There Is Nothing Left to Lose cover art

  Studio Album · No. 3

There Is Nothing Left to Lose Songwriting Credits by Foo Fighters

1999 Roswell / RCA Records 11 tracks 46 min

Produced by Adam Kasper, Foo Fighters  ·  Engineered by Adam Kasper (recording, mixing), Andy Wallace (mixing), Bob Ludwig (mastering)

Roswell / RCA Records Alternative RockPost-GrungeHeartland Rock
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Authorship
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Holds writing credit on 11 of 11 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 11 / 11 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 11 tracks with documented writers, by whether Foo Fighters carries a lyricist or composer credit.

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Foo Fighters's roles on this album

Share of the 11 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

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By the Numbers

11
Tracks
3
Lyricists
2
Producers
1999
Released

Awards & Recognition 2

Grammy Award for Best Rock Album (2001)
Grammy Award for Best Short Form Music Video (2001)
Data Insight

There Is Nothing Left to Lose was self-produced by Foo Fighters for the first time, with Adam Kasper co-producing and handling most recording and mixing (tracks 1, 2, 4, 5, 8-11), Andy Wallace mixing three tracks, and Bob Ludwig mastering. Recorded at Studio 606, the band's own facility in the San Fernando Valley, the first album made there, it was released November 2, 1999, through RCA Records. "Learn to Fly" peaked at #19 on the Billboard Hot 100, the band's first-ever Hot 100 entry. The album won Best Rock Album at the 43rd Grammy Awards (2001), along with Best Short Form Music Video for "Learn to Fly."

There Is Nothing Left to Lose is the third studio album by Foo Fighters, released in November 1999 on RCA Records. It was the first on a new label after Capitol, and the first recorded at Grohl's home studio in Alexandria, Virginia, which Grohl had built specifically for the sessions. Grohl wrote all material; the album is the most melodically accessible of the first three records and the most deliberately pop-oriented, with 'Learn to Fly,' 'Breakout,' and 'Stacked Actors' among the principal tracks. 'Learn to Fly' became the band's first number-one on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart and the album won the Grammy for Best Rock Album, the first of six consecutive Grammy wins in the category. The album reached number ten on the Billboard 200 and has been certified triple platinum in the United States; its softer, more studio-polished production reflected both the home recording context and a conscious decision to foreground melody over distortion in a way that expanded the band's commercial range. There Is Nothing Left to Lose marks the beginning of Foo Fighters' commercial consolidation, the album where arena rock became the explicit target rather than a byproduct of a more underground aesthetic.

Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Stacked Actors
Dave GrohlNate MendelTaylor Hawkins Dave GrohlNate MendelTaylor Hawkins Adam KasperFoo Fighters Dave Grohl (Lead Vocals, Guitar)Nate Mendel (Bass)Taylor Hawkins (Drums)
2
Breakout
Dave GrohlNate MendelTaylor Hawkins Dave GrohlNate MendelTaylor Hawkins Adam KasperFoo Fighters Dave Grohl (Lead Vocals, Guitar)Nate Mendel (Bass)Taylor Hawkins (Drums)
3
Learn to Fly #19
Dave GrohlNate MendelTaylor Hawkins Dave GrohlNate MendelTaylor Hawkins Adam KasperFoo Fighters Dave Grohl (Lead Vocals, Guitar)Nate Mendel (Bass)Taylor Hawkins (Drums)
4
Gimme Stitches
Dave GrohlNate MendelTaylor Hawkins Dave GrohlNate MendelTaylor Hawkins Adam KasperFoo Fighters Dave Grohl (Lead Vocals, Guitar)Nate Mendel (Bass)Taylor Hawkins (Drums)
5
Generator
Dave GrohlNate MendelTaylor Hawkins Dave GrohlNate MendelTaylor Hawkins Adam KasperFoo Fighters Dave Grohl (Lead Vocals, Guitar, Talk Box)Nate Mendel (Bass)Taylor Hawkins (Drums)
6
Aurora
Dave GrohlNate MendelTaylor Hawkins Dave GrohlNate MendelTaylor Hawkins Adam KasperFoo Fighters Dave Grohl (Lead Vocals, Guitar)Nate Mendel (Bass)Taylor Hawkins (Drums)
7
Live-In Skin
Dave GrohlNate MendelTaylor Hawkins Dave GrohlNate MendelTaylor Hawkins Adam KasperFoo Fighters Dave Grohl (Lead Vocals, Guitar)Nate Mendel (Bass)Taylor Hawkins (Drums)
8
Next Year
Dave GrohlNate MendelTaylor Hawkins Dave GrohlNate MendelTaylor Hawkins Adam KasperFoo Fighters Dave Grohl (Lead Vocals, Guitar, Mellotron)Nate Mendel (Bass)Taylor Hawkins (Drums)
9
Headwires
Dave GrohlNate MendelTaylor Hawkins Dave GrohlNate MendelTaylor Hawkins Adam KasperFoo Fighters Dave Grohl (Lead Vocals, Guitar)Nate Mendel (Bass)Taylor Hawkins (Drums)
10
Ain't It the Life
Dave GrohlNate MendelTaylor Hawkins Dave GrohlNate MendelTaylor Hawkins Adam KasperFoo Fighters Dave Grohl (Lead Vocals, Guitar)Nate Mendel (Bass)Taylor Hawkins (Drums)
11
M.I.A.
Dave GrohlNate MendelTaylor Hawkins Dave GrohlNate MendelTaylor Hawkins Adam KasperFoo Fighters Dave Grohl (Lead Vocals, Guitar)Nate Mendel (Bass)Taylor Hawkins (Drums)

