Studio Album · No. 2
The Curse Songwriting Credits by Atreyu
Produced by GGGarth · Engineered by Dean Maher
Victory
Metalcore
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 Atreyu carries a lyricist or composer credit.
13 trackswritten by Atreyu
0 tracksoutside writers
Atreyu'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
1
Lyricists
1
Producers
500,000
Worldwide Copies Sold
2004
Released
Data Insight
The same split as the debut runs across all thirteen tracks, with Alex Varkatzas on lyrics and Dan Jacobs, Travis Miguel and Brandon Saller on music. It is the last album to name writers until Baptize seventeen years later.
The Curse came out on Victory in June 2004 and has sold more than 500,000 copies. It was certified gold by the RIAA on September 14, 2020, sixteen years after release.
Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 6 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions The Curse
Who wrote The Curse?
Alex Varkatzas wrote the lyrics, with the music credited to Dan Jacobs, Travis Miguel and Brandon Saller.
Who wrote "Right Side of the Bed"?
Lyrics by Alex Varkatzas, music by Dan Jacobs, Travis Miguel and Brandon Saller.
How did the album sell?
More than 500,000 copies. It was certified gold by the RIAA on September 14, 2020.
Who produced it?
GGGarth, with Dean Maher engineering.
Did any single from it chart?
The discography records no chart peak for "Bleeding Mascara", "Right Side of the Bed" or "The Crimson".
How long is the album?
43:22 across thirteen tracks.
Is this the last album to name individual writers for a while?
Yes. The five albums after it credit Atreyu as a band with nobody named, until Baptize in 2021.