I was asked to listen to the band Puddle of Mudd - Blurry (First Reaction!!)

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[@munkeeBraynStoo]

You Know You're Right is Nirvana's best song, imo. It's the last thing Kurt recorded, and was released after his death. It predicts very well, his plan and demise. Many of his songs did that, but this one did it best. It was his Farewell to the world

[@paulspaziante5766]

This song used to make me cry when I dropped off my kids after a nasty divorce from my ex---I used to literally weep when I heard these lyrics but I loved the song so much...deep pain and deep resolve--they were 6 and 4...OOF that hurt

[@katherineevans1636]

Same here. ❤

[@budgetgrower2808]

Been there.

[@adamhenton6221]

That's deep. I can relate

[@revolutionday1]

You too, huh? Dont'cha just LOVE "family courts" in the U.S. ...?! 😒

[@user-tw5si4tr3q]

high quality niggas will do that to you lmfaooo

[@juanvelazquez5569]

Puddle of Mudd was the post grunge era with bands like Creed, Korn, and Staind. Probably the biggest bands to find success immediately post grunge.

[@evangelina3541]

Great memory! I recall loving Staind but I don't recall the song lol. My memory isn't as great as yours🤣

[@NaturalMystic69]

@@evangelina3541 Don't know most of Staind's library but the songs I like from them are "So Far Away", "Epiphany" and "Fade" in that order.

[@evangelina3541]

@@NaturalMystic69 thank you 👍

[@Psykostatik]

I wouldn't really put Korn in that list because of them coming out nearly a decade before P.O.M. and of a completely different genre lol.

[@juanvelazquez5569]

@@NaturalMystic69 I few hidden album gems are is “warm safe place,” “reality”, and “please”(live Aaron Lewis version is better)

[@therighttune]

why are all sad songs are beautiful to hear? it's sad but you love to hear it over and over again until you're going to cry..

[@EdgeDC]

I agree with others that you need to check out “She Hates Me”, but not only that, be sure to check out “Control” and “Drift & Die”. IMO they are even better than “She Hates Me”. What I love about Puddle of Mudd is not just the songwriting and the lead singer’s voice (Wes Scantlin), but the band’s use of harmony at key points in many of their songs. It’s often a subtle but awesome touch.

[@justinchetney3902]

Drift and die is such an underrated song.

[@kaylajohnston9287]

This song came out around the time I lost a good friend in a car accident and this song reminds me of her. Can’t believe it’s been over 20 years.

[@tinystar3010]

I lost my best friend to a drunk driver who sped through a red light going 70mph and ramming into his driver door on December 16th, 2007. I found out at 5:28pm, it was a cold, dark Monday evening. It's forever etched into my soul. In a few years, it'll be 20 years for me as well. It feels like just a few years ago, like time froze, and never let me go. I felt your comment, and I hope you've copped better with your loss than I have mine. God bless.

[@shplog2]

Probably the best Puddle of Mudd song. I never skip it. Great harmonies and dynamics..it's good music.

[@SomeBoredVato]

This is song is about the lead singer was in Europe doing a tour and his wife called him and told him im going to take my son, dog and etc so he is singing about his son

[@johnsmith7298]

If you ever decide to listen to this song again, it's a song to his son after he and his wife divorced. Adds another layer to it.

[@rgriffis68]

Great song. Love the video. I watched it a lot, going through my divorce. I went from being a stay at home dad to being on the short end of a custody situation. I once went almost 6 months without seeing my kids. I missed them so much! Was in tears everytime watching the Puddle of Mud video of this song. Still gives me chills and tears. 😭😭

[@arwiviv]

Ive gone through a divorce too. We had 10 kids....my wife and I split in 2012. Its June 18th of 2023 and I havent seen my two youngest (my two little girls) since that time. Over 10 years and I havent seen my two youngest. I know your pain my friend.

[@CombatWoundedVet2015]

I know your pain gentleman. Men just get crucified and alienated from the children because of false accusations and fake tears by the ex just to get her way. The emotional pain is real and it's like the best opportunity for the enemy (ex) to utterly destroy men.

