Studio Album · No. 4

Amaryllis Songwriting Credits by Shinedown

2012 Atlantic Records 12 tracks 44 min

Produced by Rob Cavallo  ·  Engineered by Doug McKean

Atlantic Records Hard RockPost-grungeAlternative Rock
100%
Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 12 of 12 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 12 / 12 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether Shinedown carries a lyricist or composer credit.

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12 trackswritten by Shinedown 0 tracksoutside writers
Shinedown's roles on this album

Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

12
Tracks
7
Lyricists
1
Producers
2
No.1 Singles
500,000+ (RIAA Gold)
Worldwide Copies Sold
2012
Released
Data Insight

Amaryllis is a Brent Smith writing record filtered through outside collaborators. Smith is the lyricist and constant across all twelve songs, most often paired with Dave Bassett, who co-wrote the bulk of the album and also added guitar, backing vocals, and production. Bassist Eric Bass shares credit on the heavier tracks 'Unity,' 'Enemies,' 'Nowhere Kids,' and 'I'll Follow You,' while guitarist Zach Myers co-wrote the single 'Bully.' The one clear outlier is 'I'm Not Alright,' the only song not driven by the Smith-Bassett axis, credited to Smith with outside writers Dana Calitri, Nina Ossoff, and Kathy Sommer. Rob Cavallo produced the entire album, with Chris Lord-Alge mixing.

Amaryllis is the fourth studio album by Shinedown, released March 27, 2012 on Atlantic Records. Produced by Rob Cavallo, it followed the band's commercial breakthrough The Sound of Madness and pushed the same arena-rock scale further, layering David Campbell's string and horn arrangements over Brent Smith's melodic hard rock. It debuted at number four on the Billboard 200, the band's highest chart entry at the time, selling roughly 106,000 copies in its first week and topping the Top Hard Rock, Top Rock, and Alternative album charts. Smith described the record as built around empowerment and perseverance, with the title track written for his sister as a symbol of resilience. The singles 'Bully' and 'Unity' both reached number one on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart, and the album was certified Gold by the RIAA.

Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Adrenaline #4
Brent SmithDave Bassett Brently Stephen SmithDavid Bassett Rob Cavallo Brent Smith (Lead Vocals)Zach Myers (Guitar, Backing Vocals)Eric Bass (Bass, Backing Vocals)Barry Kerch (Drums, Backing Vocals)
2
Bully #1
Brent SmithZach MyersDave Bassett Brently Stephen SmithZachary MyersDavid Bassett Rob Cavallo Brent Smith (Lead Vocals)Zach Myers (Guitar, Backing Vocals)Eric Bass (Bass, Backing Vocals)Barry Kerch (Drums)
3
Amaryllis
Brent SmithDave Bassett Brently Stephen SmithDavid Bassett Rob Cavallo Brent Smith (Lead Vocals)Zach Myers (Guitar, Backing Vocals)Eric Bass (Bass, Backing Vocals)Barry Kerch (Drums)
4
Unity #1
Brent SmithEric BassDave Bassett Brently Stephen SmithWilliam Frederic Bass Jr.David Bassett Rob Cavallo Brent Smith (Lead Vocals)Zach Myers (Guitar, Backing Vocals)Eric Bass (Bass, Backing Vocals)Barry Kerch (Drums)
5
Enemies #2
Brent SmithEric BassDave Bassett Brently Stephen SmithWilliam Frederic Bass Jr.David Bassett Rob Cavallo Brent Smith (Lead Vocals)Zach Myers (Guitar, Backing Vocals)Eric Bass (Bass, Backing Vocals)Barry Kerch (Drums)
6
I'm Not Alright
Brent SmithDana CalitriNina OssoffKathy Sommer Brently Stephen SmithDana CalitriNina OssoffKathy Sommer Rob Cavallo Brent Smith (Lead Vocals)Zach Myers (Guitar, Backing Vocals)Eric Bass (Bass, Backing Vocals)Barry Kerch (Drums)
7
Nowhere Kids
Brent SmithEric BassDave Bassett Brently Stephen SmithWilliam Frederic Bass Jr.David Bassett Rob Cavallo Brent Smith (Lead Vocals)Zach Myers (Guitar, Backing Vocals)Eric Bass (Bass, Backing Vocals)Barry Kerch (Drums)
8
Miracle
Brent SmithDave Bassett Brently Stephen SmithDavid Bassett Rob Cavallo Brent Smith (Lead Vocals)Zach Myers (Guitar, Backing Vocals)Eric Bass (Bass, Backing Vocals)Barry Kerch (Drums)
9
I'll Follow You #2
Brent SmithEric BassDave Bassett Brently Stephen SmithWilliam Frederic Bass Jr.David Bassett Rob Cavallo Brent Smith (Lead Vocals)Zach Myers (Guitar, Backing Vocals)Eric Bass (Bass, Backing Vocals)Barry Kerch (Drums)
10
For My Sake
Brent SmithDave Bassett Brently Stephen SmithDavid Bassett Rob Cavallo Brent Smith (Lead Vocals)Zach Myers (Guitar, Backing Vocals)Eric Bass (Bass, Backing Vocals)Barry Kerch (Drums)
11
My Name (Wearing Me Out)
Brent SmithDave Bassett Brently Stephen SmithDavid Bassett Rob Cavallo Brent Smith (Lead Vocals)Zach Myers (Guitar, Backing Vocals)Eric Bass (Bass, Backing Vocals)Barry Kerch (Drums)
12
Through the Ghost
Brent SmithDave Bassett Brently Stephen SmithDavid Bassett Rob Cavallo Brent Smith (Lead Vocals)Zach Myers (Guitar, Backing Vocals)Eric Bass (Bass, Backing Vocals)Barry Kerch (Drums)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 13 contributors

