Studio Album · No. 9
Something for the Rest of Us Songwriting Credits by Goo Goo Dolls
Produced by Tim Palmer, John Fields, Butch Vig · Engineered by Paul David Hager, Billy Bush
Warner Bros. Records
Alternative rockPop rock
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 12 of 12 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 12 / 12 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether Goo Goo Dolls carries a lyricist or composer credit.
12 trackswritten by Goo Goo Dolls
0 tracksoutside writers
Goo Goo Dolls's roles on this album
Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
12
Tracks
4
Lyricists
3
Producers
2010
Released
Data Insight
Something for the Rest of Us is a more reflective, socially aware record, and it spreads production across Tim Palmer, John Fields, Butch Vig, and Rob Cavallo. John Rzeznik writes the singles "Home" and "As I Am," while Robby Takac contributes his usual handful of tracks. It debuted in the Billboard top 10 but did not match the band's earlier sales.
Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sweetest Lie
|
John Rzeznik | John Rzeznik | Tim Palmer | John Rzeznik (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
As I Am
|
John Rzeznik | John Rzeznik | Tim Palmer | John Rzeznik (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Home
|
John RzeznikAndy Stochansky | John RzeznikAndy Stochansky | John Fields | John Rzeznik (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Notbroken
|
John Rzeznik | John Rzeznik | Tim Palmer | John Rzeznik (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
One Night
|
John Rzeznik | John Rzeznik | Tim Palmer | John Rzeznik (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Nothing is Real
|
John Rzeznik | John Rzeznik | Tim Palmer | John Rzeznik (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Now I Hear
|
Robby TakacJohn Rzeznik | Robert TakacJohn Rzeznik | Tim Palmer | Robby Takac (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Still Your Song
|
John RzeznikAndy Stochansky | John RzeznikAndy Stochansky | Tim Palmer | John Rzeznik (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Something for the Rest of Us
|
John Rzeznik | John Rzeznik | Tim Palmer | John Rzeznik (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Say You're Free
|
Robby TakacJohn Rzeznik | Robert TakacJohn Rzeznik | Tim Palmer | Robby Takac (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Hey Ya
|
John RzeznikTim Palmer | John RzeznikTim Palmer | Butch Vig | John Rzeznik (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
Soldier
|
John RzeznikTim Palmer | John RzeznikTim Palmer | Tim Palmer | John Rzeznik (Lead Vocals) |
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Frequently Asked Questions Something for the Rest of Us
Who wrote Home by the Goo Goo Dolls?
"Home" was written by John Rzeznik. It was the lead single from Something for the Rest of Us and a hit on adult and rock radio.
Did John Rzeznik write the singles on Something for the Rest of Us?
Yes. Rzeznik wrote the singles "Home" and "As I Am," while Robby Takac contributed several of his own songs. The album leans more reflective and socially conscious than their earlier work.
Who produced Something for the Rest of Us by the Goo Goo Dolls?
Production was shared among Tim Palmer, John Fields, Butch Vig, and Rob Cavallo. It was one of the band's most producer-varied albums.
How did Something for the Rest of Us by the Goo Goo Dolls chart?
It debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard 200. While it reached the top 10, it sold less than the band's late-1990s and early-2000s albums.
When was Something for the Rest of Us by the Goo Goo Dolls released?
Something for the Rest of Us was released on August 31, 2010, in North America through Warner Bros. Records. It was the band's ninth studio album.
What genre is Something for the Rest of Us by the Goo Goo Dolls?
Something for the Rest of Us is an alternative rock and pop rock album with a more introspective, topical lyrical bent. It runs about 48 minutes.