[@louisleary7116]

Dude you’re comment hurt me to the core man, I never want to feel that pain. 😢

[@tracey6768]

Love puddle is mud... especially this one❤❤❤

[@coreywickramasekera9968]

I read that Wes wrote this song about his son

[@icemanj12]

This song will forever be connected to my unwaivering love for my son, my only child.

[@richiewest7495]

Hurt makes great art.

[@Festus171]

I really loved this album. It had some killer tracks.

[@loganreveley]

Could honestly listen to whole album reaction of this!

[@garylogan3640]

It was my fave album for about a year and a half

[@Slamkingston]

"Control" was their coming out party. Great energy song. Drift and die was good. Lead singer has had his issues. Too bad.

[@kidrockgafan]

I agree, I love the “Control” video!

[@3generboiler]

You’ll have to check out “She hates me”. I think you’ll laugh and also love the riffs

[@kmvoss]

It is mind-blowing that you were recommended this song instead of their biggest hit "about a girl". It is by far their most memorable and iconic performance, you won't forget it.

[@eldiego68]

👀

[@jadenhancock]

😂

[@Dime_time333]

Like a shoue!!! I doooo

[@SkarTisu]

This song was popular right when I’d broken up with my first girlfriend. This used to make me tear up every time I heard it, but I couldn’t stop listening to it!

[@TobiiRheaStarr]

Oh this takes me back, love this song. Reminds me of the Staind, Korn, Limp Bizkit, Linkin Park, Slipknot days 🖤

[@leeb907]

Every day is slipknot day my friend

[@TobiiRheaStarr]

@@leeb907 standard! Although I haven’t listened to them much the last couple years. But my partner and boys love them! 🖤

[@Dillenger.69]

I was 29 when this came out. Things felt so much more intense back then.

[@roadrash2005]

I feel like once you hit your 30’s you really just stop caring

[@Therealsnakeyoutube]

Makes me cry every single time I listen to this

[@kristinagilbert9448]

Reminds me of my 23 yr old nephew that passed from heroin addiction he’d be 27 now.. my angel and will remain..

[@nickrandles1102]

One lf the greatest songs of all time. As a songwriter, its what every one of us are chasing. Lightning in a bottle song.

[@corimyers4985]

Yes good sir this is grunge. I listen to everything…hip hop (not the mumble rap, can’t identify with it if I can’t understand the words), movie scores, you name it. Music is universal, and I was in the gig economy long before it was a thing. So bring in a different office every day, being a black woman, music helped me fit in, everywhere. Have you done Alice In Chains? Heaven Beside You is my jam! I once sung it from the backseat of a friends car (not to him, just singing while a group of us were headed somewhere), dude still has yet to get over it. Lol! That day started out him not knowing my name, now he can’t forget my name. Music=Power. And with great power…..

[@pppmanly]

I love this song! 😍 I'm usually a R&B and pop music fan (especially hits from the 1970s to early 2000s), but this fondly reminds me of when I worked on campus as a university student and my boss played the soft rock radio station in the office a couple times a week.

[@timjenkins4065]

Their heir lead singer, Gord Downie passed in 2015 or 2016 of incurable brain cancer, but he’s a gifted genious

[@Tony-ih1pg]

Gord Downie wasn't in Puddle of Mudd but in The Tragically Hip. Puddle of Mudd's singer is Wes Scantlin

[@timjenkins4065]

@@Tony-ih1pg see below, i been asking polo to check out The Hip forever now. That’s who i was referring to

[@LuisTorres-eo2xc]

Damn that took me back. Thank you polo. You make a bigger impact than I think you'll ever realize for some people. Keep it up, you're getting the fam the big crib! Love!

[@leslie8743]

Puddle of Mudd were incredible live and sounded like their lp. Have been to many concerts and love it when the band shows us just how talented they truly are and left us wanting more. The band has the best Roadies who tossed us beer from onstage. Great band and i just saw theyre touring now. ❤

[@Rudy4099]

Polo, I truly hope that that all your dreams and aspirations come true and fruition! Loved your intro into this video! Stay strong, my brother, and peace be with you and yours! Amen

[@kevinlockwood1434]

This was on my playlist back in the day. Loved the drive and harmony. My second favorite song from this album was Never Change.

