Studio Album · No. 5
Face the Music Songwriting Credits by New Kids on the Block
Produced by Donnie Wahlberg, Jordan Knight, Teddy Riley, Leon Sylvers III, Walter Afanasieff, Richard Wolf, Jason Hess, Tom Soars, Narada Michael Walden, Mike Mani, Monty Seward, Brad Young, Dow Brain · Engineered by Dana Jon Chappelle, Tom Soares
Columbia
PopR&BNew Jack Swing
57%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 8 of 14 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 8 / 14 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 14 tracks with documented writers, by whether New Kids on the Block carries a lyricist or composer credit.
8 trackswritten by New Kids on the Block
6 tracksoutside writers
New Kids on the Block's roles on this album
Share of the 14 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist57%
Composer57%
Producer36%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
14
Tracks
30
Lyricists
14
Producers
1994
Released
Data Insight
Starr has nothing on it and the band write eight of the fourteen. Four years after a number one single they take over the writing on the album nobody bought.
Face the Music came out on Columbia in January 1994, credited to NKOTB, made with Teddy Riley and without Maurice Starr.
Track Listing & Credits 14 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Intro: Face the Music
|
Donnie Wahlberg | Donald Edmond Wahlberg Jr. | Donnie Wahlberg | New Kids on the Block (Performer) |
| 2 |
You Got the Flavor
|
Teddy RileyBLACKstreetWreckx-n-Effect | Teddy RileyBLACKstreetMarkell Riley | Teddy Riley | New Kids on the Block (Performer) |
| 3 |
Dirty Dawg
#66
|
Donnie WahlbergLarry ThomasJ.R. JacksonJordan KnightJohn JohnsonNice & Smooth | Donald Edmond Wahlberg Jr.Larry ThomasJ.R. JacksonJordan Nathaniel Marcel KnightJohn JohnsonNice & Smooth | Donnie Wahlberg | New Kids on the Block (Performer) |
| 4 |
Girls
|
Teddy RileyLeon Sylvers IIIBLACKstreet | Teddy RileyLeon Sylvers IIIBLACKstreet | Teddy RileyLeon Sylvers III | New Kids on the Block (Performer) |
| 5 |
If You Go Away
|
Walter AfanasieffJohn BettisTrey Lorenz | Walter AfanasieffJohn BettisTrey Lorenz | Walter Afanasieff | New Kids on the Block (Performer) |
| 6 |
Keep on Smilin'
|
Narada Michael WaldenSylvester JacksonSally Jo Dakota | Narada Michael WaldenSylvester JacksonSally Jo Dakota | Narada Michael Walden | New Kids on the Block (Performer) |
| 7 |
Never Let You Go
|
Teddy RileyLeon Sylvers IIIAntwone Dickey | Teddy RileyLeon Sylvers IIIAntwone Dickey | Teddy RileyLeon Sylvers III | New Kids on the Block (Performer) |
| 8 |
Keepin' My Fingers Crossed
|
Richard WolfJordan KnightDonnie WahlbergJames Wirrick | Richard WolfJordan Nathaniel Marcel KnightDonald Edmond Wahlberg Jr.James Wirrick | Richard Wolf | New Kids on the Block (Performer) |
| 9 |
Mrs. Right
|
Donnie WahlbergLarry ThomasJ.R. JacksonJoey McIntyreJohn Johnson | Donald Edmond Wahlberg Jr.Larry ThomasJ.R. JacksonJoseph Mulrey McIntyreJohn Johnson | Donnie Wahlberg | New Kids on the Block (Performer) |
| 10 |
Since You Walked into My Life
|
Walter AfanasieffJordan KnightJohn Bettis | Walter AfanasieffJordan Nathaniel Marcel KnightJohn Bettis | Walter Afanasieff | New Kids on the Block (Performer) |
| 11 |
Let's Play House
|
Jason HessMelissa RitterDonnie Wahlberg | Jason HessMelissa RitterDonald Edmond Wahlberg Jr. | Donnie WahlbergJordan KnightJason HessTom Soars | New Kids on the Block (Performer) |
| 12 |
I Can't Believe It's Over
|
Narada Michael WaldenJordan KnightSally Jo Dakota | Narada Michael WaldenJordan Nathaniel Marcel KnightSally Jo Dakota | Narada Michael Walden | New Kids on the Block (Performer) |
| 13 |
I'll Still Be Loving You
|
Narada Michael WaldenSally Jo DakotaMike ManiMonty Seward | Narada Michael WaldenSally Jo DakotaMike ManiMonty Seward | Narada Michael WaldenMike ManiMonty Seward | New Kids on the Block (Performer) |
| 14 |
I'll Be Waitin'
|
Danny WoodB. McClainBrian YoungDow BrainEric BarrierWilliam Griffin | Daniel William WoodB. McClainBrian YoungDow BrainEric BarrierWilliam Griffin | Danny WoodBrad YoungDow Brain | New Kids on the Block (Performer) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 38 contributors
DW
Donnie Wahlberg
Writer · Producer
DE
Donald Edmond Wahlberg Jr.
Writer
JK
Jordan Knight
Writer · Producer
JN
Jordan Nathaniel Marcel Knight
Writer
NM
Narada Michael Walden
Writer · Producer
TR
Teddy Riley
Writer · Producer
SJ
Sally Jo Dakota
Writer
LS
Leon Sylvers III
Writer · Producer
WA
Walter Afanasieff
Writer · Producer
B
BLACKstreet
Writer
JJ
J.R. Jackson
Writer
JB
John Bettis
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions Face the Music
Who wrote Face the Music?
The band on eight of the fourteen tracks, mostly Donnie Wahlberg and Jordan Knight, with outside writers on the rest. Maurice Starr has no credit.
How high did the single chart?
"Dirty Dawg" reached number 66 on the Hot 100.
How did it sell?
The discography publishes certifications for it rather than a sales figure.
Who produced it?
Donnie Wahlberg, Jordan Knight, Teddy Riley and others.
Who engineered it?
Dana Jon Chappelle and Tom Soares mixed the record.
Why the name change?
They shortened it to NKOTB for this album, and split later the same year.
How long is the album?
66:43 across fourteen tracks.