Studio Album · No. 1
My Own Prison Songwriting Credits by Creed
Produced by John Kurzweg · Engineered by John Kurzweg, Ron Saint-Germain, Howie Weinberg
Wind-up Records
Post-grungeAlternative metalGrunge
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 Creed carries a lyricist or composer credit.
10 trackswritten by Creed
0 tracksoutside writers
Creed'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
2
Lyricists
1
Producers
15 million
Worldwide Copies Sold
1997
Released
Data Insight
My Own Prison is Creed's debut, written by the band with Scott Stapp on lyrics and Mark Tremonti composing the music. All four of its singles topped the Mainstream Rock chart, an unprecedented feat for a debut album. Produced by John Kurzweg, the album is entirely self-written and became a multi-Platinum success.
Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 3 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions My Own Prison
Did Creed write My Own Prison themselves?
Yes. My Own Prison is fully self-written, with Scott Stapp writing the lyrics and Mark Tremonti composing the music. There are no outside songwriters on the album.
Who wrote "My Own Prison" by Creed?
The title track "My Own Prison" was written by Scott Stapp and Mark Tremonti, the band's core songwriting team. It became the first of four number-one Mainstream Rock singles from the album.
How many number-one rock hits did My Own Prison have?
All four singles from My Own Prison topped the Mainstream Rock chart: "My Own Prison," "Torn," "What's This Life For," and "One." This made Creed the first band to send all four singles from a debut album to number one on that chart.
How well did My Own Prison by Creed sell?
My Own Prison was certified 6x Platinum in the United States and sold around 15 million copies worldwide. It was a remarkable commercial success for a debut.
What genre is My Own Prison by Creed?
My Own Prison is a post-grunge and alternative metal album with grunge roots. It pairs heavy guitar riffs with Scott Stapp's deep, dramatic vocals.
Who produced My Own Prison by Creed?
My Own Prison was produced and engineered by John Kurzweg. He worked closely with the band to shape their breakthrough sound.