A colourful history with rioting at gigs after only playing feedback for half an hour, the famous Bobby Gillespie standing drumming technique and sibling fights that make the Gallagher brothers' arguments look pathetic.
The first Mary Chain album I brought was Automatic. This was more of a rock album but still my favourite. It is a real mixed bag and more aggressive than Darklands. It is very brawling and black leather. Towering riffs that create a driving album Coast to Coast and Head On (covered by The Pixies) are exceptional.
Jesus and Mary Chain : Automatic
great album, one of their best.
ReplyDeleteSaw them tour this album - They played De montfort hall in leicester, which for an 'alternative' band was massive at the time. I remember thinking i wish i had saw them in a more intimate venue as some of the sound was swallowed up. It kind of put me off the album, but listening to it recently again it sounds great.
ReplyDeleteSaw them about 7 times. Including one night at the Barras when Jim and William fought on stage after a way too drunk Jim fell off the stage.
ReplyDeleteBut also saw them being almost professional at times.
Still one of my favourite bands.
Thanks!
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