[@easygolucky30OFFICIAL]

Hello Polo! This song is one of the first song I have listened to unexpectedly in 200. Back in the Philippines. That was only 70 pesos per CD it has POD, Linkin Park and Puddle of Mudd and Incubus and more. ❤🎉 tHis means a lot hope because of this you get your Mom a House and Lot. ❤🎉

[@froogleislive]

I understand why you're just listening to the track but you really should have included the music video also. It's a perfect 2000s style portrayal of a broken home. It's honestly bone chilling how similar it was to my situation at the time.

[@shaunacohen7630]

Love Puddle of Mudd! Thanks for the reaction!

[@davidenriquewilliams3556]

I liked what you said, and how you said it! Blessings!

[@shannonherb2048]

When this song came out the internet was new so all we had was Napster. I downloaded it and it is still played from a burned cd in my truck .

[@lc52071]

One of my favorites! Love Puddle of Mud! Try Aaron Lewis!

[@arwiviv]

This reminds me of great times, when my kids were young. My older kids are in their 30's now, but I remember playing this CD in the truck with them when they were back in middle school.

[@keriholton9407]

I have always loved all genres of music I absolutely LOVE seeing ppl open their minds to other genres

[@truther4life]

Drift & Die next please!!!!🔥🔥

[@JamminGramma303]

That is a fantastic song!!!

[@UsuckMine]

Do them in order, makes more sense!

[@jenniferewing4504]

Bless you brother.

[@karlbecker8775]

Much respect, Sir! I hope your channel keeps thriving! Please check out some Seether. Similar vibe, but a little harder.

[@brianroberts6464]

Great song! You should check out Candlebox far behind next:-)

[@Britbabe53]

Love this song so much.... moves right into Billy Talent's Nothing To Lose

[@stevesmith2529]

This track still hits home, Monster!

[@ppeder]

Love the vids. You might like Mad Season - River of Deceit. Especially if you like Alice In Chains. :)

[@jenniferewing4504]

3 doors down - kryptonite.

[@kvothe4637]

Bush - glycerine 👌

[@os75]

Hell no

[@dedfishermen985]

7 Mary 3, Cumbersome

[@keriholton9407]

I love control by them. It's my favorite

[@JamminGramma303]

Great reaction!!! Thanks for what you do!

[@IG88TheRobot]

Puddle of Mudd is defiantly one of my favorite bands out there with this being their best song! Great to see others giving this track some love. I suggest you also check out another band called "Here Come The Mummies" with great songs like Dirty Minds, Pants, or Single Entendre!

[@VerchielxKanda]

Thank you for reacting to this song! Another amazing song that'd be awesome for you to check out is Outside by Staind. Now, the version you want is his live performance with Fred Durst. Fred is a friend of the lead singer's, and he said if you do your new song, I'll come on with you. Now, the lead singer for Staind, he didn't HAVE the song. All he had was a chorus and the rhythm. It was ALL IMPROVIZED on stage, and later enhanced and more words added for the studio release. For him to sing on the spot a full song is incredible!!

[@lifeholdstrategic]

If you like his voice you would also like Stone Temple Pilots. You would dig "Vaseline".

[@HeisenburgABQ]

I have been watching you for a while and really enjoy your reactions. When it originally came out I remember it being classified as "grunge ". After this successful album the lead singer had some problems. I can totally relate to your "nasally" singing comment. Usually not something I enjoy but really liked this.

[@sourgir-wh6xd]

🤘🏻😍💭 Wes Scantlin wrote this song about missing his son when Wes had to leave him in Kansas while he flew to california to record his music for the first time ❤

[@justinchetney3902]

This song and Tantric's In the Mourning were songs that were a 2 hit combo that forced out the tears when I was going through my divorce and i needed to allow myself to feel something.

[@spikebeans9563]

My favorite song by them is. If I Saw You Dancing, I'd Spin You Around. Broke my tailbone dancing to that song.

[@CharlieFoxtrotBlog]

This song has been in my playlist for a long while. I just recently found their album ''Re:(Disc)Overed", a compilation of covers of classic/famous rock tunes. Quite good.

