Studio Album · No. 1
Undertow Songwriting Credits by Tool
Produced by Tool, Sylvia Massy · Engineered by Sylvia Massy, Ron St. Germain, Howie Weinberg
Zoo Entertainment
Alternative metalProgressive metal
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 10 of 10 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 10 / 10 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 10 tracks with documented writers, by whether Tool carries a lyricist or composer credit.
10 trackswritten by Tool
0 tracksoutside writers
Tool's roles on this album
Share of the 10 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer90%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
10
Tracks
2
Lyricists
2
Producers
3 million
US Copies Sold
1993
Released
Data Insight
Tool credits its songs to the whole band, and Undertow is no exception: every track is written by Adam Jones, Maynard James Keenan, Danny Carey, and bassist Paul D'Amour together, making the debut fully self-authored. The lone outside contribution is Henry Rollins, who shares credit on "Bottom." The band's collective writing model means no individual member dominates the credits.
Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 8 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions Undertow
Did Tool write Undertow themselves?
Yes. Every track on Undertow is credited to the whole band: Adam Jones, Maynard James Keenan, Danny Carey, and Paul D'Amour. The only outside writer is Henry Rollins, who shares credit on "Bottom."
Who wrote Sober by Tool?
"Sober" was written by the band collectively, like the rest of Undertow. It became one of Tool's signature early songs and a rock radio staple.
Who plays bass on Undertow by Tool?
Paul D'Amour played bass on Undertow and is credited as a co-writer on every track. He left the band before Aenima, replaced by Justin Chancellor.
Is Undertow by Tool certified platinum?
Yes. Undertow was certified 3x Platinum by the RIAA, a strong result for a heavy debut. It established Tool as a major force in 1990s alternative metal.
When was Undertow by Tool released?
Undertow was released on April 6, 1993, through Zoo Entertainment. It was Tool's debut studio album.
What genre is Undertow by Tool?
Undertow is an alternative metal and progressive metal album. At about 68 minutes it is dense and heavy, setting the template for the band's later work.