Background and production
Keep It Together was recorded in 2009 during the sessions for Volume 4: Songs in the Key of Love & Hate. [5] Produced by members of the band alongside Brian Howes who had last collaborated with the band on their 2007 album Famous . [6]
In an interview with Ultimate-Guitar lead singer Wes Scantlin revealed that "Keep It Together" originated during a writing session at his home with guitarist Paul Phillips. [7] [8] The song began as an acoustic piece with a sampled cello sound created using a midi keyboard. Scantlin described how he and Phillips developed the song, noting that he altered the original arrangement to achieve a sound he felt was stronger and less "cheesy" with Scantlin himself writing all the lyrics and melody during this session, with Phillips writing the riff. [9] [10]
He also stated the song's lyrics, including the line "I would take a bullet just to save your life", were inspired by Scantlin's personal relationship with his wife and the challenges they faced during the recording process, explaining that the song served as a message encouraging her to remain patient during the demanding period of writing and recording the album. [11]
Although not an official member of the band, future Foo Fighters drummer Josh Freese performed the drums on "Keep It Together", not Ryan Yerdon, who was the band's permanent drummer at that time. [12]
Release and reception
"Keep It Together" was officially released to rock radio as a single on July 12, 2010. Upon its release, the song received mixed to positive feedback from reviewers. [13] [14]
TuneLab described it as the likely radio darling of their new album Volume 4: Songs in the Key of Love & Hate and stated that luckily for the masses, Keep It Together is actually quite memorable. The review highlighted that the distinct delivery of the song's hook and how it will ultimately spare Keep It Together from falling by the wayside and noted that the lead guitar for Keep It Together is heavily reminiscent of Fuel's Hemorrhage (In My Hands) . [15]
On October 15, 2010 when the band announced their greatest hits album Best of Puddle of Mudd and its track listing, it was revealed Keep It Together would be released on it despite it only becoming a single just a few months before the greatest hits album was announced. [16] [17] [18]
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