The Brian Jonestown Massacre

Something like a revival, but there is no nostalgy. Something raw, frontal, underground, looking for a sensation, an emotion, where music doesn't always mean perfection.

Founded in 1990, The Brian Jonestown Massacre has been probably one of the greatest band in the 90's, but they remain in shadows.

Through 1995 til 2001, they released seven albums. Their leader and true genius, Anton Newcombe, was a highly creative character.

Maybe you can imagine the Rolling Stones driven by Brian Jones, instead of Mick Jagger, a kind of wonderful psychedelic rock.

The name of the band is influenced by the story of Brian Jones, which was surely a major fear and obsession to Anton Newcombe, the fear of losing his art, his music, his band.

It made him fail every attempt to break through into the light.

The magic era of creativity is passed, but the band is still active, despite the departure of major members.

Here is a personal composition, a view of their best songs, and you will no longer ignore that amazing band.


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01 That Girl Suicide ( Methodrone - 1995 )

02 Vacuum Boots ( Take It From The Man ! - 1996 )

03 Nevertheless ( Bravery, Repetition and Noise - 2001 )

04 Not If You Were The Last Dandy On Earth ( Give It Back ! - 1997 )

05 Servo ( Give It Back ! - 1997 )

06 B.S.A. ( Take It From The Man ! - 1996 )

07 Telegram ( Bravery, Repetition and Noise - 2001 )

08 All Around You (Intro) (Their Satanic Majesties' Second Request - 1996)

09 Going To Hell ( Strung Out In Heaven - 1998 )

10 The Godspell According To A.A. Newcombe ( Bringing It All Back Home Again - 1999 )

11 Moneky Puzzle ( Take It From The Man ! - 1996 )

12 Whoever You Are ( Give It Back ! - 1997 )

13 Oh Lord ( Take It From The Man ! - 1996 )

14 Short Wave ( Methodrone - 1995 )

15 Maybe Tomorrow ( Strung Out In Heaven - 1998 )

16 Open Heart Surgery ( Bravery, Repetition and Noise - 2001 )

17 If I Love You ? ( Bravery, Repetition and Noise - 2001 )

18 Fucker ( Take It From The Man ! - 1996 )

19 Stolen ( Bravery, Repetition and Noise - 2001 )

20 Down ( Thank God For Mental Illness - 1996 )

21 End Of The Day ( Methodrone - 1995 )

22 Baby (Prepraise) ( Their Satanic Majesties' Second Request - 1996 )

23 (David Bowie I Love You) Since I Was Six ( Take It From The Man ! - 1996 )

You can listen now the first song of the compilation, "THAT GIRL SUICIDE", from their first LP, "METHODRONE". Enjoy !!!!




P.S. : Check out the exciting documentary "DIG !" (2004) by Ondi Timoner, featuring The Brian Jonestown Massacre & The Dandy Warhols.