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January 24, 2007
Retrohump - Jesus and Mary Chain
Clairvoyance exposed! If all it takes to get bands back together is a random wishlist blog post, we'd have done a whole lot more of these. Jesus & Mary Chain retrohumped. Because the Rage videos weren't as grainy as we like.
1987 Interview with Jim Reid
This short interview provides some nice philosophical background on the ideals behind Jesus and Mary Chain. Good for J&MC noobs (um..present). Jim Reid stares at the carpet and opens up frank discussion regarding the band being "foremost a pop group" and their music "another form of the blues." Reid drowns even the faintest sign of snotty demeanor in a fascinating exchange on Punk's influence on the band. Flipping the eagerly feasted, establishment-questioning roots with a self-aware, postpunk disillusionment.
The Jesus and Mary Chain - "April Skies" Top of the Pops (1987)
If the Beach Boys and Velvet Underground had a child, that child would be this song.
The Jesus and Mary Chain - "Just Like Honey"
Video director recreates white noise with film. Minimalist art direction provides little visual compliments to the words of this song, thus leaving the cunnilingus debate unsettled. I'm going to make up a new myth: The real meaning was known only by Bill Murray until he whispered it to Scarlett Johansson in the final scene of Lost in Translation. Incredibly lame until I tell you Murray was a childhood friend of the Reid brothers (not true).
The Jesus and Mary Chain - "In a Hole"
Teetering on the edge of implosive disaster, until it finally gives.
The Jesus and Mary Chain - North London Polytechnic Riot
Part of me wants to throw this clip into the silly British press pile to ferment along with old NMEs. Ballsy, scandal-fishing questioning such as, "You've been described variously as the best new band.., and also the worst," end up providing comic relief however. English Punks and a sweet riot seal the deal.
Posted by Merry Swankster at January 24, 2007 09:30 AM
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Comments
I am trying to contact a Sandra Steeves, originally from Nova Scotia. Daughter of Jean Knickle Steeves. May be living in Ontario presently.
Posted by: Owen at January 31, 2007 02:28 AM
Uhh, good luck with that?
Posted by: Jeff at January 31, 2007 10:59 AM
