"Sit Down" became ubiquitous, James were an invigorating prospect: a folk-pop band apparently engaged in a bout of pro-wrestling with their instruments. Their debut album clangs like a grand piano tumbling downstairs - leaving singalong melodies in its wake." Reviewing the Justhipper compilation, Frank Valish of Under the Radar said the album "acquits itself surprisingly well after 40 years. The guitar lines are sharp. The rhythms are engaging. The melodies are precise and not far off from those that would make James famous in the '90s." Stutter reached number 68 on the UK Albums Chart. Track listing All songs written by James. Side one "Skullduggery" – 2:43 "Scarecrow" – 3:00 "So Many Ways" – 3:46 "Just Hip" – 1:46 "Johnny Yen" – 3:41 "Summer Song" – 4:16 Side two "Really Hard" – 4:13 "Billy's Shirts" – 3:27 "Why So Close" – 3:48 "Withdrawn" – 3:42 "Black Hole" – 5:29 Personnel Personnel per sleeve. James Jim Glennie – bass Gavan Whelan – drums Tim Booth – vocals Larry Gott – guitar Production and design Lenny Kaye – producer Gil Norton – engineer Jacqueline Ann Butler – painted photograph John Carroll – sleeve design Charts References Citations Sources External links Stutter at YouTube (streamed copy where licensed) James (band) albums 1986 debut albums Sire Records albums Blanco y Negro Records albums Albums produced by Lenny Kaye