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Music of the week

Thursday, March 6, 2008 10:05:48 AM

In 2001, Puddle Of Mudd debuted with their album Abrasive. They were one of the first bands to be signed to Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst's record label.
The first album I heard, however, was Come Clean, also released in 2001, which contained the well known tracks "She Hates Me", "Blurry" and "Control".

I have to admit that I was inclined to hate this band, because singer/songwriter Wesley Scantlin seems as though he's eerily trying to emulate the late Kurt Cobain's voice. I'm a Nirvana fan, so I didn't really take kindly to it at all.

But, Come Clean really left it's mark on me. And recently I discovered Life On Display. It's pretty old now - 2003 - but I like it even more than it's predecessor. Puddle Of Mudd are known for their loud, abrasive hateful music, but also contained within each album are heartwarming ballads of sorrow.

Life On Display has a wide array of music styles - from the raw, paranoid anger of "Away From Me" to the catchy love rock-ballad "Spin You Around", the relaxing chants of "Time Flies" to the manic scream that is "Cloud 9" to the angsty sleaze of "Already Gone", it's one of the most complete albums I've ever heard, and is currently my album of choice.

It's not an instant love, though. You have to want to give it a chance.

You can download any of the songs from either mentioned album here, at Fank.ru . Remember, it's illegal to download something you don't already own.

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Comments

Allangieallangie # Thursday, March 6, 2008 10:58:01 AM

Originally posted by Kim:

You can download any of the songs from either mentioned album here, at Fank.ru . Remember, it's illegal to download something you don't already own

haha and it's only possible from the mobile...

Spaggyj # Thursday, March 6, 2008 11:06:04 AM

Is it?

Bad WolfCois # Thursday, March 6, 2008 11:09:39 AM

I've never heard of them.. I don't own anything so I can't have a listen..

Spaggyj # Thursday, March 6, 2008 11:46:12 AM

Never heard of them?!

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As for the other comment, when has that stopped anybody before?

Attila attilasoul # Thursday, March 6, 2008 5:12:58 PM

I never heard of them either.

Allangieallangie # Thursday, March 6, 2008 5:20:10 PM

First time I've heard them was about 5 years ago. I loved this band's name and since that time Puddle of mud is how I call my precious city

And yes, Kim, it's underlined there-only for russian-speaking mobile users

Spaggyj # Thursday, March 6, 2008 7:52:43 PM

Oh. Well I don't speak Russian. Will they come and get me?

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No, Tilla?

Attila attilasoul # Thursday, March 6, 2008 8:21:41 PM

No. I just tried the link to see if it was music for me, but I couldn't get it to work either.

Spaggyj # Thursday, March 6, 2008 8:55:11 PM

Ah, poo. You could search it on YouTube or Imeem?

Attila attilasoul # Thursday, March 6, 2008 9:01:11 PM

I just did. Here is the link for the song "Control", for others that would like to hear it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vJuMfjiw5Y

I still don't know how to make links that phonies can use.

I like this song. I'll check out some more songs.

Spaggyj # Thursday, March 6, 2008 9:17:48 PM

I think Control was the first song I heard. Thanks for the link

. I think Dan might know how to do the phonie link...

. Lemme know whatcha think of other songs too

theoddbod # Thursday, March 6, 2008 11:22:23 PM

Yeah, fank.ru shuns anything that isn't a mobile. I wonder if they'd block Mini completely if the russian mods of it didn't exist.

Bad WolfCois # Thursday, March 6, 2008 11:34:31 PM

What are you recommending Kim?

Spaggyj # Friday, March 7, 2008 8:06:38 AM

Well I use my phone's browser to download from there instead of Mini...

Clint, you mean what songs am I suggesting or do you mean am I suggesting you download anyway?

r♡serose-marie # Friday, March 7, 2008 10:43:16 AM

Hmmm, I haven't heard of the either, but thanks for the tip

Bad WolfCois # Friday, March 7, 2008 11:03:07 AM

I download fine from mini.. Haven't tried downloading with the phone browser yet.. Actually really pissed because of the laptop.. Wanted to transfer files easily as I already have them but guess it'll have to wait.. Uhm.. Nevermind what I asked..