Uploaded May 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago

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The Jesus and Mary Chain - we're ranking the 8 studio albums - Psychocandy (1985), Darklands (1987), Automatic (1989), Honey's Dead (1992), Stoned and Dethroned (1994), Munki (1998), Damage and Joy (2007) and Glasgow Eyes (2024).

Joining me is writer/curator Greg Fasolino (Creem, Fangoria, Trouser Press, Guitar for the Practicing Musician, The Harrow), and Frank Deserto (Post-Punk.com, Systems of Romance Blog, The Harrow).

We look forward to interacting with you in the comments section. Don't forget to subscribe.

PLAYLISTS:
Bret: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZNjf9Ip4SbOdNKabItc3C8dUZaN4eMF&si=8BihwZoAlYNGDRL1

Greg: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_0FH28hXb6PCsSdxy0V_ClAmvCMeEeM9&si=92IGrtUfaWbIgqtj

Greg's footage from the JAMC's NYC show in 1985: youtu.be/LvtGe3SWblI?si=VplqQ3_3kuaR-vmB

Frank: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKf4o3rusXGWxbUKlUr53y8OpG07ZarYi&si=AsIiD7e2wypA1oYM

* Check out some of our other ranking videos *
Slowdive: youtu.be/HWKRw67G5fk
Bauhaus: youtu.be/ZYPeCsXgElU
Cocteau Twins: youtu.be/FG2F1Nlq-bw?si=_H1f-i8M-PxkT8JP
Dead Can Dance: youtu.be/fiH0-UdeBGM
Smashing Pumpkins: youtu.be/GP5hG5Pjm8c
The Smiths: youtu.be/bqfh032Rbxc
Depeche Mode: youtu.be/4SDkDNhcm3w
Find others in the Album Ranking Episodes playlist here on my channel

Feature on Zoe Howe's book on The Jesus and Mary Chain: youtu.be/YSCjwC8nMNY?si=KI_spYK7IA6n1TSz

Other links to investigate:
BRET'S LINKS
Audra: audra.bandcamp.com
Instagram: instagram.com/bretlifeonthisplanet

GREG'S LINKS:
The Harrow: theharrownyc.bandcamp.com
YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@UCH9ry-Nl3VdUf3rD0Sbhr5A

FRANK'S LINKS:
No Songs Tomorrow: Darkwave Compilation (curated by Frank on Cherry Red Records): amzn.to/3UDGz1w (Amazon affiliate link)
The Harrow: theharrownyc.bandcamp.com
Systems of Romance: systemsofromance.com/blog
Post-Punk.com: post-punk.com/author/frankieteardrop

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