Studio Album · No. 9
Days Go By Songwriting Credits by The Offspring
Produced by Bob Rock · Engineered by Bob Rock, Eric Helmkamp
Columbia Records
Punk RockPop Punk
100%
Authorship
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 The Offspring carries a lyricist or composer credit.
12 trackswritten by The Offspring
0 tracksoutside writers
The Offspring's roles on this album
Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer0%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
12
Tracks
1
Lyricists
1
Producers
2012
Released
Data Insight
Dexter Holland wrote every song on Days Go By, the band's first album recorded with producer Bob Rock, who handled both production and mixing. The record reworks two pieces of the band's own past: track nine is a re-recorded version of 'Dirty Magic' from 1992's Ignition, and the closing track's title nods to the 1964 film Dr. Strangelove. Holland's writing swings between earnest arena-rock on the title track and broad parody on 'Cruising California (Bumpin' in My Trunk),' which leans into pop and hip-hop production tropes.
Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Future Is Now
|
Dexter Holland | Bryan Keith Holland | Bob Rock | Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Secrets from the Underground
|
Dexter Holland | Bryan Keith Holland | Bob Rock | Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Days Go By
#2
|
Dexter Holland | Bryan Keith Holland | Bob Rock | Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Turning into You
|
Dexter Holland | Bryan Keith Holland | Bob Rock | Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Hurting as One
|
Dexter Holland | Bryan Keith Holland | Bob Rock | Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Cruising California (Bumpin' in My Trunk)
|
Dexter Holland | Bryan Keith Holland | Bob Rock | Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
All I Have Left Is You
|
Dexter Holland | Bryan Keith Holland | Bob Rock | Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
OC Guns
|
Dexter Holland | Bryan Keith Holland | Bob Rock | Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Dirty Magic
|
Dexter Holland | Bryan Keith Holland | Bob Rock | Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
I Wanna Secret Family (With You)
|
Dexter Holland | Bryan Keith Holland | Bob Rock | Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Dividing by Zero
|
Dexter Holland | Bryan Keith Holland | Bob Rock | Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
Slim Pickens Does the Right Thing and Rides the Bomb to Hell
|
Dexter Holland | Bryan Keith Holland | Bob Rock | Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals) |
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Frequently Asked Questions Days Go By
Who produced Days Go By by The Offspring?
Bob Rock produced Days Go By, marking the start of his ongoing partnership with the band. He also handled the mixing on the album. It was released on June 26, 2012, through Columbia Records.
Who wrote the songs on Days Go By?
Dexter Holland, The Offspring's lead vocalist, wrote all of the songs on Days Go By. He is the band's primary songwriter and has written nearly all of their material across their catalog.
Is the version of Dirty Magic on Days Go By new?
Yes. The 'Dirty Magic' that appears on Days Go By is a re-recorded version of the song, which originally appeared on The Offspring's 1992 album Ignition. The band revisited the track for this release.
What is Cruising California (Bumpin' in My Trunk) about?
'Cruising California (Bumpin' in My Trunk)' is a tongue-in-cheek song written by Dexter Holland that parodies contemporary pop and hip-hop radio hits. It leans into glossy pop production as a deliberate stylistic joke rather than the band's usual punk sound.
How did Days Go By perform on the charts?
Days Go By debuted at number 14 on the US Billboard 200 with around 24,000 copies sold in its first week. The lead single 'Days Go By' reached number 2 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart and number 4 on the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart.
What genre is Days Go By?
Days Go By is a punk rock and pop-punk album. It mixes the band's established punk style with arena-rock and, on 'Cruising California,' deliberately poppy production.