Mudshovel

"Mudshovel" (originally "Mudshuvel") is a song by the American rock band Staind. It was released in 1996 as the first ever single fom Tormented and then released 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, less screaming, palm muted guitar and double bass drums in the chorus.[3]

"Mudshovel"
Single by Staind
from the album Dysfunction, Tormented
ReleasedOctober 26, 1999
FormatCD single
RecordedJanuary 1999
GenreNu metal[1][2]
Length4:41
LabelFlip/Elektra
Songwriter(s)Aaron Lewis, Mike Mushok, Johnny April, Jon Wysocki
Staind singles chronology
"Just Go"
(1999)		 "Mudshovel"
(1999)		 "Home"
(1999)

Composition

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.

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. "30 Best Nu Metal Songs, Ranked". Spin Magazine.
  3. Amazon.com: Tormented - Staind
  4. Billboard.com - Artist Chart History - Staind
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