Studio Album · No. 4
3 Doors Down Songwriting Credits by 3 Doors Down
Produced by Johnny K · Engineered by Johnny K, Andy Wallace, George Marino
Republic Records
Post-grungeHard rockAlternative rock
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Authorship
Holds writing credit on 12 of 12 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 12 / 12 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether 3 Doors Down carries a lyricist or composer credit.
12 trackswritten by 3 Doors Down
0 tracksoutside writers
3 Doors Down's roles on this album
Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
12
Tracks
4
Lyricists
1
Producers
2008
Released
Data Insight
The self-titled fourth album is again entirely band-written and gave 3 Doors Down their second straight No. 1 debut on the Billboard 200. The single "It's Not My Time" reached the Hot 100 top 20, while the military tribute "Citizen/Soldier" extended the band's patriotic streak. Johnny K returned to produce a heavier, guitar-forward record.
Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 5 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions 3 Doors Down
Did 3 Doors Down write their self-titled album themselves?
Yes. The 2008 self-titled album was written by the band, with the core lineup credited on the songs. There were no outside hit-writers.
Who wrote It's Not My Time by 3 Doors Down?
"It's Not My Time" was written by the band and was the album's biggest single, reaching No. 17 on the Billboard Hot 100. It remains one of their best-known later songs.
Was the self-titled 3 Doors Down album a number one?
Yes. 3 Doors Down debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, the band's second straight chart-topping album. It was certified Platinum.
What is Citizen/Soldier by 3 Doors Down?
"Citizen/Soldier" is a military tribute song associated with the National Guard, released ahead of the album. It charted at No. 96 on the Billboard Hot 100.
When was the self-titled 3 Doors Down album released?
3 Doors Down was released on May 20, 2008, through Universal Republic. It was the band's fourth studio album.
Who produced the self-titled 3 Doors Down album?
The album was produced by Johnny K, who also produced Seventeen Days. Andy Wallace mixed the record.