Studio Album · No. 1
It's About Time Songwriting Credits by Jonas Brothers
Produced by Michael Mangini, Steve Greenberg, LCV, Jon Kaplan
Jonas Brothers wrote 7 of 11 documented tracks
Authorship Breakdown 7 / 11 documented
Scored across the 11 tracks with documented writers, by whether Jonas Brothers carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 11 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
The Jonas Brothers' debut leans heavily on outside material, opening with two Busted covers ("What I Go to School For" and "Year 3000") and an REO Speedwagon cover ("Time for Me to Fly") before the band's own co-writes take over. The three brothers share writing credit on most originals, working alongside professional collaborators such as Desmond Child, Adam Schlesinger, Jess Cates, Stargate, and producers Michael Mangini and Steve Greenberg. Columbia gave the record a limited initial release in August 2006, and it stalled at number 91 on the Billboard 200. The mix of borrowed hits and supervised originals reflects a label-built debut for a group still finding its own voice.
It's About Time is the Jonas Brothers' debut studio album, released August 8, 2006, on Columbia Records. The album was largely produced and controlled by Columbia without significant creative input from the band, and the brothers have since distanced themselves from it, it was never promoted and Columbia dropped them shortly after its release. Despite this, it contains early examples of the brothers' developing songwriting voice, particularly Nick Jonas, alongside several covers of outside material. 'What I Go to School For' and 'Year 3000' are covers of songs by UK band Busted, while '6 Minutes' covers an LFO song. The band signed to Hollywood Records almost immediately after Columbia dropped them, where they would make their real statement as artists with their self-titled 2007 album.
Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
What I Go to School For
|
Charlie SimpsonJames BourneJohn McLaughlinMatt WillisSteve Robson | Charlie SimpsonJames BourneJohn McLaughlinMatt WillisSteve Robson | LCV | Nick Jonas (Lead Vocals)Joe Jonas (Lead Vocals)Kevin Jonas (Vocals) |
| 2 |
Time for Me to Fly
|
Nick JonasJoe JonasKevin JonasPJ Bianco | Nick JonasJoe JonasKevin JonasPJ Bianco | Michael ManginiSteve Greenberg | Nick Jonas (Lead Vocals)Joe Jonas (Lead Vocals)Kevin Jonas (Vocals) |
| 3 |
Year 3000
#31
|
James BourneCharlie SimpsonMatt WillisSteve Robson | James BourneCharlie SimpsonMatt WillisSteve Robson | LCV | Nick Jonas (Lead Vocals)Joe Jonas (Lead Vocals)Kevin Jonas (Vocals) |
| 4 |
One Day at a Time
|
Nick JonasJoe JonasKevin JonasMichael ManginiSteve Greenberg | Nick JonasJoe JonasKevin JonasMichael ManginiSteve Greenberg | Michael ManginiSteve Greenberg | Nick Jonas (Lead Vocals)Joe Jonas (Lead Vocals)Kevin Jonas (Vocals) |
| 5 |
6 Minutes
|
Joe BelmaatiKenny GioiaMich HansenRich CroninMichael Goodman | Joe BelmaatiKenny GioiaMich HansenRich CroninMichael Goodman | Michael ManginiSteve Greenberg | Nick Jonas (Lead Vocals)Joe Jonas (Lead Vocals)Kevin Jonas (Vocals) |
| 6 |
Mandy
|
Nick JonasJoe JonasKevin Jonas | Nick JonasJoe JonasKevin Jonas | Michael ManginiSteve Greenberg | Nick Jonas (Lead Vocals)Joe Jonas (Lead Vocals)Kevin Jonas (Vocals) |
| 7 |
You Just Don't Know It
|
Nick JonasJoe JonasKevin JonasDesmond Child | Nick JonasJoe JonasKevin JonasDesmond Child | Michael ManginiSteve Greenberg | Nick Jonas (Lead Vocals)Joe Jonas (Lead Vocals)Kevin Jonas (Vocals) |
| 8 |
I Am What I Am
|
Adam Schlesinger | Adam Schlesinger | Michael ManginiSteve Greenberg | Nick Jonas (Lead Vocals)Joe Jonas (Lead Vocals)Kevin Jonas (Vocals) |
| 9 |
Underdog
|
Nick JonasJoe JonasKevin JonasJess CatesStargate | Nick JonasJoe JonasKevin JonasJess CatesStargate | Michael ManginiSteve Greenberg | Nick Jonas (Lead Vocals)Joe Jonas (Lead Vocals)Kevin Jonas (Vocals) |
| 10 |
7:05
|
Nick JonasJoe JonasKevin JonasMichael Mangini | Nick JonasJoe JonasKevin JonasMichael Mangini | Michael ManginiSteve Greenberg | Nick Jonas (Lead Vocals)Joe Jonas (Lead Vocals)Kevin Jonas (Vocals) |
| 11 |
Please Be Mine
|
Nick JonasJoe JonasKevin Jonas | Nick JonasJoe JonasKevin Jonas | Jon Kaplan | Nick Jonas (Lead Vocals)Joe Jonas (Lead Vocals)Kevin Jonas (Vocals) |