Released 13 years ago this June
Magnetic
Goo Goo Dolls · 2013
39 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock · indie pop
An uplifting blend of alternative rock and indie pop infused with heartfelt melodies and introspective lyrics.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo uplifting vibes
- heartfelt melodies for introspection
- ideal for reflective road trips
- catchy tunes for sing-alongs
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek experimental soundscapes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows the band's continued vitality and ability to craft engaging music in later years.
- Themes
- urban resilience· heartbreak vulnerability· introspective melodies
- Career context
- By the time 'Magnetic' was released in 2013, the Goo Goo Dolls were navigating a period of artistic exploration following their commercial peak in the late 1990s. This album marked their tenth studio release, showcasing a renewed focus on melody and lyrical depth after a gap since their previous album, 'Something for the Rest of Us', in 2010.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Matchbox Twenty· Lifehouse· Third Eye Blind
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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How to Save a Life by The Fray — Shares introspective lyrics and an uplifting melodic approach, focusing on emotional vulnerability.Fallen Empires by Snow Patrol — Combines heartfelt melodies with themes of resilience and introspection in a polished alternative rock sound.Native by OneRepublic — Features anthemic choruses and introspective lyrics, blending pop sensibilities with alternative rock energy.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "Rebel Beat".
- 1 Rebel Beat Start here 3:34
- 2 When the World Breaks Your Heart 3:33
- 3 Slow It Down 3:11
- 4 Caught in the Storm 3:57
- 5 Come to Me 3:45
- 6 Bringing On the Light 3:16
- 7 More of You 3:26
- 8 Bulletproofangel 3:23
- 9 Last Hot Night 3:37
- 10 Happiest of Days 3:31
- 11 Keep the Car Running 4:08
What to play next
This album is considered a Late Career Highlight in Goo Goo Dolls's catalog. Shows the band's continued vitality and ability to craft engaging music in later years.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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