A retrospective album of power-pop nuggets and flat out rockers served up by one of Canada's finest Singer/Songwriter/Multi-Instrumentalists

9 MP3 Songs
ROCK: 80's Rock, ROCK: Classic Rock



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âUntil Nowâ is the second release from Robert James, a singer/songwriter/multi-
instrumentalist from Vancouver, Canada. This nine song retrospective spans a ten year period from 1985 to 1995. The CD leads off with 1985âs âIs It Loveâ, a song that received regional radio airplay and later saw live television performances with Robert and his back-up band âFingerprintzâ. âGirlâs In Troubleâ and âSerious Strainsâ are taken from the same recording sessions. âGirlâs In Troubleâ fared very well on mainstream radio, while âSerious Strainsâ was a darling for the college crowd and was considered for
a coca-cola commercial until it was discovered that the song was actually about a âjohnâ waiting for his hooker. 1986 saw a hastily assembled line-up enter the studio for the recording of âSomebody Elseâs Dreamâ. The newly formed unit was short-lived and Robert took a hiatus from playing live to concentrate on writing and recording.

A pure songwriter, Robert was growing tired of the labels the industry were trying to attach to his works, so he delved deeper into his roots and would often try out new material on the unsuspecting coffee house crowd. He roared back on the scene in 1994 with a new band and streamlined material. âLast Trainâ, âSweatâ and âThe Roverâ proved to be just what the doctor ordered and his fan club ranks swelled with sold out shows at the grittiest clubs on the circuit. âI Ainât Looking For Loveâ and âMy Sisterâs Bringing Alex Chilton Homeâ were recorded in 1995 with the latter song attracting the attention of Jody Stephens, the drummer for the 70âs seminal band, âBig Starâ.

âUntil Nowâ offers an exceptional overview of Robertâs many musical stylings within the rock genre, and most of the songs presented here are perennial fan favourites and are still frequently requested at live shows. The CD clocks in at just under 35 minutes and serves as a cornerstone for âLizard On A Rockâ and âSlouching Towards Bethlehemâ, the upcoming release that he hopes to have available here before July of 2007. Incidentally, the cover shot for âUntil Nowâ was taken on a hot July evening in 1995, and sadly would prove to be the last show for the band.