New Music From James
The James revival keeps on ticking with 'Not So Strong.'
Contrary to popular belief, many of the bands you enjoyed (say when you were age 12) are still going strong or have reunited. Speaking now of the Britpop movement, most of these groups squirt out a new album for the few fans they have left, usually filled with half hearted attempts at their glory days. They then play the festival circuit to benefit great monetary award. And usually, the new material is a let down and serves as negative fodder for the critics to write about.
The band James did the so-called reunion just last year with the surprisingly stunning album Hey Ma. Not that you would know, nothing that is foreign or good is ever released here on time. Still, you remember them right? "Ah, you think you're so pretty-yyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!" "Laid," their biggest hit stateside, served as a genius folk-pop revival tune as well as a call to arms for keg stand friendly fraternities across the land.
"Not So Strong" is the latest smash single and live fan favorite, which is available for free via the bands website.
Posted by Joe Roth on Sep 02, 2009 @ 9:00 am