[@Tylmorsea206]

I would love to see more Nirvana, Korn, Alice In Chains and bands like that. Amazing work that would be cool reactions!

[@stephenroby8498]

Puddle of Mudd is an American rock band formed in Kansas City, Missouri in 1992. To date, the band has sold over seven million albums and has had a string of No. 1 mainstream rock singles in the United States. Wes Scantlin (lead vocals/rhythm guitar), Jimmy Allen (lead guitar), Sean Sammon (bass), and Kenny Burkitt (drums). According to Scantlin, the band name was inspired by practicing next to the Missouri river levee. In order to get to their practice space, the band "had to walk through a pile of shit (Mud). Wes Scantlin wrote "Blurry" about his desire to be a good dad to his son Jordan, and how he was missing his friends and family. Lyrics below: Everything's so blurry and everyone's so fake And everybody's empty and everything is so messed up Preoccupied without you, I cannot live at all My whole world surrounds you, I stumble and I crawl You could be my someone, you could be my scene You know that I'll protect you from all of the obscene I wonder what you're doing, imagine where you are There's oceans in between us, but that's not very far Can you take it all away? Can you take it all away? Well, you shoved it in my face This pain you gave to me Can you take it all away? Can you take it all away? Well, you shoved it in my face Everyone is changing, there's no one left that's real So make up your own ending and let me know just how you feel 'Cause I am lost without you, I cannot live at all My whole world surrounds you, I stumble then I crawl You could be my someone, you could be my scene You know that I will save you from all of the unclean I wonder what you're doing, I wonder where you are There's oceans in between us, but that's not very far Can you take it all away? Can you take it all away? Well, you shoved it in my face This pain you gave to me Can you take it all away? Can you take it all away? Well, you shoved it in my face This pain you gave to me Nobo-, nobody told me what you thought Nobody told me what to say Everyone showed you where to turn Told you when to run away Nobody told you where to hide Nobody told you what to say Everyone showed you where to turn Showed you when to run away Can you take it all away? Can you take it all away? Well, you shoved it in my face This pain you gave to me Can you take it all away? Can you take it all away? Well, you shoved it in my face This pain you gave to me, no This pain you gave to me This pain you gave to me Can you take it all, take it all away? This pain you gave to me Can you take it all away? This pain you gave to me Can you take it all away? This pain you gave to me

[@musicktx]

I think you would love ZZ Top's Bluejean Blues but I don't have the $$ to get your attention. Thanks for the entertainment!

[@pribilovian4709]

I still listen to this 👌

[@austinschaefer804]

Its 2023 and my first day i have been your videos for 4 hours and now im subscribed i may be late to the party but your welcome man i love your content

[@DeAnne1233]

Oh look! It’s still all about You. Nevermind… I’ll dance my way out again. 💃

[@savingstumps]

I never knew who had done this song, adding to my car's playlist. thanks!

[@racing2cat]

This is one of my faves and I'm so glad you liked it, Polo! The video real does add deeper layers to the song.🙂❤

[@robplotnick]

Third line in. When he says "every thing is so messed up". In the uncensored version he says "every thing is so fucked up".

[@troyspurling1910]

Polo, love you brother! Let's go back in time when you get a chance. Saxon, Accept, UFO, Dream Theater. Think you will enjoy all of them

[@lindasalaki9404]

Wow heard the song before 😊 love it❤

[@kmorse6487]

I love this tune ❤

[@anthonycudahy7207]

I prefer "She Hates Me."

[@coreywickramasekera9968]

I think his voice resembles Curt's but sounds wayyyy better.

[@christina9841]

I absolutely love this song, so excited that you are reacting to this. ❤

[@eriggle83]

I love this band and I think they're very underrated.

[@marcgustafson6015]

Thanks for the reaction Polo! Puddle of Mudd's debut album produced several hits, which are mentioned below... Their songs seem to bring everyday experiences to the forefront. Lyrics hit home, with excellent music along for the ride. Drift & Die is similar to Blurry, but for some just plain FUN, try She Hates Me! Talk about REAL life!! Take Care...

