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Darklands

The Jesus and Mary Chain · 1987

36 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · post-punk

Ethereal melodies weave through a haze of feedback, encapsulating the bittersweet essence of love and loss.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • bittersweet reflections on love
  • steady mid-tempo listening experience
  • ethereal melodies for introspection
  • melancholic vibes for rainy days

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer upbeat, fast-paced music
  • seek immediate gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1987, 'Darklands' was The Jesus and Mary Chain's second studio album, following their groundbreaking debut, 'Psychocandy'. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their reputation as pioneers of noise pop, merging melodic hooks with a wall of sound that defined their style.
Stylistic neighbors
My Bloody Valentine· Slowdive· Spiritualized

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Darklands 5:29
  • 2 Deep One Perfect Morning 2:43
  • 3 Happy When It Rains 3:36
  • 4 Down on Me 2:36
  • 5 Nine Million Rainy Days 4:29
  • 6 April Skies 4:00
  • 7 Fall 2:28
  • 8 Cherry Came Too 3:06
  • 9 On the Wall 5:05
  • 10 About You 2:31

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