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| album = ''[[The Fragile (halo)|The Fragile]]'' (Right)
| length = 5:00
| BPM = 146| versions = Starfuckers, Inc.<br>Starfuckers, Inc. (Instrumental) (Apple Music)<br>Starfuckers, Inc. (Instrumental) (''Deviations 1'')<br>Starfuckers, Inc. (The Day The World Went Away)<br>Star***kers, Inc.<br>Starsuckers, Inc.<br>Starsuckers, Inc.(Video Version)<br>Starfuckers, Inc. (Version—Adrian Sherwood)<br>Starfuckers, Inc. (Version—Charlie Clouser)<br>Starfuckers, Inc. (Version—Dave Ogilvie)<br>Starfuckers, Inc. (''[[And All That Could Have Been (halo)|And All That Could Have Been]]'')| live = [[Fragility v1.0]] through [[Performance 2007Lights In The Sky Tour]]<br>[[Cold And Black And Infinite Tour]] }}'''"Starfuckers, Inc."''' is the sixth track on the right disc of ''[[The Fragile (halo)|The Fragile]].'' It While the lyrics portray a take on pop music celebrities in general, [[Trent Reznor]] has been speculated stated that this is a parody of the song also refers to [[Marilyn Manson (musician)|Marilyn Manson]] and his lifestyle, though the lyrics only support a generalized take against pop music celebrities in general.
===EtymologyTrivia===The song started out as a drum loop that was created by [[Charlie Clouser]] for use in the [[Tapeworm]] project.[https://www.loudersound.com/features/tapeworm-the-nine-inch-nailspanteratool-supergroup-that-never-was] The "Buddha Boys Choir", credited for background chants on this track, comprised [[Keith Hillebrandt]], [[Clint Mansell]], Steve Duda, members of New Orleans band Deadhandsystem, and various [[Nothing Studios]] employees. The impromptu group's name in the liner notes comes from Igor's Buddha Belly, a bar across the street from the studios. The word "Starfucker" was apparently the original title of the Rolling Stones song "Star Star," released on the 1973 album, ''Goats Head Soup.'' The term "starfucker" was later used by the artist [[Tori Amos]] in her song "Professional Widow," released on her 1996 album, ''Boys For Pele.'' In this song, the eponymous "professional widow" and "starfucker" is widely considered to be Courtney Love. "Starfucker" is also the tenth track on Hanzel Und Gretyl's 1997 industrial metal album ''Transmissions From Uranus''.
===Song Credits===
*Writing: [[Trent Reznor]] and [[Charlie Clouser]], including some lyrics from Carly Simon's "You're So Vain."*Chanting: [[Buddha Boys Choir]]—Nigel Choir—Nigel Wiesehan, Nick Scott, Steve Duda, [[Keith Hillebrandt]], [[Clint Mansell]], Adam Persaud, Eric Edmonson, Doug Idleman, and Marcus London
* Contains a licensed sample of "Shout It Out Loud" by Kiss
*''[[The Day The World Went Away (halo)|The Day The World Went Away]]''
*''The Fragile''
*''[[The Fragile: Deviations 1]]''
*''[[Things Falling Apart]]''
*''[[And All That Could Have Been (halo)|And All That Could Have Been]]''
 
===Seeds===
*''[[Collected]]''
This is the version found on ''The Fragile''. Slowly fading in with a quiet beat and moving synthesizers, the first verse then erupts, with locked drum loops and synthesized bass. Reznor's verse vocals were recorded and cut in such a way that each word sounds like it is from a different vocal take, possibly as a stab at the pop music celebrities the lyrics seem to satirize. In contrast, the chorus is loud and guitar-heavy, with several repeated group shouts. A wah guitar solo similar in sound to the one from "[[The Wretched]]" connects to the second verse. After the second chorus, the song quickly quiets for the lonely guitar-and-vocal bridge before erupting back into the loud chorus.
