Studio Album · No. 1
Curb Songwriting Credits by Nickelback
Produced by Larry Anschell, Jeff Boyd · Engineered by Larry Anschell, Jeff Boyd
FACTOR
GrungeHard rockAlternative metal
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 12 of 12 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 12 / 12 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether Nickelback carries a lyricist or composer credit.
12 trackswritten by Nickelback
0 tracksoutside writers
Nickelback's roles on this album
Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
12
Tracks
1
Lyricists
2
Producers
1996
Released
Data Insight
Curb is Nickelback's debut, written primarily by lead singer Chad Kroeger although all four members are credited equally. The Canadian-only release leaned on a raw grunge and post-grunge sound before the band found its mainstream formula. It is fully self-written, recorded independently early in the band's career.
Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 6 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions Curb
Did Nickelback write Curb themselves?
Yes. Curb is fully self-written, credited equally to all four band members though written primarily by Chad Kroeger. It was the band's independent debut.
Was Curb by Nickelback released only in Canada?
Yes. Curb was originally released exclusively in Canada in 1996 through FACTOR. It was later reissued more widely, including by Roadrunner Records in 2002.
What genre is Curb by Nickelback?
Curb is a grunge and hard rock album with alternative metal elements. It is rawer and heavier than the polished post-grunge sound the band became known for.
What was the single from Curb by Nickelback?
"Fly" was the only single released from Curb, in August 1996. It predates the band's mainstream breakthrough and saw limited exposure.
Who produced Curb by Nickelback?
Curb was produced by Larry Anschell, who also engineered, mixed, and mastered the album, with Jeff Boyd contributing on some tracks. It was a low-budget independent production.
How did Curb by Nickelback perform commercially?
Curb was a modest independent release that gained sales after the band's later success, eventually earning Gold certification in Canada and Silver in the UK. It was not a hit at the time of release.