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Rating: 3/10
With a diverse, yet unoriginal sound, the Goo Goo Dolls put together a
collection of pop-rock for everyone to enjoy. The album starts off with "Dizzy," which is the epitome of a beginning sound. It's fast, good, and different from the rest of the album. Nice melodic
guitars are great for their sound. Harmonies and cute little
riffs fit right in with harshfully truthful lyrics and the rather
coarse voice of lead singer John Rzeznik.
Rzeznik vocals in "January Friend" are different but still work
with the music. From melodic guitar riffs to style defining
chords, the sound is diverse
enough for many people to enjoy, but one thing I found by
listening to this album was that as in "Bullet Proof" and "Dizzy",
even if the song starts off either loud or dark, it always goes
back to a soft-singing pop-rock type of chorus. That's how the
Goo Goo Dolls keep the same style throughout the album. Consistency is always a plus, that way the entire album can suck instead of just a few songs.
After a while, John's vocals become annoying and whiny. If you are in it for the singles, then buy it - but if you are in it for the music or talent (if you can find it), then steer clear.
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Track List
- Dizzy
- Slide
- Broadway
- January Friend
- Black Balloon
- Bulletproof
- Amigone
- All Eyes On Me
- Full Forever
- Acoustic #3
- Iris
- Extra Pale
- I Hate This Place
Best Aspect: Melodic
Worst Aspect: Boring
Yay: January Friend, Broadway
Nay: Full Forever
The Hits: Dizzy, Iris, Slide, Black Balloon
Similar: Tonic, Matchbox 20
Style: Rock
Special Notes: The lyrics are included in the cd booklet.
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