When released the music video for "Never Understand" in 1985, it wasn't just a promotional tool—it was a visual manifesto for a new kind of noise. Directed by Tim Broad , the video captures the band at their most raw and defiant, perfectly mirroring the "Beach Boys record played on a table saw" sound that would define their landmark debut, Psychocandy . The Visual Language of Noise
In interviews, the Reids have noted that their early videos were essentially just them "doing what they did on stage"—pretending it’s a gig and letting it fall apart. When released the music video for "Never Understand"
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The visuals support the song's core identity: a "sonic assault" that marries 1960s girl-group melodies with relentless, feedback-drenched drones. Cultural Impact and Legacy feedback-drenched drones. Cultural Impact and Legacy