Studio Album · No. 10
The Noble Rot Songwriting Credits by Powerman 5000
Produced by Greg Johnson, Spider One
Cleopatra Records
Industrial MetalElectronic RockHard Rock
91%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 10 of 11 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 10 / 11 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 11 tracks with documented writers, by whether Powerman 5000 carries a lyricist or composer credit.
10 trackswritten by Powerman 5000
1 trackoutside writers
Powerman 5000's roles on this album
Share of the 11 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist91%
Composer91%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
11
Tracks
2
Lyricists
2
Producers
2020
Released
Data Insight
The Noble Rot continued the Spider One / Greg Johnson writing partnership from New Wave, with Spider One writing all original lyrics and Greg Johnson co-composing all music. The sole cover is 'We Got the Beat' (track 9), originally written by Charlotte Caffey and recorded by The Go-Go's in 1982. The bonus track (11) is a 2020 re-arrangement of 'When Worlds Collide,' carrying its original 1999 songwriting credits.
Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 8 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions The Noble Rot
When did Powerman 5000 release The Noble Rot?
The Noble Rot was released on August 28, 2020 on Cleopatra Records. It is Powerman 5000's tenth studio album.
Who wrote the songs on The Noble Rot by Powerman 5000?
Spider One wrote all original lyrics on The Noble Rot. All music is co-written by Spider One and Greg Johnson. Track 9 'We Got the Beat' is a cover written by Charlotte Caffey of The Go-Go's.
Is 'We Got the Beat' on The Noble Rot by Powerman 5000 a cover?
Yes. 'We Got the Beat' on The Noble Rot is a cover of the 1982 Go-Go's hit, described by the band as 'a dark reimagining.' The song was written by Charlotte Caffey.
Who produced The Noble Rot by Powerman 5000?
The Noble Rot was produced by Greg Johnson and Spider One. Greg Johnson also co-composed all original music on the album.
What is the bonus track on The Noble Rot by Powerman 5000?
The Noble Rot bonus track (track 11) is a 2020 version of 'When Worlds Collide,' originally released on Tonight the Stars Revolt! (1999). The re-arrangement carries the original 1999 songwriting credits.