Studio Album · No. 2
Overkill Songwriting Credits by Motörhead
Produced by Jimmy Miller, Neil Richmond · Engineered by Ashley Howe, Trevor Hallesy
Bronze
Heavy MetalHard RockSpeed Metal
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 Motörhead carries a lyricist or composer credit.
10 trackswritten by Motörhead
0 tracksoutside writers
Motörhead's roles on this album
Share of the 10 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
10
Tracks
4
Lyricists
2
Producers
1979
Released
Data Insight
Here is the split that defines them: Lemmy, Eddie Clarke and Phil Taylor on all ten tracks, in equal thirds, with no separation of words from music. Mick Farren is added to "Damage Case" and that is the only variation on the record.
The 1979 album on Bronze, the first with the line-up that would last four years. It opens with the double bass drum figure the band got known for.
Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 10 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions Overkill
Who wrote the songs on Overkill?
Lemmy Kilmister, Eddie Clarke and Phil Taylor on all ten tracks. "Damage Case" adds Mick Farren.
How high did the singles chart?
"Overkill" reached number 39 on the UK Singles Chart and "No Class" number 61.
Who produced it?
Jimmy Miller with Neil Richmond.
Who engineered it?
Ashley Howe and Trevor Hallesy.
How high did it chart?
Number 24 in the UK.
How did it sell?
The article publishes no sales or certification figure for it.
How long is the album?
34:30 across ten tracks.