tommy james

Released 26/10/09. From the childlike psychedelia of the cover, with it's upward dripping colours, to the tough sound of the tracks, this is a new departure for Tommy James, as he waves his 3 album restless farewell to his label of many years, Roulette Records."

The album was cut at music business hub 1650 Broadway, backed partly by the Shondells and partly by "Neon", a group Tommy was producing for Paramount Records, who were to become his new studio and touring band. Their hard, gutsy style was perfect for Tommy's new musical persona which now relied more heavily on rhythm and a grittier guitar sound. The result was a masterpiece of underground New York pop, in the same ballpark as The Velvet Underground's "Loaded"...despite producing a couple of hit singles, this excellent album has had nowhere near the currency of Tommy's work with The Shondells...until now...."

Ball And Chain / Meet The Comer / Midnight Train / Light Of Day / Come To Me / I Lost My Baby / Lady Jane / Quicksilver / Draggin The Line / Church Street Soul Revival"