Studio Album · No. 6
We Are the Night Songwriting Credits by The Chemical Brothers
Produced by The Chemical Brothers
Freestyle Dust / Virgin Records
ElectronicaBig beatHouse
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 The Chemical Brothers carries a lyricist or composer credit.
12 trackswritten by The Chemical Brothers
0 tracksoutside writers
The Chemical Brothers'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
13
Lyricists
1
Producers
2007
Released
Awards & Recognition 1
Grammy Award for Best Electronic/Dance Album (2008)
Data Insight
We Are the Night was written and produced by Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons, who again paired their sample-built electronica with a roster of guest singers. Ali Love fronts the single "Do It Again," Willy Mason sings "Battle Scars" and "No Path to Follow," the Klaxons appear on "All Rights Reversed," and rapper Fatlip delivers "The Salmon Dance." The duo wrote every track, with guests adding vocals over their productions.
The Chemical Brothers' sixth studio album, released July 2, 2007. It features Willy Mason on two tracks, Klaxons and Lightspeed Champion on 'All Rights Reversed', Ali Love on 'Do It Again', and Fatlip on 'The Salmon Dance'. The album contains a credit for the late Italian film composer Riz Ortolani on the title track, indicating a sample or interpolation.
Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
No Path to Follow
|
Tom RowlandsEd SimonsWilly Mason | Tom RowlandsEd SimonsWilly Mason | The Chemical Brothers | Willy Mason |
| 2 |
We Are the Night
|
Tom RowlandsEd SimonsBill BissettRiz Ortolani | Tom RowlandsEd SimonsBill BissettRiz Ortolani | The Chemical Brothers | Tom Rowlands (Production)Ed Simons (Production)Bill Bissett (Lead Vocals)Riz Ortolani (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
All Rights Reversed
|
Tom RowlandsEd SimonsDevonté HynesJames RightonJamie Reynolds | Tom RowlandsEd SimonsDevonté HynesJames RightonJamie Reynolds | The Chemical Brothers | KlaxonsLightspeed Champion |
| 4 |
Saturate
|
Tom RowlandsEd Simons | Tom RowlandsEd Simons | The Chemical Brothers | Tom Rowlands (Production)Ed Simons (Production) |
| 5 |
Do It Again
#12
|
Tom RowlandsEd SimonsAli Love | Tom RowlandsEd SimonsAli Love | The Chemical Brothers | Ali Love |
| 6 |
Das Spiegel
|
Tom RowlandsEd Simons | Tom RowlandsEd Simons | The Chemical Brothers | Tom Rowlands (Production)Ed Simons (Production) |
| 7 |
The Salmon Dance
#27
|
Tom RowlandsEd SimonsFatlip | Tom RowlandsEd SimonsDerrick Stewart | The Chemical Brothers | Fatlip |
| 8 |
Burst Generator
|
Tom RowlandsEd Simons | Tom RowlandsEd Simons | The Chemical Brothers | Tom Rowlands (Production)Ed Simons (Production) |
| 9 |
A Modern Midnight Conversation
|
Tom RowlandsEd SimonsBarbara MasseyErnie Calabria | Tom RowlandsEd SimonsBarbara MasseyErnie Calabria | The Chemical Brothers | Tom Rowlands (Production)Ed Simons (Production)Barbara Massey (Lead Vocals)Ernie Calabria (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Battle Scars
|
Tom RowlandsEd SimonsWilly Mason | Tom RowlandsEd SimonsWilly Mason | The Chemical Brothers | Willy Mason |
| 11 |
Harpoons
|
Tom RowlandsEd Simons | Tom RowlandsEd Simons | The Chemical Brothers | Tom Rowlands (Production)Ed Simons (Production) |
| 12 |
The Pills Won't Help You Now
|
Tom RowlandsEd SimonsTim Smith | Tom RowlandsEd SimonsTim Smith | The Chemical Brothers | Tim Smith |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 17 contributors
ES
Ed Simons
Writer · Production
TR
Tom Rowlands
Writer · Production
WM
Willy Mason
Writer
AL
Ali Love
Writer
BM
Barbara Massey
Writer · Vocals
BB
Bill Bissett
Writer · Vocals
DS
Derrick Stewart
Writer
DH
Devonté Hynes
Writer
EC
Ernie Calabria
Writer · Vocals
F
Fatlip
Writer
JR
James Righton
Writer
JR
Jamie Reynolds
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions We Are the Night
Did The Chemical Brothers write We Are the Night themselves?
Yes. We Are the Night was written and produced by Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons. Guest vocalists sing on several tracks, but the music is the duo's own work.
Did We Are the Night win a Grammy?
Yes. We Are the Night won the Grammy Award for Best Electronic/Dance Album at the 50th Grammy Awards in 2008. It was the duo's second win in that category after Push the Button.
Who sang "Do It Again" by The Chemical Brothers?
"Do It Again" features lead vocals by Ali Love. The single was written and produced by Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons and reached number 12 on the UK Singles Chart.
Who raps on "The Salmon Dance" by The Chemical Brothers?
"The Salmon Dance" features rapper Fatlip of the Pharcyde, who delivers a comic lyric about fish. Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons wrote and produced the track, which reached number 27 in the UK.
What genre is We Are the Night by The Chemical Brothers?
We Are the Night is an electronica album with big beat and house influences. It continued the duo's blend of dance production with guest vocal collaborations.
How did We Are the Night by The Chemical Brothers perform?
We Are the Night debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart, the duo's fifth consecutive chart-topper, and was certified Gold in the UK. It also reached number 65 on the US Billboard 200.