JAMES : GETTING AWAY WITH IT LIVE DVD REVIEWS - AMAZON.CO.UK

by Nathan Martin, Liverpool, England

Wow! It was James' last gig in their hometown, Manchester, and what a performance it was. The direction and editing of the DVD give a good representation of the atmosphere at the concert, and the quality of picture and sound do James all the justice they deserve for such an emotional concert.

The only thing that can be said against the DVD is that the long build up to sound, as Tim Booth made his way back to the stage, has been edited out. There are many wonderful highlights left in, however.

For anybody that went to the concert it's a must have, and for any that didnt it's a should have. 

By A viewer from London 

Those of us you have enjoyed James live will love this album - for me all the best songs with some great mixes - 5 stars

by Anthony J Newton from Woking, England 

Say Something, Sometimes, Laid, Tomorrow, She's a Star, Come Home, Sit Down. You've all heard of them whether avid James followers or not and it suddenly hits you just what a major influence this group has had on music over the last 20 years. I sit here typing this whilst listening to 'Top of the World' and I can't think of a better way to describe the life of this band. The concert is one of the most emotional gigs you could possibly watch without actually being there not just because it is James and they do this every time they play live but because this is the last time you will see the singing (and of course dancing) of lead singer Tim Booth. Packed full of the above tunes and more it is though some of the earlier tunes like God Only Knows, In for Me, Top of the World and of course the live favourite Johnny Yen that capture what James is all about. Will they continue? Is there a solo career for Booth? Well what ever happens to them I would like to say a big thank.

Getting Away With It?? Well I don't think so but if they did they did a damn fine job of it! Thanks B to James!!

by Jane Simpkins from Bristol  

Well what can I say? An end of an era regarding James' live performances has sadly descended upon us. However the magic of their gigs lives on with this dvd. The filming is excellent, capturing James at their best and allowing us (the faithful fans) to enjoy their onstage show again and again. This dvd will somewhat fill the hole that has been created by Tim Booth's departure. There are numerous interviews included which help to shed light on the "James Story" and enable you to learn more about the characters that make up James. There are 20 or more songs on the playlist ranging from their beginnings to the end, and the sound quality throughout is excellent.

This is a must for all James fans. With this dvd "JAMES LAST".