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Dizzy Up the Girl

Goo Goo Dolls · 1998

51 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock · indie pop

Captivating melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a tapestry of emotional resonance and alternative rock energy.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • introspective lyrics and melodies
  • captivating sing-along moments
  • emotional resonance throughout tracks
  • for reflective evenings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer standalone track variety

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — This album marked a significant commercial peak and wider recognition for the band.
Themes
urban disillusionment· nostalgic yearning· introspective longing
Career context
Released in 1998, 'Dizzy Up the Girl' was the Goo Goo Dolls' fifth studio album and marked a significant commercial peak for the band. Following their breakthrough success with 'A Boy Named Goo,' this album solidified their status in the alternative rock scene, featuring hits that became staples of 90s radio.
Stylistic neighbors
Matchbox Twenty· Lifehouse· Third Eye Blind
If this clicks, go next to
What I Learned About Ego, Opinion, Art & Commerce — Continues the emotional exploration with a more mature sound and introspective themes.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Yourself or Someone Like You by Matchbox Twenty — Shares melodic hooks and introspective lyrics about personal struggles and emotional vulnerability.
Adore by The Smashing Pumpkins — Explores similar themes of longing and urban disillusionment with lush, atmospheric production.
Third Eye Blind by Third Eye Blind — Combines catchy melodies with reflective lyrics that capture the essence of 90s alternative rock sentiment.
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Tracklist

New here? Start with "Dizzy".

  • 1 Dizzy Start here 2:41
  • 2 Slide 3:32
  • 3 Broadway 3:58
  • 4 January Friend 2:44
  • 5 Black Balloon 4:09
  • 6 Bullet Proof 4:37
  • 7 Amigone 3:15
  • 8 All Eyes on Me 3:57
  • 9 Full Forever 2:51
  • 10 Acoustic #3 1:56
  • 11 Iris 4:49
  • 12 Extra Pale 2:10
  • 13 Hate This Place 4:24
  • 14 Name 4:29
  • 15 Slave Girl 2:19

What to play next

This album is considered a Breakthrough in Goo Goo Dolls's catalog. This album marked a significant commercial peak and wider recognition for the band.

What I Learned About Ego, Opinion, Art & Commerce
Listen next

What I Learned About Ego, Opinion, Art & Commerce

2001

Continues the emotional exploration with a more mature sound and introspective themes.
A Boy Named Goo
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A Boy Named Goo

1995

Sets the stage with similar melodic sensibilities and lyrical depth that lead into Dizzy Up the Girl.
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