Studio Album · No. 9
Feed the Machine Songwriting Credits by Nickelback
Produced by Nickelback, Chris Baseford · Engineered by Chris Baseford, Chris Lord-Alge, Randy Staub, Ted Jensen
BMG
Post-grungeHard rockAlternative metal
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 Nickelback carries a lyricist or composer credit.
11 trackswritten by Nickelback
0 tracksoutside writers
Nickelback's roles on this album
Share of the 11 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist91%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
11
Tracks
1
Lyricists
2
Producers
2017
Released
Data Insight
Feed the Machine, Nickelback's first album for BMG, is fully self-written and marks a return to a heavier, riff-driven sound after the pop experiments of No Fixed Address. Credited to the band with Chad Kroeger as the principal writer, it leans into harder rock with the title track and "Song on Fire." The album is entirely the band's own work.
Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Feed the Machine
|
Chad Kroeger | Chad KroegerRyan PeakeMike KroegerDaniel Adair | NickelbackChris Baseford | Chad Kroeger (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Coin for the Ferryman
|
Chad Kroeger | Chad Kroeger | NickelbackChris Baseford | Chad Kroeger (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Song on Fire
|
Chad Kroeger | Chad KroegerRyan PeakeHayley WarnerSteph JonesRyan Spraker | NickelbackChris Baseford | Chad Kroeger (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Must Be Nice
|
Chad Kroeger | Chad Kroeger | NickelbackChris Baseford | Chad Kroeger (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
After the Rain
|
Chad Kroeger | Chad KroegerAli Tamposi | NickelbackChris Baseford | Chad Kroeger (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
For the River
|
Chad Kroeger | Chad Kroeger | NickelbackChris Baseford | Chad Kroeger (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Home
|
Chad Kroeger | Chad Kroeger | NickelbackChris Baseford | Chad Kroeger (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
The Betrayal (Act III)
|
Chad Kroeger | Chad KroegerRyan PeakeDaniel Adair | NickelbackChris Baseford | Chad Kroeger (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Silent Majority
|
Chad Kroeger | Chad KroegerRyan Peake | NickelbackChris Baseford | Chad Kroeger (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Every Time We're Together
|
Chad Kroeger | Chad KroegerJoe Nichols | NickelbackChris Baseford | Chad Kroeger (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
The Betrayal (Act I)
|
Not documented | Ryan Peake | NickelbackChris Baseford | - |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 11 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions Feed the Machine
Did Nickelback write Feed the Machine themselves?
Yes. Feed the Machine is fully self-written, credited to the band with Chad Kroeger as the main writer. There are no outside songwriters on the album.
Is Feed the Machine by Nickelback heavier than their other albums?
Yes. Feed the Machine returned to a heavier, more guitar-driven sound after the pop experimentation of No Fixed Address. The title track and "Song on Fire" showcase that harder direction.
Who wrote "Feed the Machine" by Nickelback?
The title track "Feed the Machine" was written by Nickelback, principally Chad Kroeger. It served as the album's lead single and opener.
How did Feed the Machine by Nickelback perform commercially?
Feed the Machine debuted at number five on the Billboard 200 with about 47,000 units and reached number three in the UK, the band's highest UK debut. It was certified Silver in the UK.
What genre is Feed the Machine by Nickelback?
Feed the Machine is a post-grunge and hard rock album with alternative metal elements. It is one of the band's heavier latter-day releases.
What label released Feed the Machine by Nickelback?
Feed the Machine was Nickelback's first album for BMG Rights Management. It followed their time on Roadrunner and Republic Records.