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"Jim James & The Damn Shames," both the album and the band, have been honored by their cohorts in the 2005 Madison Area Music Awards (Madison, Wisc.). The album was nominated in the "Americana: Best Album" category and the band in the "Americana: Best Artist" category. Enthusiastic reviews for both the album and live shows continue to be published as the band continues to work on improving their already solid set with new sounds.