Studio Album · No. 2
Melt Songwriting Credits by Rascal Flatts
Produced by Mark Bright, Rascal Flatts, Marty Williams · Engineered by Marty Williams
Lyric Street
CountryCountry Pop
36%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 4 of 11 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 4 / 11 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 11 tracks with documented writers, by whether Rascal Flatts carries a lyricist or composer credit.
4 trackswritten by Rascal Flatts
7 tracksoutside writers
Rascal Flatts's roles on this album
Share of the 11 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist36%
Composer36%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
11
Tracks
20
Lyricists
3
Producers
3,073,000
Worldwide Copies Sold
2002
Released
Data Insight
The band's own credit doubles to four of the eleven tracks here, with Jay DeMarcus and Gary LeVox both appearing. The outside names are the ones who would define the catalogue: Jeffrey Steele, Steve Robson, Neil Thrasher and Wendell Mobley all show up.
Melt was released on Lyric Street in October 2002 and has sold 3,073,000 copies in the United States. It is certified triple platinum and gave the trio their first country number ones.
Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
These Days
#23
|
Steve RobsonJeffrey SteeleDanny Wells | Steve RobsonJeffrey SteeleDanny Wells | Mark BrightRascal FlattsMarty Williams | Rascal Flatts (Performer) |
| 2 |
Too Good Is True
|
Jay DeMarcusDanny Orton | Stanley Wayne DeMarcus Jr.Danny Orton | Mark BrightRascal FlattsMarty Williams | Rascal Flatts (Performer) |
| 3 |
I Melt
#34
|
Gary LeVoxNeil ThrasherWendell Mobley | Gary Wayne Vernon Jr.Neil ThrasherWendell Mobley | Mark BrightRascal FlattsMarty Williams | Rascal Flatts (Performer) |
| 4 |
Mayberry
#21
|
Arlos Smith | Arlos Smith | Mark BrightRascal FlattsMarty Williams | Rascal Flatts (Performer) |
| 5 |
Love You Out Loud
#30
|
Brett JamesLonnie Wilson | Brett JamesLonnie Wilson | Mark BrightRascal FlattsMarty Williams | Rascal Flatts (Performer) |
| 6 |
Dry County Girl
|
Marcus HummonChuck Jones | Marcus HummonChuck Jones | Mark BrightRascal FlattsMarty Williams | Rascal Flatts (Performer) |
| 7 |
Like I Am
|
Joe Don RooneyDanny Orton | Joe Don RooneyDanny Orton | Mark BrightRascal FlattsMarty Williams | Rascal Flatts (Performer) |
| 8 |
You
|
Brad CrislerJames LeBlanc | Brad CrislerJames LeBlanc | Mark BrightRascal FlattsMarty Williams | Rascal Flatts (Performer) |
| 9 |
Fallin' Upside Down
|
Derek GeorgeJohn Tirro | Derek GeorgeJohn Tirro | Mark BrightRascal FlattsMarty Williams | Rascal Flatts (Performer) |
| 10 |
Shine On
|
Jay DeMarcusGary LeVoxJoe Don Rooney | Stanley Wayne DeMarcus Jr.Gary Wayne Vernon Jr.Joe Don Rooney | Mark BrightRascal FlattsMarty Williams | Rascal Flatts (Performer) |
| 11 |
My Worst Fear
|
Al AndersonAnthony Smith | Al AndersonAnthony Smith | Mark BrightRascal FlattsMarty Williams | Rascal Flatts (Performer) |
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Frequently Asked Questions Melt
Who wrote Melt?
Four of the eleven tracks credit a member of the trio. The rest come from Nashville writers including Jeffrey Steele, Steve Robson and Danny Wells.
Who wrote "These Days"?
Steve Robson, Jeffrey Steele and Danny Wells. It reached number 23 on the Hot 100 and number one on the country chart.
How did the album sell?
3,073,000 copies in the United States up to May 2009. It is certified triple platinum by the RIAA and gold in Canada.
Who produced it?
Mark Bright, Marty Williams and the band.
Which singles charted?
"Mayberry" at 21 on the Hot 100, "These Days" at 23, "Love You Out Loud" at 30 and "I Melt" at 34.
How long is the album?
40:10 across eleven tracks.
Is this their first number one?
"These Days" and "Mayberry" both reached number one on the country chart, the first of fourteen the trio would have.