Studio Album · No. 2

Hook Me Up Songwriting Credits by The Veronicas

2007 Sire / EngineRoom 12 tracks 41:19

Produced by Josh Alexander, John Feldmann, Toby Gad, Billy Steinberg, Greg Wells  ·  Engineered by Matt Appleton, John Feldmann, Toby Gad

Sire / EngineRoom Pop RockElectropopDance-Rock
Artist
83%
Authorship

Holds writing credit on 10 of 12 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 10 / 12 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether The Veronicas carries a lyricist or composer credit.

83%
10 trackswritten by The Veronicas 2 tracksoutside writers
The Veronicas's roles on this album

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

Lyricist83%
Composer83%
Producer0%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

12
Tracks
10
Lyricists
5
Producers
140,000
Worldwide Copies Sold
2007
Released
Data Insight

Ten of the twelve tracks carry both their names, and Toby Gad is beside them on seven of those. "Untouched", the only song of theirs to reach the American top 20, is one of the ten.

Hook Me Up came out on Sire in November 2007, reached number 2 in Australia and is certified 2x Platinum there for over 140,000 copies. "Untouched" took them worldwide.

Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Untouched #17
Toby GadJessica OrigliassoLisa Origliasso Toby GadJessica OrigliassoLisa Origliasso Toby Gad The Veronicas (Performer)
2
Hook Me Up
Greg WellsShelly PeikenJessica OrigliassoLisa Origliasso Greg WellsShelly PeikenJessica OrigliassoLisa Origliasso Greg Wells The Veronicas (Performer)
3
This Is How It Feels
Toby GadJessica OrigliassoLisa Origliasso Toby GadJessica OrigliassoLisa Origliasso Toby Gad The Veronicas (Performer)
4
This Love
Toby GadKesha Toby GadKesha Sebert Toby Gad The Veronicas (Performer)
5
I Can't Stay Away
Josh AlexanderBilly Steinberg Josh AlexanderBilly Steinberg Josh AlexanderBilly Steinberg The Veronicas (Performer)
6
Take Me on the Floor
Toby GadJessica OrigliassoLisa Origliasso Toby GadJessica OrigliassoLisa Origliasso Toby Gad The Veronicas (Performer)
7
I Don't Wanna Wait
John FeldmannJessica OrigliassoLisa Origliasso John FeldmannJessica OrigliassoLisa Origliasso John Feldmann The Veronicas (Performer)
8
Popular
Toby GadJessica OrigliassoLisa OrigliassoBeni Barca Toby GadJessica OrigliassoLisa OrigliassoBeni Barca Toby Gad The Veronicas (Performer)
9
Revenge Is Sweeter (Than You Ever Were)
Toby GadJessica OrigliassoLisa Origliasso Toby GadJessica OrigliassoLisa Origliasso Toby Gad The Veronicas (Performer)
10
Someone Wake Me Up
Josh AlexanderBilly SteinbergJessica OrigliassoLisa Origliasso Josh AlexanderBilly SteinbergJessica OrigliassoLisa Origliasso Josh AlexanderBilly Steinberg The Veronicas (Performer)
11
All I Have
Toby GadJessica OrigliassoLisa Origliasso Toby GadJessica OrigliassoLisa Origliasso Toby Gad The Veronicas (Performer)
12
In Another Life
Toby GadJessica OrigliassoLisa Origliasso Toby GadJessica OrigliassoLisa Origliasso Toby Gad The Veronicas (Performer)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 12 contributors

JO
Jessica Origliasso
Writer
On this album10 written
LO
Lisa Origliasso
Writer
On this album10 written
TG
Toby Gad
Writer · Producer
On this album8 written
BS
Billy Steinberg
Writer · Producer
On this album2 written
JA
Josh Alexander
Writer · Producer
On this album2 written
GW
Greg Wells
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
JF
John Feldmann
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
BB
Beni Barca
Writer
On this album1 written
K
Kesha
Writer
On this album1 written
KS
Kesha Sebert
Writer
On this album1 written
SP
Shelly Peiken
Writer
On this album1 written
TV
The Veronicas
Performer
On this albumGuest

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Frequently Asked Questions Hook Me Up

Who wrote Hook Me Up?
Both sisters on ten of the twelve tracks, seven of those with Toby Gad. "This Love" and "I Can't Stay Away" leave them out.
How did it sell?
Over 140,000 copies in Australia, where it is 2x Platinum. It is gold in America and platinum in New Zealand.
How high did the singles chart?
"Untouched" reached number 17 on the Hot 100 and topped the Swedish chart for seven weeks. "Hook Me Up" was their first Australian number one.
Who engineered it?
Matt Appleton and John Feldmann engineered, and Toby Gad mixed and mastered.
Did Kesha write on it?
Yes, "This Love" with Toby Gad. Neither sister is credited on that track.
Who produced it?
Josh Alexander, John Feldmann, Toby Gad, Billy Steinberg and Greg Wells.
How long is the album?
41:19 across twelve tracks.

Sources

Wikipedia: Hook Me Up Wikipedia: The Veronicas discography Wikipedia: The Veronicas Wikipedia: Untouched (song) Cover Art Archive: Hook Me Up by The Veronicas