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Just Like Honey
Just Like Honey
Just Like Honey

I was watching Lost in Translation last night and decided to go out and get Psychocandy after seeing the final scene feature 'Just Like Honey' again. I have been wanting this album for awhile and I actually looked for it at Guest Room last week but they didn't have it. They must have got it in a shipment today so I felt lucky. The only thing that sucks is that it cost $21 because it is an import only and has very poor distributing in the US. Well, it was worth it, its an amazing album. It was a logical progression after going through Joy Division, Echo and the Bunnymen, Birthday Party, and My Bloody Valentine. I've read that all The Jesus and Mary Chain are is a combination of Velvet Underground and Beach Boys plus a lot of fuzz. Well, that is somewhat true but there is also just a cool feeling and style about this album that is hard to describe. When listening to this I thought a lot about Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and the Clinic, 2 modern groups that remind me at times of the sound of Psychocandy. I also was reminded of My Bloody Valentine at times with the wall of noise that is prevalent on many tracks. My favorite track after about 3 listens is 'Cut Dead' which should make it to a mix CD in the near future.