Drugs

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About Drugs

"Drugs" is a song by Ammonia, released as their debut single from their debut album Mint 400 in 1995, however two songs had been released prior as EPs, In A Box and Sleepwalking. The song was an instant hit and is still regarded as one of the band's most recognized songs. Lead singer Dave Johnstone is quoted as saying 'There isn't really that much of a message, "Drugs" is about apathy towards drugs'. The song was written in five minutes during a rehearsal and peaked at #32 on the Australian Singles chart and came in at #27 on Triple J's Hottest 100 for 1995. In North America, it reached #29 on the Billboard's Hot Modern Rock Tracks and #22 on the Canadian rock/alternative chart. 


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Drugs, and money.
But there's nothin, I'm gonna do about it.
You're right, and I'm crazy.
But there's nothin, I'm gonna do about it.
You're right, and I'm crazy.
But there's nothin, I'm gonna do about it.

Drugs, and guns.
But there's nothin, I'm gonna do about it.
You're right, and I'm crazy.
But there's nothin, I'm gonna do about it.
You're right, and I'm crazy.
But there's nothin, I'm gonna do about it.

Drugs, and money.
But there's nothin, I'm gonna do about it.
You're right, and I'm crazy.
But there's nothin, I'm gonna do about it.

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Ammonia

An alternative rock band from Australia, Ammonia made a name for themselves in the 1990s, producing a mixture of grunge and guitar pop (a sound they described as 'pop-metal'). The group began in 1992, initially comprising guitarist Dave Johnstone (ex Hideous Goldsteins), drummer Alan Balmont (ex Dear Octopus, Cherrytones) and bass player Phil Natt. This line up performed under the name Fuzzswirl, and following departure of Natt, continued to perform with a variety of bass players around their hometown of Perth. It wasn't until 1993 when bassist Simon Hensworth joined the group that the name was changed to Ammonia. The band was considering the name "Glorious Noise Earthquake", but selected Ammonia for it simplicity after Hensworth stumbled across the word in a… more »

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Written by: ALAN BALMONT, SIMON HENSWORTH, DAVID JOHNSTONE

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15 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Drugs" by Ammonia is a song belonging to the alternative rock genre.
Release Year
The song "Drugs" was released in the year 1995.
Album Information
"Drugs" is perhaps the best-known song off the Australian band's debut album "Mint 400."
Chart Performance
The song performed exceptionally well in the native country, Australia, making it to the top 40 in the national charts.
International Recognition
The song "Drugs" gained international recognition when it reached number 29 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks in the US.
Music Video
The music video for "Drugs" was directed by Jesse Peretz, who went on to direct numerous acclaimed music videos.
Band Line-up
The line-up for Ammonia when "Drugs" was recorded comprised members Dave Johnstone, Allan Balmont, and Simon Hensworth.
Signature Song
"Drugs" is often considered Ammonia's signature song and is still heavily associated with the band.
Lyrics Interpretation
The lyrics of "Drugs" are often interpreted as commenting on the hedonistic lifestyle that is typically associated with rock musicians.
Influence Recognition
The success of "Drugs" played a significant role in garnering more international attention towards the Australian alternative rock scene in the mid-1990s.
Record Label
The song "Drugs" was released under the music label Mushroom Records in Australia and Epic Records in the United States.
Songwriting Credits
The song was credited to all three members of the band - Dave Johnstone, Allan Balmont, and Simon Hensworth.
Live Performances
"Drugs" was often the showstopper at the band's live performances.
Reunion Performances
Even after Ammonia disbanded in 1999, band members often performed "Drugs" during the reunion shows in the subsequent years.
Streaming Statistics
As of today, the song has garnered millions of streams on various digital platforms, showing its continued popularity.

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