The Long Road cover art

  Studio Album · No. 4

The Long Road Songwriting Credits by Nickelback

2003 Roadrunner Records 11 tracks 41 min

Produced by Joey Moi, Nickelback  ·  Engineered by Joey Moi, Randy Staub, George Marino

Roadrunner Records Post-grungeHard rockAlternative metal
100%
Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 11 of 11 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 11 / 11 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 11 tracks with documented writers, by whether Nickelback carries a lyricist or composer credit.

100%
11 trackswritten by Nickelback 0 tracksoutside writers
Nickelback's roles on this album

Share of the 11 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

11
Tracks
1
Lyricists
2
Producers
5 million
Worldwide Copies Sold
2003
Released

Awards & Recognition 1

Grammy Award for Best Rock Album (2004, Nominated)
Data Insight

The Long Road is fully self-written, credited to the band with Chad Kroeger as the principal writer. It produced the crossover ballad "Someday," a Hot 100 top-ten hit, alongside heavier singles like "Figured You Out." The album earned a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Album and is entirely the band's own work.

Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 6 contributors

More from Nickelback

Frequently Asked Questions The Long Road

Did Nickelback write The Long Road themselves?
Yes. The Long Road is fully self-written, credited to the band with Chad Kroeger as the main writer. There are no outside songwriters on the album.
Who wrote "Someday" by Nickelback?
"Someday" was written by Nickelback, principally Chad Kroeger. The ballad reached number seven on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming one of the album's biggest crossover hits.
Was The Long Road by Nickelback nominated for a Grammy?
Yes. The Long Road was nominated for Best Rock Album at the 46th Annual Grammy Awards in 2004. It was one of the band's most commercially successful records.
How well did The Long Road by Nickelback sell?
The Long Road sold over five million copies worldwide and was certified 3x Platinum in the United States. It built on the massive success of Silver Side Up.
What genre is The Long Road by Nickelback?
The Long Road is a post-grunge and hard rock album with alternative metal elements. It balanced heavy rock singles with melodic ballads.
What are the singles from The Long Road by Nickelback?
The singles include "Someday," "Figured You Out," "Feelin' Way Too Damn Good," and "Because of You." "Someday" was the biggest crossover hit, while "Figured You Out" dominated rock radio.

Sources