Famous (album)
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Famous is the third major label studio album (fourth overall) from U.S. alternative rock
band Puddle of Mudd
. It was released on October 9, 2007 on Flawless Records
. Famous was originally set to be released in May, but was pushed back to add more songs to the album. The album was also announced by the band to be titled Livin' on Borrowed Time, but that was changed to Famous after the name of the first single
.
The title track provided the album's lead single on May 21, 2007. "Psycho
" would follow as the second single on November 2.
Famous debuted at number 27 on the U.S. Billboard 200
, selling about 31,000 copies in its first week.
The album has sold around 363,000 copies in the US.
. A decision singer Scantlin didn't care for. He later denied this saying, "I didn't really care. I was just like 'as long as it comes out, name it whatever you want man.'" In early 2007 the album was in finishing stages with producer Bill Stevenson. But at the suggestion of some advisers, outside writers and arrangers were brought in to help with album production. This because of record company advisers, who due to file sharing and poor album sales in general, "want to take no chances," as the bands bassist put it in one interview. As of 2009, Scantlin felt the album was fine in its initial finished stage and regrets the changes that were made and somewhat dislikes the final release.
An interview with the band on FUSE TV
had Wes Scantlin
discussing why some of the issues in the songs had changed from previous efforts. He stated that producer Bill Stevenson "helped me change my life for the better," explaining that before, his life was much like a typical Hollywood newcomer, gradually involving himself more and more in the negative party scene.
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Puddle Of Mudd band members:
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Alternative rock
Alternative rock is a genre of rock music and a term used to describe a diverse musical movement that emerged from the independent music underground of the 1980s and became widely popular by the 1990s...
band Puddle of Mudd
Puddle of Mudd
Puddle Of Mudd is an American rock band from Kansas City, Missouri, USA. To date the band has sold over 7 million albums, and have had a string of #1 mainstream rock singles in the United States. Their major-label debut Come Clean has sold over 5 million copies...
. It was released on October 9, 2007 on Flawless Records
Flawless Records
Flawless Records is a record label formed by Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst as a division of Geffen Records. It has signed such bands as Puddle of Mudd, The Revolution Smile, and Ringside.-Current and Past Artists:*Puddle of Mudd...
. Famous was originally set to be released in May, but was pushed back to add more songs to the album. The album was also announced by the band to be titled Livin' on Borrowed Time, but that was changed to Famous after the name of the first single
Famous (Puddle of Mudd song)
"Famous" is the title track and first single on the third studio album by post-grunge band Puddle of Mudd. The song was sent out to rock radio on May 11, 2007 and was officially released on May 21....
.
The title track provided the album's lead single on May 21, 2007. "Psycho
Psycho (song)
"Psycho" is the second single by post-grunge group Puddle of Mudd from their album Famous. It was officially released on October 2, 2007, but was available for digital download on iTunes on September 18, 2007....
" would follow as the second single on November 2.
Famous debuted at number 27 on the U.S. Billboard 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
, selling about 31,000 copies in its first week.
The album has sold around 363,000 copies in the US.
History
In early 2007, the album was in finishing stages with producer Bill Stevenson. In its hiatus, the band had written 60 to 70 songs, eventually narrowing it down to just a few tracks. Originally, the album was due out in July with the title, Living on Borrowed Time. However, by the time of the final release the title has been changed by an unidentified person to that of the lead singleLead single
A lead single is usually the first single released by a musician or a band before the release of its home album.During the era of the grammophone record, all music arrived in the marketplace as what is now termed a single, one potential hit song backed by an additional song of generally less...
. A decision singer Scantlin didn't care for. He later denied this saying, "I didn't really care. I was just like 'as long as it comes out, name it whatever you want man.'" In early 2007 the album was in finishing stages with producer Bill Stevenson. But at the suggestion of some advisers, outside writers and arrangers were brought in to help with album production. This because of record company advisers, who due to file sharing and poor album sales in general, "want to take no chances," as the bands bassist put it in one interview. As of 2009, Scantlin felt the album was fine in its initial finished stage and regrets the changes that were made and somewhat dislikes the final release.
