I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-to-Die
This 1967 album captures Country Joe and the Fish at the height of their powers, blending biting social commentary with raw psychedelic energy. It stands as a definitive statement of the band's anti-war stance and their signature acid-tinged folk-rock sound.
- The album's title track, "I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-to-Die Rag," became an enduring protest anthem against the Vietnam War.
- Recorded in just a few days, the album reflects the band's raw, live energy and improvisational style.
- Despite its critical acclaim and counter-cultural significance, the album only reached #75 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Country Joe and the Fish were a San Francisco-based psychedelic rock band formed in 1965. They were known for their politically charged lyrics and energetic live performances, particularly their counterculture anthems. Country Joe McDonald and Barry "The Fish" Melton founded the band, which became a cornerstone of the 1960s San Francisco music scene. At the time of "I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-to-Die," the band had already established themselves with their debut album and were on the cusp of their iconic performance at Woodstock.
