Studio Album · No. 1
Goo Goo Dolls Songwriting Credits by Goo Goo Dolls
Mercenary Records / Celluloid Records
Punk rockHardcore punk
86%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 12 of 14 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 12 / 14 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 14 tracks with documented writers, by whether Goo Goo Dolls carries a lyricist or composer credit.
12 trackswritten by Goo Goo Dolls
2 tracksoutside writers
Goo Goo Dolls's roles on this album
Share of the 14 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist86%
Composer86%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
14
Tracks
7
Lyricists
1
Producers
1987
Released
Data Insight
The Goo Goo Dolls' raw, punk-rooted debut is a band effort, with John Rzeznik and Robby Takac writing the originals years before their balladeer reputation. It leans hard into noisy punk and includes two covers, Cream's "Sunshine of Your Love" and Blue Oyster Cult's "(Don't Fear) The Reaper." Self-produced and rough, it bears little resemblance to the polished rock they later became known for.
Track Listing & Credits 14 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 11 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions Goo Goo Dolls
Did the Goo Goo Dolls write their debut album themselves?
Yes, the originals. John Rzeznik and Robby Takac wrote the band's own songs on the 1987 debut. The album also includes covers of Cream's "Sunshine of Your Love" and Blue Oyster Cult's "(Don't Fear) The Reaper."
What genre is the Goo Goo Dolls' debut album?
The self-titled debut is a punk rock and hardcore punk record. It is far rawer and noisier than the melodic rock the band became famous for in the 1990s.
Who wrote the songs on the Goo Goo Dolls' first album?
The original tracks were written by band members John Rzeznik and Robby Takac. The record was self-produced and recorded cheaply early in their career.
When was the Goo Goo Dolls' self-titled debut released?
Goo Goo Dolls was released on June 9, 1987, through Mercenary and Celluloid Records. It was the band's first studio album.
Does the Goo Goo Dolls' debut have any cover songs?
Yes. It includes a cover of Cream's "Sunshine of Your Love" and Blue Oyster Cult's "(Don't Fear) The Reaper," alongside the band's own punk originals.