Darklands (album)
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| Studio album by The Jesus and Mary Chain | ||||
| Released | 31 August 1987 | |||
| Recorded | Wessex Studios, Southern Studios, Livingston Studios (all London) | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock | |||
| Length | 35:51 | |||
| Label | Blanco y Negro | |||
| Producer | William Reid, Bill Price, John Loder | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   |
| Mojo |  |
| Paste | |
| Pitchfork Media | 7.8/10 |
| Q | |
| Record Collector | |
| The Rolling Stone Album Guide | |
| Select | 4/5 |
| Spin Alternative Record Guide | 8/10 |
| The Village Voice | B+ |
Darklands is the second album by Scottish alternative rock band The Jesus and Mary Chain. Unlike their previous album, drum machines were used in place of drummer Bobby Gillespie, who had left to pursue a successful career as the frontman with Primal Scream. The album marks a turning point in the band's music, going from the noise-pop of Psychocandy to a more melodic indie/alternative sound.
Gillespie later recorded a cover version of the album's title track with Primal Scream.
Lead vocals are by Jim Reid, with the exception of "Darklands," "Nine Million Rainy Days" and "On the Wall" which are sung by William Reid.
The album was included in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.
All songs written by Jim Reid and William Reid.
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