Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace cover art

  Studio Album · No. 8

Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace Songwriting Credits by The Offspring

2008 Columbia Records 12 tracks 43 min

Produced by Bob Rock  ·  Engineered by Bob Rock, Eric Helmkamp

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Authorship
Complete Artist

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.

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The Offspring's roles on this album

Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

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By the Numbers

12
Tracks
1
Lyricists
1
Producers
500,000
Worldwide Copies Sold
2008
Released
Data Insight

Dexter Holland wrote nearly all of Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace, the band's only album with producer Bob Rock. Rock, best known for his work with Metallica, brought a heavier, more layered production to the record after a five-year gap since Splinter. Holland's songwriting produced 'You're Gonna Go Far, Kid,' which became one of the band's biggest rock-radio hits and topped the alternative chart for eleven weeks.

Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Half-Truism
Dexter Holland Bryan Keith Holland Bob Rock Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals)
2
Trust in You
Dexter Holland Bryan Keith Holland Bob Rock Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals)
3
You're Gonna Go Far, Kid #63
Dexter Holland Bryan Keith Holland Bob Rock Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals)
4
Hammerhead #2
Dexter Holland Bryan Keith Holland Bob Rock Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals)
5
A Lot Like Me
Dexter Holland Bryan Keith Holland Bob Rock Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals)
6
Takes Me Nowhere
Dexter Holland Bryan Keith Holland Bob Rock Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals)
7
Kristy, Are You Doing Okay?
Dexter Holland Bryan Keith Holland Bob Rock Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals)
8
Nothingtown
Dexter Holland Bryan Keith Holland Bob Rock Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals)
9
Stuff Is Messed Up
Dexter Holland Bryan Keith Holland Bob Rock Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals)
10
Fix You
Dexter Holland Bryan Keith Holland Bob Rock Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals)
11
Let's Hear It for Rock Bottom
Dexter Holland Bryan Keith Holland Bob Rock Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals)
12
Rise and Fall
Dexter Holland Bryan Keith Holland Bob Rock Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 3 contributors

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Frequently Asked Questions Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace

Who produced Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace?
Bob Rock produced Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace. It was the only Offspring album he produced in this era, and he is best known for his work with Metallica. The album was released by Columbia Records on June 11, 2008.
How did Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace perform commercially?
The album peaked at number 10 on the Billboard 200, selling about 45,700 units in its debut week. It was certified Gold in the United States by the RIAA. North American sales surpassed 500,000 copies.
Who wrote the songs on Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace?
Dexter Holland, the band's lead vocalist, wrote nearly all of the songs on the album. The record arrived five years after Splinter, the band's longest gap between studio albums at that point. Holland's writing produced the band's biggest hit of the era, 'You're Gonna Go Far, Kid.'
How high did You're Gonna Go Far, Kid chart?
'You're Gonna Go Far, Kid' peaked at number 63 on the Billboard Hot 100. It spent eleven weeks at number 1 on the Billboard Alternative Airplay chart. It was the band's third number-one single on that chart.
Did Hammerhead reach the Billboard Hot 100?
'Hammerhead' did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 5 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart. It reached number 2 on the Billboard Alternative Airplay chart, where it held for six weeks. It was the lead single from the album.
How long is Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace?
Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace runs about 43 minutes across 12 tracks. Producer Bob Rock gave the record a heavier, more layered sound than the band's earlier work. It marked a return after the band's longest break between albums.

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