Psychocandy - Jesus & Mary Chain

Brothers William and Jim Reid formed the Jesus and Mary Chain in 1984, signed up to the Creation label. They became notorious for 20 minute live performances, and were well-used to controversy (violence at gigs, druggy lifestyle and alleged drug-laden lyrics). “Psychocandy” was their first album, coming out in 1985. The line up comprised: Jim Reid and William Reid on guitar and vocals. Douglas Hart is on bass Bobby Gillespie is credited with drums on this album. Gillespie was not in the original line-up, but he did play drums with them, for a while, in the days before he went off to form his own band Primal ...  Read the complete review

I'm currently listening to this album as I write this review. It's been quite a while since I last dug it out, and just put it on as I felt like playing something that hadn't graced my ears too recently. It's the first time I've listened and reviewed an album at the same time; it's quite an experience...Okay, it's no big feat! I love to waffle. Anyway, for those of you not too familiar with TJ&MC, all you really need to know is that this is their legendary debut album which started and closed an era of music all within one record, or it's what I'd like and have been led to believe. The shows and legends that co-incide with this ...  Read the complete review