Studio Album · No. 1
Suicide Notes and Butterfly Kisses Songwriting Credits by Atreyu
Produced by Eric Rachel
Victory
Melodic MetalcorePost-Hardcore
Complete Artist
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 10 of 10 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 10 / 10 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 10 tracks with documented writers, by whether Atreyu carries a lyricist or composer credit.
10 trackswritten by Atreyu
0 tracksoutside writers
Atreyu's roles on this album
Share of the 10 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
10
Tracks
1
Lyricists
1
Producers
240,000
Worldwide Copies Sold
2002
Released
Data Insight
The credit splits cleanly on this record and the next one: Alex Varkatzas writes the lyrics, Brandon Saller, Dan Jacobs and Travis Miguel write the music. Chris Thomson played bass but is not on the writing credits.
Suicide Notes and Butterfly Kisses is Atreyu's debut, released on Victory in June 2002. It had sold more than 240,000 copies worldwide by March 2006 and is certified gold by the RIAA.
Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Song for the Optimists
|
Alex Varkatzas | Brandon SallerDan JacobsTravis Miguel | Eric Rachel | Atreyu (Performer) |
| 2 |
Dilated
|
Alex Varkatzas | Brandon SallerDan JacobsTravis Miguel | Eric Rachel | Atreyu (Performer) |
| 3 |
Ain't Love Grand
|
Alex Varkatzas | Brandon SallerDan JacobsTravis Miguel | Eric Rachel | Atreyu (Performer) |
| 4 |
Living Each Day Like You're Already Dead
|
Alex Varkatzas | Brandon SallerDan JacobsTravis Miguel | Eric Rachel | Atreyu (Performer) |
| 5 |
Deanne the Arsonist
|
Alex Varkatzas | Brandon SallerDan JacobsTravis Miguel | Eric Rachel | Atreyu (Performer) |
| 6 |
Someone's Standing on My Chest
|
Alex Varkatzas | Brandon SallerDan JacobsTravis Miguel | Eric Rachel | Atreyu (Performer) |
| 7 |
At Least I Know I'm a Sinner
|
Alex Varkatzas | Brandon SallerDan JacobsTravis Miguel | Eric Rachel | Atreyu (Performer)Efrem Schulz (Featured Vocals) |
| 8 |
Tulips Are Better
|
Alex Varkatzas | Brandon SallerDan JacobsTravis Miguel | Eric Rachel | Atreyu (Performer) |
| 9 |
A Vampire's Lament
|
Alex Varkatzas | Brandon SallerDan JacobsTravis Miguel | Eric Rachel | Atreyu (Performer) |
| 10 |
Lip Gloss and Black
|
Alex Varkatzas | Brandon SallerDan JacobsTravis Miguel | Eric Rachel | Atreyu (Performer) |
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Frequently Asked Questions Suicide Notes and Butterfly Kisses
Who wrote Suicide Notes and Butterfly Kisses?
Alex Varkatzas wrote the lyrics. The music is credited to Brandon Saller, Dan Jacobs and Travis Miguel.
Who wrote "Ain't Love Grand"?
Lyrics by Alex Varkatzas, music by Brandon Saller, Dan Jacobs and Travis Miguel, the same as every track on the album.
How did the album sell?
More than 240,000 copies worldwide by March 2006, and it is certified gold by the RIAA.
Who produced it?
Eric Rachel.
Did any single from it chart?
The discography records no chart peak for "Ain't Love Grand" or "Lip Gloss and Black".
How long is the album?
38:00 across ten tracks.
Who was in the band on this record?
Alex Varkatzas on unclean vocals, Dan Jacobs and Travis Miguel on guitar, Chris Thomson on bass and Brandon Saller on drums and clean vocals.