I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-to-Die
I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-to-Die | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | November 1967 | |||
Studio | Vanguard, New York City[1] | |||
Genre | Psychedelic rock | |||
Length | 44:56 | |||
Label | Vanguard VSD 79266 | |||
Producer | Samuel Charters | |||
Country Joe and the Fish chronology | ||||
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [2] |
Rolling Stone | (Favorable)[3] |
I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-to-Die is the second studio
The second album was released just seven months after the debut and is another prime example of the band's psychedelic experimentation. It again features organ-heavy psychedelia and Eastern melodic lines and more acoustic guitar than their debut production.[5] During this time, the band continued to build on their growing fame by performing at local venues like the Fillmore Auditorium.[6] Despite the familiarity of the opening track, the album itself sold less than its predecessor.[7] The album, as a whole, fit well in the psychedelic scene of San Francisco. The band effectively used satirical humor to express their outspoken views toward the Vietnam War and other hot topics of the counterculture. Although the rest of the tracks were not as popular, they still were accessible and showcased Country Joe McDonald as a lead vocalist. With the creativity of the band reaching a climax, the band began touring nationally and became positively regarded for their live light shows.[8]
The title song faced a legal challenge from the estate of New Orleans jazz trombone pioneer
The original album sleeve contained a poster for "The Fish Game", a huge 22 x 33-inch fold-out board game sheet for throwing a dice and moving five band-member cut-out paper pieces around on. Various goals are available for the game such as "scoring a joint".[7]
The 2013 digi pack double disc set includes both the Stereo and Mono version of the album, the latter available for the first time since 1967. Bonus cuts include an unreleased alternate mix of the title track (minus sound effects), an instrumental version of "Janis," both on the Mono disc, and a deluxe 40-page booklet stuffed with rare photos and memorabilia. It also comes complete with a replica of the Fish Game, as included in original LPs.
Track listing
All songs by Country Joe McDonald, except where noted. "Janis" is the first song on side two of the original LP.
- "The "Fish" Cheer/I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-to-Die Rag" – 3:44
- "Who Am I" – 4:05
- "Pat's Song" – 5:26
- "Rock Coast Blues" – 3:57
- "Magoo" – 4:44
- "Janis" – 2:36
- "Thought Dream" – 6:39
- "Thursday" (Cohen, Hirsh) – 3:20
- "Eastern Jam" (Barthol, Cohen, Hirsh, Melton) – 4:27
- "Colors for Susan" – 5:58
The 2013 digi pack double disc set includes two bonus cuts added to the mono disc.
- "Janis" (Instrumental) - 2:37
- "I Feel Like I'm Fixin' to Die" (Alternative Mix) - 3:02
Personnel
- Country Joe and the Fish
- (track 8)
- (tracks 3, 4, 6-9)
- vocals (track 1), lead guitar (tracks 2, 5, 9, 10), organ (tracks 3, 7), bells (track 3), rhythm guitar (track 4), harpsichord (track 6), acoustic guitar(track 8)
- vocals (track 1), barking (track 1), harmonica(track 6)
- (track 10)
References
- ^ a b "Country Joe". countryjoe.com. Retrieved March 1, 2015.
- ^ AllMusic review
- ^ Vol 1. No. 3, December 14, 1967, p. 19
- ^ "Feel Like I'm Fixin' for a Comeback". independent.co.uk. Retrieved February 22, 2015.
- ^ "I Feel Like I'm Fixin' to Die". acerecords.co.uk. Retrieved February 22, 2015.
- ^ "Billboard Charts". billboard.com. Retrieved March 1, 2015.
- ^ ISBN 9780313315282. Retrieved March 1, 2014.
- ^ "I Feel Like I'm Fixin' to Die". therockasteria.com. Retrieved March 1, 2015.