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Never Understand

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B-side
  
"Suck"

Format
  
7", 12"

Length
  
2:54

Released
  
February 1985

Genre
  
Noise pop

Label
  
Blanco y Negro

"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. 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.

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Chart performance

The single reached number 47 on the UK Singles Chart.

Track listing

All tracks written by Jim Reid and William Reid, except where noted.

7" (NEG 8)
  1. "Never Understand" – 2:54
  2. "Suck" – 2:07
12" (NEG 8T)
  1. "Never Understand" – 2:54
  2. "Suck" – 2:07
  3. "Ambition" (Vic Godard) – 3:31

The Jesus and Mary Chain

  • Jim Reid – vocals, producer
  • William Reid – guitar, producer
  • Douglas Hart – bass, producer
  • Bobby Gillespie – drums, producer

    • References

    Never Understand Wikipedia
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