I Hate Rock 'N' Roll
The Jesus and Mary Chain
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I love rock 'n' roll And all these people with no where to go I love rock 'n' roll All these people with nothing to show I love the BBC I love it when they're pissin' on me And I love MTV I love it when they're shittin' on me I hate rock 'n' roll And all these people with nothing to show I hate rock 'n' roll I hate it cause its fucks with my soul Rock 'n' roll hates me I hate you rock 'n' roll I hate (rock 'n' roll hates me)
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15 facts about this song
Music Genre"I Hate Rock 'n' Roll" by The Jesus and Mary Chain is an Alternative rock and indie pop track.
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Release DateThe song was initially released on 4th of September 1995.
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Engineered byThe recording was engineered by Dick Meaney, a well-respected sound engineer.
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AlbumThis song is from the album "Hate Rock 'n' Roll" which followed after the "Stoned & Dethroned" album.
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Album Track RankOn the album, the song is listed as the 5th track.
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Song ThemeThe track is known for its direct lyrics expressing disenchantment with the rock music scene. The song title lets the audience know from the start about their open dislike for rock 'n' roll.
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Band Members' RoleIn the song "I Hate Rock 'n' Roll," Jim Reid was on vocals while William Reid handled the guitar.
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DurationThe song is relatively short with a runtime of just over 3 minutes.
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Single"I Hate Rock 'n' Roll" was also released as a single in 1995 from the band's fifth studio album.
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LabelThe song was released under the label "Sub Pop", a notable label well-known for signing big alternative rock bands like Nirvana and Soundgarden.
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Chart performanceDespite its contentious lyrics, the song climbed up to number 9 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Music VideoThe accompanying music video for the track features night scenes and a dark theme that matches its lyrical content.
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Live PerformancesThe live rendition of "I Hate Rock 'n' Roll" became a standard element of the band’s stage performances.
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Current StatusDespite its initial controversy, the track has since been widely recognized as a classic Jesus and Mary Chain anthem.
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Song ReviewsThe song garnered mixed reviews, with some critics praising its raw energy and storytelling, while others viewed it as a prime example of the band's controversially aggressive style.
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