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Soul Coughing — The Idiot Kings
Album: Irresistible Bliss
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Released: 1996
Length: 3:55
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Everything is going up.
Everything is going as planned, yeah.
Everything moves along.
Everything is fine, fine, fine.

Oh I could be
Condemned to Hell for every sin but littering.
I could
Slip on the East River and crash into Queens all skittering.
I've seen the
Cops and the robbers, and I know they dance the same.
I've seen a
Half a zillion girls and haven't spoken to a single one of them.

Batting in the light,
My reptile-lidded eyes.
And all this strung end to end,
Is wider than the mind.

And this cool I've been playing I have been
Playing too long now my
Capacities are dwindling 'til they're
Gone Gone Gone.

Baby can I change my mind?
I just want to change my mind.
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 iscoot4peace wrote:
Doughty without Soul Coughing is like Pete Townsend without the Who.  The sum was far greater IMHO. 

My god they were good in concert!  Saw SC at least three times.  Still mourning their break-up.

 
So much so! But I never saw them live. Pity pity pity! 
Posted 6 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
Irresistible groove
Posted 6 years ago by Ishwara    [ Reply ]
 Shimmer wrote:
BG, can you fix the name of the song? It's "The Idiot Kings". You've got an extra "s" in there.

 
he must have
Posted 7 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
BG, can you fix the name of the song? It's "The Idiot Kings". You've got an extra "s" in there.
Posted 9 years ago by Shimmer    [ Reply ]
Portishead into Soul Coughing (into Neil Young!). Great mixing today Bill!
Posted 9 years ago by Chipps    [ Reply ]
 crockydile wrote:
shut up about how fine things are. what noise.
 
Fits right in.   I like the beginning eith the distortion with the snare drum!  {#Drummer}
Posted 13 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
Working late and this track just perked me up. LOVE Soul Coughing, and i commiserate with iscoot4peace. I too, mourn their break-up.

Posted 13 years ago by mediamon    [ Reply ]
shut up about how fine things are. what noise.
Posted 14 years ago by crockydile    [ Reply ]
{#Good-vibes}
Posted 14 years ago by ladyj    [ Reply ]
Doughty without Soul Coughing is like Pete Townsend without the Who.  The sum was far greater IMHO. 

My god they were good in concert!  Saw SC at least three times.  Still mourning their break-up.
Posted 14 years ago by iscoot4peace    [ Reply ]
Any Doughty is good Doughty. Especially like it when he gets all New York-y on our ass. {#Cheesygrin}
Posted 14 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
YES! Love this track...Best Soul coughing track IMO. Also primo while stoned on the psylocibin :D
Posted 14 years ago by Shouc    [ Reply ]
 rolf wrote:
:-#
 
And what does that emoticon mean, genau?  Looks like a cat smoking two joints....


Posted 14 years ago by CanyonMan    [ Reply ]
Along with Morphine, the band that I always say was the first band of the 21st Century. Ahead of their time.
Posted 15 years ago by camden_hampden    [ Reply ]
Way back when I stumbled onto RP and Soul Coughing was one of the first bands they turned me onto. Went right out and bought "Ruby Varoom" and it's still a favorite. Great band, offbeat and not for everyone, but I find that their fans are really devoted.
Posted 15 years ago by nagsheadlocal    [ Reply ]
Soul Coughing put on a hell of a show.  Doughty puts on a great show as well - different, but great.
Posted 15 years ago by RocknAustin    [ Reply ]
YES!
More Soul Coughing and Doughty please.

Giddee-up.

Posted 15 years ago by mediamon    [ Reply ]
 DrGonzo wrote:


i'm more into the album Ruby Vroom, and my two cents is that True Dreams of Wichita is by far the best Soul Coughing song...
  it's wonderful. i agree. not sure what my fav is. i like bliss, i like ruby - i prefer ruby to bliss. but this is good. didn't take me 40 listens to like either cd. happened right away.


Posted 15 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
I don't need to walk around in circles walk around in circles walk around in

Posted 15 years ago by jenakle    [ Reply ]
Crazy...I was JUST thinking about wanting to hear some Soul Coughing on RP and now here we are!

