Studio Album · No. 2
In the Wake of Determination Songwriting Credits by Story of the Year
Produced by Steve Evetts, Story of the Year · Engineered by Steve Evetts, Allan Hessler, Tom Baker
Maverick
Post-HardcoreAlternative Metal
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 Story of the Year carries a lyricist or composer credit.
12 trackswritten by Story of the Year
0 tracksoutside writers
Story of the Year's roles on this album
Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
12
Tracks
5
Lyricists
6
Producers
2005
Released
Data Insight
All twelve tracks are credited to the band as a whole, with no individual named and nobody from outside on any of them. It is the heaviest record they made and the most closed of the seven.
In the Wake of Determination came out on Maverick in October 2005, produced by Steve Evetts, and reached number 19 on the Billboard 200.
Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 6 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions In the Wake of Determination
Who wrote In the Wake of Determination?
The credit reads Story of the Year on all twelve tracks, with no individual member named and no outside writer.
How did it sell?
The discography publishes no sales figure and no certification for it. It reached number 19 on the Billboard 200.
Did any single chart in the Hot 100?
No. "We Don't Care Anymore" reached number 28 on Alternative Airplay but missed the Hot 100.
Who engineered it?
Steve Evetts, with Allan Hessler assisting and Tom Baker mastering.
How is it different from Page Avenue?
It is heavier, closer to alternative metal than the pop-punk edges of the debut, and it sold far less.
Who produced it?
Steve Evetts.
How long is the album?
45:23 across twelve tracks.