Studio Album · No. 11

Up Songwriting Credits by R.E.M.

1998 Warner Bros. 14 tracks 64:31

Produced by Pat McCarthy, R.E.M.  ·  Engineered by Charlie Francis, John Keane, Nigel Godrich

Warner Bros. Alternative RockElectronic
100%
Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 14 of 14 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 14 / 14 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 14 tracks with documented writers, by whether R.E.M. carries a lyricist or composer credit.

100%
14 trackswritten by R.E.M. 0 tracksoutside writers
R.E.M.'s roles on this album

Share of the 14 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

14
Tracks
4
Lyricists
2
Producers
1998
Released
Data Insight

Three names now instead of four, and the shape of the credit does not change at all. Leonard Cohen is added to "Hope" for a melody the band recognised as his.

Up came out on Warner Bros. in October 1998, the first album made without Bill Berry.

Track Listing & Credits 14 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Airportman
Peter BuckMike MillsMichael Stipe Peter Lawrence BuckMichael Edward MillsJohn Michael Stipe Pat McCarthyR.E.M. R.E.M. (Performer)
2
Lotus
Peter BuckMike MillsMichael Stipe Peter Lawrence BuckMichael Edward MillsJohn Michael Stipe Pat McCarthyR.E.M. R.E.M. (Performer)
3
Suspicion
Peter BuckMike MillsMichael Stipe Peter Lawrence BuckMichael Edward MillsJohn Michael Stipe Pat McCarthyR.E.M. R.E.M. (Performer)
4
Hope
Peter BuckMike MillsMichael StipeLeonard Cohen Peter Lawrence BuckMichael Edward MillsJohn Michael StipeLeonard Cohen Pat McCarthyR.E.M. R.E.M. (Performer)
5
At My Most Beautiful
Peter BuckMike MillsMichael Stipe Peter Lawrence BuckMichael Edward MillsJohn Michael Stipe Pat McCarthyR.E.M. R.E.M. (Performer)
6
The Apologist
Peter BuckMike MillsMichael Stipe Peter Lawrence BuckMichael Edward MillsJohn Michael Stipe Pat McCarthyR.E.M. R.E.M. (Performer)
7
Sad Professor
Peter BuckMike MillsMichael Stipe Peter Lawrence BuckMichael Edward MillsJohn Michael Stipe Pat McCarthyR.E.M. R.E.M. (Performer)
8
You're in the Air
Peter BuckMike MillsMichael Stipe Peter Lawrence BuckMichael Edward MillsJohn Michael Stipe Pat McCarthyR.E.M. R.E.M. (Performer)
9
Walk Unafraid
Peter BuckMike MillsMichael Stipe Peter Lawrence BuckMichael Edward MillsJohn Michael Stipe Pat McCarthyR.E.M. R.E.M. (Performer)
10
Why Not Smile
Peter BuckMike MillsMichael Stipe Peter Lawrence BuckMichael Edward MillsJohn Michael Stipe Pat McCarthyR.E.M. R.E.M. (Performer)
11
Daysleeper #57
Peter BuckMike MillsMichael Stipe Peter Lawrence BuckMichael Edward MillsJohn Michael Stipe Pat McCarthyR.E.M. R.E.M. (Performer)
12
Diminished
Peter BuckMike MillsMichael Stipe Peter Lawrence BuckMichael Edward MillsJohn Michael Stipe Pat McCarthyR.E.M. R.E.M. (Performer)
13
Parakeet
Peter BuckMike MillsMichael Stipe Peter Lawrence BuckMichael Edward MillsJohn Michael Stipe Pat McCarthyR.E.M. R.E.M. (Performer)
14
Falls to Climb
Peter BuckMike MillsMichael Stipe Peter Lawrence BuckMichael Edward MillsJohn Michael Stipe Pat McCarthyR.E.M. R.E.M. (Performer)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 9 contributors

JM
John Michael Stipe
Writer
On this album14 written
ME
Michael Edward Mills
Writer
On this album14 written
MS
Michael Stipe
Writer
On this album14 written
MM
Mike Mills
Writer
On this album14 written
PB
Peter Buck
Writer
On this album14 written
PL
Peter Lawrence Buck
Writer
On this album14 written
LC
Leonard Cohen
Writer
On this album1 written
PM
Pat McCarthy
Producer
On this album14 produced
R
R.E.M.
Producer · Performer
On this album14 produced

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Frequently Asked Questions Up

Who wrote Up?
Peter Buck, Mike Mills and Michael Stipe on all fourteen tracks, with Leonard Cohen credited on "Hope".
How high did the single chart?
"Daysleeper" reached number 57 on the Hot 100.
How did it sell?
The discography publishes certifications rather than a sales figure for it.
Who engineered it?
Charlie Francis and John Keane, with Nigel Godrich mixing most of the album.
Who produced it?
Pat McCarthy with the band.
Why is Leonard Cohen credited?
The band gave him a share of "Hope" because its melody and lyrical pattern resemble his song "Suzanne".
How long is the album?
64:31 across fourteen tracks.

Sources

Wikipedia: Up Wikipedia: R.E.M. discography Wikipedia: R.E.M. Cover Art Archive: Up by R.E.M.