The Jesus & Mary Chain officially announced details for their first new album in 18 years. The new album Damage & Joy was produced by Youth; the legendary producer also plays bass on the album. Phil King (Lush) and JAMC touring drummer Brian Young have also contributed to the album. The Jesus & Mary Chain premiered the first new track from the record today on BBC Music 6. Stream "Amputation" below.
UPDATE (12/9): The Jesus & Mary Chain debuted a video for "Amputation" + opened up pre-orders. Check it out below:
Damage & Joy will be released March 24th. Pre-order a bundle through the JAMC store or pre-order a digital version through iTunes or Amazon. View the track listing below:
01. Amputation
02. War On Peace
03. All Things Pass
04. Always Sad
05. Song For A Secret
06. The Two Of Us
07. Los Feliz (Blues and Greens)
08. Mood Rider
09. Presidici (Et Chapaquiditch)
10. Get On Home
11. Facing Up To The Facts
12. Simian Split
13. Black And Blues
14. Can't Stop The Rock
As previously reported The Jesus & Mary Chain are stateside bound later this month. The following dates are only part of a mini-tour, but don't worry -- the band will return to North America as part of their world tour in support of Damage & Joy (dates TBA).
Jesus & Mary Chain -- U.S. tour
Dec 13 -- Athens, GA @ Georgia Theater
Dec 14 -- Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
Dec 16 -- New Orleans, LA @ Joy Theater
Dec 17 -- Houston, TX @ Day For Night Festival
Published December 8th, 2016