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Original Album Series

Original Album Series

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  • Released Date: 01 Mar 2010

  • Genre: Rock/Pop

Our Take

Ah, the Jesus and Mary Chain. The band that brought us the perfect mix of noise, melody, and attitude. Their Original Album Series is a collection of five albums that showcase the evolution of the band's sound over the years.

In Psychocandy, the band's debut album, we are hit with a wall of noise and feedback that somehow manages to be both beautifully chaotic and irresistibly catchy. It's like eating a bowl of sugar-coated nails - painful, but oh so satisfying.

Darklands sees the band taking a slightly more subdued approach, with a focus on melody and atmosphere. It's like floating in a sea of reverb, surrounded by swirling guitars and whispered vocals.

Automatic is where things get really interesting. The band starts experimenting with electronic elements, creating a sound that is both futuristic and timeless. It's like being trapped in a robot's dream, with buzzing synths and pulsating rhythms.

Honey's Dead sees the band embracing their pop sensibilities, with catchy hooks and sing-along choruses. It's like the band discovered the power of a good melody and decided to run with it all the way to the bank.

And finally, Stoned & Dethroned brings it all back home with a more stripped-down, acoustic sound. It's like sitting by a campfire with the band, listening to them pour their hearts out in song.

Overall, the Jesus and Mary Chain's Original Album Series is a journey through the band's twisted, beautiful world. It's a rollercoaster ride of noise, melody, and emotion that will leave you dizzy, but wanting more. Just like a good gig should.

Track Listing

Disc: 1
1. Just Like Honey
2. The Living End
3. Taste the Floor
4. The Hardest Walk
5. Cut Dead
6. In a Hole
7. Taste of Cindy
8. Never Understand
9. Inside Me
10. Sowing Seeds
11. My Little Underground
12. You Trip Me Up
13. Something's Wrong
14. It's So Hard


Disc: 2
1. Darklands
2. Deep One Perfect Morning
3. Happy When It Rains
4. Down On Me
5. Nine Million Rainy Days
6. April Skies
7. Fall
8. Cherry Came Too
9. On the Wall
10. About You


Disc: 3
1. Here Comes Alice
2. Coast to Coast
3. Blues from a Gun
4. Between Planets
5. UV Ray
6. Her Way of Praying
7. Head On
8. Take It
9. Halfway to Crazy
10. Gimme Hell


Disc: 4
1. Reverence
2. Teenage Lust
3. Far Gone and Out
4. Almost Gold
5. Sugar Ray
6. Catchfire
7. Good for My Soul
8. Rollercoaster
9. I Can't Get Enough
10. Sundown
11. Frequency


Disc: 5
1. Dirty Water
2. Bullet Lovers
3. Sometimes Always
4. Come On
5. Between Us
6. Hole
7. Never Saw It Coming
8. She
9. Wish I Could
10. Save Me
11. Till It Shines
12. God Help Me
13. Girlfriend
14. Everybody I Know
15. You've Been a Friend
16. These Days
17. Feeling Lucky

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About the artist

The Jesus and Mary Chain

The Jesus and Mary Chain are the Scottish siblings who brought chaos to the tranquil waters of 80s indie rock. Formed in 1983 by brothers Jim and William Reid, this band is a perfect storm of punk attitude, melodic sensibility, and a healthy dose of feedback-drenched noise. Their groundbreaking debut album "Psychocandy" from 1985 is a genre-defining masterpiece, fusing sweet pop melodies with a blistering wall of sound. With their signature blend of dark lyrics and distorted guitars, The Jesus and Mary Chain quickly became darlings of the underground music scene, influencing countless bands to come. Tracks like "Just Like Honey" and "Head On" have stood the test of time, proving that sometimes a little chaos is exactly what you need. But don't let their brooding image fool you - the Reids are known for their sharp wit and irreverent sense of humour. Whether they're throwing shade at the music industry or poking fun at themselves, The Jesus and Mary Chain are always quick with a clever quip. After a tumultuous career that included breakups, reunions, and everything in between, The Jesus and Mary Chain are still going strong today. Their latest album "Damage and Joy" from 2017 is a reminder of why we fell in love with them in the first place - a perfect mix of darkness and light, noise and melody. So if you're looking for a band that's equal parts cool and chaotic, look no further than The Jesus and Mary Chain. They may not be everyone's cup of tea, but for those who get it, they're pure sonic bliss. And that's not just our feedback talking.

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