Studio Album · No. 13
Chaos in Bloom Songwriting Credits by Goo Goo Dolls
Produced by Brad Fernquist, Gregg Wattenberg, John Rzeznik · Engineered by Mark Endert, Joe Zook
Warner Records
Alternative rockPop rock
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 10 of 10 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 10 / 10 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 10 tracks with documented writers, by whether Goo Goo Dolls carries a lyricist or composer credit.
10 trackswritten by Goo Goo Dolls
0 tracksoutside writers
Goo Goo Dolls's roles on this album
Share of the 10 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
10
Tracks
9
Lyricists
3
Producers
2022
Released
Data Insight
Chaos in Bloom is notable for John Rzeznik producing most of the album himself for the first time, a hands-on shift after years of outside producers. He still co-writes with Gregg Wattenberg and others, and Robby Takac contributes his usual songs, but Rzeznik's expanded role shapes the record. The singles "Yeah, I Like You" and "You Are the Answer" lead a back-to-basics rock set.
Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Yeah, I Like You
|
John RzeznikGregg Wattenberg | John RzeznikGregg Wattenberg | John RzeznikBrad FernquistGregg Wattenberg | John Rzeznik (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
War
|
John RzeznikGregg WattenbergAlex Aldi | John RzeznikGregg WattenbergAlex Aldi | John RzeznikBrad FernquistGregg Wattenberg | John Rzeznik (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Save Me from Myself
|
John RzeznikDerek Fuhrmann | John RzeznikDerek Fuhrmann | John RzeznikBrad Fernquist | John Rzeznik (Lead Vocals)Genevieve Schatz (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Let the Sun
|
John RzeznikAndy StochanskyAndy Szczech | John RzeznikAndy StochanskyAndy Szczech | John RzeznikBrad Fernquist | John Rzeznik (Lead Vocals)Genevieve Schatz (Backing Vocals) |
| 5 |
Loving Life
|
John RzeznikRobby Takac | John RzeznikRobert Takac | John RzeznikBrad Fernquist | Robby Takac (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Going Crazy
|
John RzeznikGregg Wattenberg | John RzeznikGregg Wattenberg | John RzeznikBrad FernquistGregg Wattenberg | John Rzeznik (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Day After Day
|
John RzeznikDerek Fuhrmann | John RzeznikDerek Fuhrmann | John RzeznikBrad FernquistGregg Wattenberg | John Rzeznik (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Past Mistakes
|
Robby Takac | Robert Takac | John RzeznikBrad Fernquist | Robby Takac (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
You Are the Answer
|
John RzeznikCraig Macintyre | John RzeznikCraig Macintyre | John RzeznikBrad FernquistGregg Wattenberg | John Rzeznik (Lead Vocals)Genevieve Schatz (Backing Vocals) |
| 10 |
Superstar
|
John RzeznikAndy StochanskyBrad Fernquist | John RzeznikAndy StochanskyBrad Fernquist | John RzeznikBrad FernquistGregg Wattenberg | John Rzeznik (Lead Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 11 contributors
JR
John Rzeznik
Writer · Producer · Vocals
GW
Gregg Wattenberg
Writer · Producer
AS
Andy Stochansky
Writer
DF
Derek Fuhrmann
Writer
RT
Robby Takac
Writer · Vocals
RT
Robert Takac
Writer
BF
Brad Fernquist
Writer · Producer
AA
Alex Aldi
Writer
AS
Andy Szczech
Writer
CM
Craig Macintyre
Writer
GS
Genevieve Schatz
Vocals
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Frequently Asked Questions Chaos in Bloom
Did John Rzeznik produce Chaos in Bloom by the Goo Goo Dolls?
Yes. Chaos in Bloom is the first Goo Goo Dolls album that John Rzeznik produced largely himself, with help from Brad Fernquist and Gregg Wattenberg. It marked a more hands-on role for him in the studio.
Who wrote the songs on Chaos in Bloom by the Goo Goo Dolls?
John Rzeznik wrote the bulk of the album, co-writing with Gregg Wattenberg and others, while Robby Takac contributed several of his own songs. The writing split follows the band's long-standing pattern.
Who wrote Yeah, I Like You by the Goo Goo Dolls?
"Yeah, I Like You" was co-written by John Rzeznik and was the lead single from Chaos in Bloom. It returned the band to a more straightforward rock sound.
When was Chaos in Bloom by the Goo Goo Dolls released?
Chaos in Bloom was released on August 12, 2022, through Warner Records. It was the band's thirteenth studio album.
What genre is Chaos in Bloom by the Goo Goo Dolls?
Chaos in Bloom is an alternative rock and pop rock album. At about 39 minutes across ten tracks, it is a relatively concise, guitar-forward record.
Is Chaos in Bloom the Goo Goo Dolls' most recent studio album?
It was their thirteenth studio album, released in 2022. John Rzeznik's expanded production role made it a notable late-career entry in their catalog.