Rock · 2003 · 3 tracks

Away From Me

Puddle of Mudd's 2003 single "Away From Me" is a quintessential post-grunge anthem, driven by Wes Scantlin's distinctive raspy vocals and a powerful, melancholic rock arrangement exploring themes of e

December 1, 2003 · Flawless Records (2)

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This is the sound of early 2000s rock radio, distilled into a potent dose of angst and raw emotion. "Away From Me" hits with a familiar, heavy guitar riff and Wes Scantlin's signature gravelly voice, delivering lyrics that cut straight to the heart of heartbreak and frustration. It's an album for those moments when you need to feel understood in your melancholy, when the world feels a bit distant, and a cathartic rock anthem is the only remedy. Own it for its unvarnished honesty and its ability to channel complex emotions into a powerful, memorable track.

Tracklist · 3 Tracks

Away From Me (album version)

4:05

Bleed

3:42

Control (acoustic version)

4:09

Moments Worth Listening For

The immediate impact of Wes Scantlin's raw, strained vocal delivery as the chorus explodes, perfectly encapsulating the song's emotional core.

The driving, yet slightly melancholic, main guitar riff that anchors the track, providing a memorable hook amidst the vocal angst.

The bridge section, where the instrumentation might pull back slightly, allowing Scantlin's voice to convey a heightened sense of vulnerability before the final, powerful chorus surge.

The dynamic interplay between the heavy, chugging verses and the more expansive, anthemic choruses, a hallmark of early 2000s post-grunge.

Where This Album Departs

How does Away From Me sound next to the rest of Puddle of Mudd's catalogue?

Melancholic+2.0σ

Melancholic saturates this record notably more than the artist's norm.

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