Studio Album · No. 6
Conspiracy of One Songwriting Credits by The Offspring
Produced by Brendan O'Brien · Engineered by Billy Bowers, Nick DiDia, Karl Egsieker, Ryan Williams
Columbia Records
Punk RockSkate PunkPop Punk
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 13 of 13 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 13 / 13 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 13 tracks with documented writers, by whether The Offspring carries a lyricist or composer credit.
13 trackswritten by The Offspring
0 tracksoutside writers
The Offspring's roles on this album
Share of the 13 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer0%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
13
Tracks
1
Lyricists
1
Producers
2000
Released
Data Insight
Dexter Holland wrote nearly all of Conspiracy of One, the band's first album with producer Brendan O'Brien. O'Brien, known for his work with Pearl Jam and Rage Against the Machine, tightened the band's sound into a leaner 37-minute record. Holland's songwriting kept the mix of melodic punk and tongue-in-cheek singles, with 'Original Prankster' continuing the band's streak of hook-driven rock-radio hits.
Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Intro
|
Dexter Holland | Bryan Keith Holland | Brendan O'Brien | Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Come Out Swinging
|
Dexter Holland | Bryan Keith Holland | Brendan O'Brien | Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Original Prankster
#70
|
Dexter Holland | Bryan Keith HollandLonnie JordanLee OskarCharles MillerPapa Dee AllenHoward ScottB.B. DickersonHarold Brown | Brendan O'Brien | Redman |
| 4 |
Want You Bad
#10
|
Dexter Holland | Bryan Keith Holland | Brendan O'Brien | Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Million Miles Away
|
Dexter Holland | Bryan Keith Holland | Brendan O'Brien | Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Dammit, I Changed Again
|
Dexter Holland | Bryan Keith Holland | Brendan O'Brien | Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Living in Chaos
|
Dexter Holland | Bryan Keith Holland | Brendan O'Brien | Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Special Delivery
|
Dexter Holland | Bryan Keith HollandMark James | Brendan O'Brien | Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
One Fine Day
|
Dexter Holland | Bryan Keith Holland | Brendan O'Brien | Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
All Along
|
Dexter Holland | Bryan Keith Holland | Brendan O'Brien | Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Denial, Revisited
|
Dexter Holland | Bryan Keith Holland | Brendan O'Brien | Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
Vultures
|
Dexter Holland | Bryan Keith Holland | Brendan O'Brien | Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals) |
| 13 |
Conspiracy of One
|
Dexter Holland | Bryan Keith Holland | Brendan O'Brien | Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 12 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions Conspiracy of One
Who produced Conspiracy of One by The Offspring?
Brendan O'Brien produced Conspiracy of One. It was the first Offspring album he worked on, and he would return to produce their next record, Splinter. The album was released by Columbia Records on November 14, 2000.
How did Conspiracy of One perform commercially?
Conspiracy of One peaked at number 9 on the Billboard 200, selling over 125,000 copies in its first week. It was certified Platinum in the United States by the RIAA. It also reached 2x Platinum in both Canada and Australia.
Who wrote the songs on Conspiracy of One?
Dexter Holland, the band's lead vocalist, wrote nearly all of the songs on Conspiracy of One. His writing continued the band's blend of fast punk songs and humorous hit singles. 'Original Prankster' was the album's most successful track.
How high did Original Prankster chart?
'Original Prankster' peaked at number 70 on the Billboard Hot 100. It performed much better on rock radio, reaching number 2 on the Billboard Alternative Airplay chart. It was the lead single from Conspiracy of One.
Did Want You Bad reach the Hot 100?
'Want You Bad' did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100. It became a top-10 rock radio hit, peaking at number 10 on the Billboard Alternative Airplay chart. It was the second single from the album.
How long is Conspiracy of One?
Conspiracy of One runs about 37 minutes across 13 tracks. It is one of The Offspring's shorter albums. The compact runtime reflects the band's tight, melodic punk approach under producer Brendan O'Brien.