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Munki

The Jesus and Mary Chain · 1998

69 min · 17 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · post-punk

A hazy blend of noise pop and alternative rock drenched in bittersweet melodies and introspective lyrics.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • bittersweet melodies for reflection
  • dynamic flow with multiple peaks
  • hazy soundscapes for introspection
  • for late-night listening
  • swaying rhythms with emotional depth

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer straightforward, upbeat tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Munki' was released in 1998, The Jesus and Mary Chain had experienced a tumultuous career marked by both critical acclaim and personal strife. This album followed their 1994 release 'Stoned & Dethroned,' marking a return after several years of relative quiet and lineup changes, which shaped the band's evolving sound.
Stylistic neighbors
My Bloody Valentine· Slowdive· Spiritualized

Tracklist

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

  • 1 I Love Rock 'n' Roll 2:37
  • 2 Birthday 3:57
  • 3 Stardust Remedy 2:26
  • 4 Fizzy 3:39
  • 5 Moe Tucker 3:19
  • 6 Perfume 4:39
  • 7 Virtually Unreal 3:38
  • 8 Degenerate 5:29
  • 9 Cracking Up 4:41
  • 10 Commercial 7:02
  • 11 Supertramp 3:37
  • 12 Never Understood 4:14
  • 13 I Can't Find the Time for Times 4:17
  • 14 Man on the Moon 3:41
  • 15 Black 5:18
  • 16 Dream Lover 3:05
  • 17 I Hate Rock 'n' Roll 3:45

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