Studio Album · No. 5
Where the Light Goes Songwriting Credits by Matchbox Twenty
Produced by Gregg Wattenberg, Paul Doucette, Kyle Cook · Engineered by Kevin Killen, Manny Marroquin, Serban Ghenea, Rob Kinelski
Holds writing credit on 12 of 12 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 12 / 12 documented
Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether Matchbox Twenty carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Where the Light Goes continued the collaborative writing model, with the band sharing credits and Kyle Cook and Paul Doucette also stepping into production roles alongside Gregg Wattenberg. It was the first Matchbox Twenty album not produced by longtime collaborator Matt Serletic, signaling a clear shift in the band's creative process. Rob Thomas remained the lead vocalist and central writer, but the record reflects the full-band identity the group had embraced since North. The reunion album arrived a decade after their previous studio effort.
The fifth studio album by Matchbox Twenty, released on May 26, 2023 through Atlantic Records. A notable shift in creative dynamics: Paul Doucette wrote or co-wrote seven of the 12 tracks, while Rob Thomas wrote or co-wrote seven as well, with significant overlap on joint credits. Gregg Wattenberg produced or co-produced every track. Track 11 "No Other Love" features country artist Amanda Shires. Outside collaborators include Deana Carter, Eric Arjes, Jeffrey Joseph East, David Garcia, and Craig Wiseman.