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Wikipedia article




"'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."[http://thequietus.com/articles/07301-jesus-and-mary-chain-psychocandy The Story Of The Jesus And Mary Chain's Psychocandy]". The Quietus. Retrieved on 18 October 2015. 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."[http://dangerousminds.net/comments/trent_reznor_and_robert_smith_talk_about_the_jesus_and_mary_chains_psychoca TRENT REZNOR AND ROBERT SMITH TALK ABOUT THE JESUS AND MARY CHAINS PSYCHOCANDY]". Retrieved on 18 October 2015.

Chart performance



The single reached number 47 on the UK Singles Chart."[https://www.officialcharts.com/search/singles/It%20Ain%27t%20Fair Never Understand]". Chart Stats. Retrieved on 9 December 2008.

Critical reception



The song was ranked number 1 among the "Tracks of the Year" for 1985 by 'NME'.

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




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