Sound
More traditional lyrics in the realm of positive relationships and religion were aided with clean in-line production. The band also noted that while they felt pressured at times, it was a welcome change of pace, and that they never intend to leave their roots; only expand them.An interview with the band on FUSE TV
Fuse TV
Fuse is an American national television network dedicated exclusively to music. It features original series and specials, exclusive interviews, live concerts and video blocks....
had Wes Scantlin
Wes Scantlin
Wesley Reid Scantlin is a songwriter, lead singer, guitarist and the only remaining founding member of the American post-grunge band Puddle of Mudd....
discussing why some of the issues in the songs had changed from previous efforts. He stated that producer Bill Stevenson "helped me change my life for the better," explaining that before, his life was much like a typical Hollywood newcomer, gradually involving himself more and more in the negative party scene.
Track listing
- "FamousFamous (Puddle of Mudd song)"Famous" is the title track and first single on the third studio album by post-grunge band Puddle of Mudd. The song was sent out to rock radio on May 11, 2007 and was officially released on May 21....
" - 3:16 - "Livin' on Borrowed TimeLivin' On Borrowed TimeLivin' on Borrowed Time is the fourth single by the post-grunge band Puddle of Mudd from their album Famous. The song reached number 15 on the mainstream rock chart and written by frontman Wesley Scantlin....
" - 3:01 - "It Was Faith" - 3:31
- "PsychoPsycho (song)"Psycho" is the second single by post-grunge group Puddle of Mudd from their album Famous. It was officially released on October 2, 2007, but was available for digital download on iTunes on September 18, 2007....
" - 3:31 - "We Don't Have to Look Back NowWe Don't Have to Look Back Now"We Don't Have to Look Back Now" is the third single by post-grunge group Puddle of Mudd off of their album Famous. The single has been released on the radio and has charted on both rock charts, but the date of release for the single is not currently known...
" - 3:42 - "Moonshine" - 4:07
- "Thinking About You" - 3:42
- "Merry Go Round" - 2:42
- "I'm So Sure" - 4:33
- "Radiate" - 3:13
- "If I Could Love You" - 3:11
B-Sides
- "Cast Away" (Best Buy exclusive)- 3:18
- "Reason" (Target exclusive)(Rereleased on Volume 4: Songs in the Key of Love & Hate as "The Only Reason") - 4:08
- "Miracle" (Target exclusive) - 4:01
Credits
Track 1:- Written by: Wesley Scantlin, Brian HowesBrian HowesBrian Howes is a Canadian rock producer, singer, and was a member of the band Closure. He has an exclusive partnership with EMI Music Publishing.-Biography:...
and Doug ArditoDoug ArditoDouglas John Ardito is a bassist, guitarist, and keyboard player from Bedford, Massachusetts.- Biography :Doug Ardito is the bassist/guitarist for Puddle of Mudd which he joined in 1999. That same year, Ardito also recorded two songs with the short-lived supergroup The Wondergirls. Ardito co-wrote... - Producer: Brian HowesBrian HowesBrian Howes is a Canadian rock producer, singer, and was a member of the band Closure. He has an exclusive partnership with EMI Music Publishing.-Biography:...
- Guitars: Wesley Scantlin, Doug Ardito, Brian Howes
- Drums: Kenny AronoffKenny AronoffKenny Aronoff is an American drummer. He has played drums for many musicians, including John Mellencamp, Bob Seger, Belinda Carlisle, Elton John, John Fogerty, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Meat Loaf, The BoDeans, Gregg Alexander, The Smashing Pumpkins, Tony Iommi, Jon Bon Jovi, Vasco Rossi, Cinderella and...
Track 2:
- Written by: Wesley Scantlin and Christian Stone
- Produced By: Bill Stevenson, Jason Livermore and Puddle Of MuddPuddle of MuddPuddle Of Mudd is an American rock band from Kansas City, Missouri, USA. To date the band has sold over 7 million albums, and have had a string of #1 mainstream rock singles in the United States. Their major-label debut Come Clean has sold over 5 million copies...
- Guitars by: Puddle Of Mudd
- Drums: Josh FreeseJosh FreeseJosh Freese is an American session drummer and songwriter. He is a permanent member of A Perfect Circle, The Vandals, and Devo, having formerly played drums for Nine Inch Nails from late 2005 until late 2008, and for Guns N' Roses from mid-1998 to 2001. Freese has appeared on close to 300 records....