BS
Brent Smith
Writer · Vocals
On this album12 written
BS
Brently Stephen Smith
Writer
On this album12 written
DB
Dave Bassett
Writer
On this album11 written
DB
David Bassett
Writer
On this album11 written
EB
Eric Bass
Writer · Vocals
On this album4 written
WF
William Frederic Bass Jr.
Writer
On this album4 written
DC
Dana Calitri
Writer
On this album1 written
KS
Kathy Sommer
Writer
On this album1 written
NO
Nina Ossoff
Writer
On this album1 written
ZM
Zach Myers
Writer · Vocals
On this album1 written
ZM
Zachary Myers
Writer
On this album1 written
RC
Rob Cavallo
Producer
On this album12 produced

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Frequently Asked Questions Amaryllis

Who wrote the songs on Amaryllis?
Frontman Brent Smith is the lyricist and a co-writer on every track. His main writing partner across the album was Dave Bassett, with bassist Eric Bass and guitarist Zach Myers contributing to several songs. One track, 'I'm Not Alright,' was co-written with the outside team of Dana Calitri, Nina Ossoff, and Kathy Sommer.
Who produced Amaryllis?
The album was produced by Rob Cavallo, with additional production from Eric Bass and Dave Bassett. Chris Lord-Alge mixed the record and Ted Jensen mastered it.
What are the singles from Amaryllis?
The singles were 'Bully,' 'Unity,' 'Enemies,' 'I'll Follow You,' and 'Adrenaline.' 'Bully' and 'Unity' both reached number one on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.
How did Amaryllis perform on the charts?
It debuted at number four on the Billboard 200, the band's highest entry at the time, and topped the Top Hard Rock, Top Rock, and Alternative album charts. It sold about 106,000 copies in its first week.
What does the album title Amaryllis mean?
Brent Smith named the album after the amaryllis flower, which blooms in harsh conditions, and connected it to his sister as a symbol of resilience and perseverance.
Is Amaryllis certified?
Yes. The album was certified Gold by the RIAA in the United States, Gold in Canada, and Silver in the United Kingdom.
Who played on Amaryllis?
The core band was Brent Smith on lead vocals, Zach Myers on guitar and backing vocals, Eric Bass on bass and backing vocals, and Barry Kerch on drums. David Campbell arranged and conducted the strings and horns.

Sources

Wikipedia: Amaryllis (Shinedown album) Wikipedia: Shinedown discography MusicBrainz: Amaryllis (release group) Cover Art Archive: Amaryllis Loudwire: Shinedown, Amaryllis album review Cover Art Archive: Amaryllis by Shinedown