Studio Album · No. 5
Chapter V Songwriting Credits by Staind
Produced by David Bottrill · Engineered by David Bottrill, Brian Sperber, Bob Ludwig
Atlantic Records
Post-grungeAlternative metalNu metal
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 Staind carries a lyricist or composer credit.
12 trackswritten by Staind
0 tracksoutside writers
Staind'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
1
Lyricists
1
Producers
1
No.1 Single
1.5 million
Worldwide Copies Sold
2005
Released
Data Insight
Chapter V is fully self-written, with Aaron Lewis on lyrics and the band on music, continuing their melodic post-grunge direction. The lead single "Right Here" topped the Mainstream Rock chart and gave the band another rock-radio staple. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and is entirely the band's own work.
Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 5 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions Chapter V
Did Staind write Chapter V themselves?
Yes. Chapter V 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 "Right Here" by Staind?
"Right Here" was written by Staind. It became the album's biggest hit, topping the Mainstream Rock chart and reaching number 55 on the Billboard Hot 100.
How did Chapter V by Staind perform commercially?
Chapter V debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 with about 185,000 first-week copies and was certified Platinum in the US. It sold around 1.5 million copies worldwide.
What genre is Chapter V by Staind?
Chapter V is a post-grunge album with alternative metal and nu metal elements. It continued the band's blend of heavy riffs and melodic, introspective songwriting.
Who produced Chapter V by Staind?
Chapter V was produced by David Bottrill, known for his work with Tool and Muse. It was the band's first album not produced by Josh Abraham since their breakthrough.
What does the title Chapter V mean for Staind?
Chapter V refers to the album being the band's fifth studio release. The title frames the record as the next chapter in Staind's career.