Studio Album · No. 1
Youth & Young Manhood Songwriting Credits by Kings of Leon
Produced by Ethan Johns, Angelo Petraglia
RCA
Southern RockGarage RockAlternative Rock
Complete Artist
100%
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 Kings of Leon carries a lyricist or composer credit.
11 trackswritten by Kings of Leon
0 tracksoutside writers
Kings of Leon's roles on this album
Share of the 11 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
11
Tracks
3
Lyricists
2
Producers
2003
Released
Data Insight
The only album with an outside writer on every track. Caleb, Nathan and Angelo Petraglia share all eleven, and the two younger members are not credited at all.
The 2003 debut on RCA, which made the band in Britain before America noticed.
Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Red Morning Light
|
Caleb FollowillNathan FollowillAngelo Petraglia | Caleb FollowillNathan FollowillAngelo Petraglia | Ethan JohnsAngelo Petraglia | Caleb Followill (Performer)Nathan Followill (Performer)Jared Followill (Performer)Matthew Followill (Performer) |
| 2 |
Happy Alone
|
Caleb FollowillNathan FollowillAngelo Petraglia | Caleb FollowillNathan FollowillAngelo Petraglia | Ethan JohnsAngelo Petraglia | Caleb Followill (Performer)Nathan Followill (Performer)Jared Followill (Performer)Matthew Followill (Performer) |
| 3 |
Wasted Time
#51
|
Caleb FollowillNathan FollowillAngelo Petraglia | Caleb FollowillNathan FollowillAngelo Petraglia | Ethan JohnsAngelo Petraglia | Caleb Followill (Performer)Nathan Followill (Performer)Jared Followill (Performer)Matthew Followill (Performer) |
| 4 |
Joe's Head
|
Caleb FollowillNathan FollowillAngelo Petraglia | Caleb FollowillNathan FollowillAngelo Petraglia | Ethan JohnsAngelo Petraglia | Caleb Followill (Performer)Nathan Followill (Performer)Jared Followill (Performer)Matthew Followill (Performer) |
| 5 |
Trani
|
Caleb FollowillNathan FollowillAngelo Petraglia | Caleb FollowillNathan FollowillAngelo Petraglia | Ethan JohnsAngelo Petraglia | Caleb Followill (Performer)Nathan Followill (Performer)Jared Followill (Performer)Matthew Followill (Performer) |
| 6 |
California Waiting
#61
|
Caleb FollowillNathan FollowillAngelo Petraglia | Caleb FollowillNathan FollowillAngelo Petraglia | Ethan JohnsAngelo Petraglia | Caleb Followill (Performer)Nathan Followill (Performer)Jared Followill (Performer)Matthew Followill (Performer) |
| 7 |
Spiral Staircase
|
Caleb FollowillNathan FollowillAngelo Petraglia | Caleb FollowillNathan FollowillAngelo Petraglia | Ethan JohnsAngelo Petraglia | Caleb Followill (Performer)Nathan Followill (Performer)Jared Followill (Performer)Matthew Followill (Performer) |
| 8 |
Molly's Chambers
#23
|
Caleb FollowillNathan FollowillAngelo Petraglia | Caleb FollowillNathan FollowillAngelo Petraglia | Ethan JohnsAngelo Petraglia | Caleb Followill (Performer)Nathan Followill (Performer)Jared Followill (Performer)Matthew Followill (Performer) |
| 9 |
Genius
|
Caleb FollowillNathan FollowillAngelo Petraglia | Caleb FollowillNathan FollowillAngelo Petraglia | Ethan JohnsAngelo Petraglia | Caleb Followill (Performer)Nathan Followill (Performer)Jared Followill (Performer)Matthew Followill (Performer) |
| 10 |
Dusty
|
Caleb FollowillNathan FollowillAngelo Petraglia | Caleb FollowillNathan FollowillAngelo Petraglia | Ethan JohnsAngelo Petraglia | Caleb Followill (Performer)Nathan Followill (Performer)Jared Followill (Performer)Matthew Followill (Performer) |
| 11 |
Holy Roller Novocaine
|
Caleb FollowillNathan FollowillAngelo Petraglia | Caleb FollowillNathan FollowillAngelo Petraglia | Ethan JohnsAngelo Petraglia | Caleb Followill (Performer)Nathan Followill (Performer)Jared Followill (Performer)Matthew Followill (Performer) |
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Frequently Asked Questions Youth & Young Manhood
Who wrote the songs on Youth & Young Manhood?
Caleb Followill, Nathan Followill and Angelo Petraglia, on all eleven tracks. Jared and Matthew Followill have no writing credit on it.
How high did the singles chart?
"Molly's Chambers" reached number 23 in the UK, "Wasted Time" number 51 and "California Waiting" number 61.
How high did the album chart?
Number 3 in the UK. It did not reach the Billboard 200 top forty.
How did it sell?
The article publishes no sales or certification figure for it.
Who is Angelo Petraglia?
The Nashville songwriter and producer who co-wrote every track on the debut.
Who produced it?
Ethan Johns with Angelo Petraglia.
How long is the album?
45:52 across eleven tracks.