Studio Album · No. 5
The Loneliest Time Songwriting Credits by Carly Rae Jepsen
604 Records / Schoolboy Records / Interscope Records
Synth-popPop-rockDisco
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 13 of 13 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 13 / 13 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 13 tracks with documented writers, by whether Carly Rae Jepsen carries a lyricist or composer credit.
13 trackswritten by Carly Rae Jepsen
0 tracksoutside writers
Carly Rae Jepsen's roles on this album
Share of the 13 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
13
Tracks
18
Lyricists
13
Producers
2022
Released
Awards & Recognition 1
Juno Award for Pop Album of the Year (2023, Nominated)
Data Insight
Jepsen co-wrote all thirteen tracks on The Loneliest Time, again working closely with John Hill, Jordan Palmer, and Tavish Crowe, plus Rostam Batmanglij on "Western Wind" and "Go Find Yourself or Whatever." The disco-leaning title track is a duet with Rufus Wainwright, the album's only guest vocalist. It is a fully self-authored record despite its large roster of co-writers.
Jepsen's fifth studio album, exploring themes of loneliness and longing across a polished pop-rock and synth-pop sound. The title track features a duet with Rufus Wainwright.
Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Surrender My Heart
|
Carly Rae JepsenImad RoyalMax Hershenow | Carly Rae JepsenImad-Roy El-AmineAlexander Max Hershenow | Imad RoyalMax HershenowJordan Palmer | Carly Rae Jepsen (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Joshua Tree
|
Carly Rae JepsenTavish CroweLuke Nicolli | Carly Rae JepsenTavish CroweLuke Nicolli | Luke NiccoliJordan Palmer | Carly Rae Jepsen (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Talking to Yourself
|
Carly Rae JepsenSimon WilcoxBen BergerRyan Rabin | Carly Rae JepsenSimon WilcoxBen BergerRyan Rabin | Captain Cuts | Carly Rae Jepsen (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Far Away
|
Carly Rae JepsenTavish CroweNathan Jenkins | Carly Rae JepsenTavish CroweNathan Jenkins | BullionJonathan Gilmore | Carly Rae Jepsen (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Sideways
|
Carly Rae JepsenJay StolarJohn HillJordan Palmer | Carly Rae JepsenJay Lewitt StolarJohn Graham HillJordan Palmer | John HillJordan Palmer | Carly Rae Jepsen (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Beach House
|
Carly Rae JepsenNate CyphertAlex Hope | Carly Rae JepsenNathan CyphertAlexandra Hope Robotham | Alex HopeSameSame | Carly Rae Jepsen (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Bends
|
Carly Rae JepsenTavish CroweNathan Jenkins | Carly Rae JepsenTavish CroweNathan Jenkins | BullionJonathan Gilmore | Carly Rae Jepsen (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Western Wind
|
Carly Rae JepsenRostam Batmanglij | Carly Rae JepsenRostam Batmanglij | Rostam | Carly Rae Jepsen (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
So Nice
|
Carly Rae JepsenNate CyphertKyle Shearer | Carly Rae JepsenNathan CyphertKyle Michael Shearer | Kyle Shearer | Carly Rae Jepsen (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Bad Thing Twice
|
Carly Rae JepsenJay StolarJohn HillJordan PalmerTavish Crowe | Carly Rae JepsenJay Lewitt StolarJohn Graham HillJordan PalmerTavish Crowe | John HillJordan Palmer | Carly Rae Jepsen (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Shooting Star
|
Carly Rae JepsenJared SolomonDanny SilbersteinTavish Crowe | Carly Rae JepsenJared SolomonDanny SilbersteinTavish Crowe | Solomonophonic | Carly Rae Jepsen (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
Go Find Yourself or Whatever
|
Carly Rae JepsenRostam Batmanglij | Carly Rae JepsenRostam Batmanglij | Rostam | Carly Rae Jepsen (Lead Vocals) |
| 13 |
The Loneliest Time
|
Carly Rae JepsenNate CyphertKyle Shearer | Carly Rae JepsenNathan CyphertKyle Michael Shearer | Kyle Shearer | Rufus Wainwright |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 33 contributors
CR
Carly Rae Jepsen
Writer · Vocals
TC
Tavish Crowe
Writer
NC
Nate Cyphert
Writer
NC
Nathan Cyphert
Writer
JP
Jordan Palmer
Writer · Producer
JH
John Hill
Writer · Producer
KS
Kyle Shearer
Writer · Producer
JL
Jay Lewitt Stolar
Writer
JS
Jay Stolar
Writer
JG
John Graham Hill
Writer
KM
Kyle Michael Shearer
Writer
NJ
Nathan Jenkins
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions The Loneliest Time
Did Carly Rae Jepsen write The Loneliest Time herself?
Yes. Jepsen co-wrote all thirteen tracks on the album, working with regular collaborators including John Hill, Jordan Palmer, Tavish Crowe, and Rostam Batmanglij. It is one of her fully self-authored records.
Who sings on the title track The Loneliest Time with Carly Rae Jepsen?
The title track "The Loneliest Time" is a duet with Rufus Wainwright, the album's only featured vocalist. It was written by Jepsen with Nate Cyphert and Kyle Shearer.
Who wrote Western Wind by Carly Rae Jepsen?
"Western Wind" was written by Carly Rae Jepsen and Rostam Batmanglij, who also produced it. It was the album's lead single, released in May 2022.
Who wrote Beach House by Carly Rae Jepsen?
"Beach House" was written by Carly Rae Jepsen, Nate Cyphert, and Alex Hope, with Hope and SameSame producing. It was released as a single in August 2022.
When was The Loneliest Time by Carly Rae Jepsen released?
The Loneliest Time was released on October 21, 2022, through 604 Records, Schoolboy Records, and Interscope Records. It was her fifth studio album.
Was The Loneliest Time by Carly Rae Jepsen nominated for any awards?
Yes. The album was nominated for Pop Album of the Year at the 2023 Juno Awards. Jepsen has been a repeated nominee in the Juno pop categories across her career.
Is The Loveliest Time related to The Loneliest Time by Carly Rae Jepsen?
Yes. The Loveliest Time, released in 2023, is a companion album built largely from tracks recorded during the same sessions as The Loneliest Time. The two share a deliberately mirrored title.