James emerged from their native Manchester in the mid-'80s playing a brand of urgent, ringing guitar pop distinguished by Tim Booth's keening, insistent vocals. Booth's dramatic stylings and James' dedication to textured guitars earned the group the designation of "the next Smiths," a connection strengthened by Morrissey's endorsement of the band. By the dawn of the '90s, James shook off these comparisons by embracing acid house, the first of many adventurous left turns the band took over the decades.
These are photos from concerts where James played, so they may be of other bands that played the concert as well.
HFStival 1994 May 14, 1994 Washington, D.C., United States Uploaded by Hallertau
HFStival May 14, 1994 Washington, D.C., United States Uploaded by Shorty Breadbox
James Mar 27, 1994 Phoenix, Arizona, United States Uploaded by Jmfd2010
James Feb 9, 1994 Providence, Rhode Island, United States Uploaded by Spotboslow