More Than You Think You Are cover art

  Studio Album · No. 3

More Than You Think You Are Songwriting Credits by Matchbox Twenty

2002 Atlantic Records 13 tracks 49 min

Produced by Matt Serletic  ·  Engineered by Greg Collins, Jim Scott

Atlantic Records Post-GrungeAlternative RockPop Rock
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Authorship Breakdown 13 / 13 documented

Who wrote the songs?

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Matchbox Twenty's roles on this album

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By the Numbers

13
Tracks
5
Lyricists
1
Producers
2002
Released

Awards & Recognition 1

Best Rock Album (2004, Nominated)
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More Than You Think You Are marked a shift toward fuller band involvement in the songwriting, with Kyle Cook and Paul Doucette taking larger co-writing roles alongside Rob Thomas. Thomas still anchored the lead writing and vocals, but the credits show a more collaborative band than on the first two albums. Matt Serletic produced the record in full, his third and final consecutive Matchbox Twenty album. The single 'Unwell' became a defining hit, topping the Adult Top 40 chart for 18 weeks.

The third studio album by Matchbox Twenty, released on October 1, 2002 through Atlantic Records. Produced by Matt Serletic, it debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and went triple platinum. Rob Thomas began sharing writing credits with other members on several songs, and "Disease" was notably co-written with Mick Jagger. The album produced hits including "Unwell," "Bright Lights," and "Disease." Track 13 "So Sad So Lonely" is a hidden track. "Could I Be You" (track 8) is the sole composition of drummer Paul Doucette.

Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Feel
Rob ThomasKyle CookPaul Doucette Rob ThomasKyle CookPaul Doucette Matt Serletic Rob ThomasKyle CookAdam GaynorBrian YalePaul Doucette
2
Disease #29
Rob ThomasMick Jagger Rob ThomasMick Jagger Matt Serletic Rob ThomasKyle CookAdam GaynorBrian YalePaul Doucette
3
Bright Lights #23
Rob Thomas Rob Thomas Matt Serletic Rob ThomasKyle CookAdam GaynorBrian YalePaul Doucette
4
Unwell #5
Rob Thomas Rob Thomas Matt Serletic Rob ThomasKyle CookAdam GaynorBrian YalePaul Doucette
5
Cold
Rob ThomasMatt Serletic Rob ThomasMatt Serletic Matt Serletic Rob ThomasKyle CookAdam GaynorBrian YalePaul Doucette
6
All I Need
Rob Thomas Rob Thomas Matt Serletic Rob ThomasKyle CookAdam GaynorBrian YalePaul Doucette
7
Hand Me Down
Rob Thomas Rob Thomas Matt Serletic Rob ThomasKyle CookAdam GaynorBrian YalePaul Doucette
8
Could I Be You
Paul Doucette Paul Doucette Matt Serletic Rob ThomasKyle CookAdam GaynorBrian YalePaul Doucette
9
Downfall
Rob ThomasMatt Serletic Rob ThomasMatt Serletic Matt Serletic Rob ThomasKyle CookAdam GaynorBrian YalePaul Doucette
10
Soul
Rob ThomasKyle CookPaul Doucette Rob ThomasKyle CookPaul Doucette Matt Serletic Rob ThomasKyle CookAdam GaynorBrian YalePaul Doucette
11
You're So Real
Rob Thomas Rob Thomas Matt Serletic Rob ThomasKyle CookAdam GaynorBrian YalePaul Doucette
12
The Difference
Rob Thomas Rob Thomas Matt Serletic Rob ThomasKyle CookAdam GaynorBrian YalePaul Doucette
13
So Sad So Lonely
Rob Thomas Rob Thomas Matt Serletic Rob ThomasKyle CookAdam GaynorBrian YalePaul Doucette

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 7 contributors

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Frequently Asked Questions More Than You Think You Are

Did Rob Thomas write More Than You Think You Are?
Rob Thomas remained the primary writer on More Than You Think You Are, but the album featured noticeably more band collaboration. Kyle Cook and Paul Doucette took on larger co-writing roles than on the band's first two albums. This marked the start of a more collaborative songwriting era for Matchbox Twenty.
Who produced More Than You Think You Are?
Matt Serletic produced More Than You Think You Are, his third consecutive album with Matchbox Twenty. Greg Collins served as recording engineer and Jim Scott handled mixing. It was the last Matchbox Twenty album Serletic produced.
What was the biggest single from More Than You Think You Are?
'Unwell' was the album's biggest single, peaking at number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100. It spent 18 weeks at number 1 on the Adult Top 40 chart. The song was written by Rob Thomas.
What is Unwell by Matchbox Twenty about?
'Unwell' is a song about feeling alienated and struggling with mental health, written by Rob Thomas. It reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and dominated the Adult Top 40 chart. It is one of Matchbox Twenty's most recognizable songs.
Was More Than You Think You Are nominated for a Grammy?
Yes, More Than You Think You Are was nominated for Best Rock Album at the 2004 Grammy Awards. It lost to Foo Fighters' One by One. It was a notable nomination for the band's third studio album.
How did the singles from More Than You Think You Are chart?
'Unwell' reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100, 'Bright Lights' peaked at number 23, and 'Disease' reached number 29. 'Disease' was co-written by Rob Thomas and Mick Jagger. All three charted on the Hot 100 unlike many of the band's earlier airplay-only singles.

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