Studio Album · No. 24

Dirty Diamonds Songwriting Credits by Alice Cooper

2005 New West / Spitfire 14 tracks 46:46

Produced by Steve Lindsey, Rick Boston

New West / Spitfire Hard RockHeavy Metal
93%
Authorship
Artist

Holds writing credit on 13 of 14 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 13 / 14 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 14 tracks with documented writers, by whether Alice Cooper carries a lyricist or composer credit.

93%
13 trackswritten by Alice Cooper 1 trackoutside writers
Alice Cooper's roles on this album

Share of the 14 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist93%
Composer93%
Producer0%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

14
Tracks
11
Lyricists
2
Producers
2005
Released
Data Insight

Ryan Roxie is on nine of the fourteen tracks, Damon Johnson on five and Chuck Garric on four. Only one track comes from outside the circle: a cover of "Pretty Ballerina" by Michael Brown.

The 2005 album, the second made with the touring band and the last for the Spitfire and New West labels.

Track Listing & Credits 14 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Woman of Mass Distraction
Alice CooperDamon JohnsonRyan RoxieChuck GarricRick Boston Vincent Damon FurnierDamon JohnsonRyan RoxieChuck GarricRick Boston Steve LindseyRick Boston Alice Cooper (Performer)
2
Perfect
Alice CooperDamon JohnsonRyan Roxie Vincent Damon FurnierDamon JohnsonRyan Roxie Steve LindseyRick Boston Alice Cooper (Performer)
3
You Make Me Wanna
Alice CooperRyan RoxieChuck GarricRick Boston Vincent Damon FurnierRyan RoxieChuck GarricRick Boston Steve LindseyRick Boston Alice Cooper (Performer)
4
Dirty Diamonds
Alice CooperDamon JohnsonChuck GarricRick Boston Vincent Damon FurnierDamon JohnsonChuck GarricRick Boston Steve LindseyRick Boston Alice Cooper (Performer)
5
The Saga of Jesse Jane
Alice CooperRyan Roxie Vincent Damon FurnierRyan Roxie Steve LindseyRick Boston Alice Cooper (Performer)
6
Sunset Babies (All Got Rabies)
Alice CooperDamon JohnsonRyan Roxie Vincent Damon FurnierDamon JohnsonRyan Roxie Steve LindseyRick Boston Alice Cooper (Performer)
7
Pretty Ballerina
Michael Brown Michael Brown Steve LindseyRick Boston Alice Cooper (Performer)
8
Run Down the Devil
Alice CooperMark HudsonMike ElizondoBenji Hughes Vincent Damon FurnierMark HudsonMike ElizondoBenji Hughes Steve LindseyRick Boston Alice Cooper (Performer)
9
Steal That Car
Alice CooperDamon JohnsonRyan RoxieChuck Garric Vincent Damon FurnierDamon JohnsonRyan RoxieChuck Garric Steve LindseyRick Boston Alice Cooper (Performer)
10
Six Hours
Alice CooperRyan Roxie Vincent Damon FurnierRyan Roxie Steve LindseyRick Boston Alice Cooper (Performer)
11
Your Own Worst Enemy
Alice CooperRyan Roxie Vincent Damon FurnierRyan Roxie Steve LindseyRick Boston Alice Cooper (Performer)
12
Zombie Dance
Alice CooperRyan RoxieRick Boston Vincent Damon FurnierRyan RoxieRick Boston Steve LindseyRick Boston Alice Cooper (Performer)
13
Stand (feat. Xzibit)
Alice CooperRick BostonBridget BenenateXzibit Vincent Damon FurnierRick BostonBridget BenenateXzibit Steve LindseyRick Boston Alice Cooper (Performer)
14
The Sharpest Pain
Alice CooperRyan Roxie Vincent Damon FurnierRyan Roxie Steve LindseyRick Boston Alice Cooper (Performer)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 13 contributors

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Frequently Asked Questions Dirty Diamonds

Who wrote the songs on Dirty Diamonds?
Alice Cooper on thirteen of the fourteen, with Ryan Roxie on nine, Damon Johnson on five and Chuck Garric on four. "Pretty Ballerina" was written by Michael Brown.
Who produced it?
Steve Lindsey and Rick Boston.
How high did it chart?
Number 169 on the Billboard 200 and number 89 in the UK.
Did it have a charting single?
No single from the album reached the Hot 100 or the UK Singles Chart.
How did it sell?
The article publishes no sales or certification figure for it.
Who guests on it?
Xzibit appears on "Stand" and shares the writing credit.
How long is the album?
46:46 across fourteen tracks.

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