Puddle of Mudd – Famous (Vinyl LP)

Gritty, loud and packed with the rough-edged energy of mid-2000s alternative rock, Famous captures Puddle of Mudd leaning into the sound that made them a fixture of the post-grunge era. Released in 2007, the band's third studio album combines chunky guitar riffs, melodic choruses and Wes Scantlin's raw, unmistakable vocals, balancing radio-ready hooks with a heavier, darker edge.

From the punchy title track “Famous” to the driving guitars of “Psycho” and the brooding atmosphere of “We Don't Have to Look Back Now”, the album delivers the mix of angst, attitude and big choruses that defined American hard rock in the 2000s. Beneath the distortion and swagger, the songs tap into themes of frustration, relationships and the uneasy side of life in the spotlight.

A solid pick for fans of post-grunge, alternative metal and the heavier side of 2000s rock, Famous brings plenty of distorted guitars and unapologetic attitude to the turntable.