The Sound of Speed
The Jesus and Mary Chain · 1993
70 min · 20 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · post-punk
A swirling blend of noise pop and post-punk drenched in reverb and haunting melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with varied intensity
- wave-like pacing for exploration
- haunting melodies that linger
- for reflective afternoons
- inviting sing-alongs with friends
Maybe skip if you want
- seek instant gratification
- prefer straightforward structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1993, The Jesus and Mary Chain were navigating a transitional phase, having released their fourth studio album 'Honey's Dead' two years prior. 'The Sound of Speed' serves as a collection of B-sides and remixes, reflecting their continued evolution while maintaining the signature sound that garnered them critical success in the late '80s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- My Bloody Valentine· Slowdive· Spiritualized
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Snakedriver 3:44
- 2 Reverence (radio mix) 5:39
- 3 Heat 3:00
- 4 Teenage Lust (acoustic version) 2:25
- 5 Why'd You Want Me 3:15
- 6 Don't Come Down 2:39
- 7 Guitarman 3:43
- 8 Something I Can't Have 3:02
- 9 Sometimes 2:53
- 10 Write Record Release Blues 2:58
- 11 Shimmer 2:46
- 12 Penetration 2:48
- 13 My Girl 3:05
- 14 Tower of Song 4:49
- 15 Little Red Rooster 3:25
- 16 Break Me Down 2:29
- 17 Lowlife 3:27
- 18 Deviant Slice 3:01
- 19 Reverberation 3:46
- 20 Sidewalking (extended version) 7:52
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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