[@someoneyang1433]

I remember when I was 17 when this song came out in 2001. I knew the song was about his girl who did some shady shit, and he was confused and mad about the situation, but when I finally saw the music video a few months later, on mtv. The music video threw a twist. I didn't think that the song would be about his son and his baby momma. Made the song better and more emotional....u should check it out if you haven't seen it yet.

[@timjenkins4065]

Polo, love your reactions, this one included… beggin my fav reactors to please react to ‘locked in the trunk of a car’ by ‘the tragically hip’, probly Canadas most well loved band, and.

[@joespradley2323]

Absolutely love them!

[@christiwallace2638]

Best Song ever by Puddle of Mudd. Played this on repeat when it came out. The words❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jonathancapps1103]

I always forget about Puddle of Mudd, but damn if I don't enjoy the hell out of them every time.

[@judyjames4732]

"Control" is the first I heard from them and definitely my favorite.

[@gailspaw5521]

I watch This Video Everyday n I'm talking Ur Video Rite Here❤ Vince n Patty Will Make U Cry Everytime❤

[@gailspaw5521]

I'm talking bout Vince Gill

[@tatt00l]

This is a good one. He's usually just whining about his mommy not being there.

[@gailspaw5521]

I been listening to them for a long time

[@danrumble74]

I don't know the whole story, but from what I understand, this lead singer had a hard time of it, and then they were gone. I do know that the media touted him as the next Kurt Cobian, so maybe that was a lot to live up to.. anyway.. I appreciate this song a lot more today than when they were playing it every half hour on the radio 🙂👍

[@rhigh100]

Wes has had a lot of self inflicted legal problems. Lots of DUI's. He lost his house and harassed the new owners for months claiming that it was still his house. Really sad way things turned out for him.

[@danrumble74]

@@rhigh100 I thought it was some kind of 'life falling apart' type stuff :/

[@puggy1789]

Control, Spaceship, Stoned, Out of my head, Bleed. These are all great songs of Puddle of Mudd too. Love this band!

[@e-dadz92]

I love this. I'm from Oshkosh Wisconsin 70k ppl and this is a ballad from Fdl to Green Bay. And everybody knows it. But hearing that udk it is such an awesome realization of cultures mixing and just the differences and how similar we can be. Love your channel

[@timjenkins4065]

I’m not a Canadian, but that don’t matter, they have many great songs over 15 plus years, and he is Canadian royalty, check em out bud!

[@jamesmckelvy5441]

First time I heard them on the radio, I went right out to get the CD. So many good songs, Puddle of Mudd rocks!

[@melanieheathbeasley133]

Great reaction to a song I haven’t heard in a minute.

[@dreigel411Vin]

To understand the song better watch the official video. I had a deeper appreciation of the lyrics when I realized he was singing to his son. At that time my son was deployed over seas so it hit hard.

[@tonylivingston3813]

Yeah, the first time I heard this band, I thought it was a Nirvana song I hadn't heard yet. But it was a different song.

[@gailspaw5521]

I love watching ur Channel❤

[@justaguy1109]

I lived in Kansas City, MO for a while, and I got into the local music scene. Wes, the singer, was born and raised there. I could not find one person who had a good thing to say about Wes.

[@Tapac78]

This was a karaoke fav for me back in the day!! Still a banger... glad you liked the tune!

[@majormogli3772]

omg...so much memorys coming up, when i was listening this band in the early 2000. the time my college years started. 😃

[@hcsmiley]

Great song! Great video! I’m going through a divorce right now. This song does tug at the heart strings. Especially when the kids are involved! Great reaction video Polo!

[@zenseed75]

This music brings back all the feels. Thanks for the reminder.

[@anniehewett9854]

You should definitely listen and review Street of Dreams by the great band Rainbow with Joe Lynne Turner as lead LEAD singer!!!! It's the best rock,visionary song out there,,,up with Don't Fear the Reaper!!!! Annie

[@vladtheinhaler8940]

Their best album.

[@Sharon-mz8st]

Awesome ❤❤❤

[@calvingreen5202]

Great reaction and commentary!! This is probably my favorite song by them. I also like, "Control". It was the first release, before Blurry. Give it a listen...see what you think.