Barbed Wire Kisses
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Barbed Wire Kisses is a compilation of singles, b-sides and rare tracks by Scottish
alternative rock
band The Jesus and Mary Chain
. Throughout the 1980s the band was known for their prodigious output in these formats, often in limited editions which quickly went out of print. This album collects many of those releases spanning the bands career up to that point.
The band's cover of Bo Diddley
's "Who Do You Love?" was used on the soundtrack to the 1988 film Earth Girls Are Easy
. "Mushroom" is a cover of a Can
song. "Sidewalking" was voted one of the best singles of 1988 by Musician
magazine.
The title comes from a line in the song "Cherry Came Too" from the Darklands
album.
This album was not included in the 2006 remasterings of the JAMC back catalog. All tracks from this compilation, except for "Mushroom" and "Just Out of Reach" (which appears in a rerecorded form on Barbed Wire Kisses.) are now included on The Power of Negative Thinking: B-Sides & Rarities
.
and William Reid
, except where noted.
LP (BYN 15) and Cassette (BYNC 15)
Side 1
Side 2
CD (BYNC 15)
A noisy instrumental included on the same track as "On the Wall" is unlisted on the album sleeve, but is now known to be called "F. Hole." "F. Hole" is a separate track on the 2008 compilation The Power of Negative Thinking: B-Sides & Rarities
.
Scottish people
The Scottish people , or Scots, are a nation and ethnic group native to Scotland. Historically they emerged from an amalgamation of the Picts and Gaels, incorporating neighbouring Britons to the south as well as invading Germanic peoples such as the Anglo-Saxons and the Norse.In modern use,...
alternative rock
Alternative rock
Alternative rock is a genre of rock music and a term used to describe a diverse musical movement that emerged from the independent music underground of the 1980s and became widely popular by the 1990s...
band The Jesus and Mary Chain
The Jesus and Mary Chain
The Jesus and Mary Chain are a Scottish alternative rock band formed in East Kilbride, Glasgow in 1983. The band revolves around the songwriting partnership of brothers Jim and William Reid...
. Throughout the 1980s the band was known for their prodigious output in these formats, often in limited editions which quickly went out of print. This album collects many of those releases spanning the bands career up to that point.
The band's cover of Bo Diddley
Bo Diddley
Ellas Otha Bates , known by his stage name Bo Diddley, was an American rhythm and blues vocalist, guitarist, songwriter , and inventor...
's "Who Do You Love?" was used on the soundtrack to the 1988 film Earth Girls Are Easy
Earth Girls Are Easy
Earth Girls Are Easy is a 1988 American musical comedy film directed by Julien Temple. It stars Geena Davis, Jeff Goldblum, Michael McKean, Julie Brown, Jim Carrey and Damon Wayans. The film is marketed with the tagline "An out-of-this-world, down-to-earth comedy adventure"...
. "Mushroom" is a cover of a Can
Can (band)
Can was an experimental rock band formed in Cologne, West Germany in 1968. Later labeled as one of the first "krautrock" groups, they transcended mainstream influences and incorporated strong minimalist and world music elements into their often psychedelic music.Can constructed their music largely...
song. "Sidewalking" was voted one of the best singles of 1988 by Musician
Musician (magazine)
Musician was a monthly magazine that covered news and information about American popular music. Initially called "Music America", it was founded in 1976 by Sam Holdsworth and Gordon Baird. The two friends borrowed $20,000 from relatives and started the publication in a barn in Colorado...
magazine.
The title comes from a line in the song "Cherry Came Too" from the Darklands
Darklands (album)
Darklands is the second album by Scottish alternative rock band The Jesus and Mary Chain. Unlike their previous album, drum machines were used in place of drummer Bobby Gillespie, who had left to pursue a successful career as the frontman with Primal Scream...
album.
This album was not included in the 2006 remasterings of the JAMC back catalog. All tracks from this compilation, except for "Mushroom" and "Just Out of Reach" (which appears in a rerecorded form on Barbed Wire Kisses.) are now included on The Power of Negative Thinking: B-Sides & Rarities
The Power of Negative Thinking: B-Sides & Rarities
-Personnel:* Vanessa Atkins - Editorial Supervision* Glenn A. Baker - Photography* Paul Barber - Project Assistant* Barry Blacker - Drums* P.G...
.
