The Spottiest Group in Rock

An interesting snippet to read on the recent 30th anniversary release of this landmark album. Review of The Jesus And Mry Chain's 'Psycho Candy' by William Shaw in Smash Hits, 20th of November, 1985.
Spotty, noisy, Scottish brats, indeed!

Image courtesy & ©Brian McCloskey

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The Sun Comes Up Another Day Begins

The Jesus And Mary Chain


'Never Understand' lyrics.

The first single from the debut album 'Psychocandy' and the band's first release on Blanco Y Negro Records.
Released in February 1985

From Smash Hits, March 28th, 1985

Original image:
courtesy of & ©Brian McCloskey

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They Wear Obscene T-Shirts

In this Jesus and Mary Chain interview in Smash Hits (March 14th, 1985) we learn, among other things, that 'Upside Down' cost a mere £172 to make and that Douglas Hart bemoans the fact that you "just can't get crisps and chips and things like that abroad."

Words by: Chris Heath / Photo: Eric Watson

Original doucument courtesy of and ©Brain McCloskey

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Bernard Sumnner & Paul Haig, Tokyo 1985.

A somewhat startled Bernard Sumner (New Order), a blonde-bequiffed Paul Haig, and someone's bottom as guest star, chilling in Tokyo.
This was probably taken during the Les Disques du Crépuscule package tour of Japan in May 1985. Other Crépuscule label artists on this tour were: Anna Domino, Wim Mertens, Alan Rankine, Steven Brown, and Blaine L. Reininger.
  
Image: Courtesy of ROL UK/PaulHaig
Image : ©Sunny Lee

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Paul Haig, circa 1985

Paul Haig, circa 1985

Postcard : PoliteCards

Photograph : ©Charles Van Hoorick / Les Disques du Crépuscule

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Creation Babies

Creation Babies.

The Jesus and Mary Chain & Alan McGee
@ Ziggies, Plymouth, 1985
Photograph: ©Val Hicks
Source :  A Scene In Between

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Cocteau Twins : Hollywood, 1985

Cocteau Twins : The Palace, Hollywood, 1985 (flyer)

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Primal Scream, London 1985

Primal Scream, London 1985
Image ©Dave Driscoll (from 'A Scene in Between')

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The Shop Assistants (circa 1985)

The Shop Assistants (circa 1985)
Photo ©Mark Flunder

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The Jesus and Mary Chain, live 1985

The Jesus and Mary Chain, live 1985
Bobby Gillespie bangs the drums while Jim Reid bends the mic stand.
Photo ©Nick Allport
from  'A Scene In Between' ©Sam Knee

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A Youthful Jesus and Mary Chain

A youthful Jesus and Mary Chain line up, 1985
(Bobby Gillespie, Douglas Hart, William Reid)
from 'A Scene in Between' ©Sam Knee
Photo ©Valerie Hicks

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