"Mudshovel" (originally "Mudshuvel") is a song by the band Staind. It was the third single from their 1999 studio album, Dysfunction, and served as a breakthrough hit. "Mudshovel" reached number 14 on the Modern Rock Charts and number 10 on the Mainstream Rock charts. It originally appeared in a heavier form as 'Mudshuvel' on their debut album Tormented. The new version was given a radio-friendly makeover with beefed up production while almost eliminating the screams, palm muted guitar and double bass drums in the chorus. During Staind concerts, "Mudshovel" is usually played as an encore. It has become one of the most definitive songs for Staind's distinctive heavy side, and was the gateway to their further success.