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Kiss the Machine

Puddle of Mudd · 2025

30 min · 9 tracks · post-grunge

Energetic post-grunge riffs collide with introspective lyrics, creating a vibrant yet raw sonic landscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • short, engaging listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • introspective yet vibrant moods

Where this album fits

Themes
personal liberation· post-2000s resilience· dance floor romance
Career context
Released on May 2, 2025, 'Kiss the Machine' is Puddle of Mudd's first album since their 2019 release, marking a significant return after several years of lineup changes and personal challenges for frontman Wes Scantlin. The album reflects a renewed artistic vision while maintaining the band's signature sound that propelled them in the early 2000s.
Stylistic neighbors
Creed· Nickelback· Staind
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Sounds like this from elsewhere
Karma and Effect by Seether — Shares raw emotional honesty and gritty riffs, capturing a similar post-grunge intensity.
Extreme Behavior by Hinder — Combines energetic rock anthems with introspective lyrics, echoing the vibrant yet raw sound.
Phobia by Breaking Benjamin — Features powerful melodies and themes of personal struggle, aligning with the album’s introspective vibe.

Tracklist

New here? Start with "Beautimous".

  • 1 Beautimous Start here 3:09
  • 2 Free 3:19
  • 3 In Love With a Dancer 2:49
  • 4 Back Against the Wall 4:05
  • 5 Firefly 3:41
  • 6 Maniac 2:45
  • 7 Baby You da Best 4:08
  • 8 Everything 3:20
  • 9 Win Win Win 2:50

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