Studio Album · No. 12
The Last DJ Songwriting Credits by Tom Petty
Produced by Tom Petty, Mike Campbell, George Drakoulias · Engineered by Richard Dodd, Jim Scott, Ryan Hewitt
Holds writing credit on 12 of 12 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 12 / 12 documented
Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether Tom Petty carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
The Last DJ is a concept album in which Tom Petty wrote a pointed critique of corporate greed in the music and radio industries, with songs like the title track, 'Money Becomes King,' 'Joe,' and 'Can't Stop the Sun' carrying the theme. Petty wrote the majority of the material alone and co-wrote two tracks with longtime collaborator Mike Campbell. He produced the record with Campbell and George Drakoulias. The album's industry critique was direct enough that some radio stations boycotted its songs.
A concept album critiquing the commercialization of the music industry and corporate radio. Produced by Petty and George Drakoulias.