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21 Singles

The Jesus and Mary Chain · 2002

73 min · 21 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · post-punk

A swirling blend of feedback-drenched guitars and melancholic melodies that define alternative rock's early '90s landscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • layered, dense sonic textures

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time '21 Singles' was released in 2002, The Jesus and Mary Chain had already established themselves as influential figures in alternative and noise pop music. This compilation served as a retrospective of their career, showcasing hits from their earlier albums while also marking their return after a lengthy hiatus since the release of 'Munki' in 1998.
Stylistic neighbors
My Bloody Valentine· Slowdive· Spiritualized

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Upside Down 2:59
  • 2 Never Understand 2:59
  • 3 You Trip Me Up 2:26
  • 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 4:09
  • 12 Rollercoaster 3:52
  • 13 Reverence 3:42
  • 14 Far Gone and Out 2:52
  • 15 Almost Gold 3:20
  • 16 Snakedriver 3:42
  • 17 Sometimes Always 2:33
  • 18 Come On 3:17
  • 19 I Hate Rock n Roll 3:43
  • 20 Cracking Up 4:43
  • 21 I Love Rock n Roll 2:37

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