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PsychocandyThe Jesus and Mary Chain
Alternative & Indie · 1980s

Psychocandy — 1985

The Jesus and Mary Chain

The Jesus and Mary Chain
Released 1985Alternative & Indie
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Reviewed by Callum Ashworth, 247 Album Verdict

A landmark of feedback-drenched pop, melody buried in noise. Influential and thrilling. A genre cornerstone. The debut or early record that set the template.

On vinyl: The original pressing is often easy to find second-hand in good condition.

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