Solo Artist

Hozier

Active2008-present
OriginCounty Wicklow, Ireland
Albums3
Tracks43

Most frequent collaborator: Rob Kirwan  ·  16 tracks

Blues RockSoulFolk RockIndie Rock
100%
Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 43 of 43 tracks

Does Hozier write his own songs?

Yes. Hozier is credited on 100% of his catalogue, writing most of his songs entirely on his own and the rest with a small group of collaborators. 'Take Me to Church,' 'Work Song,' and 'Eat Your Young' are all his, which is why he is considered a true singer-songwriter rather than a performer given songs to sing.

By the Numbers

3
Studio Albums
43
Tracks Credited
100%
Self-Written
18
Years Active
23
Collaborators

Authorship Breakdown 43 / 43 self-written

Who wrote the songs?

Across all 43 tracks: how many Hozier wrote alone, how many they co-wrote, and how many were written by others. The bracket marks every track they hold any writing credit on.

Hozier has a writing credit100%
65%
35%
Sole author28tracks65%
Co-written15tracks35%
Outside writers0tracks0%

Role Fingerprint how they contribute

Lyricist Performer Composer Producer
Hozier's roles across the catalogue

Share of all 43 tracks where they are personally credited, by role.

Lyricist (words)100%
Composer (music)100%
Producer65%
Performer100%

Authorship Over Time writing credit per album

Hozier's writing credit per album, in release order. Hover any bar for the album.

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2014Hozier
2019Wasteland, Baby!
2023Unreal Unearth
Early · 100% written
Late · 100% written

Authorship by Decade track-weighted

100%
2010s
Hozier, Wasteland, Baby!
100%
2020s
Unreal Unearth

Authorship Spectrum pure performer to complete author

Where Hozier sits on the scale from a pure performer (0%, sings songs written by others) to a complete author (100%, writes everything). The bright marker is their catalogue authorship score, plotted against other artists on the site.

Hozier
Other artists on the site

Reference artists spread across the scale, closest by genre and era.

Whitney Houston5%
The Jacksons24%
Eric Clapton40%
Boyz II Men51%
Santana59%
Christina Aguilera74%
Pink85%
100%Hozier
Pure Performer0%
Songwriter~50%
Complete Author100%

Who Really Wrote the Hits signature songs

Take Me to Church
Hozier
Written by Hozier, Andrew Hozier-Byrne
Wrote it
From Eden
Hozier
Written by Hozier, Andrew Hozier-Byrne
Wrote it
Someone New
Hozier
Written by Hozier, Sallay Matu Garnett, Andrew Hozier-Byrne
Co-wrote
Jackie and Wilson
Hozier
Written by Hozier, Andrew Hozier-Byrne
Wrote it
Nina Cried Power
Wasteland, Baby!
Written by Hozier, Andrew Hozier-Byrne
Wrote it
Movement
Wasteland, Baby!
Written by Hozier, Andrew Hozier-Byrne
Wrote it
Almost (Sweet Music)
Wasteland, Baby!
Written by Hozier, Andrew Hozier-Byrne
Wrote it
Eat Your Young
Unreal Unearth
Written by Hozier, Daniel Tannenbaum, Peter Gonzales, Daniel Krieger, Sergiu Gherman, Stuart Johnson, Tyler Mehlenbacher, Craig Balmoris, Marius Feder, Andrew Hozier-Byrne
Co-wrote
All Things End
Unreal Unearth
Written by Hozier, Daniel Tannenbaum, Daniel Krieger, Peter Gonzales, Sergiu Gherman, Stuart Johnson, Andrew Hozier-Byrne
Co-wrote
Francesca
Unreal Unearth
Written by Hozier, Jennifer Decilveo, Andrew Hozier-Byrne
Co-wrote
Unknown / Nth
Unreal Unearth
Written by Hozier, Andrew Hozier-Byrne
Wrote it

Discography 3 albums

Collaborator Network who they worked with most

Hozier43 tracks
RK16 B10 PG10 MD9 DT9 SG8

Bubble size = tracks worked on together. RK Rob Kirwan · B Bekon · PG Pete G · MD Markus Dravs · DT Daniel Tannenbaum · SG Sergiu Gherman

The Writers & Producers Behind Hozier 6 key collaborators

RK
Rob Kirwan
Producer
Hozier / Wasteland, Baby!16 tracks
B
Bekon
Producer
Unreal Unearth10 tracks
PG
Pete G
Producer
Unreal Unearth10 tracks
MD
Markus Dravs
Producer
Wasteland, Baby!9 tracks
DT
Daniel Tannenbaum
Songwriter
Unreal Unearth9 tracks
SG
Sergiu Gherman
Songwriter
Unreal Unearth8 tracks

