Novocaine for the Soul
"Novocaine for the Soul" | ||||
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Single by Eels | ||||
from the album Beautiful Freak | ||||
Released | 1996 (U.S.)3 February 1997 (UK) | |||
Format | CD / 7" | |||
Genre | Alternative rock | |||
Length | 3:08 | |||
Label | DreamWorks | |||
Writer(s) | Mark Oliver Everett, Mark Goldenberg | |||
Eels singles chronology | ||||
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"Novocaine for the Soul" is the first single released by American rock band Eels. The track comes from their 1996 debut album, Beautiful Freak. "Novocaine for the Soul" brought Eels international success, most notably in the UK, where it hit number 10 in the UK Singles Chart in February 1997.[1] It also hit number one on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart for two weeks in October 1996, and remained on the chart for 25 weeks.[2] In Australia, "Novocaine For the Soul" peaked at number 84 in October 1996.[3]
The song samples Captain Kings and the Monkeytimers' "Straightaway".
The song's popularity was also aided by its later use in the British television show Trigger Happy TV.[citation needed]
Music video
The music video was directed by Mark Romanek and features E and the other band members suspended on wires, making them appear to be flying. Romanek states that he was inspired by Mary Poppins, a film he had seen as a child.[citation needed]
Track listing
- "Novocaine for the Soul"
- "Guest List"
- "My Beloved Monster" (Live from Tennessee)
- "Fucker"
Charts
Chart (1996/1997) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA Singles Chart)[3] | 84 |
Canadian RPM Alternative 30 | 1 |
UK Singles Chart[1] | 10 |
US Billboard Hot 100 Airplay | 39 |
US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks | 1 |
See also
References
External links
- Novocaine for the SoulLua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 28: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value). at MusicBrainz (list of releases)
- "Novocaine for the Soul" Official music video on YouTube
- Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics
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- Music videos directed by Mark Romanek
- Alternative rock songs
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