Puddle Of Mudd - Away From Me

What this video is

Released in 2003 as the lead single from Life on Display (Flawless/Geffen), 'Away from Me' arrived at peak post-grunge commercial saturation — a moment when active rock radio and MTV2 were still primary discovery mechanisms for the genre. The song reached #1 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart for three weeks and #5 on the Modern Rock Tracks chart, and was later featured in an episode of The O.C. in 2004,…

Why it matters

Represents the high-watermark commercial template for post-grunge music video production circa 2003 — rapid-cut multi-camera performance footage, warm saturated lighting, and minimal narrative. The track's chart dominance (#1 Mainstream Rock, #5 Modern Rock) and its placement in The O.C. exemplify…

The director

Dean Karr (born February 22, 1965, Seattle, WA) is an American photographer and music video/commercial director. He earned a BFA from Washington State University and later attended Art Center College of Design in Pasadena. He rose to prominence directing…