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  Studio Album · No. 14

Mojo Songwriting Credits by Tom Petty

2010 Reprise Records 15 tracks 65 min

Produced by Tom Petty, Mike Campbell, Ryan Ulyate  ·  Engineered by Ryan Ulyate

Reprise Records Blues RockHeartland RockHard RockRock
100%
Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 15 of 15 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 15 / 15 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 15 tracks with documented writers, by whether Tom Petty carries a lyricist or composer credit.

100%
15 trackswritten by Tom Petty 0 tracksoutside writers
Tom Petty's roles on this album

Share of the 15 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

15
Tracks
2
Lyricists
3
Producers
2010
Released

Awards & Recognition 1

Best Rock Album (2011, Nominated)
Data Insight

Mojo is a blues-rock album that Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers cut largely live in the studio without overdubs, favoring longer, jam-oriented arrangements. Petty wrote all of the material except three songs co-written with guitarist Mike Campbell, whose playing drives the record's blues feel. Petty and Campbell self-produced the album alongside engineer Ryan Ulyate. The blues-based, improvisational approach drew comparisons to the Allman Brothers and earned the album a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Album.

A Heartbreakers album heavily influenced by blues, produced by Ryan Ulyate and Tom Petty. Notable for its extended instrumental sections and live-band feel.

Track Listing & Credits 15 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Jefferson Jericho Blues
Tom Petty Thomas Earl Petty Tom PettyMike CampbellRyan Ulyate Tom Petty (Lead Vocals)
2
First Flash of Freedom
Tom PettyMike Campbell Thomas Earl PettyMichael Wayne Campbell Tom PettyMike CampbellRyan Ulyate Tom Petty (Lead Vocals)
3
Running Man's Bible
Tom Petty Thomas Earl Petty Tom PettyMike CampbellRyan Ulyate Tom Petty (Lead Vocals)
4
The Trip to Pirate's Cove
Tom Petty Thomas Earl Petty Tom PettyMike CampbellRyan Ulyate Tom Petty (Lead Vocals)
5
Candy
Tom Petty Thomas Earl Petty Tom PettyMike CampbellRyan Ulyate Tom Petty (Lead Vocals)
6
No Reason to Cry
Tom Petty Thomas Earl Petty Tom PettyMike CampbellRyan Ulyate Tom Petty (Lead Vocals)
7
I Should Have Known It
Tom PettyMike Campbell Thomas Earl PettyMichael Wayne Campbell Tom PettyMike CampbellRyan Ulyate Tom Petty (Lead Vocals)
8
U.S. 41
Tom Petty Thomas Earl Petty Tom PettyMike CampbellRyan Ulyate Tom Petty (Lead Vocals)
9
Takin' My Time
Tom Petty Thomas Earl Petty Tom PettyMike CampbellRyan Ulyate Tom Petty (Lead Vocals)
10
Let Yourself Go
Tom Petty Thomas Earl Petty Tom PettyMike CampbellRyan Ulyate Tom Petty (Lead Vocals)
11
Don't Pull Me Over
Tom Petty Thomas Earl Petty Tom PettyMike CampbellRyan Ulyate Tom Petty (Lead Vocals)
12
Lover's Touch
Tom Petty Thomas Earl Petty Tom PettyMike CampbellRyan Ulyate Tom Petty (Lead Vocals)
13
High in the Morning
Tom Petty Thomas Earl Petty Tom PettyMike CampbellRyan Ulyate Tom Petty (Lead Vocals)
14
Something Good Coming
Tom Petty Thomas Earl Petty Tom PettyMike CampbellRyan Ulyate Tom Petty (Lead Vocals)
15
Good Enough
Tom PettyMike Campbell Thomas Earl PettyMichael Wayne Campbell Tom PettyMike CampbellRyan Ulyate Tom Petty (Lead Vocals)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 5 contributors

TP
Tom Petty
Writer · Producer · Vocals
On this album15 written
TE
Thomas Earl Petty
Writer
On this album15 written
MC
Mike Campbell
Writer · Producer
On this album3 written
MW
Michael Wayne Campbell
Writer
On this album3 written
RU
Ryan Ulyate
Producer
On this album15 produced

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Frequently Asked Questions Mojo

What style of music is Tom Petty's Mojo?
Mojo is a blues-rock album by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, with elements of heartland rock and hard rock. Petty described the approach as playing live in the studio without overdubs, resulting in longer, jam-oriented songs.
Who wrote the songs on Mojo?
Tom Petty wrote all of the songs on Mojo except three, which he co-wrote with Heartbreakers guitarist Mike Campbell. Campbell's guitar work is central to the album's blues sound.
Who produced Mojo?
Mojo was produced by Tom Petty and Mike Campbell with engineer Ryan Ulyate, making it largely self-produced by the band. It was recorded at The Clubhouse in Los Angeles between 2009 and 2010.
Did Mojo win any awards?
Mojo was nominated for Best Rock Album at the 2011 Grammy Awards but did not win. It was Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' blues-rock effort released in 2010.
What is the single I Should Have Known It from Mojo?
'I Should Have Known It' was one of the singles from Mojo. It peaked at number 40 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart and number 6 on the Canada Rock chart.
How did Mojo perform on the charts?
Mojo debuted at number 2 on the Billboard 200, selling about 125,000 copies in its first week, and topped the Billboard Top Rock Albums chart. It was released on June 15, 2010.
Why does Mojo sound like a live recording?
Tom Petty intentionally recorded Mojo live in the studio without overdubs to capture a spontaneous, blues-based feel. The result is a set of longer, jammy compositions that critics likened to the Allman Brothers' atmosphere.

Sources

Wikipedia: Mojo (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers album) Wikipedia: I Should Have Known It MusicBrainz release group Cover Art Archive front cover Cover Art Archive: Mojo by Tom Petty