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James are one of those strange forces of nature that the critics really can't cope with, but that sell shed-loads of records anyway. And that seems to be James' main problem: the fact that they've managed to be so damn popular without getting their approval first. This is, undoubtedly, a singles band, not a clever tortured soul whining about his troubles, but the kind of music people enjoy with the sun baking down on their heads at festivals, as the lukewarm lager starts to take effect. "Born Of Frustration", even with its bizarre almost-yodelling, has that crowd-binding quality James are so good at. They're never going to set the world on fire, but that's not the point. They just want to be dancing (in Tim Booth's freaky electrocution-jig style) along with everyone else. --Emma Johnston
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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It's about time I aired my views about James. Quite possibly the most musically and lyrically unique band the UK has seen since The Clash, Seven is my favourite James album - and with a repertoire in double figures its not an easy choice!
Having been a fan for around 17 years and been to 11 gigs I can say nothing bad about this band. 'Seven' is a complete and utter work of art, yes it has spawned some fantastic singles (again, among their best) in Born Of Frustration and Sound, but it is the polished diamonds like Protect Me, Seven, Heavens and Don't Wait That Long that you really need to experience. If you have never seen James live, its too late and you've missed out, however to get in touch with their sound and what James were all about in the early 90's, buy Seven. You won't look back. Brilliant.
Having been a fan for around 17 years and been to 11 gigs I can say nothing bad about this band. 'Seven' is a complete and utter work of art, yes it has spawned some fantastic singles (again, among their best) in Born Of Frustration and Sound, but it is the polished diamonds like Protect Me, Seven, Heavens and Don't Wait That Long that you really need to experience. If you have never seen James live, its too late and you've missed out, however to get in touch with their sound and what James were all about in the early 90's, buy Seven. You won't look back. Brilliant.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
A highlight of the musical scene of the beginning of the 90's. Though mainly considered somewhat of a 'students' album, 'SEVEN' has has become much more than that.
Vastly superior to the bands other albums, 'SEVEN' has a feeling of timelessness about it. The album speaks to the listener, appealing to all emotions that we experience, love, hate, joyful optimism, despair and anger.
I remember listening to this on my headphones on long coach trips. It took me away and made the trip an actual 'journey'.
From the opening, tingling notes of 'Born of Frustration' to the closing 'Seven' the listener will be part of the album.
Highlights of the album are 'Born of Frustration', the aching duet 'Don't wait that long' and the mournfully sweet 'Heavens'.
A snapshot in time from a band who were at their peak. Relive those memories.
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
A highlight of the musical scene of the beginning of the 90's. Though mainly considered somewhat of a 'students' album, 'SEVEN' has has become much more than that.
Vastly superior to the bands other albums, 'SEVEN' has a feeling of timelessness about it. The album speaks to the listener, appealing to all emotions that we experience, love, hate, joyful optimism, despair and anger.
I remember listening to this on my headphones on long coach trips. It took me away and made the trip an actual 'journey'.
From the opening, tingling notes of 'Born of Frustration' to the closing 'Seven' the listener will be part of the album.
Highlights of the album are 'Born of Frustration', the aching duet 'Don't wait that long' and the mournfully sweet 'Heavens'.
A snapshot in time from a band who were at their peak. Relive those memories.
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Must be in a field.
Alas, festival no more. But in your own field with your headphones on is where this album seems to want to be played. Read more
Published 18 months ago by J. Harrison
Good, but of its day.....
Not a classic album, by any means, and I have always had a problem with the quality of lyrics of a lot of James songs, but this is a decent album. Read more
Published on 7 Oct 2006 by Dino Amore'
A suprising good album.
I couldn't imagine that James would come out with an album worthy of following Gold Mother, however, this album truly lives up. Read more
Published on 11 July 2003 by "wmcn"
Timeless songs from a really big band
Everybody knows that "seven" and "Laid" are the best album from James. Inmaculated production, songs with no match on this planet, A great front man with a powerfull and touchy... Read more
Published on 16 July 2002 by "dr_evers"
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