Studio Album · No. 6
Somewhere on the Other Side of Nowhere Songwriting Credits by Powerman 5000
Produced by Powerman 5000
Mighty Loud / Megatronic / Fontana Distribution
Industrial MetalHard 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 Powerman 5000 carries a lyricist or composer credit.
11 trackswritten by Powerman 5000
0 tracksoutside writers
Powerman 5000'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
1
Lyricists
1
Producers
2009
Released
Data Insight
Somewhere on the Other Side of Nowhere was self-produced by Powerman 5000 and marked a deliberate return to the band's industrial metal roots after the punk-influenced Destroy What You Enjoy. The album incorporates sound samples from the 1965 Italian science fiction film Planet of the Vampires. Spider One is credited for all lyrics; all music is credited to Powerman 5000 collectively.
Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 3 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions Somewhere on the Other Side of Nowhere
When did Powerman 5000 release Somewhere on the Other Side of Nowhere?
Somewhere on the Other Side of Nowhere was released on October 6, 2009 in the United States and October 20, 2009 in Canada, through Mighty Loud Entertainment and Megatronic Records.
Who produced Somewhere on the Other Side of Nowhere by Powerman 5000?
Somewhere on the Other Side of Nowhere was self-produced by Powerman 5000, recorded at The Emergency Room Studios in Los Angeles.
Did Spider One write all songs on Somewhere on the Other Side of Nowhere?
Spider One is credited for all lyrics on Somewhere on the Other Side of Nowhere. All music is credited to Powerman 5000 collectively.
What film samples appear on Somewhere on the Other Side of Nowhere?
Several tracks on Somewhere on the Other Side of Nowhere incorporate sound samples from the 1965 Italian science fiction horror film Planet of the Vampires, directed by Mario Bava.
What is the sound of Somewhere on the Other Side of Nowhere compared to earlier Powerman 5000 albums?
Somewhere on the Other Side of Nowhere returned to Powerman 5000's industrial metal sound after the punk rock direction of Destroy What You Enjoy (2006). AllMusic awarded it 3.5 stars.
Data note: The specific lineup that recorded Somewhere on the Other Side of Nowhere could not be confirmed from primary sources; per-track songwriter credits are attributed at the album level as Powerman 5000 / Spider One per the Discogs release credit.