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Kool Thing by Sonic Youth, around 160 BPM, 4/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 3:20 (Overdriven guitar, Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, and a solo. 2 versions available to play and practice.
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Kool Thing appears on the soundtrack of Guitar Hero III: Legends Of Rock - Original Game Soundtrack, True Crime: New York City soundtrack.