The Power Of Negative Thinking: B-Sides & Rarities
by The Jesus and Mary Chain
  • Record Label: Rhino
  • Release Date: Sep 30, 2008
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Rolling Stone
    60
    Four discs of this kind of horseplay might be too much for casual fans, but feedback freaks will savor the nuclear noise pop.
  2. Q Magazine
    60
    Their rock'n'roll commitment is beyond doubt, although casual observers might want to wait for their promised new album. [Dec 2008, p.142]
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#72 Best Album of 2008

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User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. micho224
    Nov 8, 2011
    8
    As this is a collection of b-sides and rarities from JAMC it is probably not the best entry point if you want an introduction to the band,As this is a collection of b-sides and rarities from JAMC it is probably not the best entry point if you want an introduction to the band, however for fans there are approx 80 tracks worth of JAMC fan service. Only recommended to fans of JAMC and people who enjoy noise/shoegaze music.… Full Review »
  2. JohnS
    Nov 7, 2008
    10
    The box set is the culmination to the power of negative thinking skills. Do not know the band yet? It is not the best option... it is so like The box set is the culmination to the power of negative thinking skills. Do not know the band yet? It is not the best option... it is so like throwing diamonds to pigs... Just for music "appreciators" General Public Performance not allowed.… Full Review »
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