Barbed Wire Kisses

The Jesus and Mary Chain

Barbed Wire Kisses

RELEASED: November 30, -0001
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Kill Surf City 3:13 2. Head 3:52 3. Rider 2:11 4. Hit 3:29 5. Don’t Ever Change 3:35 6. Just Out of Reach 3:06 7. Happy Place 2:23 8. Psycho Candy 2:59 9. Sidewalking 3:34 10. Who Do You Love 4:04 11. Surfin’ USA 2:58 12. Everything’s Alright When You’re Down 2:39 13. Upside Down 2:59 14. Taste of Cindy 2:01 15. Swing 2:28 16. On the Wall 4:50
Historical Archive
Barbed Wire Kisses is an EP by Scottish alternative rock band The Jesus and Mary Chain, released in 1988. It showcases the band's distinctive blend of feedback-laden guitars and melodic pop sensibilities, often characterized by its dark, brooding atmosphere. The EP is notable for its raw sound and lyrical themes of love, loss, and emotional turmoil, further solidifying the band's reputation in the alternative rock scene. The release features several standout tracks, including 'April Skies' and 'The Hardest Walk,' which exemplify their signature style and have since become fan favorites.