What makes Do What You Do by Mudvayne notable?

The song received significant airplay on rock radio stations, helping it reach the top of the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. It represents a pivotal moment in Mudvayne's discography, as they sought to maintain relevance in a changing music landscape marked by the rise of post-hardcore influences. Released on September 23, 2008, 'Do What You Do' came during Mudvayne's transition to a more mainstream sound following their earlier experimental works. This single marked their return after a three-year hiatus since their last studio album, 'Lost and Found' (2005), showcasing their evolving musical direction.

How many songs are on Do What You Do?

Do What You Do has 1 track, running approximately 3 minutes.

Do What You Do

Mudvayne · 2008

3 min · 1 track · progressive metal

Aggressive rhythms and intricate arrangements intertwine with melodic hooks, creating a dynamic soundscape that defines Mudvayne's unique metal style.

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Do What You Do — This track serves as the album's lead single, encapsulating Mudvayne's signature blend of aggression and melody while exploring themes of self-empowerment and individuality.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

45 /100

Lowland

Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The song combines intricate rhythms and melodic hooks but lacks lasting depth and cohesion as a single.

What we noticed

Intricate guitar riffs are layered with aggressive drumming, while melodic hooks emerge in the chorus to contrast the heaviness.
The arrangement includes dynamic shifts, with quieter verses leading into explosive choruses, enhancing the song's emotional impact.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 4/10

Influence 3/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — Represents a pivotal moment in Mudvayne's transition to mainstream recognition.
Themes: self-empowerment· mainstream transition· aggressive individuality
Career context: Released on September 23, 2008, 'Do What You Do' came during Mudvayne's transition to a more mainstream sound following their earlier experimental works. This single marked their return after a three-year hiatus since their last studio album, 'Lost and Found' (2005), showcasing their evolving musical direction.
Stylistic neighbors: Slipknot· System of a Down· Korn