Upside Down: The Best of The Jesus and Mary Chain
| Company type | Greatest hits album |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 27 September 2010 |
| Founder | The Jesus and Mary Chain |
| Products | Music album |
Upside Down: The Best of The Jesus and Mary Chain is a greatest hits album by the Scottish alternative rock group The Jesus and Mary Chain, released on 27 September 2010 through Music Club Deluxe.
This collection assembles significant selections from the band's catalogue, incorporating singles, uncommon B-sides, alternate takes, and live recordings. Among the standout tracks are the reunion song "All Things Must Pass," created for the television show Heroes in 2008, a different version of "33 1/3," "45 RPM" from 104.9: An XFM Compilation Album, as well as a newly recorded rendition of "The Hardest Walk," which initially appeared on the Some Kind Of Wonderful soundtrack.
Reception
Andy Kellman from AllMusic regarded the compilation as a comprehensive and faithful overview of the band’s work, emphasizing its affordability considering it fits on a single disc. PJ Meiklem of The Skinny noted the evident yet subtle progression from their 1984 debut through to their 2007 reunion track, spanning 44 songs.
Julian Marszalek writing for The Quietus praised the mastering quality and described the album as both an excellent introduction to and a reminder of the band’s impact. Johnny Dee from Classic Rock pointed out that the non-linear sequencing highlights the extensive scope of The Jesus and Mary Chain’s career rather than presenting a straightforward chronological development.
Robert Spellman of Daily Express referred to it as "a practical 44-track compilation" that captures the Reid brothers' musical output from 1984 until 2008.
Personnel
- The Jesus and Mary Chain
- Jim Reid – vocals, guitar, production
- William Reid – vocals, guitar, production