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What I Learned About Ego, Opinion, Art & Commerce

Goo Goo Dolls · 2001

74 min · 22 tracks · alternative rock · indie pop

A reflective blend of alternative rock and indie pop that explores personal themes with melodic hooks and introspective lyrics.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • reflective themes for introspection
  • dynamic journey with varied pacing
  • melodic hooks for sing-alongs
  • late-night contemplation with friends
  • wave-like flow of emotions

Maybe skip if you want

  • instant gratification seekers
  • fans of straightforward tracks

Where this album fits

Themes
fame's pressure· artistic longing· post-peak introspection
Career context
Released in 2001, 'What I Learned About Ego, Opinion, Art & Commerce' was the Goo Goo Dolls' sixth studio album. This album arrived after their commercial peak with 'Dizzy Up the Girl' in 1998, showcasing a shift towards more introspective and personal songwriting while maintaining their signature sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Matchbox Twenty· Lifehouse· Third Eye Blind

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Bullet Proof 4:38
  • 2 All Eyes on Me 4:05
  • 3 Amigone 3:14
  • 4 Acoustic #3 2:25
  • 5 Naked 4:05
  • 6 Ain't That Unusual 3:19
  • 7 Burnin' Up 2:32
  • 8 Flat Top 4:30
  • 9 Name 4:29
  • 10 Fallin' Down 3:15
  • 11 Another Second Time Around 3:00
  • 12 Cuz You're Gone 3:31
  • 13 We Are the Normal 3:36
  • 14 Girl Right Next to Me 3:43
  • 15 Lucky Star 3:07
  • 16 On the Lie 3:16
  • 17 Just the Way You Are 3:14
  • 18 Two Days in February 3:12
  • 19 Laughing 3:42
  • 20 There You Are 3:10
  • 21 Up Yours 1:39
  • 22 I'm Addicted 3:02

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