Studio Album · No. 12
Miracle Pill Songwriting Credits by Goo Goo Dolls
Produced by Sam Hollander, Grant Michaels, Derek Fuhrmann, Drew Pearson, Brad Lauchert, Alex Aldi · Engineered by Claudius Mittendorfer, Adam Hawkins, Chris Gehringer
Warner 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
8
Lyricists
6
Producers
2019
Released
Data Insight
Miracle Pill pushes the band further into modern, co-written pop-rock, with John Rzeznik writing alongside Sam Hollander, Derek Fuhrmann, Drew Pearson, and Grant Michaels. The title track and "Money, Fame & Fortune" lead a glossy, hook-driven set, while Robby Takac contributes a couple of his own songs. It is among the band's most contemporary-sounding albums.
Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Indestructible
|
John RzeznikSam HollanderGrant Michaels | John RzeznikSam HollanderGrant Michaels | Sam HollanderGrant Michaels | John Rzeznik (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Fearless
|
John RzeznikDerek Fuhrmann | John RzeznikDerek Fuhrmann | Derek Fuhrmann | John Rzeznik (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Miracle Pill
|
John RzeznikSam HollanderGrant Michaels | John RzeznikSam HollanderGrant Michaels | Sam HollanderGrant Michaels | John Rzeznik (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Money, Fame & Fortune
|
John RzeznikDerek FuhrmannDrew PearsonBrad Fernquist | John RzeznikDerek FuhrmannDrew PearsonBrad Fernquist | Derek Fuhrmann | John Rzeznik (Lead Vocals)Valerie Broussard (Vocals) |
| 5 |
Step in Line
|
Robby Takac | Robert Takac | Brad Lauchert | Robby Takac (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Over You
|
John RzeznikDerek Fuhrmann | John RzeznikDerek Fuhrmann | Derek Fuhrmann | John Rzeznik (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Lights
|
John RzeznikDrew Pearson | John RzeznikDrew Pearson | Drew Pearson | John Rzeznik (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Lost
|
John RzeznikDerek Fuhrmann | John RzeznikDerek Fuhrmann | Derek Fuhrmann | John Rzeznik (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Life's a Message
|
Robby Takac | Robert Takac | Brad Lauchert | Robby Takac (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Autumn Leaves
|
John RzeznikDrew Pearson | John RzeznikDrew Pearson | Drew Pearson | John Rzeznik (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Think It Over
|
John RzeznikAlex AldiSam Hollander | John RzeznikAlex AldiSam Hollander | Alex Aldi | John Rzeznik (Lead Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 11 contributors
JR
John Rzeznik
Writer · Vocals
DF
Derek Fuhrmann
Writer · Producer
DP
Drew Pearson
Writer · Producer
SH
Sam Hollander
Writer · Producer
GM
Grant Michaels
Writer · Producer
RT
Robby Takac
Writer · Vocals
RT
Robert Takac
Writer
AA
Alex Aldi
Writer · Producer
BF
Brad Fernquist
Writer
BL
Brad Lauchert
Producer
VB
Valerie Broussard
Vocals
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Frequently Asked Questions Miracle Pill
Who wrote Miracle Pill by the Goo Goo Dolls?
The title track "Miracle Pill" was co-written by John Rzeznik with the album's collaborators. It was the lead single and leaned into a bright, modern pop-rock sound.
Did the Goo Goo Dolls use co-writers on Miracle Pill?
Yes. John Rzeznik co-wrote extensively with Sam Hollander, Derek Fuhrmann, Drew Pearson, and Grant Michaels. Robby Takac contributed a couple of his own tracks.
Who produced Miracle Pill by the Goo Goo Dolls?
Miracle Pill was produced by a team including Sam Hollander, Grant Michaels, Derek Fuhrmann, Drew Pearson, and Alex Aldi. It is one of the band's most contemporary-sounding records.
When was Miracle Pill by the Goo Goo Dolls released?
Miracle Pill was released on September 13, 2019, through Warner Records. It was the band's twelfth studio album.
What genre is Miracle Pill by the Goo Goo Dolls?
Miracle Pill is a pop rock album with a polished, modern radio sound. It runs about 37 minutes across eleven tracks.
Did Rzeznik write the hits on Miracle Pill by the Goo Goo Dolls?
John Rzeznik led the writing on the album's singles, including the title track and "Money, Fame & Fortune," co-writing with outside collaborators. Takac added his own songs as usual.