Jess & James - Jess & James (1969) [Reissue 2010]
EAC Rip | FLAC (image+.cue+log) - 292 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 110 MB | Covers - 68 MB
Genre: Heavy Psychedelic Rock | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: James & Smith (5228)
EAC Rip | FLAC (image+.cue+log) - 292 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 110 MB | Covers - 68 MB
Genre: Heavy Psychedelic Rock | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: James & Smith (5228)
When Belgian-Portuguese duo Jess & James (Tony Lam and Wando Lam) released their third LP in 1969, they already had an impressive body of work under their belt. Playing a highly energized blend of pop and soul, they achieved great success in Europe with singles like "Move and "Something for nothing". Oddly enough, they were often presented as British musicians origin instead of Portuguese.
In 1969 Jess & James released their self titled third and final album which is widely regarded as their best. This time they are joined by top session musicians Scott Bradford (keyboards) and Stu Martin (drums) and the sound changes toward a more hard- psych- prog approach, featuring superb Hammond work and some long jams, at times reminiscent of early Caravan.