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  Studio Album · No. 1

...Something to Be Songwriting Credits by Rob Thomas

2005 Atlantic Records 12 tracks 50 min
Atlantic Records Pop rockAlternative rock
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Authorship
Complete Artist

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 Rob Thomas carries a lyricist or composer credit.

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12 trackswritten by Rob Thomas 0 tracksoutside writers
Rob Thomas's roles on this album

Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

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Composer100%
Producer0%
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By the Numbers

12
Tracks
5
Lyricists
1
Producers
2 million
US Copies Sold
2005
Released
Data Insight

As the Matchbox Twenty frontman stepping out solo, Rob Thomas wrote or co-wrote all twelve tracks, with most credited to him alone. The exceptions bring in collaborators: "This Is How a Heart Breaks" adds the Swedish team of Christian Karlsson, Henrik Jonback, and Pontus Winnberg, while "Streetcorner Symphony" and "Now Comes the Night" are co-written with producer Matt Serletic. It is a strongly self-authored debut that topped the Billboard 200.

The debut solo studio album by Rob Thomas, released on April 19, 2005 through Atlantic Records. Produced by Matt Serletic, who had worked with Thomas on all Matchbox Twenty albums, the record debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and went double platinum. Rob Thomas wrote or co-wrote all 12 tracks; track 1 was co-written with Swedish production team Bloodshy & Avant and Henrik Jonback, while tracks 11 and 12 were co-written with Serletic. The album produced hits including "Lonely No More" and "This Is How a Heart Breaks." Guitarist John Mayer performs on "Streetcorner Symphony."

Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
This Is How a Heart Breaks
Rob ThomasChristian KarlssonHenrik JonbackPontus Winnberg Rob ThomasChristian KarlssonHenrik JonbackPontus Winnberg Matt Serletic Rob Thomas
2
Lonely No More #6
Rob Thomas Rob Thomas Matt Serletic Rob Thomas
3
Ever the Same
Rob Thomas Rob Thomas Matt Serletic Rob Thomas
4
I Am an Illusion
Rob Thomas Rob Thomas Matt Serletic Rob Thomas
5
When the Heartache Ends
Rob Thomas Rob Thomas Matt Serletic Rob Thomas
6
...Something to Be
Rob Thomas Rob Thomas Matt Serletic Rob Thomas
7
All That I Am
Rob Thomas Rob Thomas Matt Serletic Rob Thomas
8
Problem Girl
Rob Thomas Rob Thomas Matt Serletic Rob Thomas
9
Fallin' to Pieces
Rob Thomas Rob Thomas Matt Serletic Rob Thomas
10
My, My, My
Rob Thomas Rob Thomas Matt Serletic Rob Thomas
11
Streetcorner Symphony
Rob ThomasMatt Serletic Rob ThomasMatt Serletic Matt Serletic Rob ThomasJohn Mayer
12
Now Comes the Night
Rob ThomasMatt Serletic Rob ThomasMatt Serletic Matt Serletic Rob Thomas

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Frequently Asked Questions ...Something to Be

Did Rob Thomas write ...Something to Be himself?
Yes, almost entirely. Rob Thomas wrote or co-wrote all twelve tracks, with most listing him as sole writer. A few songs add collaborators like producer Matt Serletic and the Swedish writers behind "This Is How a Heart Breaks."
Who wrote Lonely No More by Rob Thomas?
"Lonely No More" was written by Rob Thomas alone. It was the lead single from his solo debut and reached No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Is ...Something to Be Rob Thomas's first solo album?
Yes. It was his debut solo album, released while he was still the lead singer of Matchbox Twenty. It debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.
Who produced ...Something to Be by Rob Thomas?
The album was produced by Matt Serletic, Thomas's longtime collaborator. John Mayer also guested on guitar for "Streetcorner Symphony."
How many copies did ...Something to Be by Rob Thomas sell?
...Something to Be was certified 2x Platinum in the United States, representing about two million units. It was also multi-Platinum in Australia.
When was ...Something to Be by Rob Thomas released?
...Something to Be was released on April 19, 2005, through Atlantic Records. It was his first solo studio album.

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