===Starfuckers, Inc. (EditInstrumental) (Apple Music)===In this version, it fades in half as fast. The word 'bitch' is censored, as is the word 'fuck' - during the chorus, it is silenced. The guitar solo that comes next is cut in half. In the second verse the word 'fuckingRunning Time: 5:09''' is censored, as is 'asskisser'. Also censored is the word  Released exclusively through Apple Music as part of 'suck'The Fragile Instrumental, but, interestingly enough, the word 'whore' this is not. During the loud chorus at album arrangement, but also retains the end of ending KISS sample used on the lonely bridge, single version (with an added guitar that plays nine times in the studio plays only four in this editearlier fade out. Also) ===Starfuckers, at the very end, a part that plays thrice plays only twiceInc. (Instrumental) (''Deviations 1'')==='''''Running Time: 5:33''''' ''The Fragile: Deviations 1'' version. However, at the end of this edit, there This is about 25 seconds longer than the KISS extended ending, but it fades out soonerApple Music version.
===Starfuckers, Inc. (''The Day The World Went Away'')===
'''''Running Time: 5:24''''' This version has an extended ending, incorporating fireworks and applause from KISS' s "Shout It Out Loud," found on ''KISS Alive!II'', an audience shouting "[[Nine Inch Nails]]!" and the beginning guitar riff of "[[Complication]]." The track then fades out. The version on the cassette single lacks the "Complication" guitar, thus making the chanting more audible. ===Star***kers, Inc.==='''''Running Time: 5:09''''' In this heavily edited version, it fades in half as fast. The word "bitch" is censored, as is the word "fuck" - during the chorus, it is silenced. The guitar solo that comes next is cut in half. In the second verse the word "fucking" is censored, as is "asskisser". Also censored is the word "suck", but, interestingly enough, the word "whore" is not. During the loud chorus at the end of the lonely bridge, an added guitar that plays nine times in the studio plays only four in this edit. Also, at the very end, a part that plays thrice plays only twice. However, at the end of this edit, there is the KISS extended ending, but it fades out sooner.
===Starsuckers, Inc.===
'''''Running Time: 4:13''''' This is a heavily censored version, released on the Starsuckers, Inc. promo disc. It incorporates all the censorship and edits of "Star***kers, Inc.", except that the word "starfuckers" is replaced by "starsuckers" throughout. It does not include the KISS ending. ===Starsuckers, Inc. (Video Version)==='''''Running Time: 4:18''''' This is a heavily censored version, released on the Starsuckers, Inc. promo disc and is the version generally played with used for the song's music video. The It is identical to "Starsuckers, Inc." except that the bridge verse is changed from the Carly Simon-quoting lyrics, and the "f" in the word "Starfuckers" is changed to an "s" to make "Starsuckers" throughout.
===Starfuckers, Inc. (Version)—Adrian Sherwood===
'''''Running Time: 5:11''''' This remix integrates siren noises and various noises reminiscent of old sci-fi movies, as well as samples from "Shout It Out Loud" by KISS (from ''KISS Alive!.II'' .) It has very little in the way of lyrics, consisting only of "Starfuckersstarfuckers," "Starfuckersstarfuckers, Inc.incorporated" and "Youyou're so fucking beautiful."
====Song Credits====
*Manipulation: [[Adrian Sherwood]] for 140dB
===Starfuckers, Inc. (Version)—Dave "Rave" Ogilvie===
'''''Running Time: 6:06'''''
 
This is a more dance-oriented remix, with emphasis on percussion and melodic synthesizers.
====Song Credits====
===Starfuckers, Inc. (Version)—Charlie Clouser===
'''''Running Time: 5:09'''''
 
A more industrial remix, this is very heavy on percussion and light on lyrical content.
====Song Credits====
===Starfuckers, Inc. (''And All That Could Have Been'')===
This live version is similar to the album original, with the exception being an extended bridge, with that features Reznor declaring, "Well, fuck you!" after repeating "Don't you?" many times. The tempo is also increased from the album's 146 BPM to 159 BPM.<br><br>An Easter Egg on the DVD includes a performance of this song at Madison Square Garden in New York City on [[2000/05/09 New York, NY|May 9th, 2000]] with Manson. It then goes into a performance of Manson's "[[The Beautiful People]]." They had re-established a friendship, which did not last long after that performance.
==Music Video==
[[Image:Starsuckersstill.jpg|thumb|Screenshot from the "Starsuckers, Inc." video]]The [[Nine Inch Nails music videos|music video ]] for "Starfuckers, Inc." was released in 2000 under the name '''"Starsuckers, Inc."''' due to censorship issues. The interlude lyrics were also changed for the video, allegedly to avoid a copyright infringement lawsuit.The video was co-directed by Robert Hales and Marilyn Manson. 
