Panic Prevention
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Panic Prevention is the Mercury Prize
nominated debut album by Wimbledon
-born singer-songwriter Jamie T
, released in the United Kingdom
on January 29, 2007. The album is so-called because of the panic attack
s Jamie suffered as an adolescent. Most of the songs on the album deal with aspects of modern 'youth' culture in the UK (for example binge drinking
), and as such has been strongly compared to the works of The Streets
, Lily Allen
and The Libertines
. Three singles have been released from the album prior to its release: "Sheila
", "If You Got The Money
" and most recently "Calm Down Dearest
". As of December 2007, the album has sold over 159,400 copies in the UK.
Mercury Prize
The Mercury Prize, formerly called the Mercury Music Prize and currently known as the Barclaycard Mercury Prize for sponsorship reasons, is an annual music prize awarded for the best album from the United Kingdom and Ireland. It was established by the British Phonographic Industry and British...
nominated debut album by Wimbledon
Wimbledon, London
Wimbledon is a district in the south west area of London, England, located south of Wandsworth, and east of Kingston upon Thames. It is situated within Greater London. It is home to the Wimbledon Tennis Championships and New Wimbledon Theatre, and contains Wimbledon Common, one of the largest areas...
-born singer-songwriter Jamie T
Jamie T
Jamie Alexander Treays , known by his stage name Jamie T, is an English singer/songwriter from Wimbledon, South London.-Early life:Jamie Alexander Treays, was born in Wimbledon, South-West London...
, released in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
on January 29, 2007. The album is so-called because of the panic attack
Panic attack
Panic attacks are periods of intense fear or apprehension that are of sudden onset and of relatively brief duration. Panic attacks usually begin abruptly, reach a peak within 10 minutes, and subside over the next several hours...
s Jamie suffered as an adolescent. Most of the songs on the album deal with aspects of modern 'youth' culture in the UK (for example binge drinking
Binge drinking
Binge drinking or heavy episodic drinking is the modern epithet for drinking alcoholic beverages with the primary intention of becoming intoxicated by heavy consumption of alcohol over a short period of time. It is a kind of purposeful drinking style that is popular in several countries worldwide,...
), and as such has been strongly compared to the works of The Streets
The Streets
The Streets were a British rap/garage project from Birmingham, United Kingdom, led by vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Mike Skinner and has included a myriad of other contributors most notably drummer Johnny Drum Machine, vocalist Kevin Mark Trail and the Italian-American beatmaker Leroy.The...
, Lily Allen
Lily Allen
Lily Rose Beatrice Cooper , better known as Lily Allen, is an English recording artist and fashion designer. She is the daughter of actor and musician Keith Allen and film producer Alison Owen. In her teenage years, her musical tastes evolved from glam rock to alternative...
and The Libertines
The Libertines
The Libertines were an English rock band, formed in London in 1997 by frontmen Carl Barât and Pete Doherty . The band, centred on the song-writing partnership of Barat and Doherty, also included John Hassall and Gary Powell for most of its recording career...
. Three singles have been released from the album prior to its release: "Sheila
Sheila (Jamie T song)
"Sheila" is the first single by Jamie T from his debut album Panic Prevention. The song features excerpts of John Betjeman's poem "The Cockney Amorist". The song was re-released on 7 May 2007 with a new B-side, "Rawhide", featuring vocals by Lily Allen...
", "If You Got The Money
If You Got the Money
"If You Got the Money" is the second single by Jamie T and the eleventh track on his debut album Panic Prevention. It features a sample from the Inner Circle song, "Sweat ". On the UK Singles Chart, the single reached number 13....
" and most recently "Calm Down Dearest
Calm Down Dearest
"Calm Down Dearest" is Jamie T's third single his album Panic Prevention. It peaked at number nine on the UK Singles Chart. "Calm Down Dearest" also has the B side "Fox News". It peaked at #9 in the UK.-External links:*...
". As of December 2007, the album has sold over 159,400 copies in the UK.
Track listing
All songs written by Jamie T except where noted.- "Brand New Bass Guitar" – 2:08
- "Salvador" (Jamie T/Ben 'Bones' Coupland) – 3:32
- "Calm Down DearestCalm Down Dearest"Calm Down Dearest" is Jamie T's third single his album Panic Prevention. It peaked at number nine on the UK Singles Chart. "Calm Down Dearest" also has the B side "Fox News". It peaked at #9 in the UK.-External links:*...
" – 4:41 - "So Lonely Was the Ballad" - 3.50
- "Back in the Game" – 2:29
- "Operation" (Jamie T/Ben 'Bones' Coupland) – 5:48
- "SheilaSheila (Jamie T song)"Sheila" is the first single by Jamie T from his debut album Panic Prevention. The song features excerpts of John Betjeman's poem "The Cockney Amorist". The song was re-released on 7 May 2007 with a new B-side, "Rawhide", featuring vocals by Lily Allen...
" (Jamie T/John Betjeman/Jim Parker) – 4:19 - "Pacemaker" – 3:26
- "Dry Off Your Cheeks" – 5:03
- "Ike & Tina" – 3:39
- "If You Got The MoneyIf You Got the Money"If You Got the Money" is the second single by Jamie T and the eleventh track on his debut album Panic Prevention. It features a sample from the Inner Circle song, "Sweat ". On the UK Singles Chart, the single reached number 13....
" (Jamie T/Ian Lewis) – 4:04 - "Alicia Quays" – 6:29
- "Northern Line" (bonus track) - 3:45
- "Down to the Subway" (bonus track) - 3:52
- "Here's Ya Getaway" (bonus track) - 4:42
Credits
Performed by Jamie T except:- Pacemaker
- James Dring - Drum Programming
- Alfie 'Larrikin' Ambrose - Bass
- Coz 'Larrikin' Kerrigan - Drums
- Jason Cox - Additional Keyboards
- Ike & Tina
- James Dring - Drum Programming
- If You Got The Money
- James Dring - Drum Programming
- Jason Cox - Additional Percussion
- Luis Felber - Guitar
- James Dunston - Bass
- Ceri Evans - Keyboards
- Ben Coupland - Drums
Sales & Certifications
| Country | Certifier | Certification | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | BPI British Phonographic Industry The British Phonographic Industry is the British record industry's trade association.-Structure:Its membership comprises hundreds of music companies including all four "major" record companies , associate members such as manufacturers and distributors, and hundreds of independent music companies... |
Gold | 159,400+ |