JAMC's early gigs have become the stuff of legend in underground circles. Playing in front of small audiences, the band earned their notoriety by playing very short gigs, some lasting no more than ten minutes and consisting of a constant wall of feedback and distortion. The group became know as well for playing with their backs to the audience and refusing to speak to them. Many shows culminated with the Reids trashing their equipment, which was often followed by the audience rioting. All of this delighted manager and Creation Records boss Alan McGee, who obviously found it very easy to get attention for the band, as well as aliened more commercially-minded music business figures.
Their debut single, "Upside Down", came out in 1984 on Creation, but they signed to the WEA-backed Blanco y Negro the following year. Said label released their debut album, titled 'Psychocandy', which fused together the Reid's two primary influences, the guitar noise and avant-garde rock of The Velvet Underground with the 60s pop leanings of Phil Spector and The Beach Boys. It included songs such as the indie sensation "Just Like Honey". The record divided many music fans due to its deliberately abrasive sound yet still received positive critical reviews and is now considered a landmark recording in the history of alternative music.
Gillespie left the band before the next album, 'Darklands, came out, going on to front Primal Scream. He was briefly replaced by John Moore (later of Black Box Recorder), before former Biff Bang Pow! drummer Dave Evans. The aforementioned 'Darklands' also received supportive reviews, and it showed a less noisy and more contemplative sound that was welcomed by both many post-punk fans and many mainstream rock fans. Notable songs from that period include "April Skies" and "Happy When It Rains".
Albums
# Psychocandy (November 1985)
# Darklands (September 1987)
# Automatic (September 1989)
# Honey's Dead (March 1992)
# Stoned & Dethroned (1994)
# Munki (June 1998)
# Damage and Joy (2017)
Plus the following - (sessions, singles, b-sides, live recordings et cetera)
# Barbed Wire Kisses (April 1988)
# The Sound of Speed (1993)
# Hate Rock N' Roll (1995)
# 21 Singles (2002)
# BBC Live in Concert (2003)
# The Complete John Peel Sessions (2003)
# The Power of Negative Thinking: B-Sides & Rarities (2008)
For the iconic indie label Sub Pop, the band recorded 1998's 'Munki' album, which would turn out to be their last before splitting the following year. The album is often thought of as sounding 'divided' due to the Reids' crumbling relationship. Jim Reid has recalled: "Me and William weren't really getting along at all. That last year we barely even spoke. 'Munki' is one of my favorite albums, but it was really divided. William would go into the studio with the rest of the band and record while I wasn't there, and then I'd go in with them when William wasn't there."
William Reid then recorded as the artist Lazycame. Brother Jim formed the band Freeheat, which disbanded in 2003. Jim Reid is currently recording solo material and he has, to date, recorded and released one single Song For A Secret which was released on Transistor Records.
Like some of their influences such as Dee Dee Ramone, Lee Hazelwood, Iggy Pop and Lou Reed, throughout their career the boys were rumored to have ongoing substance abuse issues, which may have contributed to their notoriety. They reportedly dabbled in regular use of things like amphetamines and heroin, which made for lyrical reference in songs like Some Candy Talking and the album title Stoned & Dethroned.
Despite not having huge commercial success, they've gone on to influence a range of other music groups such as Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Butthole Surfers, My Bloody Valentine, and Spacemen 3.
The Jesus and Mary Chain reunited to play at the Coachella Festival on April 27, 2007, followed by two more shows in Spain at the Summercase Festival. More shows followed in late 2007 and early 2008 in London.
Calling themselves 'Sister Vanilla' an LP, Little Pop Rock, was released in 2007 and reunites the brothers along with their sister, Linda, singing on most tracks.
Damage And Joy is the brand new studio album by The Jesus And Mary Chain, released on March 24th, 2017.
Other personnel;
Richard Thomas (drums 1988-1990)
Ben Lurie (bass/rhythm guitar/backing vocals 1989-1998)
Steve Monti (drums 1990-1995)
Matthew Parkin (bass 1992)
Barry Blackler (drums 1992)
Nick Sanderson (drums 1993-1998)
Mark Crozer (rhythm guitar 2007-now)
Loz Colbert (drums 2007-now)
JAMC singer Jim Reid is name-checked in the 2017 song "Lollipop (Ode to Jim)" by Canadian band Alvvays which begins "I saw Jim Reid in the corridor.." and contains other allusions to JAMC themes.
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Teenage Lust
The Jesus and Mary Chain Lyrics
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Little skinny girl she's doing it and it feels fine
She's taking hold and I'm holding on
Holding on and my sense is gone
I got it you got it she's got it
She's taking hold of her sins now for the first time
Well she's been told about sins now but it feels fine
She's taking hold and I'm holding on
I got it you got it she's got it
The Jesus and Mary Chain's Teenage Lust is a song that has a strong sexual undertone that is sung from the perspective of a man who is engaging in sexual activity with a young woman who is inexperienced. The opening lines of the song, "Little skinny girl she's doing it for the first time/Little skinny girl she's doing it and it feels fine," hint at the sexual experience being new to the girl, which is reiterated in later lines such as "She's taking hold of her sins now for the first time/Well she's been told about sins now, but it feels fine."
The song delves deeper into the man's experience and feelings during this sexual encounter, with lines like "She's taking hold and I'm holding on/Holding on and my sense is gone." The sexual act seems to be overpowering for the man, causing him to lose his sense of self and become completely consumed by the experience. The repetition of "I got it you got it she's got it" could be interpreted as the man trying to justify his actions and remind himself that the woman is willing to participate.
Overall, Teenage Lust portrays a sexual encounter that is both exciting and dangerous, with the young woman's inexperience potentially putting her at risk. The lyrics are full of raw, animalistic energy that captures the intensity of the moment, while also hinting at the potential consequences that come with such behavior.
Line by Line Meaning
Little skinny girl she's doing it for the first time
A young and thin girl is engaging in sexual activity for the first time.
Little skinny girl she's doing it and it feels fine
The girl is enjoying the experience of sex despite being inexperienced.
She's taking hold and I'm holding on
The girl is confidently taking control of the sexual encounter while the singer holds on for the ride.
Holding on and my sense is gone
The artist is so caught up in the physical pleasure that they are losing their sense of self.
I got it you got it she's got it
The sexual energy and pleasure is shared between all parties involved.
She's taking hold of her sins now for the first time
The girl is engaging in an act that is traditionally viewed as sinful, but is taking control of her own desires for the first time.
Well she's been told about sins now but it feels fine
The girl has been taught that these actions are sinful, but is disregarding that because she is enjoying the experience.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: J REID, W REID
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@roberthendrickson6505
People ask me in 2022 who's your favorite musical group and I still go with this band and why not there's so much better than most 🇬🇧
@whatfitzanity4315
You were the biggest influence for the band I was in from 90-96 and we started out covering numerous JAMC songs. Love you guys
@claudealain85
ONE OF THE TEN BEST GROUP OF ROCK'N'ROLL . CERTAINLY!!
@AlexCavielles
Magnificent song by easily one of the best bands ever. Saw them in Madrid back on 2016 - an unforgettable experience.
@TrashPandaBec
Always one of my favorite bands!!!
@alisonmcsecret4225
Get baked Becca
@deanaf
Best and loudest concert. Jamc
@Sinistar8u
Loved this song & album for years, can't believe I've never seen this video before!
@mimikaspilioti182
In Love with Jesus and Mary Chain✨💕✨
@michaelmaterne
One of my favorites... definitely.