Studio Album · No. 4

10,000 Days Songwriting Credits by Tool

2006 Tool Dissectional / Volcano Entertainment 11 tracks 76 min

Produced by Tool  ·  Engineered by Joe Barresi, Bob Ludwig

Tool Dissectional / Volcano Entertainment Progressive metalAlternative metal
100%
Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 11 of 11 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 11 / 11 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 11 tracks with documented writers, by whether Tool carries a lyricist or composer credit.

100%
11 trackswritten by Tool 0 tracksoutside writers
Tool's roles on this album

Share of the 11 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist82%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

11
Tracks
1
Lyricists
1
Producers
1.7 million
US Copies Sold
2006
Released

Awards & Recognition 3

Grammy Award for Best Recording Package (2007)
Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance (2007, Nominated)
Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance (2008, Nominated)
Data Insight

10,000 Days keeps Tool's collective authorship intact: all tracks are credited to Danny Carey, Justin Chancellor, Adam Jones, and Maynard James Keenan together, with no outside writers. The album won a Grammy for Best Recording Package for its elaborate stereoscopic artwork, and "Vicarious" earned a nomination for Best Hard Rock Performance. The writing remains a four-way band effort.

10,000 Days landed in April 2006 and gave Tool a second straight number one debut on the Billboard 200, selling 564,000 copies in its first week. The stereoscopic lens packaging won the Grammy for Best Recording Package, and "Vicarious" and "The Pot" each drew a Best Hard Rock Performance nomination.

Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Vicarious
Maynard James Keenan Maynard James KeenanAdam JonesDanny CareyJustin Chancellor Tool Maynard James Keenan (Lead Vocals)
2
Jambi
Maynard James Keenan Maynard James KeenanAdam JonesDanny CareyJustin Chancellor Tool Maynard James Keenan (Lead Vocals)
3
Wings for Marie (Pt 1)
Maynard James Keenan Maynard James KeenanAdam JonesDanny CareyJustin Chancellor Tool Maynard James Keenan (Lead Vocals)
4
10,000 Days (Wings Pt 2)
Maynard James Keenan Maynard James KeenanAdam JonesDanny CareyJustin Chancellor Tool Maynard James Keenan (Lead Vocals)
5
The Pot
Maynard James Keenan Maynard James KeenanAdam JonesDanny CareyJustin Chancellor Tool Maynard James Keenan (Lead Vocals)
6
Lipan Conjuring
Not documented Maynard James KeenanAdam JonesDanny CareyJustin Chancellor Tool -
7
Lost Keys (Blame Hofmann)
Maynard James Keenan Maynard James KeenanAdam JonesDanny CareyJustin Chancellor Tool Maynard James Keenan (Lead Vocals)
8
Rosetta Stoned
Maynard James Keenan Maynard James KeenanAdam JonesDanny CareyJustin Chancellor Tool Maynard James Keenan (Lead Vocals)
9
Intension
Maynard James Keenan Maynard James KeenanAdam JonesDanny CareyJustin Chancellor Tool Maynard James Keenan (Lead Vocals)
10
Right in Two
Maynard James Keenan Maynard James KeenanAdam JonesDanny CareyJustin Chancellor Tool Maynard James Keenan (Lead Vocals)
11
Viginti Tres
Not documented Maynard James KeenanAdam JonesDanny CareyJustin Chancellor Tool -

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 5 contributors

AJ
Adam Jones
Writer
On this album11 written
DC
Danny Carey
Writer
On this album11 written
JC
Justin Chancellor
Writer
On this album11 written
MJ
Maynard James Keenan
Writer · Vocals
On this album11 written
T
Tool
Producer
On this album11 produced

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Frequently Asked Questions 10,000 Days

Did Tool write 10,000 Days themselves?
Yes, entirely. All tracks are credited to the whole band: Danny Carey, Justin Chancellor, Adam Jones, and Maynard James Keenan, with no outside writers. It is fully self-authored.
Who wrote Vicarious by Tool?
"Vicarious" was written by the band collectively. It was the lead single and earned a Grammy nomination for Best Hard Rock Performance.
Did 10,000 Days by Tool win a Grammy?
Yes. 10,000 Days won the Grammy for Best Recording Package, recognizing its stereoscopic 3D artwork and built-in lenses. "Vicarious" was also nominated for Best Hard Rock Performance.
What is 10,000 Days by Tool about?
The title and several songs reference Maynard James Keenan's mother, Judith Marie, who lived roughly 10,000 days after a stroke until her death. The songs "Wings for Marie" and "10,000 Days" form that tribute.
Is 10,000 Days by Tool certified platinum?
Yes. 10,000 Days was certified 2x Platinum by the RIAA. It debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, selling about 564,000 copies in its first week.
When was 10,000 Days by Tool released?
10,000 Days was released in early May 2006 in North America, through Tool Dissectional and Volcano Entertainment. It was the band's fourth studio album.

Sources

Wikipedia: 10,000 Days (Tool album) MusicBrainz: 10,000 Days release group Cover Art Archive: 10,000 Days front cover Cover Art Archive: 10,000 Days by Tool