Studio Album · No. 11
Boxes Songwriting Credits by Goo Goo Dolls
Produced by Drew Pearson, Derek Fuhrmann, Gregg Wattenberg · Engineered by Mark Endert, Tom Coyne
Warner Bros. Records
Pop rock
100%
Authorship
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 Goo Goo Dolls carries a lyricist or composer credit.
11 trackswritten by Goo Goo Dolls
0 tracksoutside writers
Goo Goo Dolls's roles on this album
Share of the 11 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
11
Tracks
3
Lyricists
3
Producers
2016
Released
Data Insight
Boxes is the first Goo Goo Dolls album made as an official duo of John Rzeznik and Robby Takac, following drummer Mike Malinin's 2013 departure. It is heavily co-written, with Rzeznik working alongside Gregg Wattenberg, Drew Pearson, and Derek Fuhrmann on a contemporary pop-rock set led by the single "So Alive." Takac again contributes a couple of his own songs.
Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Over and Over
|
John RzeznikRobby TakacCraig Macintyre | John RzeznikRobert TakacCraig MacintyreDrew Pearson | Drew Pearson | John Rzeznik (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Souls in the Machine
|
John Rzeznik | John RzeznikDrew Pearson | Drew Pearson | John Rzeznik (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Flood
|
John Rzeznik | John RzeznikDerek FuhrmannGregg Wattenberg | Derek FuhrmannGregg Wattenberg | John Rzeznik (Lead Vocals)Sydney Sierota (Vocals) |
| 4 |
The Pin
|
John Rzeznik | John RzeznikDrew Pearson | Drew Pearson | John Rzeznik (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Boxes
|
John Rzeznik | John RzeznikBrad Fernquist | Drew Pearson | John Rzeznik (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Free of Me
|
Robby Takac | Robert Takac | Derek FuhrmannGregg Wattenberg | Robby Takac (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Reverse
|
John Rzeznik | John RzeznikKritzsteinDrew Pearson | Drew Pearson | John Rzeznik (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Lucky One
|
John Rzeznik | John RzeznikDerek FuhrmannGregg Wattenberg | Derek FuhrmannGregg Wattenberg | John Rzeznik (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
So Alive
|
John Rzeznik | John RzeznikDerek FuhrmannGregg Wattenberg | Derek FuhrmannGregg Wattenberg | John Rzeznik (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Prayer in My Pocket
|
Robby Takac | Robert Takac | Derek FuhrmannGregg Wattenberg | Robby Takac (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Long Way Home
|
John Rzeznik | John RzeznikGregg WattenbergMiller | Derek FuhrmannGregg Wattenberg | John Rzeznik (Lead Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 11 contributors
JR
John Rzeznik
Writer · Vocals
GW
Gregg Wattenberg
Writer · Producer
DP
Drew Pearson
Writer · Producer
DF
Derek Fuhrmann
Writer · Producer
RT
Robby Takac
Writer · Vocals
RT
Robert Takac
Writer
BF
Brad Fernquist
Writer
CM
Craig Macintyre
Writer
K
Kritzstein
Writer
M
Miller
Writer
SS
Sydney Sierota
Vocals
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Frequently Asked Questions Boxes
Who wrote So Alive by the Goo Goo Dolls?
"So Alive" was co-written by John Rzeznik with the album's collaborators. It was the lead single from Boxes and leaned into a bright, modern pop-rock sound.
Is Boxes the first Goo Goo Dolls album as a duo?
Yes. Boxes was the first album recorded after drummer Mike Malinin's 2013 departure, with John Rzeznik and Robby Takac as the band's official members. Session musicians filled out the recordings.
Did the Goo Goo Dolls use co-writers on Boxes?
Yes, extensively. John Rzeznik co-wrote with Gregg Wattenberg, Drew Pearson, Derek Fuhrmann, and others. Robby Takac contributed a couple of his own songs.
Who produced Boxes by the Goo Goo Dolls?
Boxes was produced by Drew Pearson, Gregg Wattenberg, and Derek Fuhrmann. Mark Endert mixed the album and Tom Coyne mastered it.
When was Boxes by the Goo Goo Dolls released?
Boxes was released on May 6, 2016, through Warner Bros. Records. It was the band's eleventh studio album.
What genre is Boxes by the Goo Goo Dolls?
Boxes is a pop rock album with a polished, contemporary production. It runs about 42 minutes across eleven tracks.