Studio Album · No. 3
The Science of Things Songwriting Credits by Bush
Produced by Gavin Rossdale, Clive Langer, Alan Winstanley
Trauma / Interscope
Post-GrungeElectronic Rock
Complete Artist
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 Bush carries a lyricist or composer credit.
12 trackswritten by Bush
0 tracksoutside writers
Bush'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
1
Lyricists
3
Producers
1999
Released
Data Insight
Twelve tracks, all Rossdale's alone, and the first album to bring in electronics and programming. The sound changed and the writing did not: same one name on everything, third album running.
The Science of Things came out on Trauma and Interscope in October 1999 after a legal dispute delayed it, and is certified platinum. "The Chemicals Between Us" reached number 67 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Warm Machine
|
Gavin Rossdale | Gavin Rossdale | Gavin RossdaleClive LangerAlan Winstanley | Bush (Performer) |
| 2 |
Jesus Online
|
Gavin Rossdale | Gavin Rossdale | Gavin RossdaleClive LangerAlan Winstanley | Bush (Performer) |
| 3 |
The Chemicals Between Us
#67
|
Gavin Rossdale | Gavin Rossdale | Gavin RossdaleClive LangerAlan Winstanley | Bush (Performer) |
| 4 |
English Fire
|
Gavin Rossdale | Gavin Rossdale | Gavin RossdaleClive LangerAlan Winstanley | Bush (Performer) |
| 5 |
Spacetravel
|
Gavin Rossdale | Gavin Rossdale | Gavin RossdaleClive LangerAlan Winstanley | Bush (Performer) |
| 6 |
40 Miles from the Sun
|
Gavin Rossdale | Gavin Rossdale | Gavin RossdaleClive LangerAlan Winstanley | Bush (Performer) |
| 7 |
Prizefighter
|
Gavin Rossdale | Gavin Rossdale | Gavin RossdaleClive LangerAlan Winstanley | Bush (Performer) |
| 8 |
The Disease of the Dancing Cats
|
Gavin Rossdale | Gavin Rossdale | Gavin RossdaleClive LangerAlan Winstanley | Bush (Performer) |
| 9 |
Altered States
|
Gavin Rossdale | Gavin Rossdale | Gavin RossdaleClive LangerAlan Winstanley | Bush (Performer) |
| 10 |
Dead Meat
|
Gavin Rossdale | Gavin Rossdale | Gavin RossdaleClive LangerAlan Winstanley | Bush (Performer) |
| 11 |
Letting the Cables Sleep
|
Gavin Rossdale | Gavin Rossdale | Gavin RossdaleClive LangerAlan Winstanley | Bush (Performer) |
| 12 |
Mindchanger
|
Gavin Rossdale | Gavin Rossdale | Gavin RossdaleClive LangerAlan Winstanley | Bush (Performer) |
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Frequently Asked Questions The Science of Things
Who wrote The Science of Things?
Gavin Rossdale, alone, on all twelve tracks.
Why was it delayed?
A legal dispute between the band and Trauma Records held it up for more than a year.
How did it sell?
It is certified platinum by the RIAA, a third of what Razorblade Suitcase managed.
Which single charted?
"The Chemicals Between Us" reached number 67 on the Billboard Hot 100.
How is it different?
It brings in electronics and programming alongside the guitars for the first time.
Are engineering credits published?
No. The album article lists producers and writers but no engineers.
How long is the album?
51:00 across twelve tracks.