Awesome!    {#Cool}
Posted 15 years ago by lovemydog    [ Reply ]
{#Dance}  MMMMMMM...Soul Coughing
Posted 15 years ago by brewmonkey    [ Reply ]
Finally, a break in the set!  {#Music}

Posted 15 years ago by laroue    [ Reply ]
jstevep00 wrote:
Love this song and album. How can you not bob your head to that?
I have, just into a bucket of water
Posted 15 years ago by arserocket    [ Reply ]
Odyzzeuz wrote:
30 or 40 listens? Are you out of your mind? Why not just stab red-hot pokers into my ear canal and make it quick?
Sounds like a deal. I'll help! Just kidding. I'm thousands of miles away. Edit: Seriously though, I've probably listened to Ruby 25 times now, and it is starting to work. Still some stuff on it that I don't get. On the other hand, Bliss worked right from the get go, and hasn't gotten old yet.
Posted 15 years ago by alanthecowboy    [ Reply ]
Love this song and album. How can you not bob your head to that?
Posted 16 years ago by jstevep00    [ Reply ]
anniebear wrote:
Weird....I really liked a lot of Soul Coughing's music, but I can NOT stand Mike Doughty! This is funkygood!
That's what makes life interesting ... everybody's different. I feel just the opposite. I love Mike Doughty. Haughty Melodic is one of my favorite albums.
Posted 16 years ago by rtrudeau    [ Reply ]
I never understood this band. Maybe I'm not hip with what you kids (today) are into. :) I'll pass on passing judgment for now.
Posted 16 years ago by brn    [ Reply ]
anniebear wrote:
Weird....I really liked a lot of Soul Coughing's music, but I can NOT stand Mike Doughty! This is funkygood!
I wish they were still together!!! Sould Coughing rocks in funky goodness!
Posted 16 years ago by leathepea    [ Reply ]
Sweet!
Posted 16 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
This isn't too bad... it could grow on me.
Posted 16 years ago by aquadonia    [ Reply ]
Posted 16 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
alanthecowboy wrote:
Give it another 30 or 40 listens. It starts to work. El Oso took even longer than that to settle in for me. It's worth it in the long run.
30 or 40 listens? Are you out of your mind? Why not just stab red-hot pokers into my ear canal and make it quick?
Posted 16 years ago by Odyzzeuz    [ Reply ]
Cheers Mike! I remember he opened for Gomez in SF. Groovy show.
Posted 16 years ago by wookie    [ Reply ]
I love that bass introduction; it's one of my favorite things in music.
Posted 16 years ago by Jedzz    [ Reply ]
justlistening wrote:
I bought Ruby Vroom based on "Is Chicago, Is Not Chicago". Very dissapointed. The CD quickly gets repetitive - one-trick pony.
Give it another 30 or 40 listens. It starts to work. El Oso took even longer than that to settle in for me. It's worth it in the long run.
Posted 16 years ago by alanthecowboy    [ Reply ]
anniebear wrote:
Weird....I really liked a lot of Soul Coughing's music, but I can NOT stand Mike Doughty! This is funkygood!
I love The The and hate Matt Johnson. Likewise Smashing pumpkins are cool but wow that billy what a tool get rid of him....hmm How can you like a bands music and hate the heart and soul. This is the second time I've seem someone take a pot-shot at Doughty with nothing to back it up... wasn't you was it?
Posted 17 years ago by stubbsz    [ Reply ]
Weird....I really liked a lot of Soul Coughing's music, but I can NOT stand Mike Doughty! This is funkygood!
Posted 17 years ago by anniebear    [ Reply ]
'tis crud
Posted 17 years ago by coccyx    [ Reply ]
Mike Doughty...if you like Soul Coughing you'll probably like his other stuff...The other stuff is less scat-ish and more typical lyrics...busting up a starbucks is a lighthearted romp.
Posted 17 years ago by goder42    [ Reply ]
Everything is fine, fine, fine...I know plenty like that.
Posted 17 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
One of those voices you instantly recognize. I have no idea what this guy looks like or what his name is, but if I met him on the street and he said hi (or sung hi, I should say) I would know who he is.
Posted 17 years ago by prairiedogj    [ Reply ]
xsrossiter wrote:
I guess he like Alanis Morrisette
well.. i'm pretty sure this was out before Alanis Morisette... could be wrong, but nonetheless, this is much better than Alanis, albeit, not one of my favorite Soul Coughing songs. i'm more into the album Ruby Vroom, and my two cents is that True Dreams of Wichita is by far the best Soul Coughing song...
Posted 17 years ago by DrGonzo    [ Reply ]
How annoying. Fine Fine Fine Fine Fine Fine
Posted 17 years ago by savoyard    [ Reply ]
xsrossiter wrote:
I guess he like Alanis Morrisette
