Psychocandy (1985)
0.1880Canon Score · ranked #244 all time
Aggregated from 3 of 9 authoritative lists, weighted by authority and adjusted for each list's scope and age. How scoring works →
About the album
Psychocandy is the debut studio album by Scottish rock band the Jesus and Mary Chain. It was released on 18 November 1985 by Blanco y Negro Records. The album is considered a landmark recording: its combination of guitar feedback and noise with traditional pop melody and structure proved influential on the forthcoming shoegaze genre and alternative rock in general.
Why it ranks #244
Every list on which Psychocandy appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| NME 500 Greatest Albums (2013) | Critics' canon | #157 / 500 |
| Rolling Stone 500 (2003 edition) | Editorial list | #269 / 500 |
| 1001 Albums You Must Hear (union) | Critics' canon | Selected |