Studio Album · No. 4
Baptized Songwriting Credits by Daughtry
Produced by Martin Johnson, Kyle Moorman, Brandon Paddock, Johnny BLK, Busbee, DreZa, Rock Mafia, Aaron Dudley, Mason "MdL" Levy, Claude Kelly, Elvio Fernandes, David Schuler, Jake Sinclair · Engineered by Serban Ghenea, Tony Maserati
RCA Records
Pop rockSynth-pop
100%
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 Daughtry carries a lyricist or composer credit.
12 trackswritten by Daughtry
0 tracksoutside writers
Daughtry's roles on this album
Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer8%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
12
Tracks
11
Lyricists
13
Producers
270,000
US Copies Sold
2013
Released
Data Insight
Baptized is Daughtry's pop pivot, trading Howard Benson's post-grunge for a roster of pop hit-makers including Martin Johnson, Claude Kelly, Toby Gad, and Busbee. Chris Daughtry co-writes across the album, but the songwriting circle is now full of professional pop writers, and the production leans on synths and electropop textures. His authorship stays real while the record is the band's most outside-shaped and least rock-driven.
Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Baptized
|
Chris DaughtryMartin JohnsonJohn LardieriClaude Kelly | Chris DaughtryMartin JohnsonJohn LardieriClaude Kelly | Martin JohnsonKyle MoormanBrandon PaddockJohnny BLK | Chris Daughtry (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Waiting for Superman
|
Chris DaughtryMartin JohnsonSam Hollander | Chris DaughtryMartin JohnsonSam Hollander | Martin JohnsonKyle MoormanBrandon Paddock | Chris Daughtry (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Battleships
|
Chris DaughtryMartin JohnsonSam Hollander | Chris DaughtryMartin JohnsonSam Hollander | Martin JohnsonKyle MoormanBrandon Paddock | Chris Daughtry (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
I'll Fight
|
Chris DaughtryBusbee | Chris DaughtryBusbee | BusbeeDreZa | Chris Daughtry (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Wild Heart
|
Chris DaughtryMartin JohnsonSam Hollander | Chris DaughtryMartin JohnsonSam Hollander | Martin JohnsonKyle MoormanBrandon Paddock | Chris Daughtry (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Long Live Rock & Roll
|
Chris DaughtryMartin JohnsonSam Hollander | Chris DaughtryMartin JohnsonSam Hollander | Martin JohnsonKyle MoormanBrandon Paddock | Chris Daughtry (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
The World We Knew
|
Chris DaughtryAntonina ArmatoTim James | Chris DaughtryAntonina ArmatoTim James | Rock MafiaAaron Dudley | Chris Daughtry (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
High Above the Ground
|
Chris DaughtryBusbee | Chris DaughtryBusbee | BusbeeMason "MdL" Levy | Chris Daughtry (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Broken Arrows
|
Chris DaughtryJohn LardieriClaude Kelly | Chris DaughtryJohn LardieriClaude Kelly | Johnny BLKClaude Kelly | Chris Daughtry (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Witness
|
Chris DaughtryElvio FernandesClaude KellyJohn Lardieri | Chris DaughtryElvio FernandesClaude KellyJohn Lardieri | Elvio FernandesDavid Schuler | Chris Daughtry (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Traitor
|
Chris DaughtryKara DioGuardiJake Sinclair | Chris DaughtryKara DioGuardiJake Sinclair | Jake Sinclair | Chris Daughtry (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
18 Years
|
Chris DaughtryMartin JohnsonSam Hollander | Chris DaughtryMartin JohnsonSam Hollander | Martin JohnsonKyle MoormanBrandon Paddock | Chris Daughtry (Lead Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 19 contributors
CD
Chris Daughtry
Writer · Vocals
MJ
Martin Johnson
Writer · Producer
SH
Sam Hollander
Writer
CK
Claude Kelly
Writer · Producer
JL
John Lardieri
Writer
B
Busbee
Writer · Producer
EF
Elvio Fernandes
Writer · Producer
JS
Jake Sinclair
Writer · Producer
AA
Antonina Armato
Writer
KD
Kara DioGuardi
Writer
TJ
Tim James
Writer
BP
Brandon Paddock
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions Baptized
Did Daughtry write Baptized themselves?
Chris Daughtry co-wrote the album, but Baptized has the band's widest circle of outside writers, including pop hit-makers Martin Johnson, Claude Kelly, and Toby Gad. His authorship is real, but the record is the most collaboratively and commercially written in the catalog.
Why does Baptized by Daughtry sound more pop?
For Baptized the band left longtime producer Howard Benson and worked with pop producers like Martin Johnson and Rock Mafia. The result adds synth-pop and electropop textures to Daughtry's rock base.
Who wrote Waiting for Superman by Daughtry?
"Waiting for Superman" was co-written by Chris Daughtry with his pop collaborators and was the album's lead single. It became one of the band's better-known later songs.
How did Baptized by Daughtry perform on the charts?
Baptized debuted at No. 6 on the Billboard 200 and reached No. 3 on Top Rock Albums, but it sold modestly, around 270,000 US copies, and was not certified. It marked a commercial cooling for the band.
When was Baptized by Daughtry released?
Baptized was released on November 19, 2013, through RCA Records and 19 Recordings. It was the band's fourth studio album.
What genre is Baptized by Daughtry?
Baptized is a pop rock album with synth-pop and electropop influences, a clear shift from the band's earlier post-grunge. It runs about 45 minutes on the standard edition.