James – One Man Clapping
(One Man Records 1989 ONEMAN1)
Matrix No’s: A1/B1 – UK Pressing
Sleeve in Nr MINT condition
– a little light rubbing near top
Inner Sleeve in Nr MINT condition
Vinyl in Nr MINT condition
(there are some light surface marks visible on the vinyl when held up to the light but they don’t affect the sound quality)
James are an English rock band from Manchester, formed in 1982. They achieved popularity during the 1990s, with four top-10 hits on the UK Singles Chart and nine top-10 placings on the UK Albums Chart. The band’s best-known singles include “Come Home”, “Sit Down”, “She’s a Star” and “Laid”. “Laid” also became a hit on American college radio. Following the departure of lead singer Tim Booth in 2001, the band became inactive, but members reunited in January 2007 and have since released a further seven albums. Live performance has continually remained a central part of the band’s output. As of 2010, the band had sold more than 25 million albums worldwide.
One Man Clapping is the third album from English band James, a live album released in March 1989. The album was recorded at the Moles Club, Bath, Somerset on the 14 and 15 November 1988. The album was issued on their own One Man imprint of Rough Trade Records, after parting company with Blanco y Negro/Sire. To fund the album, the band had to borrow £12,000 from the Royal Bank of Scotland. Initially, the bank manager was not willing to lend the band the money, but after seeing them live in Manchester he agreed.
Track listing
- “Chain Mail” – 3:26
- “Sandman (Hup-Springs)” – 3:43
- “Whoops” – 3:26
- “Riders” – 3:35
- “Leaking” – 4:09
- “Why So Close” – 4:10
- “Ya Ho” – 4:45 (not on vinyl version of album)
- “Johnny Yen” – 3:43
- “Scarecrow” – 2:49
- “Are You Ready” – 2:59
- “Really Hard” – 4:23
- “Burned” – 4:29
- “Stutter” – 5:33
Personnel
James
- Tim Booth – Vocals & Words
- Larry Gott – Guitar & Vocals
- Jim Glennie – Bass & Vocals
- Gavan Whelan – Drums
Additional musicians
- Mick Armistead – keyboards
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