Studio Album · No. 7
Splinter Songwriting Credits by The Offspring
Produced by Brendan O'Brien · Engineered by Billy Bowers, Nick DiDia, Brian Humphrey, Phil Martin, Karl Egsieker, Bryan Cook
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
2003
Released
Data Insight
Dexter Holland wrote nearly all of Splinter, a brisk 32-minute record and the band's second album with producer Brendan O'Brien. O'Brien also handled the mixing, keeping the songs tight and punchy. Holland's songwriting returned the band toward shorter, faster punk tracks, with 'Hit That' providing the album's biggest rock-radio single.
Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Neocon
|
Dexter Holland | Bryan Keith Holland | Brendan O'Brien | Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
The Noose
|
Dexter Holland | Bryan Keith Holland | Brendan O'Brien | Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Long Way Home
|
Dexter Holland | Bryan Keith Holland | Brendan O'Brien | Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Hit That
#64
|
Dexter Holland | Bryan Keith Holland | Brendan O'Brien | Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Race Against Myself
|
Dexter Holland | Bryan Keith Holland | Brendan O'Brien | Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
(Can't Get My) Head Around You
#6
|
Dexter Holland | Bryan Keith Holland | Brendan O'Brien | Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
The Worst Hangover Ever
|
Dexter Holland | Bryan Keith Holland | Brendan O'Brien | Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Never Gonna Find Me
|
Dexter Holland | Bryan Keith Holland | Brendan O'Brien | Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Lightning Rod
|
Dexter Holland | Bryan Keith Holland | Brendan O'Brien | Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Spare Me the Details
|
Dexter Holland | Bryan Keith Holland | Brendan O'Brien | Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Da Hui
|
Dexter Holland | Bryan Keith Holland | Brendan O'Brien | Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
When You're in Prison
|
Dexter Holland | Bryan Keith Holland | Brendan O'Brien | Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals) |
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Frequently Asked Questions Splinter
Who produced Splinter by The Offspring?
Brendan O'Brien produced Splinter and also mixed the album. It was the second Offspring album he produced, following Conspiracy of One. The album was released by Columbia Records on December 9, 2003.
How did Splinter perform on the charts?
Splinter debuted at number 30 on the Billboard 200, selling about 87,000 copies in its first week. It was certified Gold in the United States by the RIAA. It reached Platinum status in Australia.
Who wrote the songs on Splinter?
Dexter Holland, the band's lead vocalist, wrote nearly all of the songs on Splinter. His writing leaned back toward shorter, faster punk tracks on this album. The record is among the band's most compact at roughly 32 minutes.
How high did Hit That chart?
'Hit That' peaked at number 64 on the Billboard Hot 100. It topped the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart at number 1, the band's first chart-topper there since 'Come Out and Play' in 1994. It was the lead single from Splinter.
Did (Can't Get My) Head Around You reach the Hot 100?
'(Can't Get My) Head Around You' did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 20 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart. On rock radio it reached number 6 on the Billboard Alternative Airplay chart. It was the album's second single.
How long is the album Splinter?
The standard edition of Splinter runs about 32 minutes across 12 tracks. The Japanese edition extends to roughly 36 minutes with a bonus track. It is one of The Offspring's shortest studio albums.