Track listing
All tracks written by Jim ReidJim Reid
Jim Reid is the lead singer for the alternative rock band The Jesus and Mary Chain, which he formed with his elder brother and guitarist William Reid -The Jesus and Mary Chain:...
and William Reid
William Reid (musician)
William Adam Reid is a guitarist, composer and, at times, singer for the Scottish alternative rock band, The Jesus and Mary Chain.-The Jesus and Mary Chain:...
, except where noted.
LP (BYN 15) and Cassette (BYNC 15)
Side 1
- "Kill Surf City" – 3:09 7
- "Head" – 3:48 3
- "Rider" – 2:10 6
- "Hit" – 3:26 4
- "Don't Ever Change" – 3:30 5
- "Just Out of Reach" – 3:04 2
- "Happy Place" – 2:22 8
- "Psycho Candy" – 2:52 4
Side 2
- "SidewalkingSidewalking"Sidewalking" is a song by The Jesus and Mary Chain. It was released as a non-studio-album single in March 1988. It was included in the compilation album Barbed Wire Kisses which came out shortly after...
" – 3:32 9 - "Who Do you Love?" (Bo DiddleyBo DiddleyEllas Otha Bates , known by his stage name Bo Diddley, was an American rhythm and blues vocalist, guitarist, songwriter , and inventor...
) – 4:03 7 - "Surfin' USASurfin' USA (song)"Surfin' USA" is a song with lyrics written by Brian Wilson for The Beach Boys, set to the melody from Chuck Berry's "Sweet Little Sixteen". Berry received co-writing credit for composing the song after litigating. "Surfin' USA" was recorded by The Beach Boys and released as a single on March 4,...
" (Chuck BerryChuck BerryCharles Edward Anderson "Chuck" Berry is an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter, and one of the pioneers of rock and roll music. With songs such as "Maybellene" , "Roll Over Beethoven" , "Rock and Roll Music" and "Johnny B...
, Brian WilsonBrian WilsonBrian Douglas Wilson is an American musician, best known as the leader and chief songwriter of the group The Beach Boys. Within the band, Wilson played bass and keyboards, also providing part-time lead vocals and, more often, backing vocals, harmonizing in falsetto with the group...
) – 2:57 6 - "Everything's Alright When You're Down" – 2:37 8
- "Upside DownUpside Down (The Jesus and Mary Chain song)"Upside Down" is the first single from the Scottish alternative rock band The Jesus and Mary Chain. The song was written by William Reid and Jim Reid, and was produced by The Jesus and Mary Chain...
" – 2:57 1 - "Taste of Cindy (Acoustic)" – 1:58 10
- "Swing" – 2:23 5
- "On The Wall (Demo)" - 4:46 6
CD (BYNC 15)
- "Kill Surf City" – 3:09 7
- "Head" – 3:48 3
- "Rider" – 2:10 6
- "Hit" – 3:26 4
- "Don't Ever Change" – 3:30 5
- "Just Out of Reach" – 3:04 11
- "Happy Place" – 2:22 8
- "Psycho Candy" – 2:52 4
- "Sidewalking" – 3:32 9
- "Who Do You Love?" (Diddley) – 4:03 7
- "Surfin' USA" (Berry, Wilson) – 2:57 6
- "Everything's Alright When You're Down" – 2:37 8
- "Upside Down" – 2:57 1
- "Taste of Cindy (Acoustic)" – 1:58 10
- "Swing" – 2:23 5
- "On the Wall (Demo)" – 4:46 6
- "Cracked" – 3:43 3
- "Here It Comes Again" – 2:31 6
- "MushroomMushroom (song)"Mushroom" is a song by the krautrock band Can, on their 1971 album Tago Mago. The track lasts for 4 minutes and 8 seconds, which is relatively short by Can's standards. A video was made for the track which has been shown on MTV....
(Live 1986)" (CanCan (band)Can was an experimental rock band formed in Cologne, West Germany in 1968. Later labeled as one of the first "krautrock" groups, they transcended mainstream influences and incorporated strong minimalist and world music elements into their often psychedelic music.Can constructed their music largely...
) – 3:16 7 - "Bo Diddley Is Jesus" – 3:16 7
A noisy instrumental included on the same track as "On the Wall" is unlisted on the album sleeve, but is now known to be called "F. Hole." "F. Hole" is a separate track on the 2008 compilation The Power of Negative Thinking: B-Sides & Rarities
The Power of Negative Thinking: B-Sides & Rarities
-Personnel:* Vanessa Atkins - Editorial Supervision* Glenn A. Baker - Photography* Paul Barber - Project Assistant* Barry Blacker - Drums* P.G...
