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The Jesus & Mary Chain: Some People Never Understand

Max Bell, No. 1, 9 March 1985

"The most revolting and disgusting group I've ever heard" — that's one description of The Jesus And Mary Chain. Some jealous rival maybe? Nope — that's what their own record company man reckons. Max Bell meets a new group you either love or hate.

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