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===Reunion: 2007–present=== The Jesus and Mary Chain reunited to perform at [[Coachella (festival)|Coachella]] on 27 April 2007. During "[[Just Like Honey]]", [[Scarlett Johansson]], who starred in the film ''[[Lost in Translation (film)|Lost in Translation]]'' featuring the song, performed with the band on the main stage. The band held a warm-up gig the day before in [[Pomona, California]] with Giant Drag's [[Annie Hardy]] as the guest.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Jesus & Mary Chain News on Yahoo! Music |url=http://music.yahoo.com/read/news/42857806 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080821092528/http://music.yahoo.com/read/news/42857806 |archive-date=21 August 2008 |access-date=19 June 2021}}</ref> The band's first UK performance since reforming was at the [[Meltdown (festival)|Meltdown]] festival in June.<ref name="McNair" /> In June 2007, Jim Reid revealed that the band was working on a new album.<ref>{{cite web |date=1 June 2007 |title=The Jesus And Mary Chain plan new album |url=https://www.nme.com/news/the-jesus-and-mary-chain/28699 |access-date=11 July 2012 |work=NME}}</ref> In March 2008, the band released "All Things Must Pass" for the soundtrack to [[NBC]]'s television series ''[[Heroes (U.S. TV series)|Heroes]]'', their first new song since 1998. In September 2008, [[Rhino Records]] released the 4-CD compilation ''[[The Power of Negative Thinking: B-Sides & Rarities]].'' In 2010, a greatest hits album, ''[[Upside Down: The Best of The Jesus and Mary Chain]]'', was released via Music Club Deluxe.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://exclaim.ca/News/Jesus_Mary_Chain_Receive_New_Best_Of_Set | title=The Jesus and Mary Chain Receive New Best of Set | publisher=[[Exclaim!]] | date=20 September 2010 | access-date=9 October 2013 | author=Hudson, Alex}}</ref> The band toured North America in 2012 and also played China for the first time in May.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Festival on a high note {{!}}Events {{!}}chinadaily.com.cn |url=https://global.chinadaily.com.cn/regional/2012-05/11/content_15998701.htm |access-date=2024-01-15 |website=global.chinadaily.com.cn}}</ref> The lineup featured guitarist John Moore and [[Fountains of Wayne]] drummer Brian Young replacing [[Loz Colbert]]. Mark Crozer replaced Moore beginning with the band's [[Tel Aviv]] shows in October.<ref>{{Cite web |last=redactie |date=2020-07-15 |title=Bass player Mark Crozer: Nothing is permanent in The Jesus and Mary Chain |url=https://oost-online.nl/bass-player-mark-crozer-nothing-is-permanent-in-the-jesus-and-mary-chain/ |access-date=2024-01-15 |language=nl-NL}}</ref> In 2013, it was announced that a full-discography vinyl box set, dubbed as ''[[The Complete Vinyl Collection]]'', would be released for the band's 30th anniversary, via Demon Music Group.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://consequenceofsound.net/2013/10/the-jesus-and-mary-chains-30th-anniversary-celebrated-with-vinyl-box-set/ | title=The Jesus and Mary Chain's 30th anniversary celebrated with vinyl box set | publisher=[[Consequence of Sound]] | date=7 October 2013 | access-date=9 October 2013 | author=Kaye, Ben}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.nme.com/news/the-jesus-and-mary-chain/73080 | title=The Jesus And Mary Chain announce release date of 11-disc career spanning boxset | work=[[NME]] | date=7 October 2013 | access-date=9 October 2013}}</ref> In 2014, the band became the first to sign to the newly reformed Creation Management, helmed by Alan McGee. The band played ''Psychocandy'' in full through 2015 to celebrate the album's 30th anniversary.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Grow |first=Kory |date=2015-01-26 |title=The Jesus and Mary Chain Announce 'Psychocandy' Tour |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/the-jesus-and-mary-chain-announce-psychocandy-anniversary-dates-75502/ |access-date=2024-01-15 |website=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}}</ref> In September 2015, Jim Reid announced that the band were recording their first studio album since 1998.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Jim Reid talks Psychocandy and announces Jesus and Mary Chain are back in the studio|url = https://www.timeout.com/newyork/music/jim-reid-talkspsychocandy-and-announcesjesus-and-mary-chain-are-back-in-the-studio|website = Time Out New York|access-date = 2015-12-09}}</ref> The album titled ''[[Damage and Joy]]'' was produced by [[Martin Glover|Youth]] and released on 24 March 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sacher |first=Andrew |date=2016-12-08 |title=The Jesus and Mary Chain detail new album, 'Damage and Joy' (listen to "Amputation") |url=https://www.brooklynvegan.com/the-jesus-and-mary-chain-detail-new-album-damage-and-joy/ |access-date=2024-01-15 |website=BrooklynVegan |language=en-US}}</ref> On 24 August 2017, Bobby Gillespie joined the band on drums for three ''Psychocandy'' songs during their performance at [[Vilar de Mouros Festival]] in [[Portugal]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-08-25 |title=Watch: The Jesus and Mary Chain reunites with Bobby Gillespie on 'Psychocandy' songs |url=https://www.slicingupeyeballs.com/2017/08/25/jesus-mary-chain-reunite-bobby-gillespie-video/ |access-date=2024-01-15 |website=Slicing Up Eyeballs |language=en-US}}</ref> In autumn 2018, they opened for [[Nine Inch Nails]]' "Cold and Black and Infinite" North American tour.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Reed |first=Ryan |date=2018-05-10 |title=Nine Inch Nails Plot New LP, Tour With Jesus and Mary Chain |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/nine-inch-nails-plot-new-lp-tour-with-jesus-and-mary-chain-627684/ |access-date=2024-01-15 |website=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}}</ref> The band announced a ''Darklands'' tour of Europe in March and April 2020, which was ultimately postponed to November and December 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-10-08 |title=DARKLANDS TOUR 2020 |url=https://themarychain.com/news/2019/10/10/darklands-tour-2020 |access-date=2024-01-15 |website=THE JESUS AND MARY CHAIN |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-01-26 |title=Darklands Rescheduled European Dates Announced |url=https://themarychain.com/news/2021/1/25/darklands-rescheduled-european-dates-announced |access-date=2024-01-15 |website=THE JESUS AND MARY CHAIN |language=en-US}}</ref> In June 2021, the band sued [[Warner Music Group]] for control of their debut album ''Psychocandy'', and later albums, and seeking $2.55 million in damages. Under Section 203 of the United States' [[Copyright Act of 1976]], artists may reclaim the rights to their recordings after 35 years, provided that they serve timely and proper notice upon the current record label.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/legal-and-management/9587103/jesus-and-mary-chain-lawsuit-warner-copyright-termination|title=The Jesus And Mary Chain Sue Warner Music For Control Of Their Debut Album|website=Billboard.com|access-date=19 June 2021}}</ref> The case was settled out of court in March 2023<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/warner-music-settles-lawsuit-with-rock-band-the-jesus-and-mary-chain-over-rights-dispute/|title=Warner Music settles lawsuit with rock band The Jesus And Mary Chain over rights dispute|website=Music Business Worldwide|access-date=25 June 2024}}</ref> On 29 November 2023, the band released "Jamcod", the lead single from their eighth album ''[[Glasgow Eyes]]'', which was released on 22 March 2024.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Grow |first=Kory |date=2023-11-29 |title=The Jesus and Mary Chain Embrace 'No Rules' on New Song 'Jamcod' |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/jesus-and-mary-chain-jamcod-glasgow-eyes-1234900071/ |access-date=2024-01-15 |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |language=en-US}}</ref>
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