Studio Album · No. 3
Break the Spell Songwriting Credits by Daughtry
Produced by Howard Benson · Engineered by Mike Plotnikoff, Chris Lord-Alge
RCA Records
Post-grungeHard rock
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%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
12
Tracks
11
Lyricists
1
Producers
2011
Released
Data Insight
Break the Spell pulls more of the writing inside the band, with Chris Daughtry co-crediting bandmates Josh Steely, Brian Craddock, and Josh Paul across the record alongside pro writers Marti Frederiksen, Busbee, and Brett James. Howard Benson produced again, keeping the post-grunge sound steady. The writing is fully co-authored by Daughtry, though sales slid to Gold after two multi-platinum-to-platinum predecessors.
Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Renegade
|
Chris DaughtryJosh Paul | Chris DaughtryJosh Paul | Howard Benson | Chris Daughtry (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Crawling Back to You
|
Chris DaughtryMarti Frederiksen | Chris DaughtryMarti Frederiksen | Howard Benson | Chris Daughtry (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Outta My Head
|
Chris DaughtryMarti Frederiksen | Chris DaughtryMarti Frederiksen | Howard Benson | Chris Daughtry (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Start of Something Good
|
Chris DaughtryBrett James | Chris DaughtryBrett James | Howard Benson | Chris Daughtry (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Crazy
|
Chris DaughtryElvio FernandesGreg Wiktorski | Chris DaughtryElvio FernandesGreg Wiktorski | Howard Benson | Chris Daughtry (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Break the Spell
|
Chris DaughtryDave Bassett | Chris DaughtryDave Bassett | Howard Benson | Chris Daughtry (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
We're Not Gonna Fall
|
Chris DaughtryBusbeeZac Maloy | Chris DaughtryBusbeeZac Maloy | Howard Benson | Chris Daughtry (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Gone Too Soon
|
Chris DaughtryBusbee | Chris DaughtryBusbee | Howard Benson | Chris Daughtry (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Losing My Mind
|
Chris DaughtryBusbee | Chris DaughtryBusbee | Howard Benson | Chris Daughtry (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Rescue Me
|
Chris DaughtryJosh Steely | Chris DaughtryJosh Steely | Howard Benson | Chris Daughtry (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Louder Than Ever
|
Chris DaughtryBrett James | Chris DaughtryBrett James | Howard Benson | Chris Daughtry (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
Spaceship
|
Chris DaughtryBrian Craddock | Chris DaughtryBrian Craddock | Howard Benson | Chris Daughtry (Lead Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 12 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions Break the Spell
Did Daughtry write Break the Spell themselves?
Yes, with collaborators. Chris Daughtry co-wrote every track with bandmates Josh Steely, Brian Craddock, and Josh Paul, plus outside writers like Marti Frederiksen and Brett James. It is the band's most internally written album to that point.
Who wrote Renegade by Daughtry?
"Renegade" was co-written by Chris Daughtry with his collaborators and was the lead single from Break the Spell. It kept the band's anthemic post-grunge style.
Who produced Break the Spell by Daughtry?
Break the Spell was produced by Howard Benson, the band's longtime producer, with mixing by Chris Lord-Alge. It was the third straight Daughtry album with that team.
Is Break the Spell by Daughtry certified Gold?
Yes. Break the Spell was certified Gold by the RIAA. It debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard 200, a step down from the chart-topping Leave This Town.
When was Break the Spell by Daughtry released?
Break the Spell was released on November 21, 2011, through RCA Records and 19 Recordings. It was the band's third studio album.
What genre is Break the Spell by Daughtry?
Break the Spell is a post-grunge and hard rock album running about 44 minutes on the standard edition. It stayed close to the band's established sound.