Studio Album · No. 8
Hurley Songwriting Credits by Weezer
Produced by Rivers Cuomo, Shawn Everett · Engineered by Marc McClusky, John Goodmanson, Cameron Webb, Dave Collins
Epitaph Records
Power PopPop RockAlternative Rock
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 10 of 10 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 10 / 10 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 10 tracks with documented writers, by whether Weezer carries a lyricist or composer credit.
10 trackswritten by Weezer
0 tracksoutside writers
Weezer's roles on this album
Share of the 10 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
10
Tracks
10
Lyricists
2
Producers
2010
Released
Data Insight
Hurley continued the outside-collaborator approach but pointed it toward songwriters rather than pop producers. Rivers Cuomo co-wrote nearly every track with established names: Ryan Adams on 'Run Away,' Mac Davis on 'Time Flies,' Linda Perry on 'Brave New World,' and Desmond Child on 'Trainwrecks.' Additional co-writers included Dan Wilson, Greg Wells, Rick Nowels, Tony Kanal, and Jimmy Harry. It was also Weezer's first album for the independent punk label Epitaph after years on Geffen.
Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Memories
#21
|
Rivers Cuomo | Rivers Cuomo | Rivers CuomoShawn Everett | Rivers Cuomo (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Ruling Me
|
Rivers CuomoDan Wilson | Rivers CuomoDan Wilson | Rivers CuomoShawn Everett | Rivers Cuomo (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Trainwrecks
|
Rivers CuomoDesmond Child | Rivers CuomoJohn Charles Barrett Jr. | Rivers CuomoShawn Everett | Rivers Cuomo (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Unspoken
|
Rivers Cuomo | Rivers Cuomo | Rivers CuomoShawn Everett | Rivers Cuomo (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Where's My Sex?
|
Rivers CuomoGreg Wells | Rivers CuomoGreg Wells | Rivers CuomoShawn Everett | Rivers Cuomo (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Run Away
|
Rivers CuomoRyan Adams | Rivers CuomoDavid Ryan Adams | Rivers CuomoShawn Everett | Rivers Cuomo (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Hang On
|
Rivers CuomoRick Nowels | Rivers CuomoRick Nowels | Rivers CuomoShawn Everett | Rivers Cuomo (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Smart Girls
|
Rivers CuomoTony KanalJimmy Harry | Rivers CuomoTony KanalJimmy Harry | Rivers CuomoShawn Everett | Rivers Cuomo (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Brave New World
|
Rivers CuomoLinda Perry | Rivers CuomoLinda Perry | Rivers CuomoShawn Everett | Rivers Cuomo (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Time Flies
|
Rivers CuomoMac Davis | Rivers CuomoScott Mac Davis | Rivers CuomoShawn Everett | Rivers Cuomo (Lead Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 14 contributors
RC
Rivers Cuomo
Writer · Producer · Vocals
DW
Dan Wilson
Writer
DR
David Ryan Adams
Writer
DC
Desmond Child
Writer
GW
Greg Wells
Writer
JH
Jimmy Harry
Writer
JC
John Charles Barrett Jr.
Writer
LP
Linda Perry
Writer
MD
Mac Davis
Writer
RN
Rick Nowels
Writer
RA
Ryan Adams
Writer
SM
Scott Mac Davis
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions Hurley
Who wrote the songs on Weezer's Hurley?
Rivers Cuomo co-wrote nearly every track, frequently pairing with well-known outside songwriters. Ryan Adams, Mac Davis, Linda Perry, and Desmond Child each share a writing credit on the album. Additional collaborators included Dan Wilson, Greg Wells, Rick Nowels, Tony Kanal, and Jimmy Harry.
Why is Hurley named after a Lost character?
The album cover is a close-up photo of actor Jorge Garcia, who played the character Hurley on the television series Lost. The band chose the image partly as an inexpensive cover concept after signing to a smaller label. The title simply matches the photo on the front.
Which outside songwriters co-wrote Hurley?
Ryan Adams co-wrote 'Run Away,' Mac Davis co-wrote 'Time Flies,' Linda Perry co-wrote 'Brave New World,' and Desmond Child co-wrote 'Trainwrecks.' Dan Wilson, Greg Wells, Rick Nowels, Tony Kanal, and Jimmy Harry contributed to other tracks. Rivers Cuomo wrote the lead single 'Memories' and 'Unspoken' on his own.
How did Memories by Weezer perform on the charts?
'Memories,' the lead single, reached number 21 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart. It did not enter the Billboard Hot 100. The song also charted on the Hot Rock Songs listings.
What was significant about Hurley's record label?
Hurley was Weezer's first album released through Epitaph Records, the independent punk label co-founded by Bad Religion's Brett Gurewitz. This was a notable departure from the band's longtime major-label home at Geffen. The move reflected a more stripped-down, independent phase for the band.
When was Hurley released?
Hurley was released in September 2010 on Epitaph Records. It debuted at number 6 on the Billboard 200 with around 45,000 copies sold in its first week. It was Weezer's eighth studio album.