Studio Album · No. 2

Blue Songwriting Credits by Third Eye Blind

1999 Elektra 13 tracks 69:03

Produced by Stephan Jenkins, Arion Salazar, Third Eye Blind

Elektra Alternative RockPop Rock
100%
Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 13 of 13 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 13 / 13 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 13 tracks with documented writers, by whether Third Eye Blind carries a lyricist or composer credit.

100%
13 trackswritten by Third Eye Blind 0 tracksoutside writers
Third Eye Blind's roles on this album

Share of the 13 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist92%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

13
Tracks
3
Lyricists
4
Producers
1999
Released
Data Insight

Kevin Cadogan writes on six tracks here and left the band the following year, so this is the last record with him on it. Jenkins is on all 13 and Arion Salazar on two. Nothing comes from outside the band, which holds for one more album after this.

Blue came out on Elektra in November 1999, peaked at number 40 on the Billboard 200 and is certified platinum. "Never Let You Go" reached number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Anything
Stephan Jenkins Stephan Jenkins Stephan JenkinsThe Mud SistersArion SalazarThird Eye Blind Third Eye Blind (Performer)
2
Wounded
Stephan JenkinsKevin Cadogan Stephan JenkinsKevin Cadogan Stephan JenkinsThe Mud SistersArion SalazarThird Eye Blind Third Eye Blind (Performer)
3
10 Days Late
Stephan JenkinsArion Salazar Stephan JenkinsArion Salazar Stephan JenkinsThe Mud SistersArion SalazarThird Eye Blind Third Eye Blind (Performer)
4
Never Let You Go #14
Stephan Jenkins Stephan Jenkins Stephan JenkinsThe Mud SistersArion SalazarThird Eye Blind Third Eye Blind (Performer)
5
Deep Inside of You #69
Stephan Jenkins Stephan Jenkins Stephan JenkinsThe Mud SistersArion SalazarThird Eye Blind Third Eye Blind (Performer)
6
1000 Julys
Stephan JenkinsKevin Cadogan Stephan JenkinsKevin Cadogan Stephan JenkinsThe Mud SistersArion SalazarThird Eye Blind Third Eye Blind (Performer)
7
An Ode to Maybe
Stephan JenkinsKevin Cadogan Stephan JenkinsKevin Cadogan Stephan JenkinsThe Mud SistersArion SalazarThird Eye Blind Third Eye Blind (Performer)
8
The Red Summer Sun
Stephan JenkinsKevin Cadogan Stephan JenkinsKevin Cadogan Stephan JenkinsThe Mud SistersArion SalazarThird Eye Blind Third Eye Blind (Performer)
9
Camouflage
Stephan JenkinsKevin Cadogan Stephan JenkinsKevin Cadogan Stephan JenkinsThe Mud SistersArion SalazarThird Eye Blind Third Eye Blind (Performer)
10
Farther
Stephan Jenkins Stephan Jenkins Stephan JenkinsThe Mud SistersArion SalazarThird Eye Blind Third Eye Blind (Performer)
11
Slow Motion
Not documented Stephan Jenkins Stephan JenkinsThe Mud SistersArion SalazarThird Eye Blind Third Eye Blind (Performer)
12
Darkness
Stephan JenkinsKevin Cadogan Stephan JenkinsKevin Cadogan Stephan JenkinsThe Mud SistersArion SalazarThird Eye Blind Third Eye Blind (Performer)
13
Darwin
Stephan JenkinsArion Salazar Stephan JenkinsArion Salazar Stephan JenkinsThe Mud SistersArion SalazarThird Eye Blind Third Eye Blind (Performer)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 5 contributors

SJ
Stephan Jenkins
Writer · Producer
On this album13 written
KC
Kevin Cadogan
Writer
On this album6 written
AS
Arion Salazar
Writer · Producer
On this album2 written
TM
The Mud Sisters
Producer
On this album13 produced
TE
Third Eye Blind
Producer · Performer
On this album13 produced

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Frequently Asked Questions Blue

Who wrote Blue?
Stephan Jenkins on all 13 tracks, with Kevin Cadogan on six and Arion Salazar on two. No outside writer appears.
How did it sell?
It is certified platinum by the RIAA. No sales figure is published on the cited pages.
Which singles charted?
"Never Let You Go" reached number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 and "Deep Inside of You" number 69.
Is this Kevin Cadogan's last album?
Yes. He left in 2000 and has no credit on anything after it.
Are engineering credits published?
No. The album article lists producers and writers but no engineers.
How does it compare to the debut?
It sold a sixth as much and runs twelve minutes longer at 69:03.
How long is the album?
69:03 across 13 tracks.

Sources

Wikipedia: Blue Wikipedia: Third Eye Blind discography Cover Art Archive: Blue by Third Eye Blind