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Grok antwortet auf die Frage What percentage of songs by The Coral has James Skelly written? What percentage has Nick Power written?
Determining the exact percentage of songs by The Coral written by James Skelly and Nick Power requires a comprehensive analysis of their songwriting credits across all their releases. While I don’t have access to a complete, up-to-date discography with precise credits for every song as of March 25, 2025, I can provide an informed estimate based on available information about their contributions.
James Skelly, as the lead singer and primary songwriter, is credited with writing or co-writing the majority of The Coral’s songs. Sources consistently note that he has been the driving force behind the band’s songwriting since their formation in 1996, often taking the lead on lyrics and melodies. Nick Power, the keyboardist, is also a significant contributor, frequently co-writing with Skelly and occasionally writing songs independently, such as „Wildfire“ from their debut album The Coral (2002).
According to available data, including Wikipedia’s „List of songs recorded by The Coral“ (last updated in 2016) and various interviews, the band had recorded over 150 songs by 2016 across eight studio albums, EPs, and singles. By 2025, with additional releases like Coral Island (2021), Sea of Mirrors (2023), and Holy Joe’s Coral Island Medicine Show (2023), this number has likely grown to around 200 songs, though an exact count isn’t publicly specified.
James Skelly’s Contribution: Skelly is credited as the sole writer or co-writer on the vast majority of these songs. For instance, on early albums like The Coral and Magic and Medicine (2003), he wrote or co-wrote nearly all tracks, with rare exceptions like „Wildfire“ (credited solely to Power). Across their discography, it’s estimated that Skelly has a writing credit on approximately 80-90% of their songs. This aligns with statements from band members, such as Bill Ryder-Jones calling Skelly a „brilliant songwriter,“ and Skelly himself describing his process of starting most songs with an initial idea before sometimes collaborating with others, particularly Power.Nick Power’s Contribution: Power’s songwriting role is more selective but still notable. He has sole writing credits on songs like „Wildfire“ and co-writes with Skelly on many others, such as „Connector“ from Distance Inbetween (2016). Interviews suggest he contributes lyrics and ideas to roughly 20-30% of the band’s catalog, often in collaboration with Skelly. His independent contributions are less frequent, but his influence is significant on tracks where he’s involved, especially in later conceptual works like Coral Island, where his writing (including poetry and booklets) complements Skelly’s songs.
Given the band’s collaborative nature and the lack of a definitive, current song-by-song breakdown, here are approximate percentages based on their known output and roles:
James Skelly: Likely wrote or co-wrote 80-90% of The Coral’s songs (around 160-180 out of an estimated 200 total songs by 2025). This reflects his dominant role as the band’s frontman and chief songwriter.Nick Power: Likely wrote or co-wrote 20-30% of the songs (around 40-60 out of 200), with a smaller subset (perhaps 5-10 songs) credited solely to him.
These figures are estimates because:
Exact credits vary by album and aren’t fully detailed in public sources beyond certain tracks.Co-writing credits (e.g., Skelly with Power or other members like Ian Skelly, Paul Duffy, or Lee Southall) complicate precise attribution.
The band’s total song count as of 2025 isn’t explicitly documented here, so I’ve extrapolated from their 2016 tally plus recent releases.
For a precise breakdown, you’d need to analyze the credits of every song from their 11 studio albums, EPs, and singles up to 2025—a task beyond my current data scope. However, these ranges reflect the consensus that Skelly is the primary songwriter, with Power as a key secondary contributor. Other members, like Lee Southall or Bill Ryder-Jones, have written occasionally (e.g., Southall’s „1000 Years“ from Butterfly House), but their percentages are much lower, likely under 5% each.
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