Feel Good Hit of the Summer

Queens of the Stone Age

About Feel Good Hit of the Summer

"Feel Good Hit of the Summer" is a song by American rock band Queens of the Stone Age and written by band members Josh Homme and Nick Oliveri. It is the opening track of their second album, Rated R, and the second single to be released from it. The song also accompanied the UK release of the album on a separate CD entitled Rated U. Upon the album's release, "Feel Good Hit of the Summer" had particular attention drawn to it due to the song's focus on drugs. Despite this, critical reception to the song was generally positive, with various critics considering it a highlight of the album.  


Year:
2000
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Nicotine, valium, vicadin, marijuana, ecstasy, and alcohol
Cocaine

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Queens of the Stone Age

Queens of the Stone Age is an American rock band from Palm Desert, California, United States, formed in 1997. The band's line-up includes founding member Josh Homme (lead vocals, guitar), alongside longtime members Troy Van Leeuwen (guitar, lap steel, backing vocals), Michael Shuman (bass guitar, backing vocals), Dean Fertita (keyboards, guitar, percussion, backing vocals), and Jon Theodore (drums, percussion). Former members include, Dave Grohl, Nick Oliveri, and Joey Castillo. more »

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Written by: JOSH HOMME, NICK OLIVERI

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11 facts about this song

Release Date
The song "Feel Good Hit of the Summer” was released on June 8, 2000, as part of the Queens of the Stone Age’s album "Rated R".
Album Importance
"Rated R" was the band's second studio album which played a significant role in establishing their popularity and success.
Lyrics and Theme
The song is notable for its repetitive lyrics, mentioning various recreational drugs such as nicotine, valium, Vicodin, marijuana, ecstasy, and alcohol, which make up the majority of the song.
Song Length
An interesting aspect of this song is its very short length. The track is under three minutes long, which is relatively short compared to average song lengths.
Album Opening
"Feel Good Hit of the Summer" is the opening track on "Rated R" album. Despite its title, it was not the biggest hit from the album.
Producer
The song was co-produced by Queens of the Stone Age and Chris Goss. Goss is well known for his work with other major rock acts, such as Kyuss and Foo Fighters.
Motion Picture Soundtrack
This track was included in the motion picture soundtrack for the 2001 movie "Valentine" and the 2002 movie "The New Guy".
Music Video
The music video for this track, featuring the band's live performance, was directed by Roman Coppola, son of famous director Francis Ford Coppola.
Backing Vocals
Rob Halford, the lead singer of Judas Priest, contributed backing vocals on this track.
Official Single
Interestingly, despite its title hinting at mainstream success, "Feel Good Hit of the Summer” was not released as an official single. The album's most successful single was "The Lost Art of Keeping a Secret."
Critical Acclaim
Despite it not being released as a single, "Feel Good Hit of the Summer" is often cited as one of Queens of the Stone Age's most popular songs and has garnered critical acclaim for its satirical take on drug use and the music industry's relationship with it.

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