The Jesus and Mary Chain continue to attract attention through retrospective recognition, including a spot on NME's list of 80s favorites for their 1985 debut Psychocandy, while frontman William Reid has made controversial claims about Eddie Van Halen's influence on rock guitar, asserting it damaged the genre's integrity. Meanwhile, the band's legacy is reaffirmed through a tribute album honoring Shane MacGowan, featuring prominent artists such as U2 and Tom Waits.