Jed cover art

  Studio Album · No. 2

Jed Songwriting Credits by Goo Goo Dolls

1989 Enigma Records / Metal Blade Records 14 tracks 34 min

Produced by Goo Goo Dolls, Armand John Petri  ·  Engineered by Armand John Petri, Mike Sak

Enigma Records / Metal Blade Records Punk rockAlternative rock
86%
Authorship
Artist

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.

86%
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
6
Lyricists
2
Producers
1989
Released
Data Insight

Jed is still firmly a punk record written by the band, with Robby Takac singing most of the leads and John Rzeznik taking "Up Yours" and "James Dean." The two covers, Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Down on the Corner" and the Rolling Stones' "Gimme Shelter," sit alongside band-written originals. Armand John Petri co-produced, beginning a longer working relationship with the group.

Track Listing & Credits 14 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Out of Sight
John RzeznikRobby TakacGeorge Tutuska John RzeznikRobert TakacGeorge Tutuska Goo Goo DollsArmand John Petri Robby Takac (Lead Vocals)
2
Up Yours
John RzeznikRobby TakacGeorge Tutuska John RzeznikRobert TakacGeorge Tutuska Goo Goo DollsArmand John Petri John Rzeznik (Lead Vocals)
3
No Way Out
John RzeznikRobby TakacGeorge Tutuska John RzeznikRobert TakacGeorge Tutuska Goo Goo DollsArmand John Petri Robby Takac (Lead Vocals)
4
7th of Last Month (Or Iggy The Cat Gets A Bath)
John RzeznikRobby TakacGeorge Tutuska John RzeznikRobert TakacGeorge Tutuska Goo Goo DollsArmand John Petri Robby Takac (Lead Vocals)
5
Love Dolls
John RzeznikRobby TakacGeorge Tutuska John RzeznikRobert TakacGeorge Tutuska Goo Goo DollsArmand John Petri Robby Takac (Lead Vocals)
6
Sex Maggot
John RzeznikRobby TakacGeorge Tutuska John RzeznikRobert TakacGeorge Tutuska Goo Goo DollsArmand John Petri Robby Takac (Lead Vocals)
7
Down on the Corner
John Fogerty John Cameron Fogerty Goo Goo DollsArmand John Petri Lance Diamond (Lead Vocals)
8
Had Enough
John RzeznikRobby TakacGeorge Tutuska John RzeznikRobert TakacGeorge Tutuska Goo Goo DollsArmand John Petri Robby Takac (Lead Vocals)
9
Road to Salinas
John RzeznikRobby TakacGeorge Tutuska John RzeznikRobert TakacGeorge Tutuska Goo Goo DollsArmand John Petri Robby Takac (Lead Vocals)
10
Em Elbmuh
John RzeznikRobby TakacGeorge Tutuska John RzeznikRobert TakacGeorge Tutuska Goo Goo DollsArmand John Petri Robby Takac (Lead Vocals)
11
Misfortune
John RzeznikRobby TakacGeorge Tutuska John RzeznikRobert TakacGeorge Tutuska Goo Goo DollsArmand John Petri Robby Takac (Lead Vocals)
12
Artie
John RzeznikRobby TakacGeorge Tutuska John RzeznikRobert TakacGeorge Tutuska Goo Goo DollsArmand John Petri Robby Takac (Lead Vocals)
13
Gimme Shelter
Mick JaggerKeith Richards Michael Philip JaggerKeith Richards Goo Goo DollsArmand John Petri Robby Takac (Lead Vocals)
14
James Dean
John RzeznikRobby TakacGeorge Tutuska John RzeznikRobert TakacGeorge Tutuska Goo Goo DollsArmand John Petri John Rzeznik (Lead Vocals)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 12 contributors

GT
George Tutuska
Writer
On this album12 written
JR
John Rzeznik
Writer · Vocals
On this album12 written
RT
Robby Takac
Writer · Vocals
On this album12 written
RT
Robert Takac
Writer
On this album12 written
JC
John Cameron Fogerty
Writer
On this album1 written
JF
John Fogerty
Writer
On this album1 written
KR
Keith Richards
Writer
On this album1 written
MP
Michael Philip Jagger
Writer
On this album1 written
MJ
Mick Jagger
Writer
On this album1 written
AJ
Armand John Petri
Producer
On this album14 produced
GG
Goo Goo Dolls
Producer
On this album14 produced
LD
Lance Diamond
Vocals
On this albumGuest

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Frequently Asked Questions Jed

Did the Goo Goo Dolls write Jed themselves?
Mostly yes. The band wrote the originals on Jed, with two covers included: Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Down on the Corner" and the Rolling Stones' "Gimme Shelter." Robby Takac sang most of the lead vocals.
Who sang lead on Jed by the Goo Goo Dolls?
Robby Takac sang most of the lead vocals, while John Rzeznik took lead on "Up Yours" and "James Dean." Lance Diamond sang lead on the "Down on the Corner" cover.
What genre is Jed by the Goo Goo Dolls?
Jed is a punk rock album with growing alternative rock leanings. It predates the melodic, ballad-driven sound that brought the band mainstream success.
When was Jed by the Goo Goo Dolls released?
Jed was released in February 1989 through Metal Blade Records. It was the band's second studio album.
Who produced Jed by the Goo Goo Dolls?
Jed was produced by the band with Armand John Petri, who also handled mixing. It was an early step in their long partnership with Petri.

Sources

Wikipedia: Jed (album) MusicBrainz: Jed release group Cover Art Archive: Jed front cover Discogs: Goo Goo Dolls - Jed Cover Art Archive: Jed by Goo Goo Dolls