Goo Goo Dolls

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Goo Goo Dolls

Their music features steady guitar-driven rhythms layered with emotive vocals that build tension, inviting catharsis through dynamic crescendos and reflective pauses.

alternative rock · indie pop

United States Est. 1986
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“Iris”

A defining track that captures their style with an engaging hook and emotional depth, serving as a strong introduction to the band's music.

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About Goo Goo Dolls

The Goo Goo Dolls matter for their ability to capture the emotional nuances of everyday experiences, transforming personal narratives into anthems that resonate widely.
They have carved out a space in the alternative rock landscape where vulnerability and introspection meet a compelling sound, shaping the cultural fabric of the '90s and beyond by encouraging listeners to embrace their own feelings. Their approach...
They have carved out a space in the alternative rock landscape where vulnerability and introspection meet a compelling sound, shaping the cultural fabric of the '90s and beyond by encouraging listeners to embrace their own feelings. Their approach often melds melodic hooks with earnest lyricism, creating songs that feel both immediate and expansive. The band’s commitment to crafting relatable stories through their music invites listeners to connect deeply with the themes at play. This focus on emotional authenticity allows them to navigate the complexities of love, loss, and longing while maintaining accessibility. In their songwriting, the Goo Goo Dolls frequently explore themes of heartbreak and hope, employing a sincere tone that balances storytelling with impressionistic elements. Their lyrics often evoke vivid imagery, allowing listeners to immerse themselves in poignant moments, while the delivery maintains an approachable intimacy.

21 studio albums· 50 total releases· 3 decades· United States

Full discography

Goo Goo Dolls's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.

50 releases • 21 albums • 3 EPS • 1987–2022
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EPs ()

Waiting for the Rest of It album by Goo Goo Dolls

Waiting for the Rest of It

2010

Rolling Stone Original album by Goo Goo Dolls

Rolling Stone Original

2006

Bang! album by Goo Goo Dolls

Bang!

1997

Live ()

Live in Buffalo: July 4th, 2004 album by Goo Goo Dolls

Live in Buffalo: July 4th, 2004

Compilations ()

Greatest Hits Volume One: The Singles album by Goo Goo Dolls

Greatest Hits Volume One: The Singles

2007

Singles ()

Come to Me album by Goo Goo Dolls

Come to Me

2013

Rebel Beat album by Goo Goo Dolls

Rebel Beat

2013

Home album by Goo Goo Dolls

Home

2010

Notbroken album by Goo Goo Dolls

Notbroken

2010

Real album by Goo Goo Dolls

Real

2008

Before It's Too Late album by Goo Goo Dolls

Before It's Too Late

2007

Stay with You album by Goo Goo Dolls

Stay with You

2006

Better Days album by Goo Goo Dolls

Better Days

2005

Sympathy album by Goo Goo Dolls

Sympathy

2003

Here Is Gone album by Goo Goo Dolls

Here Is Gone

2002

Big Machine album by Goo Goo Dolls

Big Machine

2002

Broadway album by Goo Goo Dolls

Broadway

2000

Black Balloon album by Goo Goo Dolls

Black Balloon

1999

Dizzy album by Goo Goo Dolls

Dizzy

1999

Slide album by Goo Goo Dolls

Slide

1998

Iris album by Goo Goo Dolls

Iris

1998

Lazy Eye album by Goo Goo Dolls

Lazy Eye

1997

Long Way Down album by Goo Goo Dolls

Long Way Down

1996

Naked album by Goo Goo Dolls

Naked

1996

Only One album by Goo Goo Dolls

Only One

1995

Name album by Goo Goo Dolls

Name

1995

Flat Top album by Goo Goo Dolls

Flat Top

1995

We Are the Normal album by Goo Goo Dolls

We Are the Normal

1993

So Far Away album by Goo Goo Dolls

So Far Away

1993

I'm Awake Now album by Goo Goo Dolls

I'm Awake Now

1991

There You Are album by Goo Goo Dolls

There You Are

1990

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Songs to start with

If you'd rather pick a song than an album.

  1. 1

    "Big Machine" — from Gutterflower (2002)

    accessible entry with immediate hook

  2. 2

    "Dizzy" — from Dizzy Up the Girl (1998)

    accessible entry with immediate hook

  3. 3

    "Rebel Beat" — from Magnetic (2013)

    accessible entry with immediate hook

  4. 4

    "Long Way Down" — from A Boy Named Goo (1995)

    establishes the sonic palette early

  5. 5

    "Hate This Place" — from Vol.2 (2008)

    accessible entry with immediate hook

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