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Psychocandy [Original recording reissued]

~ Jesus & Mary Chain
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

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  • Audio CD (1 Oct 1999)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Original recording reissued
  • Label: Warner
  • ASIN: B00000I2UF
  • Other Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 26,446 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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

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Amazon.co.uk Review

About a decade after its release, William Reid of the Mary Chain described Psychocandy as "one of the greatest records ever made". The remark is indicative of a) William Reid's chronic immodesty where his band are concerned and b) the unarguable truth. Every indie guitar group since that has tried to either lend portent to a sweet melody by drenching it in feedback or render a messy guitar wipe-out palatable by stringing a semblance of a tune through it--and that's all of them--got the idea from Psychocandy. Given that it has been reinvented, borrowed from and downright burgled continuously since its release, it is further testament to Psychocandy that it still sounds so fresh in its own right. William and Jim Reid displayed from the off an innate understanding of how best to balance their acute melodic sense with the racket that emerged from their guitar amplifiers. "Some Candy Talking" and "Just Like Honey" are just two of the tracks which, it seems reasonable to believe, would have drawn applause from both Brian Wilson and John Cage. --Andrew Mueller


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A love of classic pop songs and sonic terrorism conspire onthis euphoric collection. Fuzz guitar, distortion and feedback drench almost every track, but beneath this assertive noise lies a gift for melody inspired by the Beach Boys and girl-group genre. The contrast is beguiling and if the constituent parts are not original, the audacity of such a combination is. Understated voices and nihilistic lyrics belie the intensity forged within. Created by passionate adherents of pop culture, PSYCHOCANDY is one of the 1980s' landmark releases, inspiring some to follow a similar course, while others took similar influences to forge a quite different perspective.

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A place in the pantheon of rock........., 18 Dec 2005
By Richard T. Sanderson (Durham, England) - See all my reviews
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OK, you will of heard that this album is many things; grating, noisy, simple, beautiful whatever. One thing that you have to remember is that when it was released it took apart the music scene at the time. Emerging out of the dross that was electro-pop, thumbing a nose at the pretty boys of DD and Wham etc, this album (and subsequent live shows) defined a whole era of alternative music to follow ( MBV, Pixies et al) that is now going through a re-surgence. The basis of all the songs are simple 12 bar, but it is the imagination of the Reid Brothers to craft something unique at the time that is the genius of this recor. To the generation that heard Psychocandy for the first time, it had the same impact as Nirvana's Nevermind a decade later. Buy it, play it and remind yourself that British Indie music has everything to thank this album for.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars what has happened to this album, 14 Jul 2006
By Mr. P. J. James "pjjames" (ross on wye) - See all my reviews
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bought this album on day of release in 1985 as a 14 year old just gettin over being into queen and wham.heard never understand and thought what the hell have i been missing .totally changed my listening habits forever.no record before(and none since)has affected me so dramatically.every song on this album is a classic pop song,some are hidden behind layers of feedback ,others such as just like honey,and taste of cindy are perfect pop tunes.it influenced so many bands since from the brilliant(my bloody valentine)to the awful(black rebel motorcycle club).i stopped listening to this album about 15 years ago cos i had played it almost every day for 5 years.listened to it again last week for 1st time since,still had that same adrenalin rush like when i was a (very)spotty teen.the main point of this review though is ,at the end of the 80s nme did a poll to find the best and most influential album of the decade and psychocandy won ,yet when there is a reader/viewer top 100 poll psychocandy doesnt make the list,how can an album as great as this be so totally overlooked.its as tuneful as the stone roses,and as influential as ok computer ,which seem to dominate the lists now.people should go and listen to this album and give the jesus and mary chain the credit they deserve
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars If sugar was black..., 27 Jun 2003
By R. Nathan "rotatingflak" (Plymouth, UK) - See all my reviews
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Let's put this in perspective. In 1985, the charts were encrusted with soulless, cynical commercialism (sound familiar?)and yet within the potent 'little underground' rock's consistent capacity for rebirth produced at least three of the greatest records of the decade - The Smiths 'Meat Is Murder', New Order's 'Lowlife' and this - certainly a candidate for the top 10 greatest debut albums. Like any perfect debut it draws the listener into a consistent, exhilirating new world that encapsulates a style, a sound and an attitude (black, black and er...black), in short, it blows you away.
The influences may now seem well worn - the quintessential cool of the Velvet Underground, the three chord simplicity and inventiveness of punk and the early 60's beat groups (The Strokes, anyone?), but the combination with elements of Spector's 'wall of sound' and the genius stroke of immersing elegantly constructed gems in shards of feedback was a revelation.
So, let's put this in perspective, back in 1985, I was 16 years old and this record (amongst those others mentioned above) dominated and drenched my life, so much so that I've been unable to return to it until now. I still marvel at the songwriting and amidst any of today's offerings, it more than hold's it's ground. In amongst The White Stripes, Eminem and Gareth Gates, I wonder how it sounds to 16 year old ears today? But this now, buy a guitar and be in black.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A TRUE CLASSIC!!!! NO MATTER WHAT THEY SAY!!!
Some reviewers might not get this album and think, what's all the hype about!?.....it's overrated!!!

If you were not in your teens while this album came out... Read more
Published on 8 Aug 2007 by Faridon Telefoni

3.0 out of 5 stars a teeny tiny bit overrated?
I mean its good , there are some truly great tunes in here but its not as amazing as people make out....its yr typical indie band with massive amounts of feedback ... Read more
Published on 27 May 2007 by Crazy Rocket Guy In Superman O...

4.0 out of 5 stars maybe a touch over-rated?
This album is frequently praised by critics as being hugely influencial and I wouldnt argue that, but I do think many people get a bit carried away when they review... Read more
Published on 18 Dec 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars 15 years on and still stunning
The sad thing is that probably only people looking for JAMC will ever readthis review, and they'll already know the truth about Psychocandy. Read more
Published on 28 April 2004 by Ian Peter Burrows

4.0 out of 5 stars Brooding beauty
Inspired by The Velvet Underground and perhaps The Cure, The J&M Chain made feedback and distortion an integral part of their wall of sound, creating a unique and distinctive... Read more
Published on 18 Jan 2004 by Pieter

5.0 out of 5 stars Three Words - BUY. THIS. ALBUM
Released in 1985, I wore out the grooves of this album within 6 months, having played it every single day. Read more
Published on 29 Nov 2003 by john80128

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the most influential and perfect records ever made.
In 1985 the Reid Brothers emerged after years plotting away in their bedroom exactly how their band would look and sound. Read more
Published on 3 April 2003 by rkemp78

5.0 out of 5 stars Music to my Brain
In the beginning, there was feedback. Two brothers from Glasgow discovered the power behind it and decided to harness it to benefit all mankind. Read more
Published on 27 Aug 2002 by DJRuairi

5.0 out of 5 stars The best pizza you've ever tasted.
Everything you need to know about the group is captured in the genius polarity of the title'Psychocandy'. Read more
Published on 1 Dec 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent remastering
If you know/love this record the remastering is worth the price. I know it's JMC but for as loud as this should be played the clean sound really helps. Read more
Published on 12 Nov 2001 by Philip W. Wanzenberg

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