Maps (band)
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Start Something
In 2006, he recorded his Start Something EP by himself on his 16-track recorder. He released it on his own record labelRecord label
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, Last Space Recordings, and it was met with some critical acclaim. The single "Lost My Soul
We Can Create
We Can Create is the debut album from Northampton-based band Maps, released in 2007. It was shortlisted for the 2007 Mercury Music Prize, but lost out to Klaxons debut album Myths of the Near Future. Five singles were released from the album....
" polled at No. 26 in NME
We Can Create
On 19 May 2007, his first full album We Can CreateWe Can Create
We Can Create is the debut album from Northampton-based band Maps, released in 2007. It was shortlisted for the 2007 Mercury Music Prize, but lost out to Klaxons debut album Myths of the Near Future. Five singles were released from the album....
was released on Mute Records
Mute Records
Mute is an independent record label based in the UK. It was founded in 1978 by Daniel Miller and featured several prominent musical acts on its roster such as Goldfrapp, Depeche Mode, Yazoo, Erasure and Fad Gadget.-Beginnings:...
. Since its release, the album has been seen as a critical success even though sales have been fairly modest. His first North American release, To the Sky EP, was digitally released on 22 May on the same label.
Maps has toured playing the album's songs with a full live line-up.
For the touring of 'We Can Create', James was supported by four local musicians for live shows.
On 17 July, it was announced that We Can Create had been nominated for the Mercury Music Prize. However, it lost out to Klaxons
Klaxons
Klaxons are a British indie rock band, based in London. Following the release of numerous 7-inch singles on different independent record labels, as well as the success of previous singles "Magick" and "Golden Skans", the band released their debut album, Myths of the Near Future on 29 January 2007....
' debut album Myths of the Near Future
Myths of the Near Future (album)
Klaxons' French label Because released "As Above, So Below" as a limited edition clear vinyl 12" in November 2007. The 12" features two versions of the track, a French language version and a remix by Justice....
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Turning the Mind
On 22 February 2009, James wrote on his MySpace blog about his new upcoming album, saying "I've never been more confident and excited about this new album". In an interview he posted on the same blog, he mentioned the new album's themes as being "mental states" and "chemicals".Turning the Mind
Turning the Mind
Turning the Mind is the second album from Northampton-based band Maps, released in 2009. So far, three singles have been released from the album.-Album information:...
was released on 28 September 2009 in Europe
Europe
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, and 20 October in North America
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3rd Album
James is currently writing and recording his 3rd album, due to be released on Mute in 2012. He has been quoted as saying "It will be darker than 'We Can Create', but more positive and hopeful than 'Turning The Mind'. It'll be different, but it will definitely still be Maps".Studio albums
| Year | Album details |
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| 2007 | We Can Create We Can Create We Can Create is the debut album from Northampton-based band Maps, released in 2007. It was shortlisted for the 2007 Mercury Music Prize, but lost out to Klaxons debut album Myths of the Near Future. Five singles were released from the album....
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| 2009 | Turning the Mind Turning the Mind Turning the Mind is the second album from Northampton-based band Maps, released in 2009. So far, three singles have been released from the album.-Album information:... |
Extended plays
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| 2006 | Start Something
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| 2007 | To the Sky
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Singles
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| 2005 | "Start Something"
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| 2006 | "Lost My Soul"
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| "Don't Fear"
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| 2007 | "It Will Find You"
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| "You Don't Know Her Name"
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| "To the Sky"
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| 2009 | "Let Go of the Fear"
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| "I Dream of Crystal"
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| 2010 | "Die Happy, Die Smiling"
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