The Jesus and Mary Chain: Psychocandy

About This Movie

So, there's this DVD that came out with the re-issue of The Jesus and Mary Chain's 'Psychocandy' from 2011, and it's pretty essential for anyone into music history. It’s packed with promo videos and the TV performances from '85, which really captures that raw, gritty vibe of the band. The atmosphere is electrifying, mixing fuzzed-out guitars with a kind of dreamy melancholy. You get a good sense of their early days and the cultural moment they were part of. The performances are a bit rough around the edges, but that’s part of what makes it interesting; it’s not polished like today's stuff, which gives it an authentic feel. Worth having for the nostalgia and insight into their early career.

This release has become somewhat of a treasure among collectors, especially considering the limited nature of its materials. The initial LP was groundbreaking, and this DVD provides a deeper dive into its context, featuring various promo videos that are often hard to find. Given the band's impact on music, there's definitely a rising interest in anything related to their early work, so keep an eye out for this one—it might not be easy to track down.