Barbed Wire Kisses
The Jesus and Mary Chain · 1988
63 min · 20 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · post-punk
A raw blend of feedback-laden guitars and haunting melodies that capture the spirit of alternative rock's nascent years.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- dynamic collection of contrasts
- haunting melodies for introspection
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- raw energy for late nights
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer long cohesive experiences
- seek polished production quality
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Barbed Wire Kisses' was released in April 1988, The Jesus and Mary Chain were already established figures in the alternative rock scene following their breakthrough debut album 'Psychocandy' in 1985. This release is a compilation of B-sides and rarities, showcasing the band's evolution while maintaining their signature sound that had garnered both acclaim and controversy.
- Stylistic neighbors
- My Bloody Valentine· Slowdive· Spiritualized
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Kill Surf City 3:13
- 2 Head 3:52
- 3 Rider 2:11
- 4 Hit 3:29
- 5 Don’t Ever Change 3:35
- 6 Just Out of Reach 3:06
- 7 Happy Place 2:23
- 8 Psycho Candy 2:59
- 9 Cracked 3:45
- 10 Mushroom 3:20
- 11 Sidewalking 3:34
- 12 Who Do You Love 4:04
- 13 Surfin’ USA 2:58
- 14 Everything’s Alright When You’re Down 2:39
- 15 Upside Down 2:59
- 16 Taste of Cindy 2:01
- 17 Swing 2:28
- 18 On the Wall 4:50
- 19 Here It Comes Again 2:33
- 20 Bo Diddley Is Jesus 3:17
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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