"\"Kool Thing\" was the first major label single from American alternative rock band Sonic Youth's 1990 album Goo. It was released in June 1990 on Geffen Records. The song was inspired by an interview bassist/singer Kim Gordon conducted with LL Cool J for Spin in which the two artists clashed. Although he is never mentioned by name, the song's lyrics contain several references to LL Cool J."@en . . . . "Kool Thing"@en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "246.0"^^ . "\"That's All I Know (Right Now)\"/\"Dirty Boots\"" . .