Studio Album · No. 6
The Oracle Songwriting Credits by Godsmack
Produced by Sully Erna, Dave Fortman · Engineered by Jeremy Parker
Universal Republic
Hard RockAlternative Metal
Complete Artist
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 10 of 10 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 10 / 10 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 10 tracks with documented writers, by whether Godsmack carries a lyricist or composer credit.
10 trackswritten by Godsmack
0 tracksoutside writers
Godsmack's roles on this album
Share of the 10 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist90%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
10
Tracks
4
Lyricists
2
Producers
2010
Released
Data Insight
Every track is credited to Godsmack rather than to Erna, so all four members are on all ten. It is the one album where the writing reads as a band rather than as a singer with help.
The Oracle came out on Universal Republic in May 2010 and is certified gold. It sold 117,000 in its first week and went in at number one.
Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 6 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions The Oracle
Who wrote The Oracle?
The band. Every track is credited to Godsmack, meaning Sully Erna, Tony Rombola, Robbie Merrill and Shannon Larkin.
Is it certified?
Yes, gold by the RIAA.
How did it open?
At number one, with 117,000 sold in its first week.
How high did "Cryin' Like a Bitch" chart?
Number 74 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Who engineered it?
Jeremy Parker.
Who produced it?
Sully Erna with Dave Fortman.
How long is the album?
44:24 across ten tracks.