The Jesus and Mary Chain have shared “Girl 71,” the latest look into their forthcoming album, Glasgow Eyes. Stream it below.
Much like the two most recent singles released by Jim and William Reid, “Girl 71” is built around a steady drum beat, Jim Reid’s distinct, recognizable vocals, and buzzy instrumentals. But unlike its predecessors “Chemical Animal” or “jamcod,” “Girl 71” is strikingly upbeat, even if the lyrics aren’t always as bright. “You got me, you got nothing,” Jim Reid growls.
Glasgow Eyes is set to officially be released in full on March 22nd. While the band has been clear that this isn’t a full-on jazz record, they have been vocal about embracing elements of the genre during the creative process, particularly the freedom and lack of traditional discipline unique to jazz.
As the name indicates, the LP was recorded at Mogwai’s Castle of Doom studio in Glasgow. The album landed on our roundup of the 60 Most Anticipated Albums of 2024.
The band has also mapped out an extensive 2024 tour in support of Glasgow Eyes, which kicks off Manchester in March and includes an appearance at Cruel World Festival in Pasadena, CA in May. Get tickets here.
