Studio Album · No. 3

Relaxer Songwriting Credits by Alt-J

2017 Infectious / Atlantic 8 tracks 38:59

Produced by Charlie Andrew  ·  Engineered by Charlie Andrew, Brett Cox, Jay Pocknell, Dick Beetham

Infectious / Atlantic PopAlternative RockIndie Rock
88%
Authorship
Artist

Holds writing credit on 7 of 8 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 7 / 8 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 8 tracks with documented writers, by whether Alt-J carries a lyricist or composer credit.

88%
7 trackswritten by Alt-J 1 trackoutside writers
Alt-J's roles on this album

Share of the 8 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist88%
Composer88%
Producer0%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

8
Tracks
5
Lyricists
1
Producers
2017
Released
Data Insight

Six of the eight tracks carry the usual three-name band credit. The other two are the exceptions in the whole catalogue: "House of the Rising Sun", credited as traditional, and "Adeline", written with Hans Zimmer.

The 2017 third album, eight tracks and the only one with outside writing credits.

Track Listing & Credits 8 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 10 contributors

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Frequently Asked Questions Relaxer

Who wrote the songs on Relaxer?
The band wrote six of the eight. "House of the Rising Sun" is credited as traditional and "Adeline" adds Hans Zimmer.
How high did the singles chart?
"3WW" reached number 158 in France and "In Cold Blood" number 166. Neither entered the UK Singles Chart.
How high did the album chart?
Number 6 in the UK and number 14 in the US.
How did it sell?
It is certified silver by the BPI. No copy count is published.
Why is Hans Zimmer on it?
He shares the writing credit on "Adeline" with the three band members, the only individual outside writer in the catalogue.
Who produced it?
Charlie Andrew, who also mixed and engineered it.
How long is the album?
38:59 across eight tracks, the shortest in the catalogue.

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