I consider "Laid" one of the greatest albums of all-time (though I think the title track is kinda stupid). And I love "Seven" and their eponymous album nearly as much. They got kinda shitty toward the end, and I wonder whether they'll be any good now that they've re-formed, but hey, I'll give 'em $9.99 when they make a new album.
I like James, although I've only heard their 'Best Of'. Nearly every song on it is brilliant though. I love 'Laid', 'Born Of Frustration' and 'She's A Star' especially.
Yeah I was surprised to see they are playing the MEN Arena here in Manchester. I know this is their hometown, but still....that's a BIG venue. I didn't realise they still had that many fans.
James have a simple appeal so they will fill the arena. I like them. Although was put off when one of my lecturers came over to dance in a club, proceeded to sing along to Laid and busted some very disturbing randy monkey moves.