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Damage and Joy

The Jesus and Mary Chain · 2017

53 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · post-punk

A swirling blend of feedback-laden guitars and melancholic melodies capturing the band's signature sonic haze.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective moments
  • melancholic melodies for introspection
  • background ambiance for quiet times
  • captivating sonic haze exploration

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant high-energy tracks
  • prefer standalone singles over albums

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on March 24, 2017, 'Damage and Joy' marked The Jesus and Mary Chain's first studio album in almost two decades, following their last release, 'Munki', in 1998. This album came during a period of resurgence for the band, as they reunited in 2007 and began touring again, revitalizing their presence in the music scene.
Stylistic neighbors
My Bloody Valentine· Slowdive· Spiritualized

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Amputation 3:24
  • 2 War on Peace 4:34
  • 3 All Things Pass 4:34
  • 4 Always Sad 2:52
  • 5 Song for a Secret 3:21
  • 6 The Two of Us 4:12
  • 7 Los Feliz (Blues and Greens) 4:54
  • 8 Mood Rider 4:04
  • 9 Presidici (Et Chapaquiditch) 3:36
  • 10 Get On Home 3:31
  • 11 Facing Up to the Facts 3:05
  • 12 Simian Split 4:14
  • 13 Black and Blues 3:23
  • 14 Can’t Stop the Rock 3:21

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