Studio Album · No. 5
Cage to Rattle Songwriting Credits by Daughtry
Produced by Jacquire King · Engineered by Jacquire King, Andrew Scheps, Rich Costey
RCA Records
Pop rockAlternative rock
90%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 9 of 10 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 9 / 10 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 10 tracks with documented writers, by whether Daughtry carries a lyricist or composer credit.
9 trackswritten by Daughtry
1 trackoutside writers
Daughtry's roles on this album
Share of the 10 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist90%
Composer90%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
10
Tracks
15
Lyricists
1
Producers
2018
Released
Data Insight
Cage to Rattle hands the production to Jacquire King in Nashville, pulling the band toward a more organic, alternative-leaning sound after the pop of Baptized. Chris Daughtry co-writes throughout, with Marti Frederiksen among the recurring collaborators, keeping the band's high but shared authorship. It is a leaner, 38-minute record that landed at No. 10 but sold modestly.
Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Just Found Heaven
|
Chris DaughtryElvio FernandesDave Bassett | Chris DaughtryElvio FernandesDave Bassett | Jacquire King | Chris Daughtry (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Backbone
|
Chris DaughtryMarti FrederiksenScott Stevens | Chris DaughtryMarti FrederiksenScott Stevens | Jacquire King | Chris Daughtry (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Deep End
|
Chris DaughtryJulie FrostTom LiljegrenAlexander Ryberg | Chris DaughtryJulie FrostTom LiljegrenAlexander Ryberg | Jacquire King | Chris Daughtry (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
As You Are
|
Chris DaughtryDeanna Daughtry | Chris DaughtryDeanna Daughtry | Jacquire King | Chris Daughtry (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Death of Me
|
Chris DaughtryScott Stevens | Chris DaughtryScott Stevens | Jacquire King | Chris Daughtry (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Bad Habits
|
Chris DaughtryBrian CraddockMark Holman | Chris DaughtryBrian CraddockMark Holman | Jacquire King | Chris Daughtry (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Back in Time
|
Chris DaughtryMarti FrederiksenJosh Paul | Chris DaughtryMarti FrederiksenJosh Paul | Jacquire King | Chris Daughtry (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Gravity
|
Rob PersaudDewain Whitmore Jr.Brian Kennedy | Rob PersaudDewain Whitmore Jr.Brian Kennedy | Jacquire King | Chris Daughtry (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Stuff of Legends
|
Chris DaughtryScott Stevens | Chris DaughtryScott Stevens | Jacquire King | Chris Daughtry (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
White Flag
|
Chris DaughtryScott Stevens | Chris DaughtryScott Stevens | Jacquire King | Chris Daughtry (Lead Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 16 contributors
CD
Chris Daughtry
Writer · Vocals
SS
Scott Stevens
Writer
MF
Marti Frederiksen
Writer
AR
Alexander Ryberg
Writer
BC
Brian Craddock
Writer
BK
Brian Kennedy
Writer
DB
Dave Bassett
Writer
DD
Deanna Daughtry
Writer
DW
Dewain Whitmore Jr.
Writer
EF
Elvio Fernandes
Writer
JP
Josh Paul
Writer
JF
Julie Frost
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions Cage to Rattle
Did Daughtry write Cage to Rattle themselves?
Chris Daughtry co-wrote the album with the band and outside writers including Marti Frederiksen. As across the catalog, his name is on nearly every track, but the songs are built as collaborations.
Who produced Cage to Rattle by Daughtry?
Cage to Rattle was produced by Jacquire King at Blackbird Studio in Nashville, a change from longtime producer Howard Benson. King pushed the band toward a more organic rock sound.
Who wrote Backbone by Daughtry?
"Backbone" was co-written by Chris Daughtry with his collaborators and became a rock-radio single from Cage to Rattle. It returned the band to a heavier guitar sound.
How did Cage to Rattle by Daughtry perform commercially?
Cage to Rattle debuted at No. 10 on the Billboard 200 but sold modestly, around 26,000 first-week units, and was not certified. It reflected the band's smaller commercial footprint by 2018.
When was Cage to Rattle by Daughtry released?
Cage to Rattle was released on July 27, 2018, through RCA Records. It was the band's fifth studio album.
What genre is Cage to Rattle by Daughtry?
Cage to Rattle is a pop rock and alternative rock album running about 38 minutes. It is more organic and guitar-driven than the synth-leaning Baptized.