Studio Album · No. 2

The More Things Change... Songwriting Credits by Machine Head

1997 Roadrunner 10 tracks 52:42

Produced by Colin Richardson  ·  Engineered by Vincent Wojno

Roadrunner Groove MetalThrash Metal
Complete Artist
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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 Machine Head carries a lyricist or composer credit.

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10 trackswritten by Machine Head 0 tracksoutside writers
Machine Head's roles on this album

Share of the 10 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

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Composer100%
Producer0%
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By the Numbers

10
Tracks
1
Lyricists
1
Producers
400,000
Worldwide Copies Sold
1997
Released
Data Insight

All ten tracks are the band's, credited the same way as the debut. It is the last album with Logan Mader and the last before the sound moved towards nu metal, and it sold the same worldwide as the record before it.

The More Things Change... came out on Roadrunner in March 1997 and has sold 400,000 worldwide, 115,000 in the United States. "Ten Ton Hammer" came off it.

Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Ten Ton Hammer
Robb Flynn Robb FlynnLogan MaderAdam DuceChris KontosDave McClain Colin Richardson Robb Flynn (Performer)Logan Mader (Performer)Adam Duce (Performer)Chris Kontos (Performer)Dave McClain (Performer)
2
Take My Scars
Robb Flynn Robb FlynnLogan MaderAdam DuceChris KontosDave McClain Colin Richardson Robb Flynn (Performer)Logan Mader (Performer)Adam Duce (Performer)Chris Kontos (Performer)Dave McClain (Performer)
3
Struck a Nerve
Robb Flynn Robb FlynnLogan MaderAdam DuceChris KontosDave McClain Colin Richardson Robb Flynn (Performer)Logan Mader (Performer)Adam Duce (Performer)Chris Kontos (Performer)Dave McClain (Performer)
4
Down to None
Robb Flynn Robb FlynnLogan MaderAdam DuceChris KontosDave McClain Colin Richardson Robb Flynn (Performer)Logan Mader (Performer)Adam Duce (Performer)Chris Kontos (Performer)Dave McClain (Performer)
5
The Frontlines
Robb Flynn Robb FlynnLogan MaderAdam DuceChris KontosDave McClain Colin Richardson Robb Flynn (Performer)Logan Mader (Performer)Adam Duce (Performer)Chris Kontos (Performer)Dave McClain (Performer)
6
Spine
Robb Flynn Robb FlynnLogan MaderAdam DuceChris KontosDave McClain Colin Richardson Robb Flynn (Performer)Logan Mader (Performer)Adam Duce (Performer)Chris Kontos (Performer)Dave McClain (Performer)
7
Bay of Pigs
Robb Flynn Robb FlynnLogan MaderAdam DuceChris KontosDave McClain Colin Richardson Robb Flynn (Performer)Logan Mader (Performer)Adam Duce (Performer)Chris Kontos (Performer)Dave McClain (Performer)
8
Violate
Robb Flynn Robb FlynnLogan MaderAdam DuceChris KontosDave McClain Colin Richardson Robb Flynn (Performer)Logan Mader (Performer)Adam Duce (Performer)Chris Kontos (Performer)Dave McClain (Performer)
9
Blistering
Robb Flynn Robb FlynnLogan MaderAdam DuceChris KontosDave McClain Colin Richardson Robb Flynn (Performer)Logan Mader (Performer)Adam Duce (Performer)Chris Kontos (Performer)Dave McClain (Performer)
10
Blood of the Zodiac
Robb Flynn Robb FlynnLogan MaderAdam DuceChris KontosDave McClain Colin Richardson Robb Flynn (Performer)Logan Mader (Performer)Adam Duce (Performer)Chris Kontos (Performer)Dave McClain (Performer)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 6 contributors

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Frequently Asked Questions The More Things Change...

Who wrote The More Things Change...?
Robb Flynn wrote the lyrics and the band the music, except where noted.
How did it sell?
400,000 worldwide and 115,000 in the United States.
Did any single chart in the Hot 100?
The discography publishes no Billboard Hot 100 positions for the album's singles.
Who engineered it?
Vincent Wojno.
Who plays drums on it?
Dave McClain, his first album with the band.
Is this the last with Logan Mader?
Yes. He left in 1998 and Ahrue Luster replaced him.
How long is the album?
52:42 across ten tracks.

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