Vol.2
Goo Goo Dolls · 2008
101 min · 45 tracks · alternative rock · indie pop
A reflective blend of alternative rock that captures both the band's melodic strength and emotional depth.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing for reflection
- dynamic flow with emotional peaks
- for late-night introspection
- engaging sing-alongs with friends
- thoughtful moments of quiet
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer standalone singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Offers introspective tracks and demos, appealing to dedicated fans but less accessible to newcomers.
- Themes
- intimate reflections· urban disillusionment· nostalgic longing
- Career context
- Released in 2008, 'Vol.2' marked a pivotal moment for the Goo Goo Dolls as it showcased their transition into a more introspective phase following the commercial success of 'Let Love In' in 2006. This compilation of demos and live recordings highlights their enduring appeal while also signaling an evolution in their songwriting approach.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Matchbox Twenty· Lifehouse· Third Eye Blind
- If this clicks, go next to
- Something for the Rest of Us — Continues the emotional depth with a more expansive soundscape.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Plans by Death Cab for Cutie — Shares introspective lyrics and a melodic soundscape that captures urban disillusionment.How to Save a Life by The Fray — Features reflective themes of longing and emotional depth with an accessible alternative rock sound.Eyes Open by Snow Patrol — Offers a similar blend of nostalgic longing and melodic strength within alternative rock's emotional landscape.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "Hate This Place".
Disc 1
- 1 Hate This Place Start here 4:21
- 2 Stop the World 3:31
- 3 Long Way Down 3:28
- 4 All Eyes on Me (live) 4:38
- 5 Lazy Eye 3:44
- 6 Iris (demo) 4:18
- 7 I'm Awake Now 3:16
- 8 Torn Apart 2:07
- 9 No Way Out 2:41
- 10 String of Lies 3:07
- 11 We'll Be Here (When You're Gone) 5:55
- 12 Without You Here 3:48
- 13 Only One 3:18
- 14 Truth Is a Whisper 4:00
- 15 What a Scene 4:27
- 16 Million Miles Away 2:45
- 17 I Wanna Destroy You 2:38
- 18 Wait for the Blackout 3:38
- 19 Slave Girl 2:22
- 20 Don't Change 3:39
- 21 I Don't Want to Know 3:37
- 22 American Girl 3:50
Disc 2
- 1 There You Are
- 2 We Are the Normal
- 3 Only One
- 4 Flat Top
- 5 Name
- 6 Naked
- 7 Long Way Down
- 8 Lazy Eye
- 9 Iris
- 10 Slide
- 11 Black Balloon
- 12 Dizzy
- 13 Broadway
- 14 Here Is Gone
- 15 Sympathy
- 16 Stay With You
- 17 Let Love In
- 18 Long Way Down 3:47
- 19 Slide 3:47
- 20 Feel the Silence 4:32
- 21 Before It's Too Late (Sam and Mikaela's Theme) 3:06
- 22 Slave Girl 2:31
- 23 Better Days 4:32
What to play next
This album is considered a Deep Cut in Goo Goo Dolls's catalog. Offers introspective tracks and demos, appealing to dedicated fans but less accessible to newcomers.
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