The Sound Of Speed

Description

The Sound Of Speed is the second compilation of singles, B-sides and rare tracks from The Jesus and Mary Chain, one of the greatest UK singles bands, and just as essential as its predecessor Barbed Wire Kisses (B-Sides and More) for its quality of songs and degree of variety. Its arguably just as influential and meaningful to fans, having been released just as a newly amassed alternative nation was sprouting up. Covering the period from 1989 to 1993, The Sound Of Speed collects B-sides off classic singles from Automatic and Honeys Dead. Snakedriver oozes classic Jesus and Mary Chain bluesy sleaze, while Write Record Release Blues is a knowing knock at the record industry. The album serves up another batch of great covers, including the dirgey take on Leonard Cohens Tower of Song, the sweet pass at the Temptations My Girl, the distorted walk through Willie Dixons Little Red Rooster, the 13th Floor Elevators Reverberation and the left-field version of Jerry Reeds Guitarman. Assembling what is arguably some of the bands best and most varied work, The Sound Of Speed is a must-have collection for any Jesus And Mary Chain fan.