Track 3:
- Written By: Wesley Scantlin, Brian HowesBrian HowesBrian Howes is a Canadian rock producer, singer, and was a member of the band Closure. He has an exclusive partnership with EMI Music Publishing.-Biography:...
and Kara DioGuardiKara DioGuardiKara Elizabeth DioGuardi is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, music publisher, A&R executive, composer and TV personality. She writes music primarily in the light pop-rock, dance, and R&B genres. DioGuardi has worked with many popular artists; her songs have appeared on more than 159... - Producer: Brian Howes
- Vocal Production: Kara DioGuardi
- Guitars: Puddle Of Mudd and Brian Howes
- Drums: Kenny AronoffKenny AronoffKenny Aronoff is an American drummer. He has played drums for many musicians, including John Mellencamp, Bob Seger, Belinda Carlisle, Elton John, John Fogerty, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Meat Loaf, The BoDeans, Gregg Alexander, The Smashing Pumpkins, Tony Iommi, Jon Bon Jovi, Vasco Rossi, Cinderella and...
Track 4:
- Written By: Wesley Scantlin Additional: Tony Battaglia
- Producer: Howard BensonHoward BensonHoward Benson is a two-time Grammy-nominated music producer and aerospace engineer.-Biography:Howard Benson has a degree in materials engineering from Drexel University and studied composition at the Philadelphia College for Performing Arts. Later he worked for Garrett AiResearch, where he worked...
- Additional programming: Howard Benson and Jamie Muhohberac
- Guitars: Puddle Of MuddPuddle of MuddPuddle Of Mudd is an American rock band from Kansas City, Missouri, USA. To date the band has sold over 7 million albums, and have had a string of #1 mainstream rock singles in the United States. Their major-label debut Come Clean has sold over 5 million copies...
- Drums: Kenny AronoffKenny AronoffKenny Aronoff is an American drummer. He has played drums for many musicians, including John Mellencamp, Bob Seger, Belinda Carlisle, Elton John, John Fogerty, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Meat Loaf, The BoDeans, Gregg Alexander, The Smashing Pumpkins, Tony Iommi, Jon Bon Jovi, Vasco Rossi, Cinderella and...
Track 5:
- Written By: Max CollinsMax CollinsJames Maxwell Stuart Collins III is the lead singer and bass guitarist of Eve 6. He authored most of the band's songs. He met lead guitarist Jon Siebels in high school, and the two formed a band. In May 2003, Collins was arrested for indecent exposure around the time the band was prepping for...
, Tony FagensonTony FagensonTony Fagenson is the drummer for rock band Eve 6. He was attending the University of Southern California and was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity when he auditioned with Eve 6. At that time, singer Max Collins and guitarist Jon Siebels were looking for a replacement drummer...
and Wesley Scantlin - Produced By: Tony Fagenson, Max Collins and Jack Joseph PuigJack Joseph PuigJack Joseph Puig is a Grammy Award-winning music engineer and producer with a long track record of successful productions, including the mid-1990s production of Tonic. Puig also worked with Hole, Jellyfish, The Black Crowes, John Mayer, Weezer, Fiona Apple, Green Day, The Counting Crows, No Doubt,...
- All Guitars: Tony Fagenson
- Additional Guitar: Tim Pierce
- Additional Acoustic Guitar: Max Collins
- Piano: Tony Fagenson
- Keyboard: Tony Fagenson
- Drums: Mark Pontius
- Background Vocals: Tony Fagenson, Max Collins and Gabe WitcherGabe WitcherGabe Witcher is an American fiddle player and singer, possibly best known for being a member of Chris Thile's band, Punch Brothers. Witcher started fiddling at the age of 5, and competed in Southern California fiddling competitions until he was 14...
Track 5 (Radio Version):
- Vocals/Guitar: Wes Scantlin
- Bass: Doug Ardito
- Lead Guitar: Christian Stone
- Drums: Ryan Yerdon
Track 6:
- Written By: Wesley Scantlin
- Produced By: Bill Stevenson, Jason Livermore and Puddle Of MuddPuddle of MuddPuddle Of Mudd is an American rock band from Kansas City, Missouri, USA. To date the band has sold over 7 million albums, and have had a string of #1 mainstream rock singles in the United States. Their major-label debut Come Clean has sold over 5 million copies...
- Guitars: Puddle Of Mudd
- Additional Guitar: Duane Betts and Andrew Berlin
- Drums: Josh FreeseJosh FreeseJosh Freese is an American session drummer and songwriter. He is a permanent member of A Perfect Circle, The Vandals, and Devo, having formerly played drums for Nine Inch Nails from late 2005 until late 2008, and for Guns N' Roses from mid-1998 to 2001. Freese has appeared on close to 300 records....
