Studio Album · No. 2
The Madman's Return Songwriting Credits by Snap!
Produced by Snap!
Ariola / Sony Music
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Complete Artist
100%
Authorship
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 Snap! carries a lyricist or composer credit.
12 trackswritten by Snap!
0 tracksoutside writers
Snap!'s roles on this album
Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist67%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
12
Tracks
5
Lyricists
1
Producers
1992
Released
Data Insight
All twelve tracks are written inside the act, the only Snap! record with no outside name anywhere. The music is credited to the two producers throughout and the words are split between Turbo B, Thea Austin and Penny Ford. Austin wrote the words to "Rhythm Is a Dancer", which is the biggest thing the act ever did.
The Madman's Return came out on Ariola in March 1992 and is certified gold in Germany and Britain. "Rhythm Is a Dancer" off it reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 8 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions The Madman's Return
Who wrote The Madman's Return?
The music on all twelve tracks is credited to Benito Benites and John "Virgo" Garrett III. Turbo B wrote words on seven, Thea Austin on four and Penny Ford on two.
Who wrote "Rhythm Is a Dancer"?
Thea Austin wrote the words, with the two producers on the music.
Which single charted in America?
"Rhythm Is a Dancer" reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100.
How did it sell?
It is certified gold in Germany and Britain and platinum in Switzerland. The discography publishes no sales figure.
Did Turbo B leave?
Around the release, after disagreements with the two producers. He is on nothing after this record until 2000.
Are engineering credits published?
No. The album article lists writers, producers and musicians but names no engineer.
How long is the album?
57:19 across the twelve tracks of the first edition.