Studio Album · No. 2
The State Songwriting Credits by Nickelback
Produced by Dale Penner · Engineered by Dale Penner, Garth Richardson, Brett Zilahi
Self-released
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.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
11
Tracks
1
Lyricists
1
Producers
1998
Released
Data Insight
The State is fully self-written, credited to the band with Chad Kroeger as the principal writer. It gave Nickelback their first rock-radio traction through "Leader of Men" and "Breathe," both Mainstream Rock hits. The album helped earn the band a major-label deal and their first Juno Award, and it remains entirely the band's own work.
Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 5 contributors
More from Nickelback
1996
100%
Curb
FACTOR
12 tracksProd. Larry Anschell
2001
100%
Silver Side Up
Roadrunner Records
10 tracksProd. Rick Parashar
2003
100%
The Long Road
Roadrunner Records
11 tracksProd. Joey Moi
2005
100%
All the Right Reasons
Roadrunner Records
11 tracksProd. Nickelback
2008
100%
Dark Horse
Roadrunner Records
11 tracksProd. Robert John "Mutt" Lange
2011
100%
Here and Now
Roadrunner Records
11 tracksProd. Nickelback
2014
100%
No Fixed Address
Republic Records
11 tracksProd. Chris Baseford
2017
100%
Feed the Machine
BMG
11 tracksProd. Nickelback
2022
100%
Get Rollin'
BMG
11 tracksProd. Nickelback
Frequently Asked Questions The State
Did Nickelback write The State themselves?
Yes. The State is fully self-written, credited to the band with Chad Kroeger as the main writer. There are no outside songwriters on the album.
Who wrote "Leader of Men" by Nickelback?
"Leader of Men" was written by Nickelback, principally Chad Kroeger. It was the band's first rock-radio hit, reaching number eight on the US Mainstream Rock chart.
How did The State by Nickelback perform commercially?
The State was certified Platinum in the United States and Canada. Its success helped the band land a major-label deal and win their first Juno Award for Best New Group in 2001.
What genre is The State by Nickelback?
The State is a post-grunge and hard rock album with alternative metal elements. It established the heavier, melodic rock sound the band would refine on later records.
What are the singles from The State by Nickelback?
The singles include "Leader of Men," "Breathe," "Old Enough," and "Worthy to Say." "Leader of Men" and "Breathe" were the most successful, both reaching the Mainstream Rock top ten.
Who produced The State by Nickelback?
The State was produced by Dale Penner, who also engineered the record. It was originally self-released before being picked up by EMI and Roadrunner Records.