Studio Album · No. 2
New American Gospel Songwriting Credits by Lamb of God
Produced by Steve Austin, Chris Adler, Lamb of God · Engineered by Steve Austin, Ryan Smith
Prosthetic
Groove MetalThrash MetalGrindcoreDeath 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 Lamb of God carries a lyricist or composer credit.
10 trackswritten by Lamb of God
0 tracksoutside writers
Lamb of God's roles on this album
Share of the 10 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
10
Tracks
1
Lyricists
3
Producers
100,000
Worldwide Copies Sold
2000
Released
Data Insight
The split credit carries over from Burn the Priest: Randy Blythe takes the lyrics on all ten tracks and the music goes to Lamb of God as a whole. This is the last album with that arrangement until Into Oblivion twenty-six years later.
New American Gospel is the first album under the Lamb of God name, released on Prosthetic in September 2000. It has sold over 100,000 copies in the United States and was reissued remastered in 2006 with four extra tracks.
Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Black Label
|
Randy Blythe | Lamb of God | Steve AustinChris AdlerLamb of God | Lamb of God (Performer) |
| 2 |
A Warning
|
Randy Blythe | Lamb of God | Steve AustinChris AdlerLamb of God | Lamb of God (Performer) |
| 3 |
In the Absence of the Sacred
|
Randy Blythe | Lamb of God | Steve AustinChris AdlerLamb of God | Lamb of God (Performer) |
| 4 |
Letter to the Unborn
|
Randy Blythe | Lamb of God | Steve AustinChris AdlerLamb of God | Lamb of God (Performer) |
| 5 |
The Black Dahlia
|
Randy Blythe | Lamb of God | Steve AustinChris AdlerLamb of God | Lamb of God (Performer) |
| 6 |
Terror and Hubris in the House of Frank Pollard
|
Randy Blythe | Lamb of God | Steve AustinChris AdlerLamb of God | Lamb of God (Performer)Steve Austin (Featured Vocals)lyrics: Austin (Featured Vocals)Blythe (Featured Vocals) |
| 7 |
The Subtle Arts of Murder and Persuasion
|
Randy Blythe | Lamb of God | Steve AustinChris AdlerLamb of God | Lamb of God (Performer) |
| 8 |
Pariah
|
Randy Blythe | Lamb of God | Steve AustinChris AdlerLamb of God | Lamb of God (Performer) |
| 9 |
Confessional
|
Randy Blythe | Lamb of God | Steve AustinChris AdlerLamb of God | Lamb of God (Performer) |
| 10 |
O.D.H.G.A.B.F.E.
|
Randy Blythe | Lamb of God | Steve AustinChris AdlerLamb of God | Lamb of God (Performer) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 6 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions New American Gospel
Who wrote New American Gospel?
Randy Blythe wrote the lyrics on all ten tracks. The music is credited to Lamb of God as a band.
Who wrote "Black Label"?
Lyrics by Randy Blythe, music by Lamb of God, the same credit as every other track.
How did the album sell?
Over 100,000 copies in the United States.
Who produced it?
Steve Austin with Chris Adler and the band. Austin engineered, mixed and mastered it.
Did "Black Label" chart?
The discography records no chart peak for it.
How long is the album?
41:34 across ten tracks.
Was this the first album as Lamb of God?
Yes. The band changed its name from Burn the Priest in 1999, a year before this came out.