21 Singles is a compilation album by Scottish alternative rock band The Jesus and Mary Chain, released in the United Kingdom on 27 May 2002 by Warner Strategic Marketing, and in the United States on 2 July 2002 by Rhino Records. As the title proclaims, it contains 21 of the band's singles in chronological order from their 15-year career.[2][3]
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Compilation album by The Jesus and Mary Chain | ||||
Released | 27 May 2002 | |||
Recorded | 1984–1998 | |||
Genre | Alternative rock | |||
Length | 73:10 | |||
Label | Warner Strategic Marketing | |||
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The single versions of many of these songs differ from their album versions. "April Skies" is missing the final verse from the LP version; "Happy When It Rains" is missing the final chorus; "Rollercoaster" is the original EP version, which features a drum machine and echo on the vocals; and "Come On" is an extended version.
All tracks are written by Jim Reid and William Reid, except where noted.
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Upside Down" | 3:01 |
2. | "Never Understand" | 2:58 |
3. | "You Trip Me Up" | 2:27 |
4. | "Just Like Honey" | 3:02 |
5. | "Some Candy Talking" | 3:18 |
6. | "April Skies" | 3:11 |
7. | "Happy When It Rains" | 3:05 |
8. | "Darklands" | 5:26 |
9. | "Sidewalking" | 3:32 |
10. | "Blues from a Gun" | 4:43 |
11. | "Head On" | 4:12 |
12. | "Rollercoaster" | 3:53 |
13. | "Reverence" | 3:42 |
14. | "Far Gone and Out" | 2:52 |
15. | "Almost Gold" | 3:20 |
16. | "Snakedriver" | 3:42 |
17. | "Sometimes Always" (W. Reid) | 2:33 |
18. | "Come On" (J. Reid) | 3:17 |
19. | "I Hate Rock 'n' Roll" (W. Reid) | 3:43 |
20. | "Cracking Up" (W. Reid) | 4:43 |
21. | "I Love Rock 'n' Roll" (J. Reid) | 2:37 |
Some tracks differ from the versions on the albums listed.
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United Kingdom (BPI)[4] | Silver | 60,000![]() |
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