Studio Album · No. 3
Lateralus Songwriting Credits by Tool
Produced by Tool, David Bottrill · Engineered by David Bottrill, Bob Ludwig
Volcano Entertainment / RCA Records
Progressive metalAlternative metalArt rock
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 13 of 13 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 13 / 13 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 13 tracks with documented writers, by whether Tool carries a lyricist or composer credit.
13 trackswritten by Tool
0 tracksoutside writers
Tool's roles on this album
Share of the 13 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist77%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
13
Tracks
1
Lyricists
2
Producers
2.6 million
US Copies Sold
2001
Released
Awards & Recognition 1
Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance (2002)
Data Insight
Lateralus is the fullest expression of Tool's collective writing: every track is credited to Danny Carey, Justin Chancellor, Maynard James Keenan, and Adam Jones together, with no outside writers at all. The album is famous for building the title track around the Fibonacci sequence, and "Schism" won the Grammy for Best Metal Performance. It is wholly self-authored by the band as a unit.
Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 6 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions Lateralus
Did Tool write Lateralus themselves?
Yes, entirely. Every track is credited to the whole band: Danny Carey, Justin Chancellor, Maynard James Keenan, and Adam Jones, with no outside writers. It is fully self-authored.
Who wrote Schism by Tool?
"Schism" was written by the band collectively. It won the Grammy for Best Metal Performance in 2002 and is one of Tool's most recognized songs.
Why is Lateralus by Tool connected to the Fibonacci sequence?
The title track "Lateralus" structures its syllables and time signatures around the Fibonacci sequence. It is one of the most analyzed aspects of the band's collective composition.
Is Lateralus by Tool certified platinum?
Yes. Lateralus was certified 3x Platinum by the RIAA. It debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, selling over 555,000 copies in its first week.
When was Lateralus by Tool released?
Lateralus was released on May 15, 2001, through Volcano Entertainment. It was Tool's third studio album.
What genre is Lateralus by Tool?
Lateralus is a progressive metal and alternative metal album with art rock leanings. At nearly 79 minutes it is sprawling and complex.