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.
James / That Petrol Emotion Dec 7, 1990 Manchester, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by Maf Daniel
The Cure / All About Eve / James / Lush Aug 11, 1990 Bromley, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by Kapt Kopter Credit: Steve Gray
David Bowie / James Aug 7, 1990 Manchester, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by Michael Baty
Glastonbury Festival 1990 Jun 22 - 24, 1990 Shepton Mallet, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by Phil Couch