Studio Album · No. 10
Let the Bad Times Roll Songwriting Credits by The Offspring
Produced by Bob Rock · Engineered by Bob Rock, Adam Greenholtz, John Dibiase, Eric Helmkamp, Nick DiDia
Concord Records
Punk RockPop Punk
92%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 11 of 12 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 11 / 12 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether The Offspring carries a lyricist or composer credit.
11 trackswritten by The Offspring
1 trackoutside writers
The Offspring's roles on this album
Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist92%
Composer0%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
12
Tracks
1
Lyricists
1
Producers
1
No.1 Single
2021
Released
Data Insight
Dexter Holland wrote all of the album's original songs, the lone exception being an instrumental version of Edvard Grieg's 'In the Hall of the Mountain King.' Bob Rock again produced, his second full album with the band. Holland's writing reaches back into the catalog on 'Gone Away,' reimagining the band's 1997 single as a stripped-down piano ballad, while 'We Never Have Sex Anymore' pairs comic lyrics with a full horn section of trumpet, clarinet, saxophone, and trombone.
Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
This Is Not Utopia
|
Dexter Holland | Bryan Keith Holland | Bob Rock | Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Let the Bad Times Roll
#1
|
Dexter Holland | Bryan Keith Holland | Bob Rock | Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Behind Your Walls
|
Dexter Holland | Bryan Keith Holland | Bob Rock | Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Army of One
|
Dexter Holland | Bryan Keith Holland | Bob Rock | Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Breaking These Bones
|
Dexter Holland | Bryan Keith Holland | Bob Rock | Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Coming for You
|
Dexter Holland | Bryan Keith Holland | Bob Rock | Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
We Never Have Sex Anymore
|
Dexter Holland | Bryan Keith Holland | Bob Rock | Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
In the Hall of the Mountain King
|
Not documented | Edvard Grieg | Bob Rock | - |
| 9 |
The Opioid Diaries
|
Dexter Holland | Bryan Keith Holland | Bob Rock | Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Hassan Chop
|
Dexter Holland | Bryan Keith Holland | Bob Rock | Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Gone Away
|
Dexter Holland | Bryan Keith Holland | Bob Rock | Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
Lullaby
|
Dexter Holland | Bryan Keith Holland | Bob Rock | Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals) |
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Frequently Asked Questions Let the Bad Times Roll
Who produced Let the Bad Times Roll by The Offspring?
Bob Rock produced Let the Bad Times Roll, his second full studio album with The Offspring after Days Go By. The album was released on April 16, 2021, through Concord Records.
Who wrote the songs on Let the Bad Times Roll?
Dexter Holland wrote all of the original songs on Let the Bad Times Roll. The only exception is the track 'In the Hall of the Mountain King,' an instrumental arrangement of the Edvard Grieg composition.
Is Gone Away on this album a new song?
No. The 'Gone Away' on Let the Bad Times Roll is a reworked version of The Offspring's 1997 single, performed as a stripped-down piano ballad. Dexter Holland reimagined the original arrangement for this release.
What instruments are featured on We Never Have Sex Anymore?
'We Never Have Sex Anymore' features a full horn section, including trumpet, clarinet, saxophone, and trombone. The arrangement gives the comic song a vaudeville-style backing rather than the band's usual punk instrumentation.
How did the single Let the Bad Times Roll perform?
'Let the Bad Times Roll' reached number 1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart, the band's third chart-topper there, and the top 10 on Alternative Airplay. It also peaked at number 29 on the Billboard Hot Rock Songs chart and number 1 on Canada Rock.
How did the album perform on the charts?
Let the Bad Times Roll debuted at number 27 on the US Billboard 200 and reached number 3 on the UK Albums Chart. It also hit number 1 in Austria and on the UK Rock & Metal chart.