Studio Album · No. 5

IV Songwriting Credits by Godsmack

2006 Universal Republic 11 tracks 61:55

Produced by Sully Erna, Andy Johns  ·  Engineered by Andy Johns, Kent Hertz, Doug Strub

Universal Republic Alternative MetalHard Rock
Complete Artist
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Authorship

Holds writing credit on 11 of 11 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 11 / 11 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 11 tracks with documented writers, by whether Godsmack carries a lyricist or composer credit.

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11 trackswritten by Godsmack 0 tracksoutside writers
Godsmack's roles on this album

Share of the 11 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

11
Tracks
4
Lyricists
2
Producers
2006
Released
Data Insight

Erna is on all eleven tracks and the rest of the band start turning up beside him: Rombola on five, Merrill and Larkin on three each. The credit widens without a single outside name entering it.

IV came out on Universal Republic in April 2006, produced by Sully Erna with Andy Johns, and is certified gold. "Speak" reached number 85 on the Hot 100.

Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Livin' in Sin
Sully ErnaTony RombolaRobbie MerrillShannon Larkin Salvatore Paul Erna Jr.Tony RombolaRobbie MerrillShannon Larkin Sully ErnaAndy Johns Godsmack (Performer)
2
Speak #85
Sully ErnaTony Rombola Salvatore Paul Erna Jr.Tony Rombola Sully ErnaAndy Johns Godsmack (Performer)
3
The Enemy
Sully Erna Salvatore Paul Erna Jr. Sully ErnaAndy Johns Godsmack (Performer)
4
Shine Down
Sully Erna Salvatore Paul Erna Jr. Sully ErnaAndy Johns Godsmack (Performer)
5
Hollow
Sully ErnaTony Rombola Salvatore Paul Erna Jr.Tony Rombola Sully ErnaAndy Johns Godsmack (Performer)Lisa Guyer (Featured Vocals)
6
No Rest for the Wicked
Sully Erna Salvatore Paul Erna Jr. Sully ErnaAndy Johns Godsmack (Performer)
7
Bleeding Me
Sully Erna Salvatore Paul Erna Jr. Sully ErnaAndy Johns Godsmack (Performer)
8
Voodoo Too
Sully ErnaTony RombolaRobbie MerrillShannon Larkin Salvatore Paul Erna Jr.Tony RombolaRobbie MerrillShannon Larkin Sully ErnaAndy Johns Godsmack (Performer)
9
Temptation
Sully Erna Salvatore Paul Erna Jr. Sully ErnaAndy Johns Godsmack (Performer)
10
Mama
Sully Erna Salvatore Paul Erna Jr. Sully ErnaAndy Johns Godsmack (Performer)
11
One Rainy Day
Sully ErnaTony RombolaRobbie MerrillShannon Larkin Salvatore Paul Erna Jr.Tony RombolaRobbie MerrillShannon Larkin Sully ErnaAndy Johns Godsmack (Performer)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 8 contributors

SE
Sully Erna
Writer · Producer
On this album11 written
SP
Salvatore Paul Erna Jr.
Writer
On this album11 written
TR
Tony Rombola
Writer
On this album5 written
RM
Robbie Merrill
Writer
On this album3 written
SL
Shannon Larkin
Writer
On this album3 written
AJ
Andy Johns
Producer
On this album11 produced
G
Godsmack
Performer
On this albumGuest
LG
Lisa Guyer
Vocals
On this albumGuest

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Frequently Asked Questions IV

Who wrote IV?
Sully Erna on all eleven tracks, with Tony Rombola on five, Robbie Merrill on three and Shannon Larkin on three.
Is it certified?
Yes, gold by the RIAA.
How high did "Speak" chart?
Number 85 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Who engineered it?
Andy Johns, who also produced and mixed, with Kent Hertz and Doug Strub.
Who produced it?
Sully Erna with Andy Johns.
Why is it called IV?
It is the band's fourth album for a major label, counting from the 1998 self-titled record.
How long is the album?
61:55 across eleven tracks, the longest they made.

Sources

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