.
Original releases
- 1 Band's first, non-album single "Upside DownUpside Down (The Jesus and Mary Chain song)"Upside Down" is the first single from the Scottish alternative rock band The Jesus and Mary Chain. The song was written by William Reid and Jim Reid, and was produced by The Jesus and Mary Chain...
" from 1984. - 2 B-side to "You Trip Me UpYou Trip Me Up"You Trip Me Up" is a song by the Scottish alternative rock band The Jesus and Mary Chain from their 1985 debut album Psychocandy. The track was released as the second single from the record through Blanco y Negro Records in May 1985. The song was written by band members William Reid and Jim Reid...
" from 1985. - 3 B-sides to "Just Like HoneyJust Like Honey"Just Like Honey" is a song by the Scottish alternative rock band The Jesus and Mary Chain from their 1985 debut album Psychocandy. The track was released as the third single from the record through Blanco y Negro Records in September 1985. The song was written by band members William Reid and Jim...
" from 1985.. - 4 B-sides to Some Candy TalkingSome Candy TalkingSome Candy Talking is an extended play by the Scottish rock band The Jesus & Mary Chain, released in 1986. Its track listing included "Taste of Cindy", a song from their first album, Psychocandy performed acoustically, and a song entitled "Psychocandy", which did not appear on that album.The title...
EP from 1986 - 5 Darklands session out-takes (recorded for DarklandsDarklands (album)Darklands is the second album by Scottish alternative rock band The Jesus and Mary Chain. Unlike their previous album, drum machines were used in place of drummer Bobby Gillespie, who had left to pursue a successful career as the frontman with Primal Scream...
album but did not make final cut) from 1987. - 6 B-sides to DarklandsDarklands (EP)"Darklands" is an song by the Scottish rock band The Jesus & Mary Chain and the third single from their album of the same name, Darklands. It was released in October 1987 by Blanco y Negro Records on 7-inch vinyl, 10-inch vinyl, 12-inch vinyl and as a CD single...
EP from 1987. - 7 B-sides to "April SkiesApril Skies"April Skies" is a song by the Scottish alternative rock group The Jesus and Mary Chain and the first single from the group's album Darklands. It was released by Blanco y Negro Records in April 1987 and reached #8 in the UK single charts...
" from 1987. - 8 B-sides to "Happy When It RainsHappy When It Rains"Happy When It Rains" is a song by the Scottish alternative rock group The Jesus and Mary Chain and the second single from the group's album Darklands. It was released by Blanco y Negro Records in August 1987 and reached #25 in the UK single charts...
" from 1987. - 9 Released as non-album single "SidewalkingSidewalking"Sidewalking" is a song by The Jesus and Mary Chain. It was released as a non-studio-album single in March 1988. It was included in the compilation album Barbed Wire Kisses which came out shortly after...
" in 1988. - 10 Previously unreleased. Probably from Some Candy TalkingSome Candy TalkingSome Candy Talking is an extended play by the Scottish rock band The Jesus & Mary Chain, released in 1986. Its track listing included "Taste of Cindy", a song from their first album, Psychocandy performed acoustically, and a song entitled "Psychocandy", which did not appear on that album.The title...
sessions. - 11 Previously unreleased. Rerecorded version. The original version appears on the Power of Negative Thinking boxset.
The Jesus and Mary Chain
- Jim ReidJim ReidJim Reid is the lead singer for the alternative rock band The Jesus and Mary Chain, which he formed with his elder brother and guitarist William Reid -The Jesus and Mary Chain:...
- vocalsSingingSinging is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments...
, guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
, productionRecord producerA record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music... - William ReidWilliam Reid (musician)William Adam Reid is a guitarist, composer and, at times, singer for the Scottish alternative rock band, The Jesus and Mary Chain.-The Jesus and Mary Chain:...
- vocals, guitar, production
Additional personnel
- John Loder - production
- Helen Backhouse - designGraphic designGraphic design is a creative process – most often involving a client and a designer and usually completed in conjunction with producers of form – undertaken in order to convey a specific message to a targeted audience...
- Andrew Catlin - photography
Charts
| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | UK Albums Chart UK Albums Chart The UK Albums Chart is a list of albums ranked by physical and digital sales in the United Kingdom. It is compiled every week by The Official Charts Company and broadcast on a Sunday on BBC Radio 1 , and published in Music Week magazine and on the OCC website .To qualify for the UK albums chart... |
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