Cradlesong cover art

  Studio Album · No. 2

Cradlesong Songwriting Credits by Rob Thomas

2009 Emblem / Atlantic Records 14 tracks 53 min
Emblem / Atlantic Records Pop rock
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 Rob Thomas carries a lyricist or composer credit.

100%
14 trackswritten by Rob Thomas 0 tracksoutside writers
Rob Thomas's roles on this album

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

Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

14
Tracks
4
Lyricists
1
Producers
493,000+
US Copies Sold
2009
Released
Data Insight

Cradlesong is strongly self-written: Rob Thomas wrote or co-wrote all fourteen tracks, with nine credited to him alone and five co-written with collaborators including producer Matt Serletic, Shy Carter, and Nellee Hooper. The lead single "Her Diamonds" was inspired by his wife Marisol's autoimmune illness. Serletic produced the album, continuing their long partnership.

The second solo studio album by Rob Thomas, released on June 30, 2009 through Atlantic Records. Produced by Matt Serletic, it debuted at number two on the Billboard 200. Rob Thomas wrote the majority of the 14 tracks alone; Serletic co-wrote tracks 3, 4, 6, and 10; country songwriter Shy Carter co-wrote track 4; and Nellee Hooper co-wrote track 6. "Real World '09" is a re-recorded version of the Matchbox Twenty debut single "Real World." Lead single "Her Diamonds" reached number one on the Adult Top 40 chart.

Track Listing & Credits 14 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Her Diamonds #23
Rob Thomas Rob Thomas Matt Serletic Rob Thomas
2
Gasoline
Rob Thomas Rob Thomas Matt Serletic Rob Thomas
3
Give Me the Meltdown
Rob ThomasMatt Serletic Rob ThomasMatt Serletic Matt Serletic Rob Thomas
4
Someday
Rob ThomasMatt SerleticShy Carter Rob ThomasMatt SerleticShy Carter Matt Serletic Rob Thomas
5
Mockingbird
Rob Thomas Rob Thomas Matt Serletic Rob Thomas
6
Real World '09
Rob ThomasMatt SerleticNellee Hooper Rob ThomasMatt SerleticNellee Hooper Matt Serletic Rob Thomas
7
Fire on the Mountain
Rob Thomas Rob Thomas Matt Serletic Rob Thomas
8
Hard on You
Rob Thomas Rob Thomas Matt Serletic Rob Thomas
9
Still Ain't Over You
Rob Thomas Rob Thomas Matt Serletic Rob Thomas
10
Natural
Rob ThomasMatt Serletic Rob ThomasMatt Serletic Matt Serletic Rob Thomas
11
Snowblind
Rob Thomas Rob Thomas Matt Serletic Rob Thomas
12
Wonderful
Rob Thomas Rob Thomas Matt Serletic Rob Thomas
13
Cradlesong
Rob Thomas Rob Thomas Matt Serletic Rob Thomas
14
Getting Late
Rob Thomas Rob Thomas Matt Serletic Rob Thomas

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 4 contributors

RT
Rob Thomas
Writer
On this album14 written
MS
Matt Serletic
Writer · Producer
On this album4 written
NH
Nellee Hooper
Writer
On this album1 written
SC
Shy Carter
Writer
On this album1 written

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Frequently Asked Questions Cradlesong

Did Rob Thomas write Cradlesong himself?
Yes, the large majority. Rob Thomas wrote or co-wrote all fourteen tracks, writing nine alone and co-writing five with collaborators such as Matt Serletic, Shy Carter, and Nellee Hooper.
What is Her Diamonds by Rob Thomas about?
"Her Diamonds" was written about his wife Marisol's struggle with an autoimmune disorder. It was the lead single from Cradlesong and reached No. 23 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Who wrote Her Diamonds by Rob Thomas?
"Her Diamonds" was written solely by Rob Thomas. It draws directly on his wife's illness and is one of his most personal songs.
Who produced Cradlesong by Rob Thomas?
Cradlesong was produced by Matt Serletic, Thomas's longtime collaborator. Chris Lord-Alge handled the mixing.
When was Cradlesong by Rob Thomas released?
Cradlesong was released on June 30, 2009, through Emblem and Atlantic Records. It was his second solo studio album and debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200.
Is Cradlesong by Rob Thomas certified gold?
Yes. Cradlesong was certified Gold by the RIAA. It sold about 493,000 copies in the United States.

Sources

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