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a b c Turner, Luke (16 September 2014). "James, La Petite Mort". Wondering Sound. Archived from the original on 24 September 2014 . Retrieved 25 May 2020. So what can we expect? Well that ever so familiar vocal of Tim Booth, that we all know and love is just as strong and distinct as it always was, but the wrapping upon which it lies is somewhat cleaner, shinier and dancier. Selected items are only available for delivery via the Royal Mail 48® service and other items are available for delivery using this service for a charge. a b " 'We belong to Manchester's people': James launch new album La Petite Mort in home city". Manchester Evening News. 2 June 2014. Archived from the original on 15 June 2015 . Retrieved 24 May 2020. a b c Garratt, John (8 July 2014). "James: La Petite Mort". PopMatters. Archived from the original on 5 May 2019 . Retrieved 24 May 2020.Although they split for six years in the early 2000’s, not many bands last as long as James have, and to hear them making music as strong and potent as this after 30 years is an absolute joy. ‘La Petite Mort’ is a dazzling addition to their discography and easily their finest collection of songs in years. James were once very serious about being original. In the liner notes for the Mancunian band’s 1998 compilation James: The Best of, lead singer Tim Booth said of any song they wrote together in the early days, “If it sounded like any other band we’d throw it out.” Since those early days, James has honed a style that sounds like no one else. With Booth’s soaring voice, big clean guitars, trumpet, violin and vast songs with choruses wide enough to be heard from space, how could they sound like anyone else? And to put another rhetorical question to you, how long can a band like James get away with sounding Jamesque?

a b "Live archive: 2013". James. Archived from the original on 5 April 2019 . Retrieved 25 May 2020.

Scott, Ben P (30 May 2014). "James - 'La Petite Mort' (Cooking Vinyl/BMG Records)". God Is in the TV. Archived from the original on 26 December 2014 . Retrieved 25 May 2020. James (26 August 2014). James – "Curse Curse" (Official Video). Archived from the original on 17 March 2020 . Retrieved 26 May 2020– via YouTube. The Little Death’ – the literal translation of the 13th release – is actually an idiom for any kind of release in fact, with ejaculations referred to in this way more than anything else. But the overall theme is indeed one of death, as Booth attempted to come to terms with the passing of both his mother and a dear friend that introduced him to his wife. Brown, David (20 March 2013). "Tim Booth of James releases new live solo video". Louder Than War. Archived from the original on 29 May 2020 . Retrieved 29 May 2020.

The release of the box set, coupled with the two mini-albums, marked the end of the group's recording contract with major label Mercury Records. Additionally, contracts with various music publishers had ended around this time; the publishers had no interest in continuing the contracts, a view that the members also shared. The group soon signed a publishing deal with BMG. [6] Between June and November 2012, Booth, bassist Jim Glennie and guitarist Larry Gott spent time in Portugal (Porto), Greece (Athens) and the UK (Manchester and Scottish Highlands) writing new material. [7] While in the Scottish Highlands, they set up a studio in a small hotel in Gairloch and recorded demos. [8] Booth said the writing this time was opened to Davies and keyboardist Mark Hunter, which he felt have the material a "more organic" sound. They accumulated 30 to 40 songs in total for their next album, in contrast to the 120 they had for their tenth studio album Hey Ma (2008). [9] Production [ edit ] James (27 February 2014). James – "Frozen Britain" (Official Video). Archived from the original on 25 May 2020 . Retrieved 26 May 2020– via YouTube. Producer Max Dingel seems to have brought raw passion from the septet, bringing the keys and bass to the fore. Booth’s vocals still crystal clear however, and Moving On is another emotional effort, offset by its wonderfully upbeat chorus and beat. It’s powerful motive is stirring enough, but couple it with the animated video (by Ainslie Henderson) and it is guaranteed to bring tears to a glass eye. Booking [Agency Representation UK & Europe, Middle East And Africa] – John Giddings, Melinda Walker (3), Solo (63)Since 1986, Manchester’s darlings James have notched up 12 studio albums – not bad considering a five year hiatus that ended with a welcome return in 2007. Chase, Ted (11 October 2014). "Tim Booth of James". QRO. Archived from the original on 3 August 2021 . Retrieved 3 August 2022. James work on alternative versions to allow singer to grieve at gigs". The Express. 29 July 2014. Archived from the original on 29 July 2014 . Retrieved 25 May 2020. Overwhelming emotions can bring something out from the soul, leading to rich flows of inspiration that can translate into powerful artistic expression. But ‘La Petite Mort’ never sounds morbid, and although it’s sometimes dark, sad and thought provoking, it’s actually an inspiring, uplifting and euphoric piece of work that (amongst other things) looks at the idea that death may not be the end. A definite rejuvenation also coincides with the group all recording together again, following two mini albums from 2010 which involved the band members sending each other their individual ideas to work on. As a result of reconnecting with each other, this is a set of songs that succeeds in capturing their seismic live energy. Over 30 years into their career, and James are making some of their best music.

Booth: Studio recalled wild times". Belfast Telegraph. 20 July 2014. Archived from the original on 26 May 2020 . Retrieved 24 May 2020. Brown, David (10 February 2013). "Larry Gott – interview – James guitarist speaks to Louder Than War". Louder Than War. Archived from the original on 29 May 2020 . Retrieved 29 May 2020.Manchester's finest make a welcome return with La Petite Mort, their first full-length studio album since 2008’s critically acclaimed Hey Ma. Max Dingel is the latest in a long line of first class producers the band have worked with including Brian Eno, Gil Norton and Youth. From first signing with the infamous Factory Records, to an illustrious career of albums released through Rough Trade, Sire Records and Mercury, James have now agreed an exciting new joint venture label partnership with BMG Chrysalis and indie label Cooking Vinyl.