Studio Album · No. 1
Leave a Whisper Songwriting Credits by Shinedown
Produced by Bob Marlette, Tony Battaglia, Rick Beato · Engineered by Bob Marlette, Tony Battaglia, Rick Beato
Holds writing credit on 12 of 13 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 12 / 13 documented
Scored across the 13 tracks with documented writers, by whether Shinedown carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 13 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Every song on Leave a Whisper carries Brent Smith's lyrics, with the music co-written by the early Shinedown lineup of Jasin Todd, Brad Stewart, and Barry Kerch alongside producers Bob Marlette, Tony Battaglia, and Rick Beato. The three producers share writing credit on most of the twelve core tracks, so the credit column pairs Smith with a rotating cast of bandmates and producers rather than a single fixed team. The one song the band did not write is the cover of Lynyrd Skynyrd's 'Simple Man,' written by Ronnie Van Zant and Gary Rossington, which the group added after it took off on radio. It is the album's only outside song and its clearest non-authored moment.
Leave a Whisper is the debut studio album by Shinedown, released on May 27, 2003 through Atlantic Records. The Jacksonville, Florida band built the record around frontman Brent Smith's lyrics and the early lineup of guitarist Jasin Todd, bassist Brad Stewart, and drummer Barry Kerch, who co-wrote the music with producers Bob Marlette, Tony Battaglia, and Rick Beato. It produced the mainstream rock hits 'Fly from the Inside' and '45,' both of which reached the top five of the US Mainstream Rock chart. The band's stripped-down cover of Lynyrd Skynyrd's 'Simple Man' broke out on radio and became one of the record's most recognized tracks, later added to the reissue. The album was certified Platinum by the RIAA and set the template for Shinedown's blend of hard rock, post-grunge, and alternative metal.
Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Fly from the Inside
#5
|
Brent SmithBob Marlette | Brently Stephen SmithBob Marlette | Bob MarletteTony BattagliaRick Beato | Brent Smith (Lead Vocals)Jasin Todd (Guitars)Brad Stewart (Bass)Barry Kerch (Drums, Percussion) |
| 2 |
Left Out
|
Brent SmithBrad StewartJasin Todd | Brently Stephen SmithBrad StewartJasin Todd | Bob MarletteTony BattagliaRick Beato | Brent Smith (Lead Vocals)Jasin Todd (Guitars)Brad Stewart (Bass)Barry Kerch (Drums, Percussion) |
| 3 |
Lost in the Crowd
|
Brent SmithRick BeatoJasin Todd | Brently Stephen SmithRick BeatoJasin Todd | Bob MarletteTony BattagliaRick Beato | Brent Smith (Lead Vocals)Jasin Todd (Guitars)Brad Stewart (Bass)Barry Kerch (Drums, Percussion) |
| 4 |
No More Love
|
Brent SmithBob MarletteJasin ToddTony Battaglia | Brently Stephen SmithBob MarletteJasin ToddTony Battaglia | Bob MarletteTony BattagliaRick Beato | Brent Smith (Lead Vocals)Jasin Todd (Guitars)Brad Stewart (Bass)Barry Kerch (Drums, Percussion) |
| 5 |
Better Version
|
Brent SmithBob MarletteBrad Stewart | Brently Stephen SmithBob MarletteBrad Stewart | Bob MarletteTony BattagliaRick Beato | Brent Smith (Lead Vocals)Jasin Todd (Guitars)Brad Stewart (Bass)Barry Kerch (Drums, Percussion) |
| 6 |
Burning Bright
#2
|
Brent SmithTony Battaglia | Brently Stephen SmithTony Battaglia | Bob MarletteTony BattagliaRick Beato | Brent Smith (Lead Vocals)Jasin Todd (Guitars)Brad Stewart (Bass)Barry Kerch (Drums, Percussion) |
| 7 |
In Memory
|
Brent SmithRick BeatoBrad Stewart | Brently Stephen SmithRick BeatoBrad Stewart | Bob MarletteTony BattagliaRick Beato | Brent Smith (Lead Vocals)Jasin Todd (Guitars)Brad Stewart (Bass)Barry Kerch (Drums, Percussion) |
| 8 |
All I Ever Wanted
|
Brent SmithBrad StewartJasin Todd | Brently Stephen SmithBrad StewartJasin Todd | Bob MarletteTony BattagliaRick Beato | Brent Smith (Lead Vocals)Jasin Todd (Guitars)Brad Stewart (Bass)Barry Kerch (Drums, Percussion) |
| 9 |
Stranger Inside
|
Brent SmithRick Beato | Brently Stephen SmithRick Beato | Bob MarletteTony BattagliaRick Beato | Brent Smith (Lead Vocals)Jasin Todd (Guitars)Brad Stewart (Bass)Barry Kerch (Drums, Percussion) |
| 10 |
Lacerated
|
Brent SmithTony BattagliaBrad StewartJasin Todd | Brently Stephen SmithTony BattagliaBrad StewartJasin Todd | Bob MarletteTony BattagliaRick Beato | Brent Smith (Lead Vocals)Jasin Todd (Guitars)Brad Stewart (Bass)Barry Kerch (Drums, Percussion) |
| 11 |
Crying Out
|
Brent SmithBob MarletteJasin Todd | Brently Stephen SmithBob MarletteJasin Todd | Bob MarletteTony BattagliaRick Beato | Brent Smith (Lead Vocals)Jasin Todd (Guitars)Brad Stewart (Bass)Barry Kerch (Drums, Percussion) |
| 12 |
45
#3
|
Brent SmithTony Battaglia | Brently Stephen SmithTony Battaglia | Bob MarletteTony BattagliaRick Beato | Brent Smith (Lead Vocals)Jasin Todd (Guitars)Brad Stewart (Bass)Barry Kerch (Drums, Percussion) |
| 13 |
Simple Man
#5
|
Ronnie Van ZantGary Rossington | Ronnie Van ZantGary Rossington | Bob MarletteTony BattagliaRick Beato | Brent Smith (Lead Vocals)Jasin Todd (Guitars)Brad Stewart (Bass)Barry Kerch (Drums, Percussion) |