Strip-mine was the second album from English band James

James (band)

James are a British rock band from Manchester, England. They formed in 1982 and were active throughout the 1980s, but most successful during the 1990s. Their hit singles include "Come Home", "Sit Down", and "She's a Star" as well as their American College Radio hit "Laid"...

, released in September 1988. The album was produced by Hugh Jones, except "Riders" and "Refrain" which were produced by Steve Power and Steve Lovell. After the recording sessions in 1987, the release of the album was delayed a number of times by the record label, but it was eventually remixed early the following year at London's Battery Studios before finally getting a release in September 1988.

Track listing

All tracks written by Booth

Tim Booth

Timothy John Booth is an English singer, dancer, and actor best known as the lead singer from the band James.-1980s:Booth was born in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England and attended Shrewsbury School...

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James (band)

James are a British rock band from Manchester, England. They formed in 1982 and were active throughout the 1980s, but most successful during the 1990s. Their hit singles include "Come Home", "Sit Down", and "She's a Star" as well as their American College Radio hit "Laid"...

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1. "What For" – 4:32
2. "Charlie Dance" – 2:24
3. "Fairground" – 3:36
4. "Are You Ready" – 2:26
5. "Medieval" – 3:48
6. "Not There" – 3:33
7. "Ya Ho" – 4:20
8. "Riders" – 3:11
9. "Vulture" – 4:04
10. "Stripmining" – 3:04
11. "Refrain" – 1:53

Release details

• UK 12" Vinyl - Blanco y Negro/Sire (JIMLP 2)
• UK Cassette - Blanco y Negro/Sire (JIMC 2)
• UK CD - Blanco y Negro/Sire (JIMCD 2)

Additional musicians

• Richard Evans – keyboards
• The Kick Horns – brass
• Clive Mellor – maracas