Puddle of Mudd

The Profile

Puddle of Mudd is an American post‑grunge band formed in 1991 and led by vocalist/guitarist Wes Scantlin. They broke through with Come Clean (2001) and the singles Blurry, She Hates Me, and Control. Subsequent albums include Life on Display (2003), Famous (2007), Volume 4: Songs in the Key of Love & Hate (2009), the covers set Re:(disc)overed (2011), and Welcome To Galvania (2019).

Discovered and championed by Fred Durst; signed to Interscope/Geffen in the 2000s; later released Welcome To Galvania via Pavement Music (2019).

DeBaser’s reviews paint a mixed portrait of Puddle of Mudd: strong singles, Cobain-esque vocals, and a tug-of-war between radio polish and raw post‑grunge grit. Come Clean and its hits loom large, Famous divides listeners, and Re:(disc)overed earns respect as a car-friendly covers set. Welcome To Galvania is seen as a solid return to roots, even if the ballads don’t top Blurry.