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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
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

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata