If 'Seven' (1992) was James' journey into Waterboys-esque Big Music, 1993's 'Laid', following a year after, was a semi-retreat back indoors again. Producer Brian Eno - ever the restraining reins when bands get on their big horse of rock - made sure that James' urges to go all Simple Minds are firmly curtailed, whilst the simply gorgeous 'Sometimes (Lester Piggot)', the result of an all-night jam-session, could probably be used in religious devotionals. One chord, sixty acoustic guitars, Tim Booth ranting about a boy being struck down by lightning and a choir that appears for the last 30 seconds.
Track Listing:
1. Out to Get You - James (4.27)
2. Sometimes - James (5.11)
3. Dream Thrum - James (4.47)
4. One of the Three - James (4.08)
5. Say Something - James (3.27)
6. Five-O - James (5.26)
7. P.S - James (5.05)
8. Everybody Knows - James (3.28)
9. Knuckle Too Far - James (4.4)
10. Low Low Low - James (2.52)
11. Laid - James (2.37)
12. Lullaby - James (3.5)
13. Skindiving - James (5.48)
Year of Production: 1993
