The Jesus and Mary Chain – "UV Rays." It’s fun! Fun! Fun! It’s all about TV!

The band has a great name—that was the first thing that caught my attention. They have such a variety of songs. I’ve heard noise rock from them, or dark, gothic-style tracks—not literally gothic, but in that vein. Or just great rock—radio-friendly stuff, pop-rock, or just noisy rock. Songs about all sorts of things. That’s how I discovered the band.

And now, I’ve picked out a few favorites—including this one. This song is my latest discovery. Before this, I’d listened to other tracks of theirs, mostly from the Darklands album. Fun! Fun! Fun! That’s what it’s all about! Just listen to that guitar rhythm. This is exactly the kind of rock I love—straightforward, with great riffs. A fantastic rhythm section—that’s the most important thing. I adore it when the rhythm section really works! It’s fun! Fun! Fun!

It has a great intro—straightforward chords and lots of noise. The vocals kick in right away, accompanied by that sustained guitar sound. It creates a specific style—raw and direct. The guitar is really driving hard, playing a beautiful rock rhythm that totally captivated me. It’s a driving beat—you can’t miss it. It’s the song’s main highlight. The rhythm is gorgeous—like waves—and it keeps playing throughout the track. It’s fun! Fun! Fun!

The drums are fast—really fast. It creates a dynamic energy. Meanwhile, the guitar is noisy but plays a cool, attention-grabbing rhythm. It’s a driving rhythm—simple yet varied—drenched in noise. The singer’s delivery is pretty raw, too. But that’s what makes it interesting. Such raw emotion. Like the aftermath of a rainstorm. Fun! Fun! Fun! That’s probably how I imagined a rock band named Alice in Chains would sound—partly because of the name; I’m a fan of Alice in Wonderland. Cold spring rain—that’s the vibe. The kind that catches you off guard, yet you’re actually glad it happened.

The track ends with that same effect—a sort of grinding noise. It’s a brilliant touch for this kind of rock. The whole song is built on sonic choices like that, plus a driving, catchy rock rhythm. It’s a unique composition. The vocals are steady but have a rusty, gritty rasp—like they’re coming from underwater. There’s something in the lyrics about TV and running. It’s fun! Fun! Fun! A very rhythmic, catchy track.

There’s a noisy section in the middle where the chords blur into a chaotic wash of sound. It’s absolutely stunning. The drums are fast-paced, playing their own melody, while the electric guitar chords crash into one another, creating sonic chaos. It’s awesome! The band has such a cool, raw sound on the chords. And then there’s that great guitar riff again.

There’s a segment that sounds like a speeding commuter train—the guitar is tearing along amidst a wall of noise. The sound is pure chaos, creating a sort of multi-dimensional effect. The singer mumbles something indistinct, adding to the sonic disarray. You and the cosmos. It has a spacey feel—kind of like early Hawkwind. There’s definitely a space theme going on. The final sounds resemble radio static—but it’s actually the electric guitar. Like searching for cosmic signals. The broadcast is ending. I picture it as a song about TV—or TV fans. It’s probably something else, though. But as a listener, I also dream and create my own musical spaces, like soap bubbles. Music by bands like Alice in Chains, The Jesus and Mary Chain, and Hawkwind really helps me do that. It’s fun! Fun! Fun!

The cover art is minimalist, but there’s a star drawn in the center. There’s some dark blue, too, set against a light background. It really catches the eye, even with the minimalist style. The star is drawn in a way that’s really striking—it feels like the focal point. Maybe it’s the color choices. It’s bound to be cool! Cool! Cool!