Studio Album · No. 2
Ignition Songwriting Credits by The Offspring
Produced by Thom Wilson · Engineered by Thom Wilson, Ken Paulakovich, Donnell Cameron, Joe Peccerillo, Eddie Schreyer
Epitaph Records
Punk RockSkate PunkHardcore 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
4
Lyricists
1
Producers
1 million
Worldwide Copies Sold
1992
Released
Data Insight
Ignition is built almost entirely around Dexter Holland's songwriting, including the fan favorites 'Dirty Magic' and 'Kick Him When He's Down,' with Holland again the band's principal author. Thom Wilson returned to produce, refining the band's skate-punk attack ahead of their commercial breakthrough. The album showed the songwriting maturing toward the hooks that would soon make Smash a phenomenon.
Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Session
|
Dexter HollandJill EckhausKristine Luna | Bryan Keith HollandJill EckhausKristine Luna | Thom Wilson | Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
We Are One
|
Dexter Holland | Bryan Keith Holland | Thom Wilson | Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Kick Him When He's Down
|
Dexter Holland | Bryan Keith Holland | Thom Wilson | Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Take It Like a Man
|
Dexter Holland | Bryan Keith Holland | Thom Wilson | Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Get It Right
|
Dexter Holland | Bryan Keith Holland | Thom Wilson | Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Dirty Magic
|
Dexter Holland | Bryan Keith Holland | Thom Wilson | Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Hypodermic
|
Dexter Holland | Bryan Keith Holland | Thom Wilson | Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Burn It Up
|
Dexter Holland | Bryan Keith Holland | Thom Wilson | Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
No Hero
|
Dexter Holland | Bryan Keith Holland | Thom Wilson | Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
L.A.P.D.
|
Dexter Holland | Bryan Keith Holland | Thom Wilson | Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Nothing from Something
|
Dexter HollandMarvin Fergusen | Bryan Keith HollandMarvin Fergusen | Thom Wilson | Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
Forever and a Day
|
Dexter Holland | Bryan Keith Holland | Thom Wilson | Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 6 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions Ignition
Did The Offspring write Ignition?
Yes. Dexter Holland wrote nearly all of the songs on Ignition, both lyrics and music, as the band's primary songwriter. Noodles, Greg K., and the drummer rounded out the lineup behind Holland's compositions.
Who produced The Offspring's Ignition?
Thom Wilson produced Ignition, his second of three consecutive Offspring albums. He had produced the 1989 debut and would go on to produce the breakthrough album Smash.
Is Dirty Magic on Ignition?
Yes. 'Dirty Magic' is one of the standout Dexter Holland songs on Ignition and remains a fan favorite. The band later re-recorded the track for their 2012 album Days Go By.
What kind of album is Ignition by The Offspring?
Ignition is a skate-punk and hardcore-leaning punk rock album. It is the band's second studio album and the last before their commercial breakthrough with Smash. The songwriting points toward the melodic hooks that defined their later success.
How many copies has Ignition sold?
Ignition has sold over one million copies worldwide. It is certified Gold in the United States, Canada, and Australia.
What label released Ignition?
Ignition was released in 1992 on Epitaph Records, the independent punk label run by Bad Religion's Brett Gurewitz. The Offspring stayed with Epitaph through their breakthrough album Smash before moving to Columbia.