Plowed (song)

"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,[2][3] and was re-recorded for Hits & B Sides, Volume Two and for their 2021 album, Lavatorium.

Not to be confused with Plowed (EP).
"Plowed"
Single by Sponge
from the album Rotting Piñata
Released1994
Recorded1993–1994
StudioThe Loft, Saline, Michigan
GenreAlternative rock[1]
Length3:17
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Tim Patalan and Sponge
Sponge singles chronology
"Neenah Menasha"
(1994)		 "Plowed"
(1994)		 "Molly (16 Candles Down the Drain)"
(1995)

Release and reception

"Plowed" is the band's first and highest-charting song to appear on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, having peaked at number 41. 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.[4]

Music video

The 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
Maxi single
No.TitleLength
1."Plowed"3:17
2."I Hate Myself"5:43
3."Severed Hearty Mums"4:10
7" single
No.TitleLength
1."Plowed"3:17
2."Welcome Home"3:36

Charts
Chart (1995) Peak
position
Scotland (OCC)[5] 83
UK Singles (OCC)[6] 74
US Hot 100 Airplay (Billboard)[7] 41
US Album Rock Tracks (Billboard)[8] 9
US Modern Rock Tracks (Billboard)[9] 5

Use in pop culture

Cover versions

The melodic hardcore/metalcore band Evergreen Terrace covered the song in 2004 for their album Writer's Block.[17]

Personnel

References
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  2. "Molly - Sponge". AllMusic. Retrieved June 30, 2017.
  3. "Hits and B Sides, Vol. 1". AllMusic. Retrieved June 30, 2017.
  4. "Sponge- Artist Chart History". musicvf.com. Retrieved June 30, 2017.
  5. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 3, 2021.
  6. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 3, 2021.
  7. "Billboard Hot 100 Airplay - April 22, 1995" (PDF). Billboard. Billboard. April 22, 1995. p. 101. Retrieved May 3, 2021.
  8. "Billboard Album Rock Tracks - April 08, 1995" (PDF). Billboard. Billboard. April 8, 1995. p. 105. Retrieved May 3, 2021.
  9. "Billboard Modern Rock Tracks - April 01, 1995" (PDF). Billboard. Billboard. April 1, 1995. p. 79. Retrieved May 3, 2021.
  10. "Empire Records (1995) - Soundtracks". IMDb. Retrieved June 30, 2017.
  11. "No Looking Back (1998) - Soundtracks". IMDb. Retrieved June 30, 2017.
  12. "'Cold Case' Stand Up and Holler (TV Episode 2007) - Soundtracks". IMDb. Retrieved June 30, 2017.
  13. Maddo (October 26, 2010). "Tony Hawk: Shred". Kill Your Stereo. Retrieved June 30, 2017.
  14. Colaw, John (December 7, 2010). "Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock". DualShockers. Retrieved June 30, 2017.
  15. "Chasing Mavericks (2012) - Soundtracks". IMDb. Retrieved June 30, 2017.
  16. "Chasing Mavericks [Original Soundtrack]". AllMusic. Retrieved June 30, 2017.
  17. "Writer's Block - Evergreen Terrace". AllMusic. Retrieved March 5, 2016.


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