Studio Album · No. 3
Older Songwriting Credits by George Michael
Produced by George Michael, Jon Douglas · Engineered by Charlie Brocco, Paul Gomersall, Chris Porter, Ren Swan
Holds writing credit on 11 of 11 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 11 / 11 documented
Scored across the 11 tracks with documented writers, by whether George Michael carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 11 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Older is George Michael's most personal album, written and produced entirely by himself in the wake of grief and loss. Every track is his own composition, and he produced the record alone, deepening his sound with jazz and soul textures rather than chasing pop hits. 'Jesus to a Child' and 'Fastlove' are self-written and self-produced, reflecting opposite poles of mourning and escape. The album is the work of an auteur using full creative control to make something more reflective than commercial.
Older is George Michael's third solo studio album, released May 13, 1996 on Virgin Records. Produced primarily by Michael and co-produced with Jon Douglas on several tracks, the album is a deeply personal work written almost entirely by Michael. 'Fastlove' samples Patrice Rushen's 'Forget Me Nots,' requiring additional co-writer credits.