Added to the original album is a second disc with six B-sides and the band's summer 2000 Reading Festival concert - featuring nine previously unreleased songs, including live versions of Rated R's "Feel Good Hit of the Summer", "The Lost Art of Keeping a Secret", "Better Living Through Chemistry" and "Quick and to the Pointless".
The B-sides are "Ode To Clarissa", "You're So Vague", covers of Romeo Void's "Never Say Never" and the Kinks' "Who'll Be The Next in Line", a live version of the album's "Monsters in the Parasol", a song originally from Josh Homme's side project, The Desert Sessions, and a re-recording of "Born To Hula", an early song from Kyuss/Queens of the Stone Age EP. The other Reading Festival tracks are concert takes on "Ode To Clarissa", three songs from the band’s debut album ("Regular John", "Avon" and "You Can't Quit Me, Baby"), and "You Think I Ain't Worth a Dollar, But I Feel Like a Millionaire", another track originally by The Desert Sessions, which was also present on their third album, Songs for the Deaf.
Credits :
Josh Homme – vocals, guitar, percussion (tracks 3, 8), drums (track 4), piano (track 10), backing vocals (track 4), producer, mixing, concept
Nick Oliveri – bass, percussion (track 8), guitar (track 4), vocals (tracks 4, 7, 9), backing vocals (tracks 1, 2, 5, 6, 11), concept, art conception
Dave Catching – electric piano (tracks 1, 2, 8), piano (track 5), B3 (track 4), guitar (tracks 6, 7), 12-string guitar (track 10), lap steel (tracks 1, 11)
Nick Lucero – drums (tracks 2, 3, 5, 8, 11), percussion (track 3, 4)
Gene Trautmann – drums (tracks 1, 6, 7, 9)
Chris Goss – bass (track 4), percussion (track 1), backing vocals (tracks 4, 5, 6), producer, grand piano (track 1), noise piano (track 2)
Mark Lanegan – vocals (track 8), backing vocals (tracks 4, 11)
Barrett Martin – percussion (tracks 5, 10), steel drum (track 11), vibes (tracks 2, 5)
Mike Johnson – backing vocals (track 3)
Peter Stahl – backing vocals (track 2)
Rob Halford – backing vocals (track 1)
Nick Eldorado – backing vocals (tracks 1, 7)
Wendy Rae Fowler (Wendy Ray Moan) – backing vocals (tracks 1, 7)
Scott Mayo – horns (track 11), baritone sax (track 2)
Fernando Pullum – horns (track 11), flugal horn (track 7)
Reggie Young – horns (track 11)
Bradley Cook – engineer
Martin Schmelzle – engineer, sequencing, assembly
Trina Shoemaker – engineer, mixing
Dan Druff – guitar technician
Marek – noise (track 8), mixing
Robert Brunner – pre-production assistant
Francesca Restrepo – art direction
Feel Good Hit of the Summer
Queens of the Stone Age Lyrics
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Cocaine
The lyrics to Queens of the Stone Age's song "Feel Good Hit of the Summer" seem to be a list of drugs that one might consume to achieve a feeling of pleasure or escape. The lyrics are presented in an almost anthem-like fashion, with each drug listed in quick succession and accompanied by a pounding guitar riff. The repeated refrain of "C-c-c-c-c-cocaine" adds to the frenzied energy of the song.
While the lyrics are undoubtedly controversial, they have been interpreted in a few different ways. Some have seen the song as a critique of drug culture, with the repetition of the various drugs highlighting the shallowness of seeking pleasure through substances. Others have seen the song as an embrace of hedonism, with the lyrics celebrating the various ways in which one can alter their state of consciousness. Regardless of the interpretation, there is no denying the powerful impact of the lyrics and the way they are delivered in the song.
Overall, "Feel Good Hit of the Summer" is an intense and unapologetic song that has rightfully earned its place as a classic rock track. It is a testament to the ability of music to explore difficult and controversial topics in a way that sparks conversation and debate.
Line by Line Meaning
Nicotine, valium, vicadin, marijuana, ecstasy, and alcohol
A list of drugs that provide immediate pleasure and relief, though they may be addictive and dangerous.
Cocaine
Another drug known for causing intense euphoria and addiction.
C-c-c-c-cocaine
Repeating the word 'cocaine' emphasizes the addiction and allure of this potent stimulant.
Quaaludes
A sedative hypnotic drug that was popular in the 70s and 80s for its calming effects and ability to induce sleep.
I wanna feel good, yeah
The artist desires the immediate and intense pleasure that drugs can provide, regardless of the long-term consequences on their health and well-being.
Oxycontin
A powerful prescription painkiller that can be highly addictive and lead to overdose.
Heroin
A highly addictive and dangerous drug that provides intense feelings of pleasure and euphoria.
Methamphetamine
A powerful stimulant drug that can cause addiction, physical harm, and severe psychological problems.
I wanna feel good, all the time
The artist desires the constant and ongoing pleasure that comes from drug use, regardless of the negative effects on their life and relationships.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JOSH HOMME, NICK OLIVERI
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