Blues from a Gun
Blues from a Gun is a track by the Scottish alternative rock group The Jesus and Mary Chain. Serving as the primary single from their fourth album, Automatic (1989), it was distributed in four different formats, one of which was a 3" Mini CD single encased in a paper gatefold sleeve.
The single achieved a peak position of number 32 on the UK single charts and maintained the top spot on the US Modern Rock Charts for three consecutive weeks. Uniquely, this song features lead vocals performed by William Reid, instead of the band's usual frontman, Jim Reid.
Reception
Denise Sullivan from AllMusic characterized "Blues from a Gun" as embodying the band's signature motifs through a strong verse-chorus arrangement complemented by an unforgettable coda.
Track listing
All compositions credited to Jim Reid and William Reid, unless otherwise specified
- 7" (NEG41)
- "Blues from a Gun" – 4:43
- "Shimmer" – 2:45
- 10" (NEG41TE) Gatefold
- "Blues from a Gun" – 4:43
- "Shimmer" – 2:45
- "Penetration" – 2:46
- "Break Me Down" – 2:23
- 12" (NEG41T)
- "Blues from a Gun" – 4:43
- "Shimmer" – 2:45
- "Penetration" – 2:46
- "Subway" – 2:04
- CD3 (NEG41CD)
- "Blues from a Gun" – 4:43
- "Shimmer" – 2:45
- "Penetration" – 2:46
- "My Girl" (Smokey Robinson, Ronald White) – 2:31
The Jesus and Mary Chain
- Jim Reid – guitar, synthesizer, drum programming, production
- William Reid – vocals, guitar, synthesizer, drum programming, production
Additional personnel
- Alan Moulder – engineering (track 1)
- Andrew Catlin – photography
Charts
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