Studio Album · No. 3

Among the Living Songwriting Credits by Anthrax

1987 Megaforce / Island 9 tracks 50:23

Produced by Anthrax, Eddie Kramer  ·  Engineered by Eddie Kramer, Chris Rutherford, George Marino

Megaforce / Island Thrash Metal
Complete Artist
100%
Authorship

Holds writing credit on 9 of 9 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 9 / 9 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 9 tracks with documented writers, by whether Anthrax carries a lyricist or composer credit.

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9 trackswritten by Anthrax 0 tracksoutside writers
Anthrax's roles on this album

Share of the 9 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

9
Tracks
6
Lyricists
2
Producers
1987
Released
Data Insight

All nine are the band credit, with Dan Lilker added on two songs he had helped write before leaving. It is the album that carries the songs Anthrax still open with.

Among the Living came out on Megaforce and Island in March 1987 and became the band's best-known record.

Track Listing & Credits 9 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Among the Living
Joey BelladonnaScott IanDan SpitzFrank BelloCharlie Benante Joseph BellardiniScott Ian RosenfeldDan SpitzFrank BelloCharles Lee Benante AnthraxEddie Kramer Anthrax (Performer)
2
Caught in a Mosh
Joey BelladonnaScott IanDan SpitzFrank BelloCharlie Benante Joseph BellardiniScott Ian RosenfeldDan SpitzFrank BelloCharles Lee Benante AnthraxEddie Kramer Anthrax (Performer)
3
I Am the Law
Joey BelladonnaScott IanDan SpitzFrank BelloCharlie BenanteDan Lilker Joseph BellardiniScott Ian RosenfeldDan SpitzFrank BelloCharles Lee BenanteDaniel Adam Lilker AnthraxEddie Kramer Anthrax (Performer)
4
Efilnikufesin (N.F.L.)
Joey BelladonnaScott IanDan SpitzFrank BelloCharlie Benante Joseph BellardiniScott Ian RosenfeldDan SpitzFrank BelloCharles Lee Benante AnthraxEddie Kramer Anthrax (Performer)
5
A Skeleton in the Closet
Joey BelladonnaScott IanDan SpitzFrank BelloCharlie Benante Joseph BellardiniScott Ian RosenfeldDan SpitzFrank BelloCharles Lee Benante AnthraxEddie Kramer Anthrax (Performer)
6
Indians
Joey BelladonnaScott IanDan SpitzFrank BelloCharlie Benante Joseph BellardiniScott Ian RosenfeldDan SpitzFrank BelloCharles Lee Benante AnthraxEddie Kramer Anthrax (Performer)
7
One World
Joey BelladonnaScott IanDan SpitzFrank BelloCharlie Benante Joseph BellardiniScott Ian RosenfeldDan SpitzFrank BelloCharles Lee Benante AnthraxEddie Kramer Anthrax (Performer)
8
A.D.I./Horror of It All
Joey BelladonnaScott IanDan SpitzFrank BelloCharlie Benante Joseph BellardiniScott Ian RosenfeldDan SpitzFrank BelloCharles Lee Benante AnthraxEddie Kramer Anthrax (Performer)
9
Imitation of Life
Joey BelladonnaScott IanDan SpitzFrank BelloCharlie BenanteDan Lilker Joseph BellardiniScott Ian RosenfeldDan SpitzFrank BelloCharles Lee BenanteDaniel Adam Lilker AnthraxEddie Kramer Anthrax (Performer)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 12 contributors

CL
Charles Lee Benante
Writer
On this album9 written
CB
Charlie Benante
Writer
On this album9 written
DS
Dan Spitz
Writer
On this album9 written
FB
Frank Bello
Writer
On this album9 written
JB
Joey Belladonna
Writer
On this album9 written
JB
Joseph Bellardini
Writer
On this album9 written
SI
Scott Ian
Writer
On this album9 written
SI
Scott Ian Rosenfeld
Writer
On this album9 written
DL
Dan Lilker
Writer
On this album2 written
DA
Daniel Adam Lilker
Writer
On this album2 written
A
Anthrax
Producer · Performer
On this album9 produced
EK
Eddie Kramer
Producer
On this album9 produced

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Frequently Asked Questions Among the Living

Who wrote Among the Living?
Anthrax as a band, meaning Belladonna, Ian, Spitz, Bello and Benante. Dan Lilker shares "I Am the Law" and "Imitation of Life".
Did any single chart in the Hot 100?
No Anthrax single has ever entered the Hot 100.
How did it sell?
The discography publishes certifications rather than a sales figure for it. It is certified gold in the US and silver in the UK.
Who engineered it?
Eddie Kramer, who also produced, with Chris Rutherford and George Marino mastering.
Who produced it?
Anthrax with Eddie Kramer.
What is it about?
The songs draw on Stephen King, Judge Dredd and John Belushi, and the album is dedicated to Cliff Burton of Metallica.
How long is the album?
50:23 across nine tracks.

Sources

Wikipedia: Among the Living Wikipedia: Anthrax discography Wikipedia: Anthrax Cover Art Archive: Among the Living by Anthrax