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Frequently Asked Questions There Is Nothing Left to Lose

Who produced There Is Nothing Left to Lose by Foo Fighters?
There Is Nothing Left to Lose was the first Foo Fighters album self-produced by the band, with Adam Kasper co-producing. Kasper handled most recording and mixing (tracks 1, 2, 4, 5, 8-11); Andy Wallace mixed tracks 3, 6, and 7; Bob Ludwig mastered at Gateway Mastering. It was released November 2, 1999, through RCA Records.
What did Learn to Fly by Foo Fighters peak at on the Billboard Hot 100?
"Learn to Fly" peaked at number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100, the band's first-ever Hot 100 entry. It also peaked at number 1 on Alternative Airplay (spending eight weeks at the top), number 2 on Mainstream Rock Tracks, number 4 on Adult Alternative Airplay, and number 15 on Adult Pop Airplay.
Did There Is Nothing Left to Lose by Foo Fighters win a Grammy Award?
Yes, There Is Nothing Left to Lose won Grammy Award for Best Rock Album at the 43rd Grammy Awards in 2001, marking Foo Fighters' first Grammy win. The album also won Best Short Form Music Video at the same ceremony for the "Learn to Fly" video.
Where was There Is Nothing Left to Lose by Foo Fighters recorded?
There Is Nothing Left to Lose was recorded at Studio 606, Foo Fighters' own studio in the San Fernando Valley, California, the first Foo Fighters album made there. The band had purchased and renovated the facility specifically for this album. Adam Kasper co-produced most of the album, with Bob Ludwig mastering at Gateway Mastering.
What is the runtime of There Is Nothing Left to Lose by Foo Fighters?
There Is Nothing Left to Lose runs 46 minutes and 19 seconds on the standard edition across 11 tracks. A Japan-only bonus track extends the runtime to 49:25. The album was released November 2, 1999, through RCA Records and debuted at number 10 on the Billboard 200.
What certifications did There Is Nothing Left to Lose by Foo Fighters receive?
There Is Nothing Left to Lose received RIAA Platinum certification in the United States (1 million units), 2× Platinum in the UK (600,000 units), 2× Platinum in Australia (140,000 units), and Platinum in both Canada (100,000 units) and Japan (100,000 units).
Who played drums on There Is Nothing Left to Lose by Foo Fighters?
Taylor Hawkins played drums on There Is Nothing Left to Lose, his second studio album with Foo Fighters following The Colour and the Shape (1997). Hawkins joined the band as touring drummer in 1997 and became a full member before recording began on There Is Nothing Left to Lose at Studio 606 in 1999.

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