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Riding on the powerful wave of Manchester's early 1990's musical renaissance, James' intellectual and improvised approach complemented a dance heavy scene and catapulted the seven-piece in to the limelight. "Come Home" and "Sit Down"--James' most lucrative singles--commence this 18 song Best Of collection. Elsewhere, the equally commercial "She's A Star" from 1997 and 1998's satirical "Destiny Calling" prove that James have consistently carved out new territory for themselves and their listeners. Gradually drawing away from the brittle bones of their 1980s incarnation as a provocative but marginalised indie four-piece--as evinced on 1995's "Hymn From A Village"--1991 saw a strengthened James refining their musical designs to the point of subtle perfection on the epic "Sound". Writers of pop songs, devotees of producer Brian Eno's spirit of adventure--and occasionally unwitting victims of singer and lyricist's Tim Booth's sanctimonious and heavy-handed manner--James are a true enigma. Their Best Of is an island of musical intrigue and possibility. --James Littlewood
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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
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This collection has exactly the effect any Best Of should. You start off by skipping to the songs you know and love by one of the most underrated bands of the last 20 years. Underrated despite a long list of hits. Whether it's Destiny Calling, She's A Star, Laid or the monsterous crowd anthem and all-time-great Sit Down, there will be something you know the title of. But then you start listening to the rest of it, and you realise how good James are.
From start to finish there are brilliant tracks. For me, the stand-outs (as well as those above) are the magical tantra-like Walzting Along and the sudden move down-tempo to the sad Out To Get You. Throughout though, are excellent tracks that you will almost certainly enjoy.
James are a band that produced plenty of classics in their 20 or so years together, and plenty more that should have been classics. The only problem is that since this compilation was released they have released two more albums, so there are some great songs that were too late to make it on.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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Wow what an album, there are many many hits here of which most of you willhave heard most of the songs. Thats a good sign for an album, how manyalbums have we heard that states "best of" only to be disappointed witheither the choice of songs or that laughably that they release the albumat all. Well this really is a best of. This album is a really goodchoice for a pre night out belter. There are some fine belters here likeSit Down, She's A Star and Born Of Frustration, but the best of all is theFlood Mix of Come Home. There are also a few mellow songs the best beingOut To Get You. If you are a massive James fan you will already havethese songs, however if you are a casual fan buy this then buy the rest oftheir back catalogue, well what are you waiting for, you too can besinging How Was It For You.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Amazing price for an album I'd heard most of but had never owned. So impressed, and glad I browse around every now and then to find a gem like this.
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Published 9 months ago by dj licas
The Best of James
I picked up this CD at a good price from Amazon and have been playing it ever since in my car! It is superb album from a very talented band.
Published 11 months ago by S. Reilly
Brilliant 'Best of James' ...
It's easy to forget just how absolutely brilliant these guys were and just how many wonderful and instantly familiar songs they wrote. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Simon
Pure Quality
Great album, not a duff track to be heard and three or four absoulte belters to boot!! Still in the CD player now!
Published 11 months ago by Stevo74
top band top selection
A great best of album..even if you havn't heared of James get it you wont be disapointed. Great lyrics and music a real feel good compilation with depth and meaning and fun.
Published on 26 May 2010 by Jennie Karlsson
Worth hanging on to!
I bought this album when it first came out and listened to it all the time on long car journeys. I subsequently divorced-he (in a fit of pique) trod on it unbeknown to me and gave... Read more
Published on 4 Aug 2009 by Soo Broo
The Best "Best of" Ever
Best of albums are normally thought of as a cop out by bands to fill in time, and make some money.
But every so often they are just a wonderful display of talent that is... Read more
But every so often they are just a wonderful display of talent that is... Read more
Published on 20 Sep 2007 by Mr. Carl Parkin
Beyond comparison
This collection is proof that James were the most under appreciated band in UK history. Not a bad track, every one a gem, fabulous lyrics, tunes, hooks and associated memories. Read more
Published on 31 Mar 2007 by JJB
The greatest of all James albums (well of course, doh!)
This album has resided in my cd collection ever since it's release and takes the top position as my all-time favourite cd. Read more
Published on 16 Feb 2002 by Jonathan Collin
James. The Best Of. Go figure!
James are... well, I'd like to say rock, but I'd be pushing it a bit. As has been said before, they are very hard to classify, they're... well, they're James. Uh... Read more
Published on 30 Oct 2001
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