug 2007 by John Murray
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Unbelievable!
Ive got all the previous James albums but had not heard of this one, until I went on Amazon to re-purchase Millionaires. Read more
Published on 30 Mar 2007 by henry cakes
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Farewell James
I was one of those people who delayed buying this album due to the critical panning this got in Q magazine. Read more
Published on 26 Oct 2006 by Mr. Jonathan Robin Oxley
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Saving the Best till Last
When this album first came out I read a terrible review of it in one of the glossy music rags. Thankfully I paid no attention and decided to make up my own mind. Read more
Published on 2 May 2004 by Mr. Hugh Harkin
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Excellent
This is one of the best albums so far this century! The songs are wonderful and I cannot think of one that I would not rate five stars. Read more
Published on 15 Feb 2003
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This album maintains the high standard of James material...
I didn't listen to 'Pleased to Meet You' in its entirety until nearly a year after purchasing it. I tended to skip straight to 'Getting Away With It' and was less than impressed... Read more
Published on 28 Mar 2002
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The Final Frontier
After a period spent wandering the wildernesss, James (be guarded against those who would have you believe that 'James' is just the name of the band) has finally found his... Read more
Published on 9 Feb 2002
5.0 out of 5 stars
one mighty great album
Falling Down, English Beefcake, The Shining, Senorita, Gaudi, getting away with it - the standout tracks of this album. Read more
Published on 27 Oct 2001 by dingo_no1@hotmail.com
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great album and a real grower
Perhaps not the most instant of James' many albums but definitely their best. Just give it 5 or 6 plays and you'll soon be singing along to the an album full of great tunes. Read more
Published on 27 July 2001
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