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  Studio Album · No. 4

Sempiternal Songwriting Credits by Bring Me the Horizon

2013 RCA 11 tracks 46 min

Produced by Terry Date  ·  Engineered by Terry Date, Kevin Mills

RCA MetalcoreElectronicoreAlternative Rock
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Authorship
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Holds writing credit on 11 of 11 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 11 / 11 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 11 tracks with documented writers, by whether Bring Me the Horizon carries a lyricist or composer credit.

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Bring Me the Horizon's roles on this album

Share of the 11 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

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By the Numbers

11
Tracks
3
Lyricists
1
Producers
1
No.1 Single
500,000
Worldwide Copies Sold
2013
Released
Data Insight

Sempiternal tightens the band's songwriting to a three-name core: every track is written by Oli Sykes, Lee Malia, and Jordan Fish, the partnership that took over the band's authorship from this album onward. The shift from a five-way band credit to this trio is the clearest writing change in their catalog, and there are no outside writers anywhere on the record.

Sempiternal is the fourth studio album by Bring Me the Horizon, released in 2013 and the record that reinvented the band. It marked the arrival of Jordan Fish, whose programming and electronics reshaped their sound, and a move away from screamed metalcore toward soaring, melodic anthems. Produced by Terry Date, the album narrows the songwriting to a core trio of Oli Sykes, Lee Malia, and Jordan Fish, a partnership that would drive the band for the next decade. Singles 'Shadow Moses,' 'Sleepwalking,' and 'Can You Feel My Heart' became fan favorites and the album reached the UK top three. Widely seen as their breakthrough, it transformed Bring Me the Horizon into a mainstream rock force.

Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Can You Feel My Heart
Oli SykesLee MaliaJordan Fish Oliver Scott SykesLee David MaliaJordan Fish Terry Date Oli Sykes (Lead Vocals)
2
The House of Wolves
Oli SykesLee MaliaJordan Fish Oliver Scott SykesLee David MaliaJordan Fish Terry Date Oli Sykes (Lead Vocals)
3
Empire (Let Them Sing)
Oli SykesLee MaliaJordan Fish Oliver Scott SykesLee David MaliaJordan Fish Terry Date Oli Sykes (Lead Vocals)
4
Sleepwalking #2
Oli SykesLee MaliaJordan Fish Oliver Scott SykesLee David MaliaJordan Fish Terry Date Oli Sykes (Lead Vocals)
5
Go to Hell, for Heaven's Sake
Oli SykesLee MaliaJordan Fish Oliver Scott SykesLee David MaliaJordan Fish Terry Date Oli Sykes (Lead Vocals)
6
Shadow Moses #1
Oli SykesLee MaliaJordan Fish Oliver Scott SykesLee David MaliaJordan Fish Terry Date Oli Sykes (Lead Vocals)
7
And the Snakes Start to Sing
Oli SykesLee MaliaJordan Fish Oliver Scott SykesLee David MaliaJordan Fish Terry Date Oli Sykes (Lead Vocals)
8
Seen It All Before
Oli SykesLee MaliaJordan Fish Oliver Scott SykesLee David MaliaJordan Fish Terry Date Oli Sykes (Lead Vocals)
9
Antivist
Oli SykesLee MaliaJordan Fish Oliver Scott SykesLee David MaliaJordan Fish Terry Date Oli Sykes (Lead Vocals)
10
Crooked Young
Oli SykesLee MaliaJordan Fish Oliver Scott SykesLee David MaliaJordan Fish Terry Date Oli Sykes (Lead Vocals)
11
Hospital for Souls
Oli SykesLee MaliaJordan Fish Oliver Scott SykesLee David MaliaJordan Fish Terry Date Oli Sykes (Lead Vocals)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 6 contributors

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Frequently Asked Questions Sempiternal

Who wrote Sempiternal?
Every track is credited to Oli Sykes, Lee Malia, and Jordan Fish, the core writing trio that formed on this album. There are no outside writers.
Who produced Sempiternal?
It was produced by Terry Date, with David Bendeth mixing and Ted Jensen mastering.
Why is Sempiternal considered a turning point?
It introduced Jordan Fish's electronics and a melodic, anthemic sound, moving the band away from screamed metalcore toward mainstream rock.
What are the biggest songs on Sempiternal?
'Shadow Moses,' 'Sleepwalking,' and 'Can You Feel My Heart' all became signature tracks for the band.
Did Jordan Fish join for this album?
Yes. Sempiternal is the first album featuring Jordan Fish, who first worked with the band as a session musician before becoming a full member.
How well did Sempiternal do?
It reached the UK top three, was certified gold in the UK, and is widely regarded as the band's breakthrough.

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