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5 Things to Know About the Jesus and Mary Chain's Glasgow Eyes

  1. It’s their first album in seven years Glasgow Eyes, released March 22, 2024, is the band’s eighth studio album and their first since 2017’s Damage and Joy.

  2. The Reid brothers recorded it in their hometown Jim and William Reid made the album in Glasgow, drawing on the city’s gritty energy and their own long history there.

  3. The sound blends their classic noise-pop with electronic elements Songs like “Venal Joy” and “Hey Lou Reid” layer feedback and distortion over drum machines and synthesizers, pushing their signature style forward.

  4. The lyrics focus on aging, addiction, and mortality Jim Reid’s vocals tackle dark, personal themes, reflecting the band’s decades of turmoil and survival.

  5. It’s their first release on Fuzz Club Records The album marks a new label home after years on major and indie imprints, signaling a fresh chapter for the band.

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