Psychocandy (studio album) by The Jesus And Mary Chain

An essential listen for anyone who is a fan of shoegaze as the influence this record had is clear. They don't manage to perfect the sound they are going for though as they play along the edge of being too noisy or too quiet which leads to songs like In A Hole which sounds quite messy. However, there are several songs on here where it works brilliantly and I would argue the sound they are going for is performed very well for the majority of the album. The atmosphere they create is dense and dark as well and it is a lot of fun for the listener to be able to be involved in it. Also, they do a great job of standing out at the time this was released and have made one of the most unique and interesting sounding albums that is a lot of fun to explore. Overall, a short but effective record that has an impact on everyone who hears it and is a must listen for any music fan.

It was fresh in 1985 and still sounds interesting, the first shoegaze album is really a bunch of amazing songs. You can hear strong influence of bands like The Velvet Underground or The Stooges here merged with 80s alternative scene like The Replacements. Sometimes it is too abrasive and too loud even for noise rock, but you can't say that they aren't creating something new here. My favorite tracks: Just Like Honey, The Hardest Walk, Cut Dead, My Little Underground

Alright record

A fantastic debut album that is credited with being the first/inspired shoegaze. Whatever your views on that genre, Psychocandy is essential listening

From seb7 02/15/2022 23:30

some really well written songs but usually they can't really find the balance between way too much noise and no noise at all, unlike bands like SY which do this really well. Occasionally some really boring punk-esque songs in there. The faster songs, counterintuitively to most other punk, have no life. The first 30 seconds of many songs are all they have to offer. The slower songs that build have more emotion and are more fun to listen to in general

From Jboy56 02/05/2022 17:14

Boring punk recorded in steel drum, not for me. I did not get this, I'm too old for this shit.

Melhor álbum dos anos 80.

From VictorVale 03/25/2021 16:13

Disco fundamental do alternativo. Existem ecos em vários movimentos musicais posteriores!

From Rudeboy 10/05/2020 21:25

The album is built upon the clashing of the noise driven feedback that serve as the Foil or dichotomy to the beautiful soft spoken 60's inspired pop vocals. The beauty of this record is the dissonance and not the consonance. Noise and screaming feedback makes you uncomfortable and uneasy, then however the vocals bring a sense of comfort by being something you've heard a thousand times before, a simple singable pop melody. The record is highly connected with its successors, but it has the strength to stand on its own.

From teague 09/10/2020 20:04

For some reason I can't help but think this sounds like The Beach Boys and The Velvet Underground mashed together. Great songs, though.