Track 7:
- Written By: Wesley Scantlin and Tony Battaglia
- Produced By: Bill Stevenson, Jason Livermore, Puddle Of MuddPuddle of MuddPuddle Of Mudd is an American rock band from Kansas City, Missouri, USA. To date the band has sold over 7 million albums, and have had a string of #1 mainstream rock singles in the United States. Their major-label debut Come Clean has sold over 5 million copies...
and Tony Battaglia - Additional Production: Jack Joseph PuigJack Joseph PuigJack Joseph Puig is a Grammy Award-winning music engineer and producer with a long track record of successful productions, including the mid-1990s production of Tonic. Puig also worked with Hole, Jellyfish, The Black Crowes, John Mayer, Weezer, Fiona Apple, Green Day, The Counting Crows, No Doubt,...
- Guitars: Puddle Of MuddPuddle of MuddPuddle Of Mudd is an American rock band from Kansas City, Missouri, USA. To date the band has sold over 7 million albums, and have had a string of #1 mainstream rock singles in the United States. Their major-label debut Come Clean has sold over 5 million copies...
- Additional Guitar: Duane Betts, Tony Battaglia, Lee MilesLee MilesLee Miles is a singer-songwriter and guitarist who was born and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana. His foray into music began with Dark Blonde Water, a rock band formed in South Bend, Indiana. After the band dissolved Miles recorded his first solo EP, So Much Pain, So Much Sorrow...
, Andrew Berlin and Christopher Jak - Percussion: Lenny CastroLenny CastroLenny Castro is an American freelancing percussionist in the studio recording industry in the Los Angeles area.-Early life:Castro is a percussionist of Puerto Rican descent and was born and raised in New York City. His father, Hector Castro, played the keyboard in a Latin style and gave his son...
Track 8:
- Written By: Wesley Scantlin, Doug ArditoDoug ArditoDouglas John Ardito is a bassist, guitarist, and keyboard player from Bedford, Massachusetts.- Biography :Doug Ardito is the bassist/guitarist for Puddle of Mudd which he joined in 1999. That same year, Ardito also recorded two songs with the short-lived supergroup The Wondergirls. Ardito co-wrote...
, Paul PhillipsPaul Phillips (guitarist)Paul James Phillips has worked as the lead guitarist for many bands, most notable for Puddle of Mudd, but has left it in 2011 through a Facebook post, and is willing to continue his career in another band later. He started with Puddle of Mudd since their 2001 hit album Come Clean...
and Tony Battaglia - Produced By: Bill Stevenson, Jason Livermore and Puddle Of MuddPuddle of MuddPuddle Of Mudd is an American rock band from Kansas City, Missouri, USA. To date the band has sold over 7 million albums, and have had a string of #1 mainstream rock singles in the United States. Their major-label debut Come Clean has sold over 5 million copies...
- Additional Production: Jack Joseph PuigJack Joseph PuigJack Joseph Puig is a Grammy Award-winning music engineer and producer with a long track record of successful productions, including the mid-1990s production of Tonic. Puig also worked with Hole, Jellyfish, The Black Crowes, John Mayer, Weezer, Fiona Apple, Green Day, The Counting Crows, No Doubt,...
- Guitars: Puddle Of MuddPuddle of MuddPuddle Of Mudd is an American rock band from Kansas City, Missouri, USA. To date the band has sold over 7 million albums, and have had a string of #1 mainstream rock singles in the United States. Their major-label debut Come Clean has sold over 5 million copies...
- Additional Guitar: Duane Betts
- Drums: Josh Freese
Track 9:
- Written By: Wesley Scantlin
- Produced By: Bill Stevenson, Jason Livermore and Puddle Of MuddPuddle of MuddPuddle Of Mudd is an American rock band from Kansas City, Missouri, USA. To date the band has sold over 7 million albums, and have had a string of #1 mainstream rock singles in the United States. Their major-label debut Come Clean has sold over 5 million copies...
