On this day April 18, 1988, The Jesus and Mary Chain released Barbed Wire Kisses, a compilation album that gathered B sides, rare tracks, and cover songs from their early years. Known for their wall of sound style and feedback drenched guitar work, the band gave fans a deeper dive into their gritty and influential post punk catalog.
Barbed Wire Kisses reached number 192 on the US Billboard 200 and became a favorite among diehard fans for its raw energy and lesser known material. The compilation included a cover of Bo Diddley’s Who Do You Love and a fierce version of Can’t Stand It that showcased the band’s mix of noise, pop, and distortion.
It offered a gritty companion to their studio albums and helped reinforce their underground credibility while building momentum for their next full length release.
Fun fact: The album’s title came from a line in the band’s own lyrics and perfectly captured their sound — equal parts romance and chaos.
Trivia question: What 1988 compilation by The Jesus and Mary Chain featured rare tracks and B sides and reached number 192 on the Billboard chart?
Barbed Wire Kisses reached number 192 on the US Billboard 200 and became a favorite among diehard fans for its raw energy and lesser known material. The compilation included a cover of Bo Diddley’s Who Do You Love and a fierce version of Can’t Stand It that showcased the band’s mix of noise, pop, and distortion.
It offered a gritty companion to their studio albums and helped reinforce their underground credibility while building momentum for their next full length release.
Fun fact: The album’s title came from a line in the band’s own lyrics and perfectly captured their sound — equal parts romance and chaos.
Trivia question: What 1988 compilation by The Jesus and Mary Chain featured rare tracks and B sides and reached number 192 on the Billboard chart?
