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East Kilbride, Glasgow, Scotland (1984 – 1998, 2007 – present)
The Jesus and Mary Chain are a Scottish band that revolves around the songwriting partnership of brothers Jim Reid and William Reid. From East Kilbride, Glasgow, Scotland , the JAMC released a constant string of albums, singles and EPs until their demise in 1998. The band reunited in 2007.
The initial line-up, formed in 1984, was augmented by bassist Douglas Hart and drummer Bobby Gillespie. Gillespie played standing up in the manner of The Velvet Underground’s Maureen “Moe” Tucker.
The Mary Chain’s early gigs have become the stuff of legend in underground circles. Playing in front of small audiences, the Mary Chain earned their notoriety by playing very short gigs, some lasting no more than 10 minutes and consisting of a constant wall of feedback and distortion, as well as playing with their backs to the audience and refusing to speak to them. Many shows culminated with the Reids trashing their equipment, which was often followed by the audience rioting. All of this delighted manager and Creation Records boss Alan McGee, who obviously found it very easy to get attention for the band.
Their debut single Upside Down in 1984 was on Creation, but the following year they signed to the WEA-backed Blanco Y Negro. Who released their debut album, Psychocandy, which fused together the Reid’s two primary influences, the guitar noise of The Velvet Underground with the ’60s pop leanings of Phil Spector and The Beach Boys. The record received positive reviews and is now considered a landmark recording.
The initial line-up, formed in 1984, was augmented by bassist Douglas Hart and drummer Bobby Gillespie. Gillespie played standing up in the manner of The Velvet Underground’s Maureen “Moe” Tucker.
The Mary Chain’s early gigs have become the stuff of legend in underground circles. Playing in front of small audiences, the Mary Chain earned their notoriety by playing very short gigs, some lasting no more than 10 minutes and consisting of a constant wall of feedback and distortion, as well as playing with their backs to the audience and refusing to speak to them. Many shows culminated with the Reids trashing their equipment, which was often followed by the audience rioting. All of this delighted manager and Creation Records boss Alan McGee, who obviously found it very easy to get attention for the band.
Their debut single Upside Down in 1984 was on Creation, but the following year they signed to the WEA-backed Blanco Y Negro. Who released their debut album, Psychocandy, which fused together the Reid’s two primary influences, the guitar noise of The Velvet Underground with the ’60s pop leanings of Phil Spector and The Beach Boys. The record received positive reviews and is now considered a landmark recording.
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MrLJM wrote:
Erm...it doesn't stop me from listening to it. It's a MINOR problem with me, that's all. The songs are still awesome.
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Clovisis wrote:
then dont listen to it
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MrLJM wrote:
And the opening riff to "Happy When it Rains" is a recycling of the opening to "Something's Wrong." A minor quibble for me, but it's still a little irritating.
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MrLJM wrote:
The only problem I have with Jesus and Mary Chain is that they have a tendency recycle melodies and riffs (occassionally). I could swear that the vocal melody to "Here Comes Alice" is the same as "Happy When It Rains." The opening to "Between Planets" definitely reminds me of another one of their earlier song (I can't remember which one at the moment).
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Crazium wrote:
Listened to their discography yesterday. I think I like Munki the best.
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william_0191 wrote:
I think I like Darklands more than Psychocandy <<< me aswell
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sakurabunny wrote:
does anyone have the link or file of the teenage lust music video? im dying to actually see it
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Deardeadfriend wrote:
Cindy kills me every day.
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jaggers304 wrote:
I think I like Darklands more than Psychocandy
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sakurabunny wrote:
http://www.last.fm/group/Psychocandy JOIN!!!!!!! [2] Jim and William asks you kindly, chaps, please embrace your inner JAMC and make them happy! According to Nine Million Rainy Days, this is proof why you need to make them joyful again!
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Wolfgarden wrote:
http://www.last.fm/group/Psychocandy JOIN!!!!!!!
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ChaosUkDk wrote:
UP TO HARMONIC PERCOLATOR PUNX
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mattmacneil wrote:
yeah but they haven't played in Toronto since like, '94 or so. I really want to see them, bad.
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johntardsbaby66 wrote:
IM STANDING UPSIDE DOWN
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IanCurtis13 wrote:
Well they haven't play anywhere for over a year now.
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mattmacneil wrote:
Hm, does anyone think the reason they haven't played in Toronto for a long time is because Jim was arrested in Toronto for assaulting two fans? Could they be 'banned' or something?
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arealnowhereman wrote:
automatic is great too! darklands > automatic > psychocandy > honeys dead > stoned e dethroned !!
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ZulAtsari wrote:
hate rock n roll
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wilddawg wrote:
sometimes i can fake a smile, but the world still looks down on me.
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gatzlast wrote:
my ranking... psychocandy > barbed wire kisses > darklands > honey's dead > sound of speed > automatic
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Club Quattro Show - SOLD OUT
7 Aug 2008 | from blog.myspace.com/jesusandmarychainband
The Jesus And Mary Chain are proud to announce they will be playing to a sold out crowd on August 11th at 'Club Quattro' Tokyo.
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