Rarities
Goo Goo Dolls · 2021
69 min · 20 tracks · alternative rock · indie pop
A heartfelt collection of acoustic renditions and live performances that echo the band's enduring emotional resonance.
Why this album works
'Rarities' serves as a testament to the Goo Goo Dolls' lasting impact on alternative rock, featuring beloved tracks like 'Iris' and 'Name' in stripped-down formats. The project not only appeals to long-time fans but also introduces newer audiences to the raw emotion embedded in their music.
- Best for
- heartfelt acoustic renditions wave-like energy shifts nostalgic live performances
- Context
- In 2021, the Goo Goo Dolls released 'Rarities' as a retrospective look at their extensive catalog, showcasing previously unreleased material and live tracks. This album came after their 2019 studio release 'Miracle Pill' and highlights their acoustic side, revealing the depth of their songwriting over a decades-long career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Beck· Green Day· Moby· Linkin Park· Sonic Youth· Neil Young· Nine Inch Nails· Tori Amos
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hit or Miss 2:43
- 2 Nothing Can Change You 3:12
- 3 Long Way Down (Chris Lord-Alge remix) 3:29
- 4 Name (live acoustic) Standout 3:53
- 5 Don't Change (live) 3:47
- 6 Girl Right Next to Me (live acoustic) 3:33
- 7 Another Second Time Around (live acoustic) 2:53
- 8 Iris (acoustic) Standout 3:25
- 9 Slide (acoustic) 3:15
- 10 Naked (remix) 4:07
- 11 Black Balloon (live) Standout 3:42
- 12 Naked (live) 3:55
- 13 Black Balloon (live From Sessions@aol) 4:01
- 14 Broadway (live From Sessions@aol) 3:51
- 15 We'll Be Here (When You're Gone) (acoustic) 3:18
- 16 Better Days (acoustic) 3:31
- 17 Let Love In (live) 4:45
- 18 Listen (live) 3:06
- 19 Feel the Silence (live) 3:51
- 20 Take Me Out to the Ball Game 0:56
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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