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13. The Jesus and Mary Chain are hard to categorize.

Reply to Old Crank (Reply #12)

Sat Aug 16, 2025, 04:36 PM

Aug 16

They fall under the broad movements often called, "Alternative" and "Post Punk."

They definitely qualify under the even broader category of "rock".

All I can say is that I love their noisy pop sound!

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Holy Moley! It's raining here in Phoenix!!!!!! [View all] Coventina Aug 15 OP

Enjoy Duncanpup Aug 15 #1

Thanks! I am. Coventina Aug 15 #2

I was just standing outside in the East Valley as well AZJonnie Aug 15 #4

That should cool things off for awhile. Emile Aug 15 #3

Encourage the storm to head to Colorado Pucks mom Aug 15 #5

"I'm only happy when it rains" JohnnyRingo Aug 15 #6

I totally agree! Coventina Aug 15 #7

Ohhh, that's Quite the difference! electric_blue68 Aug 15 #8

I like that a lot JohnnyRingo Aug 16 #10

Glad you like it! I love JAMC. Here's another one for your listening pleasure: Coventina Aug 16 #14

That one was a bit too teenage angst ridden but they have good chemistry JohnnyRingo Aug 16 #15

Heh, funny you should mention their chemistry. The band is led by twin brothers. Coventina Aug 16 #16

That's some strong work on the drum kit. He's good. JohnnyRingo Sunday #17

Is that punk metal? Old Crank Aug 16 #12

The Jesus and Mary Chain are hard to categorize. Coventina Aug 16 #13

Decades ago my dad was a regional sales manager.... electric_blue68 Aug 15 #9

Now you have to keep drivers out of washes... Old Crank Aug 16 #11

Lucky you!! Can't WAIT for the rain!! ailsagirl Thursday #18