Shock to the System (Part One)

Shock to the System (Part One)
EP by
Daughtry
ReleasedSeptember 27, 2024
Length21:28
Labels
Producers
Daughtry chronology
Dearly Beloved
(2021)		 Shock to the System (Part One)
(2024)		 Shock to the System (Part Two)
(2025)
Singles from Shock to the System (Part One)
  1. "Artificial"
    Released: August 11, 2023
  2. "Pieces"
    Released: March 22, 2024
  3. "The Dam"
    Released: September 27, 2024
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Sputnikmusic4.5/5

Shock to the System (Part One) is the second EP by American rock band Daughtry. Serving as a follow-up to Dearly Beloved (2021), it was released on September 27, 2024, through Big Machine Records' sub-label Big Machine Rock. In its first week of release, the EP debuted at number 23 on the US Top Album Sales chart, selling 3,000 album equivalent units.

Track listing

All tracks are written by Chris Daughtry, Marti Frederiksen, and Scott Stevens with additional writers noted where applicable. All tracks are produced by Frederiksen and Stevens.

Shock to the System (Part One) track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."The Reckoning" 3:00
2."Artificial" 3:40
3."Pieces" 4:04
4."Shock to the System" 3:17
5."Nervous" 3:26
6."The Dam"
  • Daughtry
  • Frederiksen
  • Stevens
  • Elvio Fernandes
  • Johnny Cummings
4:01
Total length:21:28
iTunes bonus tracks
No.TitleLength
7."Artificial (music video)"3:48
8."Pieces (music video)"4:32
Total length:29:28

Personnel

Additional personnel

Charts

Chart performance for Shock to the System (Part One)
Chart (2024) Peak
position
UK Albums Downloads (OCC) 30
US Top Album Sales (Billboard) 23
US Top Current Album Sales (Billboard) 22

References

  1. ↑ Shamus (September 27, 2024). "Review: Daughtry - Shock To The System (Part One)". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved June 20, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Daughtry Announces 'Shock To The System (Part One)' EP, Shares 'The Reckoning' Single". Blabbermouth.net. August 9, 2024. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
  3. ↑ McIntyre, Hugh (October 13, 2024). "Daughtry Returns To The Charts With His First Release Following A Terrible Tragedy". Forbes. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
  4. ↑ "Daughtry - SHOCK TO THE SYSTEM (PART ONE) CD". Big Machine Label Group Official Store.
  5. ↑ "SHOCK TO THE SYSTEM (PART ONE) - EP by Daughtry on Apple Music". September 27, 2024 – via music.apple.com.
  6. ↑ "Official Album Downloads Chart". Official Charts Company. October 4, 2024. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
  7. ↑ "Daughtry Chart History (Top Album Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
  8. ↑ "Daughtry Chart History (Top Current Album Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved August 27, 2025.