My thoughts exactly. But his "Fine fine fine" gets on my nerves!
Posted 17 years ago by NewHorizons    [ Reply ]
i always liked super bon bon. move aside and let the mango thru. let the mango through. but this song is nice too. and yeah, i know it's not really mango.
Posted 17 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
I guess he like Alanis Morrisette
Posted 17 years ago by xsrossiter    [ Reply ]
I bought Ruby Vroom based on "Is Chicago, Is Not Chicago". Very dissapointed. The CD quickly gets repetitive - one-trick pony.
Posted 17 years ago by justlistening    [ Reply ]
Bizzarefall wrote:
He sounds a touch like Trent Reznor (NIN)
Um, no, he doesn't.
Posted 17 years ago by Shimmer    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
Is the song stuck?
Posted 17 years ago by kevodo    [ Reply ]
veegez wrote:
Exactly what Red said. If you can't get your groove on to THIS song, then.........well,................then, I don't know what! :)
Word.
Posted 18 years ago by Ender43    [ Reply ]
Yes Yes! more soul coughing! more m. doughty!!!
Posted 18 years ago by karlaanne    [ Reply ]
He sounds a touch like Trent Reznor (NIN)
Posted 18 years ago by Bizzarefall    [ Reply ]
redeyespy wrote:
:headshake: Doughty's register is unique and perfect for the lyrics. I like how it plays with/against the rhythm section as well.
Exactly what Red said. If you can't get your groove on to THIS song, then.........well,................then, I don't know what! :)
Posted 18 years ago by veegez    [ Reply ]
All Mike's songs only have 12 english words in them. And he just reads them over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and....
Posted 18 years ago by psycholynx    [ Reply ]
nuggler wrote:
The vocals StinK.
Doughty's register is unique and perfect for the lyrics. I like how it plays with/against the rhythm section as well.
Posted 18 years ago by redeyespy    [ Reply ]
:-#
Posted 18 years ago by rolf    [ Reply ]
Lkw wrote:
Please stop it! Now!
yes ... please ... what he says!
Posted 18 years ago by Zukiwi    [ Reply ]
nuggler wrote:
The vocals StinK.
They do a bit, true... but the rest is top. With better vocals a 8, but this way - 7.
Posted 18 years ago by pyxxel    [ Reply ]
If you guys dig Soul Coughing and Mike Doughty's music....definitley check out his new solo album "Haughty Melodic". Very nice.
Posted 18 years ago by Headhunter    [ Reply ]
Yeverything's fine fine fine
Posted 18 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
The vocals StinK.
Posted 18 years ago by nuggler    [ Reply ]
Could we get "True Dreams of Wichita"?
Posted 18 years ago by maryte    [ Reply ]
Please stop it! Now!
Posted 18 years ago by Lkw    [ Reply ]
funkanorak wrote:
Fantastic stuff! It reminds me of my old band. Not that we were this good - but I think we wanted to be this good...
I was a roadie for his old group...I got mugged...
Posted 19 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
funkanorak wrote:
Fantastic stuff! It reminds me of my old band. Not that we were this good - but I think we wanted to be this good...
I was a groupie for his old band, I scored!
Posted 19 years ago by JokesandJokesandJokes    [ Reply ]
funkanorak wrote:
Fantastic stuff! It reminds me of my old band. Not that we were this good - but I think we wanted to be this good...
Great compliment for a band, believe me! Very honest too. Some serious groove going on there
Posted 19 years ago by Johray63    [ Reply ]
funkanorak wrote:
Fantastic stuff! It reminds me of my old band. Not that we were this good - but I think we wanted to be this good...
Me too exactly! - except for the part about having a band, which I never did. But if I had had one, I would have wanted it to be this good also. So, kind of not really me too, but sort of. Or maybe not. I digress....
Posted 19 years ago by veegez    [ Reply ]
Fantastic stuff! It reminds me of my old band. Not that we were this good - but I think we wanted to be this good...
Posted 19 years ago by funkanorak    [ Reply ]
chachi wrote:
Frontman Doughty is still doing it, and doing it well. Check up on him here: https://www.mikedoughty.com/
Thanks for the link! Always thought it a shame the packed it in.
Posted 20 years ago by ciscochasbro    [ Reply ]
Oh Yeah! ..........this is the stuff. Got groove?!?! ....did I mention great poetic imagery? \:D/
Posted 20 years ago by ciscochasbro    [ Reply ]
Frontman Doughty is still doing it, and doing it well. Check up on him here: https://www.mikedoughty.com/
Posted 20 years ago by chachi    [ Reply ]
OK, I'll bite. Let's hear more! C.
Posted 20 years ago by MtnGoat    [ Reply ]