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"Shook Up the World"
Single by Puddle of Mudd
from the album Volume 4: Songs in the Key of Love & Hate
ReleasedFebruary 9, 2010 (2010-02-09)
Recorded2009
Genre
Length4:55
LabelGeffen
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Bill Appelerry
Puddle of Mudd singles chronology
"Spaceship"
(2009) 		"Shook Up the World"
(2010) 		"Stoned"
(2010)
Music video
Shook Up the World on YouTube

"Shook Up the World" is a single by the American rock band Puddle of Mudd. Released as a non-album single on February 9, 2010, in support of the U.S. Winter Olympics Team at the 2010 Winter Olympics.[1] The song would also be released as an exclusive bonus track on a deluxe edition of their 2009 album Volume 4: Songs in the Key of Love & Hate, which would be released on April 15, 2010.[2]

Background and production

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"Shook Up the World" was originally recorded for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games with all sale proceeds throughout the duration of the Olympic Games that year from February 12 to February 28, 2010 from the single's sales being directed to Team USA.[3][4] However, the band missed the submission deadline, and the song went unused in official event materials. The track was written by Wes Scantlin, Paul Phillips, Danny Wimmer, featuring piano contributed by Bill Appelerry who served as the song's producer as well, and the song also featured string arrangements composed by Stevie Blacke.

The song's recording took place in 2009, during the same recording sessions for the band's fourth album Volume 4: Songs in the Key of Love & Hate that was released on December 8, 2009, which later in 2010 the band added a Puddle of Mudd website exclusive version of the album that featured "Shook Up the World" as a bonus track, sold exclusively on the band's official website.[5]

The song was officially released as a non-album single on February 9, 2010, via iTunes. It was originally intended for inclusion in the 2010 Winter Olympics, though the deadline was missed.[6] A music video directed by an unspecified director premiered on the band’s YouTube channel later in 2010.[7]

Although the deadline was missed to use the song in the 2010 Winter Olympics, the song was still released on the AT&T Team USA Soundtrack compilation album released in February 2010.[8][9][10]

When being asked about the band's contribution to the Olympic Games, Scantlin stated:[11]

"Being a part of this collection of great artists in support of Team USA is inspiring. But the greatest reward is knowing that our contribution will help athletes achieve their dreams of Olympic Gold now, and into the future. Here’s to all Team USA athletes who will shake up the world with their performances at the Winter Games in Vancouver!"

Composition and sound

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"Shook Up the World" features a mix of blended alternative rock and post-grunge elements consistent with the group's established sound on previous releases.[12] The song opens with an extended instrumental intro composed primarily of string arrangements, which conveys themes of perseverance and unity, aligning with its original purpose as a tribute to athletes and competitive spirit. The band's use of strings on the track is something unique within the band's discography, as no other Puddle of Mudd song prominently features orchestral string instrumentation in this way.[13] The composition transitions into mid-tempo guitar riffs layered over a steady rhythm section, with bass and drums providing an understated foundation beneath the melodic guitar lines. Lyrically, vocalist Wes Scantlin delivers them in his signature raspy style, with a performance that balances grit and melody to match the song's anthemic tone.[14]

Critical reception

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Rate Your Music giving the single a rating of 2.67 out of 5. Others have highlighted the song's distinct sound, describing it as the worst song of the album's bonus tracks and stating it's "easy to see why 'Shook Up the World' didn't make the album's final track list for its initial release". While the music critic website, Album of the Year, has the single scored at 65 out of 100.[15]

Charts

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Chart (2010) Peak
position
U.S. Rock Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[16] 45

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Shook Up the World"
4:55
Total length:4:55[17]

Personnel

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  • Wes Scantlin – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, songwriting
  • Paul Phillips – lead guitar, songwriting
  • Doug Ardito – bass guitar
  • Ryan Yerdon – drums
  • Bill Appelerry – piano
  • Stevie Blacke – string arrangement

Technical personnel

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Although the song was created for the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, it was not used in official 2010 Olympics broadcasts or advertisements due to the band missing the submission deadline.[18]

References

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  1. ^ "Celebrate Mardi Gras with Puddle of Mudd concert". mlive.com. The Grand Rapids Press staff. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
  2. ^ "Volume 4: Key Of Love & Hate - Exclusive Edition feat. the single 'Shook Up The World'". puddleofmudd.com. Puddle of Mudd. Retrieved 13 January 2011.
  3. ^ ""Shook Up The World" Available Now on iTunes!". Interscope. Jimmy Iovine. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
  4. ^ "Puddle of Mudd Gets Olympic Love". Back To Rockville. Bryan. Retrieved 11 February 2010.
  5. ^ "Shook Up the World - Puddle of Mudd". Allmusic. Allmusic Staff. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
  6. ^ "[Request] Puddle of Mudd - Discography (1994-2011); Vol.4 Songs in the Key of Love and Hate (2009–2010)". RockBox. Anda. Retrieved 9 February 2010.
  7. ^ "'Carnival of Madness' not suffering summer bummer syndrome". The Oklahoman. GENE TRIPLETT. Retrieved 20 August 2010.
  8. ^ "10 Best Olympic Winter Games Anthems". billboard.com. Jon O'Brien. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
  9. ^ "The All-American Rejects – Move Along (Chad Hugo Remix) To Release On AT&T Team USA Soundtrack (2010)". The Neptunes. Mika. Retrieved 12 February 2010.
  10. ^ "100% part of AT&T Team USA Soundtrack for the Winter Olympics". Heroes of Mariah. Staff. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
  11. ^ "Puddle Of Mudd Release "Shook Up The World" For 2010 Olympic Soundtrack". Puddle of Mudd. Flawless Records. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
  12. ^ "Puddle of Mudd releases new single "Shook Up The World" for the Winter Olympics". Melodic. Johan Wippsson. Retrieved 10 April 2015.
  13. ^ "Puddle of Mudd - Volume 4: Songs in the Key of Love & Hate". Album of the Year. Staff. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
  14. ^ "Puddle of Mudd - Shook Up the World (2010) -Single". Mozaart. Mozaart Staff. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
  15. ^ "Album & Single Reviews: Puddle of Mudd - Volume 4: Songs in the Key of Love & Hate". albumoftheyear.org. Staff Writer. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
  16. ^ "Billboard: Puddle of Mudd - Rock Digital Song Sales (Chart History)". Billboard. Billboard Staff. Retrieved 8 March 2010.
  17. ^ "MusicBrainz: Puddle of Mudd - Shook Up the World". MusicBrainz.org. Geffen Records. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
  18. ^ "Gloriana, Rascal Flatts, Sugarland Mining Olympic Gold". The Boot. Alanna Conaway. Retrieved 10 September 2014.
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