Studio Album · No. 4

Faceless Songwriting Credits by Godsmack

2003 Universal / Republic 12 tracks 47:19

Produced by Sully Erna, David Bottrill  ·  Engineered by David Bottrill, Kent Hertz, Marc Stephen Lee

Universal / Republic Alternative MetalHard 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 Godsmack carries a lyricist or composer credit.

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12 trackswritten by Godsmack 0 tracksoutside writers
Godsmack'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
2
Lyricists
2
Producers
2003
Released
Data Insight

Erna is on every one of the twelve tracks and alone on ten of them, the narrowest writing on any Godsmack album. It is also their biggest chart moment, which makes it the point where one man's writing carried the band furthest.

Faceless came out on Universal in April 2003 and is certified platinum. "Straight Out of Line" reached number 73 on the Hot 100 and was nominated for a Grammy.

Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Straight Out of Line #73
Sully Erna Salvatore Paul Erna Jr. Sully ErnaDavid Bottrill Godsmack (Performer)
2
Faceless
Sully Erna Salvatore Paul Erna Jr. Sully ErnaDavid Bottrill Godsmack (Performer)
3
Changes
Sully ErnaTony Rombola Salvatore Paul Erna Jr.Tony Rombola Sully ErnaDavid Bottrill Godsmack (Performer)
4
Make Me Believe
Sully Erna Salvatore Paul Erna Jr. Sully ErnaDavid Bottrill Godsmack (Performer)
5
I Stand Alone
Sully Erna Salvatore Paul Erna Jr. Sully ErnaDavid Bottrill Godsmack (Performer)
6
Re-Align
Sully Erna Salvatore Paul Erna Jr. Sully ErnaDavid Bottrill Godsmack (Performer)
7
I Fucking Hate You
Sully Erna Salvatore Paul Erna Jr. Sully ErnaDavid Bottrill Godsmack (Performer)
8
Releasing the Demons
Sully Erna Salvatore Paul Erna Jr. Sully ErnaDavid Bottrill Godsmack (Performer)
9
Dead and Broken
Sully Erna Salvatore Paul Erna Jr. Sully ErnaDavid Bottrill Godsmack (Performer)
10
I Am
Sully Erna Salvatore Paul Erna Jr. Sully ErnaDavid Bottrill Godsmack (Performer)
11
The Awakening
Sully Erna Salvatore Paul Erna Jr. Sully ErnaDavid Bottrill Godsmack (Performer)
12
Serenity
Sully ErnaTony Rombola Salvatore Paul Erna Jr.Tony Rombola Sully ErnaDavid Bottrill Godsmack (Performer)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 5 contributors

SE
Sully Erna
Writer · Producer
On this album12 written
SP
Salvatore Paul Erna Jr.
Writer
On this album12 written
TR
Tony Rombola
Writer
On this album2 written
DB
David Bottrill
Producer
On this album12 produced
G
Godsmack
Performer
On this albumGuest

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Frequently Asked Questions Faceless

Who wrote Faceless?
Sully Erna on all twelve tracks, ten of them by himself. Tony Rombola co-wrote two.
Is it certified?
Yes, platinum by the RIAA.
How high did "Straight Out of Line" chart?
Number 73 on the Billboard Hot 100, their highest placing there.
Who engineered it?
David Bottrill, who also produced and mixed, with Kent Hertz and Marc Stephen Lee assisting.
Was it nominated for a Grammy?
Yes. "Straight Out of Line" was nominated for Best Hard Rock Performance and "I Stand Alone" for Best Rock Song and Best Hard Rock Performance.
Who plays drums on it?
Shannon Larkin joined in 2002 and this is his first Godsmack album.
How long is the album?
47:19 across twelve tracks.

Sources

Wikipedia: Faceless Wikipedia: Godsmack discography Cover Art Archive: Faceless by Godsmack