"Plowed" is a song by American rock band Sponge. The song was released in 1994 as the second single from the group's debut studio album Rotting Piñata. "Plowed" is also featured on the band's compilation albums Molly and Hits & B Sides, Volume One,[3][4] and was re-recorded for Hits & B Sides, Volume Two and for their 2021 album, Lavatorium.
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| Single by Sponge | ||||
| from the album Rotting Piñata | ||||
| Released | 1994 | |||
| Recorded | 1993–1994 | |||
| Studio | The Loft, Saline, Michigan | |||
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| Length | 3:17 | |||
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| Songwriter(s) |
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| Producer(s) | Tim Patalan and Sponge | |||
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Release and reception
editAlthough it was not released as a commercial single in the United States, "Plowed" peaked at number 41 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Airplay chart. It is the band's second highest-charting song on the Modern Rock Tracks chart, where it reached number 5. The song also reached number 9 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.[5]
Music video
editThe music video for "Plowed" was released in 1994 and was directed by Tony Kunewalder. It revolves around several people in their homes seemingly going about their daily lives while a large and ominous tornado is seen nearby, along with footage of the band performing. There is also an alternate version of the video that does not include the narrative scenes, and instead contains additional and alternate footage of the band performing.
Track listings
edit- Maxi single
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Plowed" | 3:17 |
| 2. | "I Hate Myself" | 5:43 |
| 3. | "Severed Hearty Mums" | 4:10 |
- 7" single
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Plowed" | 3:17 |
| 2. | "Welcome Home" | 3:36 |
Charts
edit| Chart (1995) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Scotland (OCC)[6] | 83 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[7] | 74 |
| US Hot 100 Airplay (Billboard)[8] | 41 |
| US Album Rock Tracks (Billboard)[9] | 9 |
| US Modern Rock Tracks (Billboard)[10] | 5 |
Use in pop culture
edit- The song is featured in the 1995 film Empire Records, but is not present on the film's soundtrack.[11]
- The song is also featured in the 1998 film No Looking Back.[12]
- The song is featured in the TV show Cold Case, in the episode titled "Stand Up and Holler" (season 4, episode 20).[13]
- The song is featured in the 2010 video game Tony Hawk: Shred.[14]
- A re-recorded version of "Plowed" is featured in the 2010 video game Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock as a downloadable song.[15]
- The song is featured in the 2012 film Chasing Mavericks, and is also included on the film's soundtrack.[16][17]
Cover versions
editThe melodic hardcore/metalcore band Evergreen Terrace covered the song in 2004 for their album Writer's Block.[18]
Personnel
edit- Vinnie Dombroski – lead vocals
- Joey Mazzola – guitar, backing vocals
- Mike Cross – guitar
- Tim Cross – bass
- Jimmy Paluzzi – drums
References
edit- ^ "100 Best Alternative Rock Songs of 1994". Spin. Retrieved September 18, 2020.
- ^ Casalena, Em (November 18, 2024). "Grunge One-Hit Wonders From the 1990s That Should Have Been Bigger". American Songwriter. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
- ^ "Molly - Sponge". AllMusic. Retrieved June 30, 2017.
- ^ "Hits and B Sides, Vol. 1". AllMusic. Retrieved June 30, 2017.
- ^ "Sponge- Artist Chart History". musicvf.com. Retrieved June 30, 2017.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 3, 2021.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 3, 2021.
- ^ "Billboard Hot 100 Airplay - April 22, 1995" (PDF). Billboard. Billboard. April 22, 1995. p. 101. Retrieved May 3, 2021.
- ^ "Billboard Album Rock Tracks - April 08, 1995" (PDF). Billboard. Billboard. April 8, 1995. p. 105. Retrieved May 3, 2021.
- ^ "Billboard Modern Rock Tracks - April 01, 1995" (PDF). Billboard. Billboard. April 1, 1995. p. 79. Retrieved May 3, 2021.
- ^ "Empire Records (1995) - Soundtracks". IMDb. Retrieved June 30, 2017.
- ^ "No Looking Back (1998) - Soundtracks". IMDb. Retrieved June 30, 2017.
- ^ "'Cold Case' Stand Up and Holler (TV Episode 2007) - Soundtracks". IMDb. Retrieved June 30, 2017.
- ^ Maddo (October 26, 2010). "Tony Hawk: Shred". Kill Your Stereo. Retrieved June 30, 2017.
- ^ Colaw, John (December 7, 2010). "Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock". DualShockers. Retrieved June 30, 2017.
- ^ "Chasing Mavericks (2012) - Soundtracks". IMDb. Retrieved June 30, 2017.
- ^ "Chasing Mavericks [Original Soundtrack]". AllMusic. Retrieved June 30, 2017.
- ^ "Writer's Block - Evergreen Terrace". AllMusic. Retrieved March 5, 2016.
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