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Darklands is a pivotal chapter in The Jesus and Mary Chain's storied career. Originally released as the duo’s second studio album on August 31, 1987, via Blanco y Negro, it helped cement the band’s place in the indie and alternative rock pantheon. The project—spanning brooding guitar tones, melodic hooks, and the signature JAMC haze—continues to influence artists today. In recent years, the band has seen a late-career spark with Glasgow Eyes (2024), their eighth studio album, signaling a creative revival and reaching No. 7 on the UK Albums Chart.