A Boy Named Goo - Goo Goo Dolls

Hold Me Up - Goo Goo Dolls

Hold me up, the 3rd album by buffalo's finest marked a change in the bands sound which became there trademark through the 90's. The album drops the thrash punk approach of the bands first two releases ('first release' and 'Jed') in favor of a blend of messy punk riffs with a more melodic vocal style (brought on in part by John Rzezniks elevation to co lead singer) reminiscent of the Replacements and early REM, a style that set the bases for the pop punk and emo movements that became popular throughout the late 90's and early 00's Hold me up is the album in which Rzeznik cemented himself as a song writter with very fine pop sensibilities. With songs such as 'Just the way you are' ...

Hold Me Up - Goo Goo Dolls

Hold me up, the 3rd album by buffalo's finest marked a change in the bands sound which became there trademark through the 90's. The album drops the thrash punk approach of the bands first two releases ('first release' and 'Jed') in favor of a blend of messy punk riffs with a more melodic vocal style (brought on in part by John Rzezniks elevation to co lead singer) reminiscent of the Replacements and early REM, a style that set the bases for the pop punk and emo movements that became popular throughout the late 90's and early 00's Hold me up is the album in which Rzeznik cemented himself as a song writter with very fine pop sensibilities. With songs such as 'Just the way you are' ...

Hold Me Up - Goo Goo Dolls

This album clocks in as the Goo Goo Dolls 3rd album after 'Jed' and the 'Goo Goo Dolls' and it perhaps shows a slight change in direction from the two previously more 'punky' albums. 'Hold Me Up' was recorded in 1990, so it is still incredibly early Goo, which is intriguing too. John Rzeznik has a nack for thoughtful lyrics and major guitar hooks throughout all the Goo Goo Dolls albums, and 'Hold Me Up' is no exception. Stand out tracks include the opening number 'Laughing' which harks back to their punk beginnings with Rob (bassist) on vocals. Rob's voice is much rougher than John's and not particularly to ...

Hold Me Up - Goo Goo Dolls

This album clocks in as the Goo Goo Dolls 3rd album after 'Jed' and the 'Goo Goo Dolls' and it perhaps shows a slight change in direction from the two previously more 'punky' albums. 'Hold Me Up' was recorded in 1990, so it is still incredibly early Goo, which is intriguing too. John Rzeznik has a nack for thoughtful lyrics and major guitar hooks throughout all the Goo Goo Dolls albums, and 'Hold Me Up' is no exception. Stand out tracks include the opening number 'Laughing' which harks back to their punk beginnings with Rob (bassist) on vocals. Rob's voice is much rougher than John's and not particularly to ...

Dizzy Up The Girl - Goo Goo Dolls

I feel quite hypocritical writing only about 'Dizzy up the Girl' but at the moment, its the only Goo Goo Doll album that I own due to lack of funds. i bought it a year ago and I absolutely love it. I can't believe that hardly anyone in this country had ever heard of them, but when you say "You know, that Iris song from 'City of Angels'" They seem too catch on! I didn't buy this album on the strength of Iris, I bought it after buying the 'Slide' single (which still rates as one of my favourite songs ever) and I wasn't disappointed. Every track has an appeal, starting with the rocky and inspiring 'Dizzy' then ...

Dizzy Up The Girl - Goo Goo Dolls

I feel quite hypocritical writing only about 'Dizzy up the Girl' but at the moment, its the only Goo Goo Doll album that I own due to lack of funds. i bought it a year ago and I absolutely love it. I can't believe that hardly anyone in this country had ever heard of them, but when you say "You know, that Iris song from 'City of Angels'" They seem too catch on! I didn't buy this album on the strength of Iris, I bought it after buying the 'Slide' single (which still rates as one of my favourite songs ever) and I wasn't disappointed. Every track has an appeal, starting with the rocky and inspiring 'Dizzy' then ...