Led by songwriting duo Jim and William Reid, Scottish alt-rock collective The Jesus and Mary Chain are one of the most beloved cult acts that Britain has ever produced. From their early intention of melding the noisy punk of The Stooges with the sugary pop melodies of The Beach Boys, to their latter dalliances with industrial sounds, noise rock and synth-pop - consistency being provided throughout by the seemingly endless tensions between band members - the Mary Chain's career has been nothing if not eventful.
A new album, Glasgow Eyes, is on the horizon, with a March 2024 release date: while we await its arrival, here are their seven studio albums ranked from worst to best.
