Studio Album · No. 2
Blackbird Songwriting Credits by Alter Bridge
Produced by Michael Baskette · Engineered by Jeff Moll, Brian Sperber, Brian Gardner
Universal Republic
Hard RockAlternative MetalProgressive Metal
Complete Artist
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 13 of 13 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 13 / 13 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 13 tracks with documented writers, by whether Alter Bridge carries a lyricist or composer credit.
13 trackswritten by Alter Bridge
0 tracksoutside writers
Alter Bridge's roles on this album
Share of the 13 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
13
Tracks
4
Lyricists
1
Producers
2007
Released
Data Insight
The credit becomes Alter Bridge on all thirteen tracks, which brings Myles Kennedy into the writing for the first time. It is also the first of six albums with Michael Baskette producing.
Blackbird came out on Universal Republic in October 2007, produced by Michael Baskette, and is certified gold in Britain.
Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 5 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions Blackbird
Who wrote Blackbird?
The credit reads Alter Bridge on all thirteen tracks, the first album to be signed that way.
How did it sell?
The discography publishes no sales figure for it. It is certified gold in Britain.
Did any single chart in the Hot 100?
No single from the album entered the chart.
Who engineered it?
Jeff Moll handled digital engineering, Brian Sperber mixed at Electric Lady, and Brian Gardner mastered.
What changed from the debut?
The writing credit widens from Mark Tremonti alone to the band as a whole, and Michael Baskette replaces Ben Grosse as producer.
Who produced it?
Michael Baskette.
How long is the album?
59:17 across thirteen tracks.