Munki, released on June 2, 1998, is the sixth studio album by The Jesus and Mary Chain and stands as a sprawling and complex swan song before the band's initial split in 1999. With its eclectic mix of noise rock, shoegaze, and pop sensibilities, the album encapsulates the creative tensions and raw energy that defined the Scottish band’s career.

Munki is an ambitious, 17-track exploration of contrasting emotions and sonic landscapes. Tracks like the blistering opener "I Love Rock 'n' Roll" and the dreamy "Perfume" showcase the Reid brothers' ability to balance aggression with melody. Songs such as "Cracking Up" and "Stardust Remedy" reflect the band’s signature blend of distortion-heavy guitars and introspective lyrics.

Lyrically, the album delves into themes of love, disillusionment, and existential angst, often mirroring the fractious relationship between Jim and William Reid during its creation. This tension lends Munki a raw authenticity, making it as cathartic as it is chaotic.

Tracklist:

Side A
A1. I Love Rock 'N' Roll
A2. Birthday
A3. Stardust Remedy
A4. Fizzy
A5. Moe Tucker

Side B
B1. Perfume
B2. Virtually Unreal
B3. Degenerate
B4. Cracking Up

Side C
C1. Commercial
C2. Supertramp
C3. Never Understood
C4. I Can't Find the Time for Times

Side D
D1. Man on the Moon
D2. Black
D3. Dream Lover
D4. I Hate Rock 'N' Roll