- Guitars: Puddle Of Mudd
- Drums: Josh Freese
Track 10:
- Written By: Wesley Scantlin, Shelly Peiken, Xandi Berry, Tony Bruno, Doug ArditoDoug ArditoDouglas John Ardito is a bassist, guitarist, and keyboard player from Bedford, Massachusetts.- Biography :Doug Ardito is the bassist/guitarist for Puddle of Mudd which he joined in 1999. That same year, Ardito also recorded two songs with the short-lived supergroup The Wondergirls. Ardito co-wrote...
and Bill Stevenson - Producer: Jack Joseph PuigJack Joseph PuigJack Joseph Puig is a Grammy Award-winning music engineer and producer with a long track record of successful productions, including the mid-1990s production of Tonic. Puig also worked with Hole, Jellyfish, The Black Crowes, John Mayer, Weezer, Fiona Apple, Green Day, The Counting Crows, No Doubt,...
- Additional Background Production: Bill Stevenson
- Guitars: Puddle Of MuddPuddle of MuddPuddle Of Mudd is an American rock band from Kansas City, Missouri, USA. To date the band has sold over 7 million albums, and have had a string of #1 mainstream rock singles in the United States. Their major-label debut Come Clean has sold over 5 million copies...
- Drums and Percussion: Abe Laboriel Jr.Abe Laboriel Jr.Abe Laboriel Jr. is an American session drummer. He is the son of Mexican bassist Abraham Laboriel, Sr. and brother of producer, songwriter, and film composer Mateo Laboriel....
Track 11:
- Written By: Wesley Scantlin and Doug ArditoDoug ArditoDouglas John Ardito is a bassist, guitarist, and keyboard player from Bedford, Massachusetts.- Biography :Doug Ardito is the bassist/guitarist for Puddle of Mudd which he joined in 1999. That same year, Ardito also recorded two songs with the short-lived supergroup The Wondergirls. Ardito co-wrote...
- Produced By: Bill Stevenson, Jason Livermore and Puddle Of MuddPuddle of MuddPuddle Of Mudd is an American rock band from Kansas City, Missouri, USA. To date the band has sold over 7 million albums, and have had a string of #1 mainstream rock singles in the United States. Their major-label debut Come Clean has sold over 5 million copies...
- Guitars: Puddle Of MuddPuddle of MuddPuddle Of Mudd is an American rock band from Kansas City, Missouri, USA. To date the band has sold over 7 million albums, and have had a string of #1 mainstream rock singles in the United States. Their major-label debut Come Clean has sold over 5 million copies...
- Drums: Josh FreeseJosh FreeseJosh Freese is an American session drummer and songwriter. He is a permanent member of A Perfect Circle, The Vandals, and Devo, having formerly played drums for Nine Inch Nails from late 2005 until late 2008, and for Guns N' Roses from mid-1998 to 2001. Freese has appeared on close to 300 records....
Puddle Of Mudd band members:
- Wesley Scantlin: Vocals, Guitar
- Doug ArditoDoug ArditoDouglas John Ardito is a bassist, guitarist, and keyboard player from Bedford, Massachusetts.- Biography :Doug Ardito is the bassist/guitarist for Puddle of Mudd which he joined in 1999. That same year, Ardito also recorded two songs with the short-lived supergroup The Wondergirls. Ardito co-wrote...
: Bass - Christian Stone: Lead Guitar
- Ryan Yerdon Drums
Additional Personnel:
- Jack Joseph PuigJack Joseph PuigJack Joseph Puig is a Grammy Award-winning music engineer and producer with a long track record of successful productions, including the mid-1990s production of Tonic. Puig also worked with Hole, Jellyfish, The Black Crowes, John Mayer, Weezer, Fiona Apple, Green Day, The Counting Crows, No Doubt,...
: Executive Producer, Mixing, A&R - Bill Stevenson Engineer
- Tal Herzberg Engineer
- Bryan Coisne: Engineer
- Hatsukazu "Hatch" Inagaki: Engineer
- Christopher: Engineer
- Ted Jensen: Mastering
- Jason Livermore: Producer, Engineer
- Johnny Schou Engineer
- Matt Serrecchio Engineer
- Tony Fagenson: Additional musician (notably piano track 5)
- Gabe Witcher: Vocals (background)
- Kara DioGuardiKara DioGuardiKara Elizabeth DioGuardi is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, music publisher, A&R executive, composer and TV personality. She writes music primarily in the light pop-rock, dance, and R&B genres. DioGuardi has worked with many popular artists; her songs have appeared on more than 159...
: Additional writer - Marc VanGool: Guitar Technician