Studio Album · No. 2
Dysfunction Songwriting Credits by Staind
Produced by Terry Date, Staind · Engineered by Terry Date, Ulrich Wild, Howie Weinberg, Roger Lian
Elektra Records
Nu metalAlternative metal
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 9 of 9 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 9 / 9 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 9 tracks with documented writers, by whether Staind carries a lyricist or composer credit.
9 trackswritten by Staind
0 tracksoutside writers
Staind's roles on this album
Share of the 9 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
9
Tracks
1
Lyricists
1
Producers
2 million
US Copies Sold
1999
Released
Data Insight
Dysfunction was Staind's major-label debut, written entirely by the band, with Aaron Lewis on lyrics and Mike Mushok composing most of the music. Produced by Terry Date with Fred Durst's backing after he discovered the band, it delivered the rock-radio hits "Mudshovel" and "Home." The album is fully self-written, establishing the band's heavy, brooding sound.
Track Listing & Credits 9 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 5 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions Dysfunction
Did Staind write Dysfunction themselves?
Yes. Dysfunction is fully self-written, with Aaron Lewis writing the lyrics and Mike Mushok composing most of the music. It was the band's first major-label album.
Who produced Dysfunction by Staind?
Dysfunction was produced by Terry Date, known for his work with Pantera and Deftones. Limp Bizkit's Fred Durst, who discovered the band, was also involved in bringing them to a label.
What are the singles from Dysfunction by Staind?
The main singles were "Mudshovel" and "Home," both of which became rock-radio hits, peaking at numbers 10 and 11 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. "Just Go" and "Suffocate" were also released.
What genre is Dysfunction by Staind?
Dysfunction is a nu metal and alternative metal album. It pairs heavy, downtuned guitars with Aaron Lewis's emotionally raw vocals.
How well did Dysfunction by Staind sell?
Dysfunction was certified 2x Platinum in the United States for over two million copies shipped. It established Staind as a major rock act around the turn of the millennium.
Is "Mudshovel" on Dysfunction a re-recording?
Yes. "Mudshovel" is a re-recorded and renamed version of "Mudshuvel" from the band's 1996 self-released debut Tormented. The Dysfunction version became one of their breakout rock singles.