Seven

by James

Overview

Following the breakthrough success of their previous outing, James released Seven, a record that married the ambitious scope of the lyrics with a grand, anthemic feel. Horns give songs like the lead-off "Born of Frustration" and the surging "Sound" a certain majestic grandeur, sweeping without being overblown. Lead singer Tim Booth is in fine form, lending passion to the proceedings, yet maintaining an intimacy. They don't totally abandon the more jangly, folk elements of past albums; it's still there noticeably on tracks like the lovely "Don't Wait That Long" and the shimmering, sardonic "Next Lover." Other highlights include the dramatic "Ring the Bells" and the resolute title track, which is propelled by Andy Diagram's trumpet, Booth's assured vocals, and a thumping rhythm. Seven might not be completely embraced by older fans, but it's a confident, artistic step and a fine entry in their catalog. ~ Tom Demalon

Product Details

Release Date:	12/22/2017
Label:	Virgin Emi
UPC:	0602557129120

Album Credits

Performance Credits

James   Primary Artist
Saul Davies   Guitar,Violin,Percussion,Vocals (Background)
Mark Hunter   Keyboards
Jim Glennie   Guitar (Bass)
Andy Diagram   Trumpet,Vocals (Background)
Durga McBroom   Vocals (Background)
Tim Booth   Vocals
David Baynton-Power   Drums,Percussion
James Gott   Guitar

Technical Credits

Steve Chase   Producer
Bob James   Composer
James   Composer,Producer
Larry Gott   Composer
Mark "Spike" Stent   Mixing,Engineer
Jim Glennie   Composer
Youth   Producer
Tim Palmer   Mixing
Tim Booth   Composer
Andrew Ekins   Paintings
Steve "Barney" Cahse   Producer
Lennart Nilsson   Photography,Cover Design
James Lawrence Gott   Composer
James Patrick Glennie   Composer
Timothy Booth   Composer
Simon Fowler   Photography