Thirty Seconds to Mars
Produced by Bob Marlette
Thirty Seconds to Mars wrote 11 of 11 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 11 / 11 self-written
Every track is scored by writing credit — whether Thirty Seconds to Mars carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 11 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
The self-titled debut introduced Thirty Seconds to Mars as something more ambitious than a conventional rock band, with dense progressive arrangements influenced by Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin rather than mainstream alternative radio. Produced by Bob Marlette, the album found limited commercial traction on release but built a devoted cult following through tracks like 'Echelon' and '93 Million Miles.' Jared Leto wrote every song, establishing from the outset the complete single-author creative ownership that would hold unbroken across all six studio albums. The album's seven-string guitar tunings and progressive song structures set it apart from the nu-metal and post-grunge mainstream of 2002, anticipating the more cinematic direction that would define the band's commercial peak. Recorded with producer Bob Marlette at NRG Recording Studios in North Hollywood, the album remains a compelling document of a band that arrived with a fully formed artistic vision and the technical ambition to execute it.
Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Capricorn (A Brand New Name)
|
Jared Leto | Jared Leto | Bob EzrinBrian VirtueThirty Seconds to Mars | Jared Leto (Lead Vocals, Guitar)Shannon Leto (Drums)Matt Wachter (Bass, Keyboards)Solon Bixler (Guitar) |
| 2 |
Edge of the Earth
|
Jared Leto | Jared Leto | Bob EzrinBrian VirtueThirty Seconds to Mars | Jared Leto (Lead Vocals, Guitar)Shannon Leto (Drums)Matt Wachter (Bass, Keyboards)Solon Bixler (Guitar) |
| 3 |
Fallen
|
Jared Leto | Jared Leto | Bob EzrinBrian VirtueThirty Seconds to Mars | Jared Leto (Lead Vocals, Guitar)Shannon Leto (Drums)Matt Wachter (Bass, Keyboards)Solon Bixler (Guitar)Maynard James Keenan (Background Vocals) |
| 4 |
Oblivion
|
Jared Leto | Jared Leto | Bob EzrinBrian VirtueThirty Seconds to Mars | Jared Leto (Lead Vocals, Guitar)Shannon Leto (Drums)Matt Wachter (Bass, Keyboards)Solon Bixler (Guitar) |
| 5 |
Buddha for Mary
|
Jared Leto | Jared Leto | Bob EzrinBrian VirtueThirty Seconds to Mars | Jared Leto (Lead Vocals, Guitar)Shannon Leto (Drums)Matt Wachter (Bass, Keyboards)Solon Bixler (Guitar) |
| 6 |
Echelon
|
Jared Leto | Jared Leto | Bob EzrinBrian VirtueThirty Seconds to Mars | Jared Leto (Lead Vocals, Guitar)Shannon Leto (Drums)Matt Wachter (Bass, Keyboards)Solon Bixler (Guitar) |
| 7 |
Welcome to the Universe
|
Jared Leto | Jared Leto | Bob EzrinBrian VirtueThirty Seconds to Mars | Jared Leto (Lead Vocals, Guitar)Shannon Leto (Drums)Matt Wachter (Bass, Keyboards)Solon Bixler (Guitar) |
| 8 |
The Mission
|
Jared Leto | Jared Leto | Bob EzrinBrian VirtueThirty Seconds to Mars | Jared Leto (Lead Vocals, Guitar)Shannon Leto (Drums)Matt Wachter (Bass, Keyboards)Solon Bixler (Guitar) |
| 9 |
End of the Beginning
|
Jared Leto | Jared Leto | Bob EzrinBrian VirtueThirty Seconds to Mars | Jared Leto (Lead Vocals, Guitar)Shannon Leto (Drums)Matt Wachter (Bass, Keyboards)Solon Bixler (Guitar) |
| 10 |
93 Million Miles
|
Jared Leto | Jared Leto | Bob EzrinBrian VirtueThirty Seconds to Mars | Jared Leto (Lead Vocals, Guitar)Shannon Leto (Drums)Matt Wachter (Bass, Keyboards)Solon Bixler (Guitar) |
| 11 |
Year Zero
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Jared LetoShannon Leto | Jared LetoShannon Leto | Bob EzrinBrian VirtueThirty Seconds to Mars | Jared Leto (Lead Vocals, Guitar)Shannon Leto (Drums)Matt Wachter (Bass, Keyboards)Solon Bixler (Guitar) |