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.
Hope & Glory Festival Aug 5, 2017 Liverpool, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by Adam Carter
Roxy Festival 2017 Apr 1, 2017 Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico Uploaded by Meteora Gdl
Roxy Festival 2017 Apr 1, 2017 Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico Uploaded by Jorge Reyna
