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"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]

"Never Understand"
Single by The Jesus and Mary Chain
from the album Psychocandy
B-side	"Suck"
Released	February 1985
Genre	Noise pop
Length	2:54
Label	Blanco y Negro
Songwriter(s)	William Reid, Jim Reid
Producer(s)	The Jesus and Mary Chain
The Jesus and Mary Chain singles chronology
"Upside Down" (1984) "Never Understand" (1985) "You Trip Me Up" (1985)

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)

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

Personnel

The Jesus and Mary Chain

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

References

External links

• Lyrics at MTV.com

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