Voodoo (Godsmack song)
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| "Voodoo" | ||||
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| Promotional single by Godsmack | ||||
| from the album Godsmack | ||||
| Released | October 1999[1] | |||
| Studio | New Alliance (Boston, Massachusetts)[2] | |||
| Genre | Post-grunge[3] | |||
| Length | 4:39 | |||
| Label | Republic | |||
| Songwriters | ||||
| Producer | Sully Erna | |||
| Godsmack singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Voodoo" on YouTube | ||||
"Voodoo" is a song by American rock band Godsmack. It was released as a promotional single from their self-titled album. The song was written by the band's vocalist Sully Erna and bassist Robbie Merrill. "Voodoo" peaked at No. 6 on Billboard's Modern Rock Tracks chart.[4] It also peaked at No. 5 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart.[5]
"Voodoo" is the final track listed on the album. After roughly two minutes of silence, a hidden track (entitled "Witch Hunt") closes the album. Although "Voodoo" itself is 4:39 in length, the actual length (including the aforementioned silence and the hidden track "Witch Hunt") is 9:03.
"Voodoo" has since spawned a sequel, in the form of "Voodoo Too", from the band's fourth studio album, IV (2006).
The music video, released in 1999, was directed by Dean Karr, and shows witches performing a ritual with swords. The band is shown throughout the video playing in a corn field. A naked gorgon is shown dancing, which is also part of the ritual. Zombies come out of a lake and wander through the woods. The video features Laurie Cabot and members of her coven at that time.
Legacy
In 2024, the staff of Consequence included the song in their list of the "50 Best Post-Grunge Songs".[3]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Voodoo" (radio edit) | 4:14 |
| 2. | "Voodoo" (album version) | 4:39 |
Charts
| Chart (1999–2000) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 (Billboard)[6] | 2 |
| US Active Rock (Billboard)[7] | 2 |
| US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[4] | 6 |
| US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[5] | 5 |
