Studio Album · No. 1
Left of the Middle Songwriting Credits by Natalie Imbruglia
Produced by Matt Bronleewe, Mark Goldenberg, Phil Thornalley, Andy Wright, Assistant: Gareth Parton, Nigel Godrich
RCA
Pop RockAlternative Rock
Artist
83%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 10 of 12 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 10 / 12 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether Natalie Imbruglia carries a lyricist or composer credit.
10 trackswritten by Natalie Imbruglia
2 tracksoutside writers
Natalie Imbruglia's roles on this album
Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist83%
Composer83%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
12
Tracks
12
Lyricists
5
Producers
7,000,000
Worldwide Copies Sold
1997
Released
Data Insight
Ten of the twelve tracks carry her name and none carries only her name. The two she had no hand in include "Torn", the song that sold the record. Phil Thornalley, one of the three writers of "Torn", also co-wrote six of the tracks she did write and produced seven of the twelve.
Left of the Middle came out on RCA in November 1997 and has sold 7,000,000 worldwide, 2,000,000 of them in the United States. "Torn" off it reached number 42 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Torn
#42
|
Scott CutlerAnne PrevenPhil Thornalley | Scott CutlerAnne PrevenPhil Thornalley | Phil Thornalley | Natalie Imbruglia (Performer) |
| 2 |
One More Addiction
|
Natalie ImbrugliaDave MundayPhil Thornalley | Natalie ImbrugliaDave MundayPhil Thornalley | Phil Thornalley | Natalie Imbruglia (Performer) |
| 3 |
Big Mistake
|
Natalie ImbrugliaMark Goldenberg | Natalie ImbrugliaMark Goldenberg | Mark Goldenberg | Natalie Imbruglia (Performer) |
| 4 |
Leave Me Alone
|
Natalie ImbrugliaAndy Wright | Natalie ImbrugliaAndy Wright | Andy Wright | Natalie Imbruglia (Performer) |
| 5 |
Wishing I Was There
|
Natalie ImbrugliaColin CampsiePhil Thornalley | Natalie ImbrugliaColin CampsiePhil Thornalley | Phil Thornalley | Natalie Imbruglia (Performer) |
| 6 |
Smoke
|
Natalie ImbrugliaMatt Bronleewe | Natalie ImbrugliaMatt Bronleewe | Matt Bronleewe | Natalie Imbruglia (Performer) |
| 7 |
Pigeons and Crumbs
|
Natalie ImbrugliaMark Goldenberg | Natalie ImbrugliaMark Goldenberg | Mark Goldenberg | Natalie Imbruglia (Performer) |
| 8 |
Don't You Think?
|
Colin CampsiePhil Thornalley | Colin CampsiePhil Thornalley | Phil ThornalleyMark Plati | Natalie Imbruglia (Performer) |
| 9 |
Impressed
|
Natalie ImbrugliaRick PalombiNick Trevisik | Natalie ImbrugliaRick PalombiNick Trevisik | Matt Bronleewe | Natalie Imbruglia (Performer) |
| 10 |
Intuition
|
Natalie ImbrugliaDave MundayPhil Thornalley | Natalie ImbrugliaDave MundayPhil Thornalley | Phil Thornalley | Natalie Imbruglia (Performer) |
| 11 |
City
|
Natalie ImbrugliaPhil Thornalley | Natalie ImbrugliaPhil Thornalley | Phil Thornalley | Natalie Imbruglia (Performer) |
| 12 |
Left of the Middle
|
Natalie ImbrugliaSteve Booker | Natalie ImbrugliaSteve Booker | Phil Thornalley | Natalie Imbruglia (Performer) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 13 contributors
NI
Natalie Imbruglia
Writer · Performer
PT
Phil Thornalley
Writer · Producer
MG
Mark Goldenberg
Writer · Producer
CC
Colin Campsie
Writer
DM
Dave Munday
Writer
MB
Matt Bronleewe
Writer · Producer
AW
Andy Wright
Writer · Producer
AP
Anne Preven
Writer
NT
Nick Trevisik
Writer
RP
Rick Palombi
Writer
SC
Scott Cutler
Writer
SB
Steve Booker
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions Left of the Middle
Who wrote Left of the Middle?
Natalie Imbruglia is credited on ten of the twelve tracks, always with a co-writer. "Torn" and "Don't You Think?" are not hers.
Who wrote "Torn"?
Scott Cutler, Anne Preven and Phil Thornalley. Imbruglia had no hand in writing it, and the album article says so.
How did it sell?
7,000,000 worldwide and 2,000,000 in the United States.
Which single charted in America?
"Torn" reached number 42 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Are engineering credits published?
No. The album article lists writers and producers but names no engineer.
Who co-wrote with her?
Phil Thornalley on six tracks, with Mark Goldenberg, Colin Campsie and Dave Munday on two each.
How long is the album?
50:03 across twelve tracks.