Strip-Mine by James - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

The second full-length by Manchester quartet James found them still struggling for their own identity as the overall sound of Strip-Mine continued to be deeply influenced by the Smiths. Songs like the jangling "What For" and the upbeat stomp of "Are You Ready" have the same blend of breezy melody and lyrical discontent as Morrissey and company. There's more than enough worth listening to on Strip-Mine as, along with the aforementioned, tracks like the horn-driven "Charlie Dance"; the spry, folk-pop of "Fairground"; and the perky "Ya Ho" are catchy, if not exactly memorable. Everything has a crisp, clean feel, without being distant, thanks to the hand of noted producer Hugh Jones and, although not essential listening, Strip-Mine is of interest to fans of late '80s British alternative rock. ~ Tom Demalon

1. What For

Primary Artist: James; Main Performer
Composer: Tim Booth
Gavan Whelan
Jim Glennie
Larry Gott; Composer
Performed By: James; Other

2. Charlie Dance

Primary Artist: James; Main Performer
Performed By: James; Other

3. Fairground

Primary Artist: James; Main Performer
Composer: Bob James
James Patrick Glennie
Timothy Booth; Composer
Performed By: James; Other

4. Are You Ready

Primary Artist: James; Main Performer
Performed By: James; Other

5. Medieval

Primary Artist: James; Main Performer
Performed By: James; Other

6. Not There

Primary Artist: James; Main Performer
Performed By: James; Other

7. Ya Ho

Primary Artist: James; Main Performer
Performed By: James; Other

8. Riders

Primary Artist: James; Main Performer
Performed By: James; Other

9. Vulture

Primary Artist: James; Main Performer
Performed By: James; Other

10. Stripmining

Primary Artist: James; Main Performer
Performed By: James; Other

11. Refrain

Primary Artist: James; Main Performer
Performed By: James; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

11 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

38 minutes and 13 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1200x1200 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

10/11 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

2/11 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Adult Alternative, Alternative, College Rock, Brit Pop, Brit Rock

Label

Rhino - Warner Records

Music Distribution Service

Warner

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1987

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

603497982721