Studio Album · No. 4
14 Shades of Grey Songwriting Credits by Staind
Produced by Josh Abraham · Engineered by Josh Abraham, Ryan Williams
Elektra Records
Post-grungeNu metalAlternative metal
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 14 of 14 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 14 / 14 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 14 tracks with documented writers, by whether Staind carries a lyricist or composer credit.
14 trackswritten by Staind
0 tracksoutside writers
Staind's roles on this album
Share of the 14 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
14
Tracks
1
Lyricists
1
Producers
1
No.1 Single
2003
Released
Data Insight
14 Shades of Grey is fully self-written, with Aaron Lewis on lyrics and the band on music, marking a shift toward a more melodic, post-grunge sound. The single "So Far Away" became a huge rock-radio hit, spending fourteen weeks atop the Mainstream Rock chart and reaching number 24 on the Hot 100. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and is entirely the band's own writing.
Track Listing & Credits 14 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 5 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions 14 Shades of Grey
Did Staind write 14 Shades of Grey themselves?
Yes. 14 Shades of Grey is fully self-written, with Aaron Lewis writing the lyrics and the band composing the music. There are no outside songwriters on the album.
Who wrote "So Far Away" by Staind?
"So Far Away" was written by Staind, with Aaron Lewis's introspective lyrics. It became one of their biggest hits, topping the Mainstream Rock chart for fourteen weeks and reaching number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100.
How did 14 Shades of Grey by Staind perform commercially?
14 Shades of Grey debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 with about 220,000 first-week copies and was certified Platinum in the US. It continued the band's commercial momentum after Break the Cycle.
What genre is 14 Shades of Grey by Staind?
14 Shades of Grey is a post-grunge and nu metal album with alternative metal elements. It leaned further into melody and accessibility than the band's earlier records.
What are the singles from 14 Shades of Grey by Staind?
The singles include "Price to Play," "So Far Away," "How About You," and "Zoe Jane." "So Far Away" was the standout, becoming a long-running number-one rock-radio hit.
Who produced 14 Shades of Grey by Staind?
14 Shades of Grey was produced by Josh Abraham, who had also produced Break the Cycle. His production reinforced the album's polished, melodic rock sound.