Living in extraordinary times

"As such, the album can be a little exhausting for those who aren't true believers - there is plenty going on in the songs and productions but no direct way inside - but can prove to be fascinating for the dedicated sort who choose immersion over skimming".

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"The fifteenth studio album from James comes, as the title suggests, at a time of global turbulence. Never ones to shy away from facing issues head-on, the twelve-track album is often a confrontational rant set to heavily percussive, danceable music ... Living in Extraordinary Times is a challenging album that may divide hard-core fans but will certainly stand the test of time".

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"Unlike most acts whose salad decade was the 90s, Mancunian veterans James refused to accept their reduced circumstances after reforming 11 years ago. With eight regular players, the band is the largest it's ever been, and they're still writing songs that swing for the furthest festival fences. Last album Girl at the End of the World became their highest charting ever, and its sequel is suitably confident, powerful and tumescent with Trump/Brexit rage ... Remarkably, this 15th album might be their best".

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