Studio Album · No. 11
We Are Chaos Songwriting Credits by Marilyn Manson
Produced by Marilyn Manson, Shooter Jennings · Engineered by Mark Stent, Randy Merrill, Pete Lyman
Loma Vista Recordings / Concord Records
Post-PunkGothic RockIndustrial Rock
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 Marilyn Manson carries a lyricist or composer credit.
10 trackswritten by Marilyn Manson
0 tracksoutside writers
Marilyn Manson'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
2
Lyricists
2
Producers
69,000
US Copies Sold
2020
Released
Data Insight
Brian Warner wrote the lyrics and co-wrote the music with Shooter Jennings, who also co-produced the album and supplied much of the instrumentation. Jennings, a country artist by background, steered Manson toward melody-forward post-punk and gothic rock on the title track and 'Don't Chase the Dead.' The two built the record together over an extended 2018 to 2020 stretch, making it the only Manson album shaped by Jennings rather than Tyler Bates.
Marilyn Manson's eleventh album, co-written and produced with country songwriter Shooter Jennings. An unexpected collaboration, the album blends hard rock with Americana, psychedelic, and country influences. It debuted at number one on the Billboard Rock Album charts.
Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Red Black and Blue
|
Marilyn MansonShooter Jennings | Brian Hugh WarnerWaylon Albright Jennings Jr. | Marilyn MansonShooter Jennings | Marilyn Manson (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
We Are Chaos
#8
|
Marilyn MansonShooter Jennings | Brian Hugh WarnerWaylon Albright Jennings Jr. | Marilyn MansonShooter Jennings | Marilyn Manson (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Don't Chase the Dead
#29
|
Marilyn MansonShooter Jennings | Brian Hugh WarnerWaylon Albright Jennings Jr. | Marilyn MansonShooter Jennings | Marilyn Manson (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Paint You with My Love
|
Marilyn MansonShooter Jennings | Brian Hugh WarnerWaylon Albright Jennings Jr. | Marilyn MansonShooter Jennings | Marilyn Manson (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Half-Way & One Step Forward
|
Marilyn MansonShooter Jennings | Brian Hugh WarnerWaylon Albright Jennings Jr. | Marilyn MansonShooter Jennings | Marilyn Manson (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Infinite Darkness
|
Marilyn MansonShooter Jennings | Brian Hugh WarnerWaylon Albright Jennings Jr. | Marilyn MansonShooter Jennings | Marilyn Manson (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Perfume
|
Marilyn MansonShooter Jennings | Brian Hugh WarnerWaylon Albright Jennings Jr. | Marilyn MansonShooter Jennings | Marilyn Manson (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Keep My Head Together
|
Marilyn MansonShooter Jennings | Brian Hugh WarnerWaylon Albright Jennings Jr. | Marilyn MansonShooter Jennings | Marilyn Manson (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Solve Coagula
|
Marilyn MansonShooter Jennings | Brian Hugh WarnerWaylon Albright Jennings Jr. | Marilyn MansonShooter Jennings | Marilyn Manson (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Broken Needle
|
Marilyn MansonShooter Jennings | Brian Hugh WarnerWaylon Albright Jennings Jr. | Marilyn MansonShooter Jennings | Marilyn Manson (Lead Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 4 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions We Are Chaos
Who produced We Are Chaos by Marilyn Manson?
We Are Chaos was co-produced by Marilyn Manson (Brian Warner) and Shooter Jennings. Jennings, primarily a country and Southern rock artist, also contributed instrumentation. It was the first Manson album he worked on.
Who wrote the songs on We Are Chaos?
Brian Warner, performing as Marilyn Manson, wrote the lyrics, and the music was co-written with Shooter Jennings. The pair developed the songs together during sessions that ran from 2018 into 2020. Jennings's involvement gave the album a more melodic, song-oriented foundation.
What was the lead single from We Are Chaos?
The title track 'We Are Chaos' was the lead single, peaking at number 8 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart. A second single, 'Don't Chase the Dead,' followed and reached number 29 on the same chart. Both preceded the album's September 2020 release.
What genre is We Are Chaos by Marilyn Manson?
We Are Chaos draws on post-punk, gothic rock, and industrial rock. Critics highlighted its emphasis on songwriting and melody over Manson's earlier shock-driven approach. Shooter Jennings's production pushed the record toward this more tuneful direction.
How did We Are Chaos perform commercially?
We Are Chaos debuted at number 8 on the Billboard 200 with 31,000 album-equivalent units. It reached number 1 in Australia, the band's first chart-topper there since 1998, and also topped the chart in Portugal. By February 2021 it had sold 69,000 copies in the US.
How was We Are Chaos received by critics?
We Are Chaos earned a Metacritic score of 77, the highest for a Marilyn Manson album since the site began tracking the band. Reviews were generally favorable and praised its improved songwriting and production. Many critics cited Shooter Jennings's contribution as central to that shift.