Studio Album · No. 9
No Geography Songwriting Credits by The Chemical Brothers
Produced by The Chemical Brothers
Virgin EMI Records
ElectronicaBig beatAcid house
20%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 2 of 10 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 2 / 10 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 10 tracks with documented writers, by whether The Chemical Brothers carries a lyricist or composer credit.
2 trackswritten by The Chemical Brothers
8 tracksoutside writers
The Chemical Brothers's roles on this album
Share of the 10 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist20%
Composer20%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
10
Tracks
16
Lyricists
1
Producers
2019
Released
Awards & Recognition 3
Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Album (2020)
Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording (for "Got to Keep On") (2020)
Grammy Award for Best Music Video (for "We've Got to Try") (2020, Nominated)
Data Insight
No Geography was written and produced by Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons, who pared back the guest list to mostly Norwegian singer Aurora and Japanese rapper Nene. Aurora features on "Eve of Destruction," "Bango," and "The Universe Sent Me," while several tracks build on vocal samples credited to writers such as Peter Brown and Rod McKuen on "Got to Keep On." The duo wrote and produced the entire album, which became one of their most acclaimed.
The Chemical Brothers' ninth studio album, released April 12, 2019. It won the Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Album. Norwegian singer Aurora features across three tracks. Several tracks are built substantially around sampled compositions and carry only the sampled composers as credited writers, including Rod McKuen ('Got to Keep On'), Diane di Prima ('Free Yourself'), and Simon Raymonde ('Catch Me I'm Falling').
Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Eve of Destruction
|
AuroraJames CallowayLeroy O'Neil Jackson Jr.Nene | Aurora AksnesJames CallowayLeroy O'Neil Jackson Jr.Nene | The Chemical Brothers | AuroraNene |
| 2 |
Bango
|
Aurora | Aurora Aksnes | The Chemical Brothers | Aurora |
| 3 |
No Geography
|
Tom RowlandsEd Simons | Tom RowlandsEd Simons | The Chemical Brothers | Tom Rowlands (Production)Ed Simons (Production) |
| 4 |
Got to Keep On
|
Peter BrownRobert RansRod McKuen | Peter BrownRobert RansRod McKuen | The Chemical Brothers | Tom Rowlands (Production)Ed Simons (Production)Peter Brown (Lead Vocals)Robert Rans (Lead Vocals)Rod McKuen (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Gravity Drops
|
Tom RowlandsEd Simons | Tom RowlandsEd Simons | The Chemical Brothers | Tom Rowlands (Production)Ed Simons (Production) |
| 6 |
The Universe Sent Me
|
Aurora | Aurora Aksnes | The Chemical Brothers | Aurora |
| 7 |
We've Got to Try
|
Richard Pegue | Richard Pegue | The Chemical Brothers | Tom Rowlands (Production)Ed Simons (Production)Richard Pegue (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Free Yourself
|
Diane di Prima | Diane di Prima | The Chemical Brothers | Tom Rowlands (Production)Ed Simons (Production)Diane di Prima (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
MAH
|
William Michael LewisLaurin Martin Rinder | William Michael LewisLaurin Martin Rinder | The Chemical Brothers | Tom Rowlands (Production)Ed Simons (Production)William Michael Lewis (Lead Vocals)Laurin Martin Rinder (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Catch Me I'm Falling
|
Simon Philip RaymondeStephanie DosenMike Hanks | Simon Philip RaymondeStephanie DosenMike Hanks | The Chemical Brothers | Tom Rowlands (Production)Ed Simons (Production)Simon Philip Raymonde (Lead Vocals)Stephanie Dosen (Lead Vocals)Mike Hanks (Lead Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 18 contributors
A
Aurora
Writer
AA
Aurora Aksnes
Writer
ES
Ed Simons
Writer · Production
TR
Tom Rowlands
Writer · Production
DD
Diane di Prima
Writer · Vocals
JC
James Calloway
Writer
LM
Laurin Martin Rinder
Writer · Vocals
LO
Leroy O'Neil Jackson Jr.
Writer
MH
Mike Hanks
Writer · Vocals
N
Nene
Writer
PB
Peter Brown
Writer · Vocals
RP
Richard Pegue
Writer · Vocals
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Frequently Asked Questions No Geography
Did The Chemical Brothers write No Geography themselves?
Yes. No Geography was written and produced by Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons. Guest singer Aurora appears on several tracks, but the music is the duo's own work.
Did No Geography win a Grammy?
Yes. No Geography won Best Dance/Electronic Album at the 2020 Grammy Awards, and "Got to Keep On" won Best Dance Recording. The video for "We've Got to Try" was also nominated for Best Music Video.
Who sings on No Geography by The Chemical Brothers?
Norwegian singer Aurora is the main guest, appearing on "Eve of Destruction," "Bango," and "The Universe Sent Me." Japanese rapper Nene also features on "Eve of Destruction." Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons wrote and produced all the music.
Who wrote "Got to Keep On" by The Chemical Brothers?
"Got to Keep On" was written and produced by Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons, with sample credits to writers including Peter Brown, Robert Rans, and Rod McKuen. The track won the Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording in 2020.
What genre is No Geography by The Chemical Brothers?
No Geography is an electronica album rooted in the duo's big beat and acid house influences. Critics often described it as a return to the energy of their late-1990s work.
How was No Geography by The Chemical Brothers received?
No Geography was widely acclaimed and debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart. It won two Grammy Awards and is regarded as one of the duo's strongest later records.