{"title":"The Jesus and Mary Chain","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout The Jesus and Mary Chain\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Jesus and Mary Chain formed in East Kilbride, Scotland in 1983 around brothers Jim and William Reid. They signed with Creation Records (Alan McGee's foundational independent label) and released their debut Psychocandy (1985) on Creation\/Blanco y Negro - widely cited as one of the foundational documents of noise pop and a defining influence on the subsequent shoegaze movement. Bobby Gillespie (later of Primal Scream) was the band's drummer 1984-1985. The band dissolved in 1999 amid sibling tensions between the Reid brothers, with multiple reunions across the 2000s and 2010s. They released Damage and Joy (2017) and Glasgow Eyes (2024) following their 2007 reunion. Their early live shows became notorious for their extreme brevity (often under 20 minutes) and chaotic audience response.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Jesus and Mary Chain's sound combines noise pop, post-punk, shoegaze, indie rock, and alternative rock with dense distorted feedback-laden guitar work (particularly on Psychocandy), the Reid brothers' distinctive deadpan vocal delivery, and arrangements drawing on Velvet Underground, Beach Boys, and proto-punk reference points. Their work is widely cited as foundational to the broader shoegaze and noise pop movements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePsychocandy (1985, Creation\/Blanco y Negro)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDarklands (1987, Blanco y Negro)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatic (1989, Blanco y Negro)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoney's Dead (1992, Blanco y Negro)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStoned \u0026amp; Dethroned (1994, Blanco y Negro)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMunki (1998, Creation\/Sub Pop)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamage and Joy (2017, ADA\/Warner)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlasgow Eyes (2024, Fuzz Club)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal Creation and Blanco y Negro pressings of the early Jesus and Mary Chain catalog are widely collected. Multiple anniversary editions, including the deluxe Psychocandy reissues, have been released.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to The Jesus and Mary Chain typically start with Psychocandy (1985) or Darklands (1987). \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/alt-indie-rock-vinyl-records\"\u003eAlt\/Indie Rock\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/punk-new-wave-vinyl-records\"\u003ePunk \u0026amp; New Wave\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-jesus-and-mary-chain-psychocandy-cd-40th-anniv","title":"Psychocandy CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eCelebrate 40 years of influence with the Jesus and Mary Chain's iconic debut album, Psychocandy. This CD captures the raw essence that shaped both punk and shoegaze, with timeless tracks like \"Just Like Honey\" showcasing their unique sound and lyrical depth. A must-add to any collection for fans of innovative rock that defies categorization.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540730163383,"sku":"210000101559","price":12.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4461226-3455415.jpg?v=1781154031"},{"product_id":"the-jesus-and-mary-chain-psychocandy-vinyl-40th-anniv","title":"Psychocandy LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Jesus and Mary Chain and the re-release of Psychocandy pressed on glorious black vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540793962679,"sku":"210000101557","price":23.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/candy.jpg?v=1781154291"},{"product_id":"the-jesus-and-mary-chain-psychocandy-gold-swirl-vinyl","title":"Psychocandy LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eShips 11\/14\/2025 - 1985: As the last detached murmurs of post-punk slowly crest into the earliest whispers of shoegaze, standing there in a world all their own, cutting a profile both unique and incomparable is the Jesus and Mary Chain.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540825911479,"sku":"210000100829","price":25.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4461227-3455414.jpg?v=1781154400"},{"product_id":"the-jesus-and-mary-chain-psychocandy-uk-import-white-w-red-splatter-vinyl","title":"Psychocandy LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eCelebrate the 1985 debut of The Jesus and Mary Chain with this stunning UK import of \"Psychocandy\" on white vinyl splattered with red. This limited edition pressing captures their signature blend of noise and melody, featuring classic tracks like \"Just Like Honey\" and \"Never Understand.\" A must for fans and collectors, this vinyl is a visual and auditory treat that’s hard to resist!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48772780490935,"sku":"210000102066","price":47.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4462097-3460954.jpg?v=1782828457"},{"product_id":"the-jesus-mary-chain-damage-joy-cd","title":"Damage \u0026 Joy CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Jesus \u0026amp; Mary Chain's \"Damage \u0026amp; Joy\" hits hard like that unexpected laugh shared across a smoky bar room, blending nostalgia with a renewed edge. It shifts seamlessly from raucous punk anthems like \"Amputation\" to reflective moments in \"Song for a Secret,\" stitched together by the Reid brothers' signature heavy guitars and lingering melodies. With contributions from Isobel Campbell and Sky Ferreira, this album shows that even after all this time, the band hasn't lost its punch; it's like finding an old friend who's still the life of the party. Make a move for this CD, because real rock and roll doesn't stick around waiting for you to catch up.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785644421303,"sku":"210000072316","price":15.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4058041-3435927.jpg?v=1783045534"},{"product_id":"the-jesus-mary-chain-original-album-series-cd","title":"Original Album Series CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Original Album Series CD from The Jesus \u0026amp; Mary Chain hits like a Glasgow street fight in the '80s; hard and unyielding. Packed with their foundational albums like Psychocandy and Darklands, the collection electrifies with defiant tracks such as \"Just Like Honey\" and \"April Skies.\" If you're yearning for music that ignites a fire in your gut, this is where the rebellion resides.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785697734839,"sku":"210000083290","price":18.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/1614607.jpg?v=1783045687"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.waxtraxrecords.com\/collections\/jesus-and-mary-chain.oembed","provider":"Wax Trax Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}