Darklands

The Jesus and Mary Chain

Darklands

RELEASED: August 31, 1987
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
1. Darklands 5:29 2. Deep One Perfect Morning 2:44 3. Happy When It Rains 3:37 4. Down on Me 2:36 5. Nine Million Rainy Days 4:30 6. April Skies 3:59 7. Fall 2:30 8. Cherry Came Too 3:05 9. On the Wall 5:05 10. About You 2:34 11. Some Candy Talking 3:18 12. Taste of Candy (acoustic version) 2:00 13. Psychocandy 2:54 14. Hit 3:28 15. Kill Surf City 3:12 16. Bo Diddley Is Jesus 3:17 17. Who Do You Love 4:04 18. Everything’s Alright When You’re Down 2:39 19. Shake 2:00 20. Happy When It Rains (demo) 3:46 21. Happy Place 2:23 22. F. Hole 1:06 23. Rider 1:06 24. On the Wall (Portastudio demo) 3:41 25. Surfin’ USA (April outtake) 2:58 26. Here It Comes Again 2:31 27. Walk and Crawl (single version) 2:24 28. Some Candy Talking (NME version) 3:09 29. Mushroom 3:18 30. The Hardest Walk (soundtrack version) 3:12 31. Don’t Ever Change 3:33 32. Swing 2:26 33. Darklands (with strings) 5:26
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.