"I Sucked a Lot of Cock to Get Where I Am" | ||||
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Single by Regurgitator | ||||
from the album Tu-Plang | ||||
Released | November 1996 (USA) | |||
Studio | Center Stage Studios, Bangkok, Thailand | |||
Length | 2:34 | |||
Label | Warner Music Australasia, Sub Pop | |||
Songwriter(s) | Quan Yeomans | |||
Producer(s) | Magoo, Regurgitator | |||
Regurgitator singles chronology | ||||
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"I Sucked a Lot of Cock to Get Where I Am" is a song by Australian rock band, Regurgitator lifted from the band's debut studio album Tu-Plang. The song was not commercially released in Australia, however a 7" Vinyl single it was released in US in November 1996 and in the UK in 1998.
The song was attacked by Australian radio identity Alan Jones, who campaigned to have it removed from youth radio station Triple J's playlist.[1] Christian group's also expressed outrage at the song.[2][3] The song remains a fans favourite.[4][5]
The song ranked at number 23 on Triple J's Hottest 100 in 1996.[6]
In 2019, Tyler Jenke from The Brag ranked Regurgitator's best songs, with "I Sucked a Lot of Cock to Get Where I Am" coming it at number 5. Jenke said "Describing an attitude of doing anything to reach the top, 'I Sucked a Lot of Cock to Get Where I Am' remains as one of Regurgitator's breakthrough hits, proving they can make memorable, catchy rock that resonates with fans everywhere – despite the questionable language"[7]
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "I Sucked a Lot of Cock to Get Where I Am" | 2:34 |
2. | "Nothing to Say" | 2:47 |
Region | Date | Format | Label | Catalogue |
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United States | 1996 | 7" Single | Sub Pop | SP383 |
United Kingdom | 1998 | 7" Single (Limited Edition) | Coalition Recordings | COLA041 |
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