Goo Goo Dolls are back, doing what they’re best at: offering easy-listening tunes for the masses
By Charmaine Phua
The Goo Goo Dolls have been around since I was born, in 1985, and I’d say they have been one band that has remained true to themselves over the years.
Their 10th studio album, Magnetic, dishes out a catchy pop-rock sound. Definitely not as mellow as everyone’s old favourite, “Iris” but, nonetheless, just as attractive.
MAGNETIC
MAGNETICHonestly, I approached the album with apprehension but was pleasantly surprised by how easy it was to fall in love with it from the start.
Lead singer, John Rzeznik, was asked to come up with a one-word title for the album. The first word that he could think of to describe it was “magnetic”, and it certainly lives up to its name.
A STRONG START
The first single, “Rebel Beat”, is a great choice to kick off the album on a high note. A feel-good track with a likeable chorus, Rzeznik’s vocals suit this summer anthem really well.
This is followed with “When the World Breaks Your Heart” and “Slow It Down”, which are both very radio-friendly.
THE NEW IRIS
I wasn’t as impressed by “More of You” and “Last Hot Night”, a prominently patriotic song, but I fell in love with the haunting quality of “Bulletproofangel”, a slow yet intense track.
This could very well be the “Iris” of this album, with an aching chorus that sticks. “Keep The Car Running” is a good choice to listen to if you’re feeling down and out – with a strong message to “just keep holding on”, just as the band has over the past 28 years.
If this album is anything to go by, I’d say they’re definitely keeping up just fine.
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About Charmaine Phua
About Charmaine PhuaCharmaine Phua is Executive Producer / Presenter of Power 98. She used to listen to “Iris” on repeat, while stuffing her face with pints of ice cream, just like everyone else… Tune in to her on Power 98FM.
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