Mudshovel

"Mudshovel"
Single by Staind
from the album Dysfunction
Released October 26, 1999
Format CD single
Recorded 1999
Genre
Length 4:41
Label Flip/Elektra
Writer(s) Aaron Lewis, Mike Mushok, Johnny April, Jon Wysocki
Staind singles chronology
"Just Go"
(1999)		 "Mudshovel"
(1999)		 "Home"
(2000)

"Mudshovel" (originally "Mudshuvel") is a song by American rock band Staind. It was released in October 1999 as the third single from their 1999 studio album, Dysfunction, and served as a breakthrough hit. It reached number 14 on the US Modern Rock Charts and number 10 on the Mainstream Rock charts. It originally appeared in a heavier form as 'Mudshuvel' on their debut album Tormented. The new version was given a radio-friendly makeover with beefed up production while almost eliminating the screams, palm muted guitar and double bass drums in the chorus.[3]

Content

Musically, "Mudshovel" relies on a distinctive three-note bass line that shifts into a rumbling low. It opens the song and is preceded by tense vocals and a heavy ensemble of flanging guitar and drums which make up the verses. The chorus features chunky guitar riffs and a repeated murmuring of the song title.

Music video

A music video was filmed for the single. It mostly consists of the band playing in an enclosed arena on an elevated glass stage above a mosh pit and frontman Aaron Lewis clutching a loose gate. Interspersed with this is a storyline involving a man being cheated on by his wife/girlfriend, only for her to be cheated on as well in the ending.

Charts

Chart (1999–2000) Peak
position
US Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks[4] 10
US Billboard Hot Modern Rock Tracks[4] 14

References

  1. ↑ "26 Nu Metal Workout Songs". Bodybuilding.com. May 28th, 2015. Retrieved on September 8th, 2015
  2. ↑ Grierson, Tim. "Staind - Career Biography and Discography". About.com. Retrieved: September 8th, 2015
  3. ↑ Amazon.com: Tormented - Staind
  4. 1 2 Billboard.com - Artist Chart History - Staind
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