My Name Is Mud
Primus
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My name is Mud Not to be confused with Bill or Jack or Pete or Dennis My name is mud and it's always been 'Cause I'm the most boring sons-a-bitch you've ever seen I dress in blue-yes navy blue From head to toe I'm rather drab except my patent shoes I make 'em shine, well most the time 'Cept today my feet are troddin' on by this friend of mine Six foort two and rude as hell I got to get him in the ground before he starts to smell My name is Mud My name is Mud, But call me Alowishus Devadander Abercrombie That's long for Mud, so I've been told Told that by this sonsabitch that lies before me bloated blue and cold I've got my pride, I drink my wine I'd drink the finest except I haven't earned a dime in several months Or were it years The breath on that fat bastard could bring any man to tears We had our words, a common spat So I kissed him upside the cranium with an aluminum baseball bat My name is Mud
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Written by: LES CLAYPOOL, REID L. III LALONDE, TIMOTHY W. ALEXANDER
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
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11 facts about this song
Song Classification"My Name Is Mud" is classified within the Alternative Rock and Funk Metal genres.
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Band HistoryThe song was created by Primus, an American rock band from San Francisco, California, founded by singer/bassist Les Claypool and guitarist Todd Huth in 1984.
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Album Appearance"My Name Is Mud" is from the band's 1993 album, "Pork Soda."
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Peak Chart PositionIn the US, the song peaked at #9 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.
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Inspiration for the Song"My Name Is Mud" tells the story of a man named Mud who kills his friend over an argument about alcohol and has to bury him, speaking to Primus's characteristic dark humor and narrative storytelling in their songs.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song experienced heavy rotation on MTV at the time of its release, which greatly contributed to the band’s growing popularity.
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Live PerformanceDuring live performances of "My Name Is Mud," it's customary for audiences to throw mud, whenever possible, something that started during their set in the 1993 Woodstock concert.
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Unique Instrument UseThe song begins with a double bass drum playing a simple 3-hit beat with a slight pause followed by a scratchy, high-pitched guitar line before the bass comes in. Les Claypool is known for his unique playing style, often using slap-bass techniques in this song.
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DurationThe song is among Primus's longer tracks, running over 4 minutes and 50 seconds.
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SignificanceThe song is considered a staple in the band's playlist and one of their most significant songs, helping cement their status in 90s alt-rock culture.
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Other Appearances"My Name is Mud" was also featured in the soundtrack of the video game ATV Offroad Fury 2 and used in the TV show Beavis and Butt-Head.
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