'''''SPOILERS BEGIN'''''<br>
A glammed-out Reznor and a strung-out, leggy blonde are riding in the back of a limousine. They stop at a run-down carnival at a trailer park and participate in the games there. These games include throwing CDs in a toilet, smashing plates bearing head shots of popular musicians, breaking busts of various musicians (including Reznor himself), and a dunk tank the involves a large man dressed like [[Courtney Love]] falling into a tank filled with toxic waste.
[[Image:mmtrstarfuckAt this point in the video, it becomes a commentary on the state of music at the time.jpg|thumb|200px|Bands like Limp Bizkit were extremely popular while Smashing Pumpkins and R.E.M. seemed to be past their prime in the eyes of the record labels and many consumers. After the dunk tank, Reznor and the blonde return to the car. It is then that the blonde is revealed to be Manson dressed in drag. Many people speculated that the video]]feud between Reznor and Manson had ended.<br>'''''SPOILERS END'''''
At this point in the The video, it becomes a commentary on contains several references to the state films of music at [[David Lynch]]. The opening scene with the timeroad and the red-tinted scenes refer to ''Lost Highway. Bands like Limp Bizkit were extremely popular while Smashing Pumpkins '' The limousine and REM seemed Reznor's clothes and oxygen mask refer to be past their prime the character Frank Booth in ''Blue Velvet,'' who has an addiction to gases and is the eyes perfect figure of depravity. During the record labels throwing of CDs into a toilet, discs are seen of Marilyn Manson's ''Mechanical Animals'' and many consumers''Smells Like Children'' as well as Nine Inch Nails' ''[[The Downward Spiral (halo)|The Downward Spiral]]''.
After ==Reznor on the songwriting==<blockquote>"You start out thinking you can change the dunk tankworld, Reznor and the blonde return but when cool people at clubs who wouldn't even talk to the carme were like, 'Whoah,he's got a platinum album, who's that guy?' It was strange. It is then I realised that the blonde is revealed to be Manson dressed guys who beat me up in high-school were now in dragmy audience. Many people speculated that the feud between Reznor and Manson Money, fame, power - things I'd never had ended- those things are recipies for massive personality distortion.<br>In my life I was standing on the edge of a cliff about to jump off because my brain wasn't working. After 'The Downward Spiral'I felt like I had to make the best record in the world but my addictions meant my head was packed with cotton. 'Starfuckers, Inc.'SPOILERS END'doesn't fit in with the rest of that record, but it came from bits of lyrics I'd written over a long period and was focused at Marilyn Manson and Courtney Love. I'm not saying I haven't fallen prey to this at times, but I think in their environment your priorities can totally flip before you realise."</blockquote>==Live=="Starfuckers, Inc." made its live debut on [[1999/11/14 Barcelona, Spain|November 14, 1999]] and was played at the vast majority of shows on the [[Fragility]] tour, usually at a significantly faster tempo.
The video contains several references to During the films of [[David LynchLive: With Teeth]]. The opening scene with tour, the road and song was performed at about one-third of the red-tinted scenes refer to ''Lost Highwayshows, mostly early ones.'' The limousine and Reznor's clothes stopped the song and oxygen mask refer to skipped the character Frank Booth in ''Blue Velvetbreakdown,'' who has an addiction bantering to gases and is the perfect figure of depravityaudience before going right into the song's finale.
During the throwing of CD's into a toilet, discs are seen of Marilyn Manson's "Mechanical Animals" and "Smells Like Children". ==Live=="Starfuckers, Inc." has been played live since made rare appearances on the [[FragilityPerformance 2007]] tour. During , and featured at at two shows on the [[Live: With TeethLights In The Sky Tour]] where that tour's production was unavailable. In 2018, the song was played at a much faster speed & Reznor has stopped the song and skipped the breakdown"Starfuckers, bantering to Inc." returned for four shows on the audience before going right into the song's finale[[Cold And Black And Infinite Tour]].
==Lyrics==
==External Links==
*[http://www.youtubevimeo.com/watch?v=0hclkb76IvY 61996823 "Starsuckers, Inc." music video]
*[http://www.discogs.com/release/218353 Discogs entry for CD single]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCmOLejxpl8 "You're So Vain" by Carly Simon]
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