We Are the Normal
Goo Goo Dolls · 1993
6 min · 2 tracks · alternative rock
An energetic blend of jangly guitars and emotive melodies that captures the essence of early '90s alternative rock.
Top tracks — play these first
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We Are the Normal — The title track effectively encapsulates the band's blend of catchy melodies and introspective lyrics, serving as a manifesto of sorts for their musical direction.
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Another Second Time Around — This track highlights a more vulnerable side of the band, with its earnest lyrics and melodic hooks showcasing their ability to evoke emotion.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album helped transition the band towards mainstream success before their hit 'Name'.
- Themes
- Buffalo punk roots· nostalgic storytelling
- Career context
- We Are the Normal was the Goo Goo Dolls' second album, released in 1993, following their self-titled debut from 1990. At this point, the band was still establishing its identity in the burgeoning alternative rock scene, experimenting with sound and lyrical themes that would later define their career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Matchbox Twenty· Lifehouse· Third Eye Blind
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 We Are the Normal 3:39
- 2 Another Second Time Around 3:00
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
It's a Shame About Ray
The Lemonheads
Shares jangly guitar work and a similar blend of youthful nostalgia and emotional depth.
Clarity
Jimmy Eat World
Features emotive melodies and introspective lyrics that evoke a sense of longing and connection.
Deluxe
Better Than Ezra
Combines catchy hooks with a storytelling approach, echoing themes of youth and nostalgia.
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