The Authorship Story

Data Insight

Andrew Hozier-Byrne is the sole credited writer on the vast majority of his catalog. On the debut album, only 'Someone New' carries an outside co-writing credit (Sallay Matu Garnett). On Wasteland, Baby!, 'As It Was' is the lone co-write (with Alex Ryan). Unreal Unearth marks a notable shift, most of its 16 tracks carry multiple co-writing credits reflecting the album's expanded production team, including Bekon, Jennifer Decilveo, and Jeff Gitelman. 'In a Week' (debut), 'Nina Cried Power' (Wasteland, Baby!), and 'Damage Gets Done' (Unreal Unearth) feature guest vocalists.

Quick Facts

  • Take Me to ChurchHis 2013 debut single peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and was nominated for Song of the Year
  • Too SweetHis 2024 single reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, making him the fourth Irish act to top the chart
  • Wasteland, Baby!His 2019 second album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200
  • Unreal UnearthHis 2023 album was inspired by Dante's Inferno and topped the Irish and UK charts
  • Time 100Named one of Time's 100 most influential people in the world in 2025

Creative Fingerprint

A singer-songwriter through and through: Hozier is credited on 100% of his catalogue, writing most songs entirely alone and the rest with a small circle of collaborators, so his name sits on every track.

The Story

Hozier is the stage name of Irish singer-songwriter Andrew John Hozier-Byrne, born in County Wicklow, Ireland. He rose to international prominence with his 2013 debut single 'Take Me to Church,' which addressed themes of religious hypocrisy and human sexuality. His music blends blues, soul, folk, and rock with introspective lyrical themes drawn from religion, mythology, Irish folklore, and literature. Hozier writes virtually all of his own material, often incorporating political and philosophical commentary alongside personal narrative. He has released three studio albums since 2014, with Unreal Unearth (2023) conceptually structured around Dante's Inferno.

Awards & Recognition

'Take Me to Church' was nominated for the Grammy Award for Song of the Year (2015)
'Too Sweet' reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2024
Wasteland, Baby! (2019) debuted at number one on the Billboard 200
Named one of Time's 100 most influential people in the world in 2025

Frequently Asked Questions Hozier

Does Hozier write his own songs?
Yes. Hozier is credited on 100% of his catalogue, writing most of his songs entirely on his own and the rest with a small group of collaborators. 'Take Me to Church,' 'Work Song,' and 'Eat Your Young' are all his, which is why he is considered a true singer-songwriter rather than a performer given songs to sing.
Who wrote 'Take Me to Church'?
'Take Me to Church,' from his 2014 debut album, was written entirely by Hozier. Released in 2013, it became a global hit, reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100, and earned a Grammy nomination for Song of the Year.
What is Unreal Unearth about?
Unreal Unearth (2023) is a concept album Hozier structured around Dante's Inferno, with songs mapped to the nine circles of Hell. He wrote or co-wrote every track, continuing his literary approach to songwriting.
Who wrote 'Too Sweet'?
'Too Sweet' (2024) was written by Hozier with a few collaborators and released on his Unheard EP. It became his first number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100, more than a decade after 'Take Me to Church.'
Does Hozier write alone or with others?
Mostly alone. The large majority of his songs are solo compositions, and when he shares credit it is usually with one collaborator like Alex Ryan, his longtime bassist. His authorship is among the highest for a modern chart artist.
How many albums has Hozier released?
This catalogue covers three studio albums: Hozier (2014), Wasteland, Baby! (2019), and Unreal Unearth (2023), along with EPs like Unheard.
Is Hozier Irish?
Yes. Hozier, born Andrew Hozier-Byrne, is from County Wicklow, Ireland. His music blends folk, soul, and blues with Irish literary and social themes, and 'Too Sweet' made him the fourth Irish artist to top the Billboard Hot 100.
What is Hozier's biggest song?
'Take Me to Church' remains his signature hit and cultural breakthrough, while 'Too Sweet' became his first US number one in 2024. Both are written by Hozier himself.
What genre is Hozier?
Hozier makes blues rock, soul, and folk rock, pairing gospel-tinged vocals with literary lyrics on songs like 'Take Me to Church' and 'Work Song.'

Sources

Wikipedia: Hozier