Never Understand
| "Never Understand" | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| B-side | "Suck" |
"Never Understand" is the first single from the Scottish alternative rock band The Jesus and Mary Chain's debut album Psychocandy. It was the band's first release on Blanco y Negro Records and was released through them in February 1985.[1] The song was written by William Reid and Jim Reid, and was produced by The Jesus and Mary Chain. It is considered influential for its use of guitar feedback.[2]
Chart performance
The single reached number 47 on the UK Singles Chart.[3]
Critical reception
The song was ranked number 1 among the "Tracks of the Year" for 1985 by NME.[4]
Track listing
All tracks written by Jim Reid and William Reid, except where noted.
- 7" (NEG 8)
- "Never Understand" – 2:54
- "Suck" – 2:07
- 12" (NEG 8T)
- "Never Understand" – 2:54
- "Suck" – 2:07
- "Ambition" (Vic Godard) – 3:31
Personnel
The Jesus and Mary Chain
- Jim Reid – vocals, producer
- William Reid – guitar, producer
- Douglas Hart – bass, producer
- Bobby Gillespie – drums, producer
References
- ^ "The Story Of The Jesus And Mary Chain's Psychocandy". The Quietus. Retrieved on 18 October 2015.
- ^ "TRENT REZNOR AND ROBERT SMITH TALK ABOUT THE JESUS AND MARY CHAIN’S ‘PSYCHOCANDY’". Retrieved on 18 October 2015.
- ^ "Never Understand". Chart Stats. Retrieved on 9 December 2008.
- ^ "Albums and Tracks of the Year". NME. 2018. Retrieved 8 September 2018.
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