Studio Album · No. 3
Mellow Gold Songwriting Credits by Beck
Produced by Beck, Karl Stephenson, Tom Rothrock, Rob Schnapf
DGC
Lo-fiAnti-folkAlternative rock
100%
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 Beck carries a lyricist or composer credit.
12 trackswritten by Beck
0 tracksoutside writers
Beck's roles on this album
Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
12
Tracks
4
Lyricists
4
Producers
1994
Released
Data Insight
Karl Stephenson co-writes and produces the tracks that made the album, 'Loser' among them, and appears on six in total. Beck is on everything. The record is assembled from sessions recorded in different places over a couple of years, which is why a major-label debut sounds like the cassette releases either side of it.
Mellow Gold is Beck's major-label debut, released on 1 March 1994 through DGC. Twelve tracks led by 'Loser', the single that broke him. It reached number 13 on the Billboard 200.
Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Loser
|
BeckKarl Stephenson | Bek David CampbellKarl Stephenson | BeckKarl StephensonTom Rothrock | Beck (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Pay No Mind (Snoozer)
|
Rob SchnapfTom RothrockBeck | Rob SchnapfTom RothrockBek David Campbell | Tom RothrockRob SchnapfBeckKarl Stephenson | Beck (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Fuckin with My Head (Mountain Dew Rock)
|
Karl StephensonRob SchnapfTom RothrockBeck | Karl StephensonRob SchnapfTom RothrockBek David Campbell | Tom RothrockRob SchnapfKarl StephensonBeck | Beck (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Whiskeyclone, Hotel City 1997
|
Beck | Bek David Campbell | BeckTom RothrockRob SchnapfKarl Stephenson | Beck (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Soul Suckin' Jerk
|
Karl StephensonBeck | Karl StephensonBek David Campbell | Tom RothrockRob SchnapfKarl StephensonBeck | Beck (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Truckdrivin Neighbors Downstairs (Yellow Sweat)
|
Beck | Bek David Campbell | Karl StephensonRob SchnapfTom RothrockBeck | Beck (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Sweet Sunshine
|
Karl StephensonBeck | Karl StephensonBek David Campbell | Tom RothrockRob SchnapfKarl StephensonBeck | Beck (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Beercan
|
Karl StephensonBeck | Karl StephensonBek David Campbell | Karl StephensonBeckTom RothrockRob Schnapf | Beck (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Steal My Body Home
|
BeckKarl Stephenson | Bek David CampbellKarl Stephenson | Tom RothrockRob SchnapfKarl StephensonBeck | Beck (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Nitemare Hippy Girl
|
Beck | Bek David Campbell | BeckKarl StephensonTom RothrockRob Schnapf | Beck (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Mutherfuker
|
Beck | Bek David Campbell | Karl StephensonRob SchnapfTom RothrockBeck | Beck (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
Blackhole
|
Beck | Bek David Campbell | Tom RothrockRob SchnapfBeckKarl Stephenson | Beck (Lead Vocals) |
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Frequently Asked Questions Mellow Gold
When was Mellow Gold released?
1 March 1994 through DGC. It is his major-label debut.
Who wrote "Loser"?
Beck with Karl Stephenson, who also produced it.
How did it chart?
Number 13 on the Billboard 200.
Did Beck write the album?
Yes, he is credited on all twelve tracks, with Karl Stephenson co-writing six.
How many tracks are on it?
Twelve.