Music Review

JMC Hate Rock 'n' Roll (1995)

The Jesus and Mary Chain
Reviewed by Chuck Eddy | Oct 06, 1995
EW's GRADE
B-

Details Lead Performance: The Jesus and Mary Chain; Genre: Rock

A decade ago, these silly Scots surfed into existence, sounding like the Beach Boys with noisier guitar feedback, mumblier vocals, and less rhythm. JMC comes off even lazier here. Their salacious industrial dance rarities and token blues on JMC Hate Rock 'n' Roll are charming changes of pace, but more often the band appears to be falling asleep. B-

Originally posted Oct 06, 1995 Published in issue #295 Oct 06, 1995 Order article reprints

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