Studio Album · No. 4
10,000 Days Songwriting Credits by Tool
Produced by Tool · Engineered by Joe Barresi, Bob Ludwig
RCA Records
Progressive metalAlternative metal
100%
Authorship
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.
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 2
Grammy Award for Best Recording Package (2007)
Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance (2007, 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.
Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 5 contributors
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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.