This 1988 compilation collects B-sides from the Psychocandy and Darklands eras, offering a raw, unvarnished look at the band's singles output during a period of creative exploration. It captures the Jesus and Mary Chain at their most unpredictable, often overshadowing the A-sides they accompanied.
- "Barbed Wire Kisses" compiles B-sides released between 1984 and 1987, featuring tracks from the "Never Understand," "You Trip Me Up," "Cuts," and "Little Genious" singles.
- The compilation includes "SOMETIMES ALWAYS," a collaboration with The prostaglandins, and "EVERYTHING MUST GO" from the Darklands sessions.
- The album reached number 118 on the UK Albums Chart.
The Jesus and Mary Chain were a Scottish alternative rock band formed in 1983, known for their noise-infused pop and feedback-laden soundscapes. Barbed Wire Kisses arrived after their mainstream breakthrough but before their more polished later work, positioning it as a collection of B-sides from a band exploring the boundaries of their initial raw appeal.
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