Studio Album · No. 1
The Offspring Songwriting Credits by The Offspring
Produced by Thom Wilson · Engineered by Jim Dotson
Nemesis Records
Punk RockHardcore Punk
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 11 of 11 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 11 / 11 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 11 tracks with documented writers, by whether The Offspring carries a lyricist or composer credit.
11 trackswritten by The Offspring
0 tracksoutside writers
The Offspring's roles on this album
Share of the 11 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer9%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
11
Tracks
2
Lyricists
1
Producers
1989
Released
Data Insight
The Offspring's self-titled debut was written almost entirely by frontman Dexter Holland, who handled lead vocals and the bulk of the songwriting while Noodles played guitar and Greg K. played bass. Thom Wilson produced the record, beginning a working relationship that would continue through Ignition and Smash. The original 1989 pressing on Nemesis Records was a tiny run that the band sold slowly by hand, years before their commercial breakthrough.
Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Jennifer Lost the War
|
Dexter Holland | Bryan Keith Holland | Thom Wilson | Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Elders
|
Dexter Holland | Bryan Keith Holland | Thom Wilson | Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Out on Patrol
|
Dexter Holland | Bryan Keith Holland | Thom Wilson | Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Crossroads
|
Dexter Holland | Bryan Keith Holland | Thom Wilson | Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Demons (A Mexican Fiesta)
|
Dexter Holland | Bryan Keith Holland | Thom Wilson | Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Beheaded
|
Dexter HollandJames Lilja | Bryan Keith HollandJames Lilja | Thom Wilson | Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Tehran
|
Dexter Holland | Bryan Keith Holland | Thom Wilson | Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
A Thousand Days
|
Dexter Holland | Bryan Keith Holland | Thom Wilson | Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Blackball
|
Dexter Holland | Bryan Keith Holland | Thom Wilson | Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
I'll Be Waiting
|
Dexter Holland | Bryan Keith Holland | Thom Wilson | Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Kill the President
|
Dexter Holland | Bryan Keith Holland | Thom Wilson | Dexter Holland (Lead Vocals) |
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Frequently Asked Questions The Offspring
Did The Offspring write their 1989 debut album?
Yes. Frontman Dexter Holland wrote nearly all of the material on the self-titled debut, both lyrics and music. The band was rounded out by guitarist Noodles, bassist Greg K., and a drummer, with Holland serving as the group's primary songwriter from the start.
Who produced The Offspring's first album?
What label released The Offspring's debut album?
The album was originally released in 1989 on Nemesis Records. It was later reissued in 1995 by Nitro Records and Epitaph after the band broke through with Smash.
How well did The Offspring's 1989 debut sell?
The original pressing was very small at around 5,000 copies, and it reportedly took the band roughly two and a half years to sell them all. The album only charted internationally after its 1995 reissue.
What genre is The Offspring's debut album?
The debut is rooted in punk rock with a strong hardcore punk influence. It is rawer and more aggressive than the polished pop-punk the band became known for on later albums.
How many tracks are on The Offspring's self-titled album?
The 1989 self-titled debut contains 11 tracks with a total runtime of about 31 minutes. It was produced by Thom Wilson for Nemesis Records.