1987

The Jesus and Mary Chain
Darklands
(Blanco Y Negro)

Some incredible albums in ‘87 — The Smiths’ best (Strangeways, Here We Come), the first truly good, and so so underrated, Sonic Youth album (Sister); and Dinosaur Jr’s coming out party (You’re Livin’ All Over Me). But as good as the above records are, they just can’t compete with my all-time favorite JMC album, which is also among the best albums ever in my amazing opinion.

I could never justify choosing another album, as the Reids attained perfection on this one. It’s so sad, and hopeless, and hopeful, and rainy, and not rainy… and it’s just so damn good.