April Skies

The Jesus and Mary Chain

About April Skies

"April Skies" is a song by the Scottish alternative rock group The Jesus and Mary Chain and the first single from the group's album Darklands. It was released by Blanco y Negro Records in April 1987.


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2010
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The Jesus and Mary Chain

The Jesus and Mary Chain are a Scottish alternative rock band formed in East Kilbride, Scotland in 1983. The band revolves around the songwriting partnership of brothers Jim and William Reid. They released a string of albums, singles and EPs between their 1983 formation and their 1999 breakup, and gained notoriety in their early days for short sets and violence that became common at their live shows. In 2007, the band reunited. more »

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Band Background
"April Skies" was performed by the Scottish rock band, The Jesus and Mary Chain, which was formed by brothers Jim and William Reid in 1983.
Album Appearance
The song appears on their second studio album "Darklands", which was released in 1987.
Chart Performance
"April Skies" reached number eight in the UK Singles Chart. It was the band's breakthrough single and the highest-charting in UK.
Song Genre
The song falls under the genres of alternative rock, post-punk, and noise pop, and is known for its distortion-filled sound and profound lyrics.
Departure from Earlier Sound
Unlike their first album, "Psychocandy", "Darklands" and with it "April Skies" saw the band abandoning their stark black & white production and primitive noise aesthetics for a more melodic sound.
Featured on Compilations
"April Skies" has been featured on several compilations of the band's best works, including "21 Singles" and "The Power of Negative Thinking: B-Sides & Rarities".
Music Video
The music video for "April Skies" was filmed in black and white, incorporating surreal imagery, complimenting the melancholic and dark undertone of the song.
Vocal Performance
Jim Reid's vocal performance on "April Skies" is notable. His voice is both chilled-out and passionate, expressing a sense of brooding darkness, while the melody remains catchy and pop-oriented.
The Song's Influence
“April Skies” influentially mixed indie rock and noise pop and inspired many later alternative rock bands.
Live Performances
Even though the band broke up in 1999 and then reunited in 2007, "April Skies" has remained a staple in their live performances.

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