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Goo Goo Dolls

Goo Goo Dolls · 1987

34 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock · indie pop

A raw, energetic blend of punk-infused alternative rock with catchy melodies and earnest lyrics.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short energetic bursts of sound
  • catchy melodies for sing-alongs
  • raw emotion in quick tracks
  • front-loaded excitement and urgency

Maybe skip if you want

  • slow, contemplative listening preferences
  • long, drawn-out musical explorations

Where this album fits

Career context
The self-titled debut album by the Goo Goo Dolls was released in 1987, a time when the band was still emerging from Buffalo's local scene. This record marked their first significant step into the music industry after forming in 1986, laying the groundwork for their future success in the alternative rock genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Matchbox Twenty· Lifehouse· Third Eye Blind

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Torn Apart 2:05
  • 2 Messed Up 1:48
  • 3 Livin in a Hut 2:40
  • 4 I'm Addicted 2:58
  • 5 Sunshine of Your Love 2:48
  • 6 Hardsores 1:31
  • 7 Hammerin' Eggs (The Metal Song) 2:27
  • 8 Don't Fear the Reaper 2:18
  • 9 Beat Me 2:26
  • 10 Scream 1:49
  • 11 Slaughterhouse 3:38
  • 12 Different Light 2:04
  • 13 Come On 2:14
  • 14 Don't Beat My Ass (With a Baseball Bat) 3:12

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