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Stutter

James · 1986

39 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock

A raw blend of jangly guitars and introspective lyrics that captures youthful angst and alternative rock energy.

Stutter is an album by James, released in 1986. A raw blend of jangly guitars and introspective lyrics that captures youthful angst and alternative rock energy. 'Stutter' helped establish James as a significant player in the UK alternative rock scene, leading to increased radio play and critical attention. The album's tracks like 'Johnny Yen' became staples in their live performances, gaining them a loyal following and setting the stage for their later commercial success. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Stutter sound like?

A raw blend of jangly guitars and introspective lyrics that captures youthful angst and alternative rock energy. Rooted in alternative rock.

What makes Stutter by James notable?

'Stutter' helped establish James as a significant player in the UK alternative rock scene, leading to increased radio play and critical attention. The album's tracks like 'Johnny Yen' became staples in their live performances, gaining them a loyal following and setting the stage for their later commercial success. Released in 1986, 'Stutter' was James' debut album, marking the beginning of their journey in the alternative rock scene. At this point, the band was still developing their sound, having formed just a few years earlier in 1982. This album paved the way for their evolution into a more polished sound in subsequent releases.

How many songs are on Stutter?

Stutter has 11 tracks, running approximately 39 minutes.

Tracklist

11 tracks·39:57

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Skullduggery 2:43
  • 2 Scarecrow Standout 3:00
  • 3 So Many Ways 3:46
  • 4 Just Hip 1:46
  • 5 Johnny Yen Standout 3:41
  • 6 Summer Song Standout 4:16
  • 7 Really Hard 4:13
  • 8 Billys Shirts 3:27
  • 9 Why So Close 3:48
  • 10 Withdrawn 3:42
  • 11 Black Hole 5:29

Release Date

July 28, 1986

Genre

alternative rock

More albums in alternative rock

Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

39 min 57 sec