Dorothy Unleashes Powerful Vocals on New Country-Infused Track ‘Mud’

Dorothy has unveiled a heavy new country-infused track titled “Mud,” and she absolutely screams like hell on it.

Renowned for her powerful vocals, Dorothy takes her talent to a completely new level in this song. “Mud” is the first release from her upcoming fourth studio album, which will continue the journey started with her 2022 album Gifts From the Holy Ghost.

Since the release of her last album, Dorothy has collaborated with a mix of notable artists, including legendary rock figures like Slash, Creed’s Scott Stapp, Nita Strauss, Staind, and several others.

The new track, produced by The Exies’ Scott Stevens, is not pure country but more of a hard rock anthem with an outlaw edge. Fans might recognize a similar style from her acoustic western track “Gun in My Hand,” which appeared on her 2016 debut album Rockisdead.

In describing “Mud,” Dorothy remarked, “Our first single off this record is an amalgamation of hard rock, metal, and country tied together with a trap beat and spicy, heavily layered vocals. It was also my first time attempting a scream — proud of that.”

Dorothy teased her newfound screaming abilities back in September 2023, sharing an audio clip from the studio. The clip was captioned, “So I accidentally figured out how to scream and now it’s a thing.” Her fans were undoubtedly intrigued by this new direction.

Check out the video for “Mud” toward the bottom of the page. Stay tuned for more updates on her forthcoming album as they become available.

Dorothy, “Mud”

Dorothy, “Mud” Lyrics

Gotta get kicked down and get your hands in it
Gotta pull the thorns out and love the pain in it
From the middle to the bottom straight up to the top
You ain’t living life ’til you’re feeling the drop
Now if your crown ain’t bent and your halo ain’t crooked yet
You might as well be 6 feet in dirt yeah
Some call it danger some call it trouble
I call it digging deep without a shovel
To get dirty you gotta get a little mud on ya
Dirty
You gotta get a little blood on ya
It’s the bruises and the cuts
The way you kick the dust
You can’t get dirty ’til you get a little
Mud on ya
A little blood on ya
Gotta keep your head high ’til you’re in a ditch
Gotta reach for the heavens say “the hell with it”
Like a diamond in the rough it’s the way you shine it up
You ain’t living life ’til you’re down in the mud
Now if your crown ain’t bent and your halo ain’t crooked yet
You might as well be 6 feet in dirt yeah
Some call it danger some call it trouble
I call it digging deep without a shovel
To get dirty you gotta get a little mud on ya
Dirty
You gotta get a little blood on ya
It’s the bruises and the cuts
The way you kick the dust
You can’t get dirty ’til you get a little
Mud on ya
A little blood on ya
If your crown ain’t bent and your halo ain’t crooked yet
You might as well be 6 feet in dirt yeah
Some call it danger, some call it trouble
I call it digging deep without a shovel
To get Dirty
To get Dirty
To get dirty you gotta get a little mud on ya
Dirty
You gotta get a little blood on ya
It’s the bruises and the cuts
The way you kick the dust
You can’t get dirty ’til you get a little
Mud on ya
A little blood on ya
It’s the bruises and the cuts
The way you kick the dust
You can’t get dirty ’til you get a little
Mud on ya

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