Studio Album · No. 14
Overnight Sensation Songwriting Credits by Motörhead
Produced by Howard Benson, Duane Baron, Ryan Dorn, Motörhead · Engineered by Duane Baron, Ryan Dorn, James Ornelas, Evan Levy
SPV/Steamhammer / CMC International
Heavy MetalHard Rock
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 Motörhead carries a lyricist or composer credit.
11 trackswritten by Motörhead
0 tracksoutside writers
Motörhead's roles on this album
Share of the 11 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
11
Tracks
4
Lyricists
4
Producers
1996
Released
Data Insight
The split drops back to three names. Ten of the eleven tracks are Kilmister, Campbell and Dee, "Civil War" adds Max Ax, and "Listen to Your Heart" is Lemmy on his own.
The 1996 album, the first as a three-piece since 1984 and the start of the Kilmister, Campbell and Dee line-up that lasted to the end.
Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 11 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions Overnight Sensation
Who wrote the songs on Overnight Sensation?
Lemmy Kilmister, Phil Campbell and Mikkey Dee on ten of the eleven tracks. "Civil War" adds Max Ax and "Listen to Your Heart" is credited to Kilmister alone.
Why are there only three writers?
Würzel left in 1995 and was not replaced, so the band was a three-piece again from this album on.
Who produced it?
Howard Benson and Duane Baron with Ryan Dorn and the band.
How high did it chart?
It missed the UK chart and reached number 39 in Finland.
Did it have a charting single?
No. "I Don't Believe a Word" was released and did not reach the UK Singles Chart.
How did it sell?
The article publishes no sales or certification figure for it.
How long is the album?
41:19 across eleven tracks.