Studio Album · No. 3
Surrender Songwriting Credits by The Chemical Brothers
Produced by The Chemical Brothers · Engineered by Steve Dub, Jon Collyer, Ray Mascarenas, Mike Marsh
Freestyle Dust / Virgin Records
Big beatElectronicaPsychedelia
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 11 of 11 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 11 / 11 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 11 tracks with documented writers, by whether The Chemical Brothers carries a lyricist or composer credit.
11 trackswritten by The Chemical Brothers
0 tracksoutside writers
The Chemical Brothers's roles on this album
Share of the 11 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
11
Tracks
17
Lyricists
1
Producers
2.3 million
Worldwide Copies Sold
1999
Released
Data Insight
Surrender was written and produced by Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons, who expanded their big beat sound toward house and psychedelia. The album leans heavily on guest vocalists: Noel Gallagher returns for "Let Forever Be," New Order's Bernard Sumner and Primal Scream's Bobby Gillespie share "Out of Control," Hope Sandoval of Mazzy Star sings "Asleep from Day," and Mercury Rev's Jonathan Donahue features on "Dream On." The instrumental tracks, including the hit "Hey Boy Hey Girl," are the duo's own productions.
The Chemical Brothers' third studio album, released June 21, 1999. It debuted at No. 1 in the UK and features collaborations with Noel Gallagher ('Let Forever Be'), Bernard Sumner and Bobby Gillespie ('Out of Control'), Hope Sandoval of Mazzy Star ('Asleep from Day'), and Jonathan Donahue ('Dream On'). Track 1 'Music: Response' incorporates songwriting credits from Missy Elliott and Timbaland, indicating a sample from their catalog.
Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Music: Response
|
Tom RowlandsEd SimonsMissy ElliottTimbalandAleesha Richards | Tom RowlandsEd SimonsMelissa Arnette ElliottTimothy MosleyAleesha Richards | The Chemical Brothers | Tom Rowlands (Production)Ed Simons (Production)Missy Elliott (Lead Vocals)Timbaland (Lead Vocals)Aleesha Richards (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Under the Influence
|
Tom RowlandsEd Simons | Tom RowlandsEd Simons | The Chemical Brothers | Tom Rowlands (Production)Ed Simons (Production) |
| 3 |
Out of Control
#21
|
Tom RowlandsEd SimonsBernard Sumner | Tom RowlandsEd SimonsBernard Sumner | The Chemical Brothers | Bernard SumnerBobby Gillespie |
| 4 |
Orange Wedge
|
Tom RowlandsEd Simons | Tom RowlandsEd Simons | The Chemical Brothers | Tom Rowlands (Production)Ed Simons (Production) |
| 5 |
Let Forever Be
#9
|
Tom RowlandsEd SimonsNoel Gallagher | Tom RowlandsEd SimonsNoel Gallagher | The Chemical Brothers | Noel Gallagher |
| 6 |
The Sunshine Underground
|
Tom RowlandsEd SimonsJames Asher | Tom RowlandsEd SimonsJames Asher | The Chemical Brothers | Tom Rowlands (Production)Ed Simons (Production)James Asher (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Asleep from Day
|
Tom RowlandsEd SimonsHope Sandoval | Tom RowlandsEd SimonsHope Sandoval | The Chemical Brothers | Hope Sandoval |
| 8 |
Got Glint?
|
Tom RowlandsEd SimonsBernard FevreJacky Giordano | Tom RowlandsEd SimonsBernard FevreJacky Giordano | The Chemical Brothers | Tom Rowlands (Production)Ed Simons (Production)Bernard Fevre (Lead Vocals)Jacky Giordano (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Hey Boy Hey Girl
#3
|
Tom RowlandsEd SimonsGregory WigfallRichard FowlerCharles PettifordCelite EvansJerry Bloodrock | Tom RowlandsEd SimonsGregory WigfallRichard FowlerCharles PettifordCelite EvansJerry Bloodrock | The Chemical Brothers | Tom Rowlands (Production)Ed Simons (Production)Gregory Wigfall (Lead Vocals)Richard Fowler (Lead Vocals)Charles Pettiford (Lead Vocals)Celite Evans (Lead Vocals)Jerry Bloodrock (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Surrender
|
Tom RowlandsEd Simons | Tom RowlandsEd Simons | The Chemical Brothers | Tom Rowlands (Production)Ed Simons (Production) |
| 11 |
Dream On
|
Tom RowlandsEd SimonsJonathan Donahue | Tom RowlandsEd SimonsJonathan Donahue | The Chemical Brothers | Jonathan Donahue |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 21 contributors
ES
Ed Simons
Writer · Production
TR
Tom Rowlands
Writer · Production
AR
Aleesha Richards
Writer · Vocals
BF
Bernard Fevre
Writer · Vocals
BS
Bernard Sumner
Writer
CE
Celite Evans
Writer · Vocals
CP
Charles Pettiford
Writer · Vocals
GW
Gregory Wigfall
Writer · Vocals
HS
Hope Sandoval
Writer
JG
Jacky Giordano
Writer · Vocals
JA
James Asher
Writer · Vocals
JB
Jerry Bloodrock
Writer · Vocals
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Frequently Asked Questions Surrender
Did The Chemical Brothers write Surrender themselves?
Yes. Surrender was written and produced by Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons. A number of tracks feature guest singers, but the music and production are the duo's own.
Who sang "Let Forever Be" by The Chemical Brothers?
"Let Forever Be" features lead vocals by Noel Gallagher of Oasis, who also co-wrote it. It was the second-known collaboration between Gallagher and the duo after "Setting Sun," and it reached number nine on the UK Singles Chart.
Who sings on "Out of Control" by The Chemical Brothers?
"Out of Control" features Bernard Sumner of New Order on lead vocals and Bobby Gillespie of Primal Scream on backing vocals. Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons wrote and produced the track.
What is the most popular song on Surrender by The Chemical Brothers?
"Hey Boy Hey Girl" is the album's biggest hit, reaching number three on the UK Singles Chart. It is an instrumental big beat track written and produced by Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons.
What genre is Surrender by The Chemical Brothers?
Surrender is a big beat and electronica album with strong psychedelic and house influences. It is often cited as a high point of the duo's late-1990s output.
How well did Surrender by The Chemical Brothers sell?
Surrender sold roughly 2.3 million copies worldwide. It was certified multi-Platinum in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand, and reached number one on the UK Albums Chart.