Studio Album · No. 9

The Art of Survival Songwriting Credits by Bush

2022 BMG 12 tracks 48:24

Produced by Erik Ron, Gavin Rossdale

BMG Post-GrungeHard Rock
Complete Artist
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Authorship

Holds writing credit on 12 of 12 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 12 / 12 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether Bush carries a lyricist or composer credit.

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12 trackswritten by Bush 0 tracksoutside writers
Bush's roles on this album

Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

12
Tracks
4
Lyricists
2
Producers
2022
Released
Data Insight

Twelve tracks, all Rossdale's, with Chris Traynor on three of them. It is the most any member other than Rossdale has written on one album, which after thirty years is worth noticing.

The Art of Survival came out on BMG in October 2022 and runs 48 minutes across twelve tracks.

Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Heavy Is the Ocean
Gavin Rossdale Gavin Rossdale Erik RonGavin Rossdale Bush (Performer)
2
Slow Me
Gavin Rossdale Gavin Rossdale Erik RonGavin Rossdale Bush (Performer)
3
More Than Machines
Gavin RossdaleErik RonChris Traynor Gavin RossdaleErik RonChris Traynor Erik RonGavin Rossdale Bush (Performer)
4
May Your Love Be Pure
Gavin RossdaleChris Traynor Gavin RossdaleChris Traynor Erik RonGavin Rossdale Bush (Performer)
5
Shark Bite
Gavin Rossdale Gavin Rossdale Erik RonGavin Rossdale Bush (Performer)
6
Human Sand
Gavin RossdaleChris Traynor Gavin RossdaleChris Traynor Erik RonGavin Rossdale Bush (Performer)
7
Kiss Me I'm Dead
Gavin RossdaleTyler Bates Gavin RossdaleTyler Bates Erik RonGavin Rossdale Bush (Performer)
8
Identity
Gavin RossdaleTyler Bates Gavin RossdaleTyler Bates Erik RonGavin Rossdale Bush (Performer)
9
Creatures of the Fire
Gavin Rossdale Gavin Rossdale Erik RonGavin Rossdale Bush (Performer)
10
Judas Is a Riot
Gavin Rossdale Gavin Rossdale Erik RonGavin Rossdale Bush (Performer)
11
Gunfight
Gavin Rossdale Gavin Rossdale Erik RonGavin Rossdale Bush (Performer)
12
1000 Years
Gavin Rossdale Gavin Rossdale Erik RonGavin Rossdale Bush (Performer)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 5 contributors

GR
Gavin Rossdale
Writer · Producer
On this album12 written
CT
Chris Traynor
Writer
On this album3 written
TB
Tyler Bates
Writer
On this album2 written
ER
Erik Ron
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
B
Bush
Performer
On this albumGuest

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Frequently Asked Questions The Art of Survival

Who wrote The Art of Survival?
Gavin Rossdale on all twelve tracks, with Chris Traynor on three of them.
How did it sell?
The discography's sales and certification columns are both blank for this album.
Did any single chart?
No single from the album entered the Billboard Hot 100.
Are engineering credits published?
No. The album article lists producers and writers but no engineers.
Is Chris Traynor writing more?
Three tracks here after one on The Kingdom. No other member has ever taken a credit.
Who produced it?
Erik Ron with Gavin Rossdale.
How long is the album?
48:24 across twelve tracks.

Sources

Wikipedia: The Art of Survival Wikipedia: Bush discography Cover Art Archive: The Art of Survival by Bush