Kool Thing
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"Kool Thing" was the first major label single from Sonic Youth's 1990 album Goo. It was released in June 1990 on DGC. Although he is never mentioned by name, the song's lyrics contain several references to LL Cool J. Kim Gordon's lyrics make reference to several of the rapper's works, including the single "Radio" and the album Walking With a Panther. She also repeats the line "I don't think so", which appears in LL Cool J's "Going Back to Cali". Chuck D also contributes some vocals in the song.
The song is still widely believed to be Sonic Youth's biggest hit, due to great reception of critics and record sales.
Track listing
- "Kool Thing" (LP version) - 4:06
- "That's All I Know (Right Now)" - 2:20
- "Dirty Boots" (Rock and Roll Heaven version) - 5:28
- "Kool Thing" (8-track demo version) - 4:15
"That's All I Know (Right Now)" is a cover of a Neon Boys song, an early Tom Verlaine project.
Music video
The music video for "Kool Thing" was the band's first for a major label. The video was directed by Tamra Davis. The video deals with Kim Gordon's fascination with 1960s radicalism (particularly Patty Hearst and the Black Panthers), and features the band wearing glam style clothing. The video was stylized after LL Cool J's "Going Back to Cali" video, down to the black and white camera, and Go-Go style dancers.
The video was released June 4th, 1990
Singles chart
| Year | Single | Chart | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | "Kool Thing" | Modern Rock Tracks | No. 7 |
| 1990 | "Kool Thing" | UK Singles Chart | No. 81 |
In pop culture
- It is featured in the video game Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock and available as downloadable content for the video game Rock Band.
- It is featured in the video game True Crime: New York City.
- The video features Chuck D of Public Enemy.
- The song was artistically used in the Hal Hartley film Simple Men.
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