Spin You Around (Puddle of Mudd song)
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| Single by Puddle of Mudd | ||||
| from the album Life on Display | ||||
| Released | June 15, 2004 | |||
| Recorded | 2002–2003 | |||
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| Length | 4:34 | |||
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| Puddle of Mudd singles chronology | ||||
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| "Spin You Around" on YouTube | ||||
"Spin You Around" is a song by American rock band Puddle of Mudd.[1] It was released as the third and final single from their third studio album Life on Display on June 15, 2004. The single peaked at the number 16 position on Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart. A music video starring Victoria's Secret model Marisa Miller was released, premiering on MTV on July 23, 2004.
Background and production
[edit]"Spin You Around" was written and recorded during the recording sessions for Life on Display, which took place from late 2002 until September 2003.[2] The song was entirely written by lead singer Wes Scantlin sometime after moving to Los Angeles after the touring cycle for Come Clean had come to an end.[3]
In an interview with MTV, guitarist Paul Phillips noted that the band members had differing preferences but leaned toward "Spin You Around" because of the positive reaction it received during live performances. Singer Wes Scantlin expressed that the song was especially meaningful to him, describing it as "a good love song" inspired by a personal relationship that ended due to the demands of touring", Scantlin said. "I was with this person and I would have done anything for her. But I knew that when I went on the road, it was all going to end, just like it always has. And it just did. I felt desperate. But it's a good love song, and there's nothing wrong with that".[4]
Scantlin further elaborated on the song's creation in an interview with Vh1, describing the song as "one of the band's more positive tunes" and explaining that he wrote it while on a mountain in Los Angeles. "My girl had just left to get some food, and I was sitting there playing the song", Scantlin said. "She came back in and started dancing around. So I just kind of wrote the song about this girl that was dancing around in front of me. It's a different kind of thing for us".[5]
Release and reception
[edit]The song was officially released as the album's third and final single on June 15, 2004.[6] "Spin You Around" received mixed reviews from music critics. Some reviewers praised its catchy chorus and radio-friendly production, while others felt it did not significantly evolve the band's sound from their earlier material, however, in March 2025 when referring to the song Chad Childers from Loudwire stated "Spin You Around remains an underrated gem from their sophomore set, falling in the vein of "Blurry" from their debut record".[7]
Sputnikmusic reviewed the single and issued a highly negative opinion of it, writing: "Horribly simplistic and boring... I hated this song from start to finish. Not worth writing a review for 0/5".[8]
Composition and sound
[edit]"Spin You Around" is a mid-tempo rock ballad that explores themes of obsession, control, and emotional instability within a romantic relationship. The lyrics reflect a narrator's intense fixation on a partner, conveying a sense of possessiveness and desperation.[9] Delivered with emotionally charged vocals, the song blends melodic verses with a heavier chorus, characteristic of the group's post-grunge sound.
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Spin You Around" | 4:34 | |
| Total length: | 4:34 | ||
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2004) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Mainstream Rock Tracks (Billboard)[10] | 16 |
| U.S. Modern Rock Tracks (Billboard)[11] | 38 |
Music Video
[edit]In early July 2004 it was announced on MTV that Puddle of Mudd had finished up filming the music video for their latest single "Spin You Around" in downtown Los Angeles with the Victoria's Secret model Marisa Miller directed by the Kevin Goetz and Michael Goetz (The Goetez Brothers).[12][13]
The video officially premiered on MTV on July 23, 2004.[14]
The music video follows the story of two former high school friends who reunite after 15 years and ultimately become engaged. It begins with glimpses of their teenage years before transitioning to the present, where the couple's engagement unfolds. The visuals mirror the song's theme of a relationship marked by highs and lows, illustrating the pair's path from youthful friendship to their commitment as adults.[15][16]
Personnel
[edit]All credits sourced directly from the CD single liner notes.[17]
- Wes Scantlin – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, songwriting
- Paul Phillips – lead guitar
- Doug Ardito – bass guitar, backing vocals
- Greg Upchurch – drums, percussion
Additional musicians
[edit]- Michael "Elvis" Baskette – additional guitars, backing vocals
- Dave Holdredge – cello
Technical personnel
[edit]- Michael "Elvis" Baskette – producer, engineer
- Wes Scantlin – co-producer
- Doug Ardito – co-producer
- Dave Holdredge – digital editing, additional engineering
- Fred Durst – executive producer
- Jordan Schur – executive producer
- David Levy – A&R coordinator
- Peter Katsis – management
References
[edit]- ^ "Allmusic: Puddle of Mudd - Spin You Around (2003) - Life On Display". Allmusic. Allmusic Staff. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ^ "Puddle of Mudd Is Still Mad At Girls". Vh1. Gil Kaufman. Retrieved 17 September 2003.
- ^ "PUDDLE OF MUDD - SPIN YOU AROUND (WESLEY REID SCANTLIN)". ASCAP Songwriters Database. Wesley Reid Scantlin. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ^ "Puddle Of Mudd To Spin Out Acoustic, Live Albums". vh1.com. Corey Moss. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ^ "Wes Scantlin's Songbird Is Back, And It's Making Him Cry". VH1. Jon Wiederhorn. Retrieved 12 March 2004.
- ^ "Allmusic: Puddle of Mudd Biography". Allmusic. James Christopher Monger. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ^ "20 Maligned Rock Albums of the 2000s That Deserve a Second Chance". Loudwire. Chad Childers. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
- ^ "Puddle of Mudd - Life On Display (Album & Single Reviews)". Sputnikmusic. Ruperties. Retrieved 6 April 2006.
- ^ "Puddle of Mudd - Spin You Around (2003)". Music Notes. Staff. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ^ "Puddle of Mudd Chart History (Mainstream Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ^ "Puddle of Mudd Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ^ "Puddle of Mudd shot a video this week in downtown Los Angeles for their next single, "Spin You Around." Victoria's Secret model Marisa Miller stars in the clip". MTV. MTV Staff. Retrieved 1 July 2004.
- ^ "IMdb: Puddle of Mudd -Spin You Around (Official Music Video)". IMdb.com. Staff. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ^ "New Video For "Spin You Around" 7/23/2004 - Published by: Geffen". Puddle of Mudd. Geffen Records. Retrieved 23 July 2004.
- ^ "REL: Puddle of Mudd - Spin you around". First Loves. Staff. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
- ^ "Puddle of Mudd "Spin You Around" (Music Video) Video Shoot With Model Marisa Miller, model, and Wes Scantlin of Puddle of Mudd - Photo: Mark Sullivan". Internet Archive. Mark Sullivan. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ^ "Puddle of Mudd - Spin You Around (CD Single) - Liner Notes - Song Credits". Discogs. Interscope Records. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
