The Jesus and Mary Chain
Darklands
Track Listing
1. Darklands Meaning 5:29 2. Deep One Perfect Morning 2:44 3. Happy When It Rains Meaning 3:37 4. Down on Me Meaning 2:36 5. Nine Million Rainy Days Meaning 4:30 6. April Skies Meaning 3:59 7. Fall 2:30 8. Cherry Came Too 3:05 9. On the Wall 5:05 10. About You Meaning 2:34 11. Some Candy Talking 3:18 12. Taste of Candy (acoustic version) 2:00 13. Psychocandy Meaning 2:54 14. Hit Meaning 3:28 15. Kill Surf City Meaning 3:12 16. Bo Diddley Is Jesus 3:17 17. Who Do You Love Meaning 4:04 18. Everything’s Alright When You’re Down 2:39 19. Shake Meaning 2:00 20. Happy When It Rains (demo) Meaning 3:46 21. Happy Place Meaning 2:23 22. F. Hole 1:06 23. Rider Meaning 1:06 24. On the Wall (Portastudio demo) 3:41 25. Surfin’ USA (April outtake) 2:58 26. Here It Comes Again Meaning 2:31 27. Walk and Crawl (single version) 2:24 28. Some Candy Talking (NME version) Meaning 3:09 29. Mushroom 3:18 30. The Hardest Walk (soundtrack version) Meaning 3:12 31. Don’t Ever Change Meaning 3:33 32. Swing 2:26 33. Darklands (with strings) Meaning 5:26Historical Archive
Darklands is the second studio album by Scottish alternative rock band The Jesus and Mary Chain, released in 1987. The album marked a shift towards a more melodic sound compared to their debut, with lush production and a blend of indie pop and rock influences. It is often regarded as one of the band's best works, featuring dreamy guitar work and introspective lyrics, solidifying their place in the alternative music scene. The album's legacy is characterized by its impact on the shoegaze genre and its continued influence on various artists over the years.