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God Bless The Go-Go's
by The Go-Go's


9.6

based on 14 reviews
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Official Go-Go's Site

Believe it or not, this is indeed a brand-new album from L.A.'s Go-Go's -- their first in 17 years, to be exact. The original lineup (including Belinda Carlisle and Jane Wiedlin) is intact for this 13-track outing, produced by Paul Kolderie and Sean Slade (Hole, Radiohead). Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong is featured on the first single, "Unforgiven."

LABEL:	Beyond
RELEASE DATE:	15 May 2001
DISCS:	1 disc
GENRE(S):	Alternative, Rock

All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...

Entertainment Weekly

Veteran alt-rock producers Paul Q. Kolderie and Sean Slade give the record surprising bite and contemporaneity. [18 May 2001, p.80]

Wall of Sound

Overall, God Bless the Go-Go's is a spirited, entertaining album that was worth the wait.

Launch.com

Keeping their collective heads above water here is a solid adherence to strong uncomplicated melodies and the kind of sugary harmonies you don't much hear these days.

The Onion (A.V. Club)

Sharply written, energetically performed, and slickly produced, it actually sounds like the album Go-Go's fans have waited 17 years to hear.

Blender

It's the group's continued synchronicity that makes puns like "Kissing Asphalt" both chat-room hip and roller-rink authentic. [Jun/Jul 2001, p.110]

Billboard

The fab five has more than made up for lost time with the deliriously buoyant God Bless the Go-Go's.

Sonicnet

If it's energy that it is the single strongest selling point of God Bless the Go-Go's, well, that's kind of where they came in anyway, back in the day when lead singer Belinda Carlisle was a butch-haircutted pudge and "We Got the Beat" was, literally, just about all the Go-Gos had going for them musically.

Rolling Stone

To the credit of the Go-Go's, they don't forfeit any California sparkle with this slick and listenable reunion effort.

Uncut

Remarkable less for the tunes than the sheer, punchy exuberance on show. [Dec 2001, p.120]

Q Magazine

Recaptures their hallmark bright-eyed power-pop sound while rarely scaling fresh heights. [#184, p.135]

PopMatters

The music on God Bless the Go-Go's is as entertaining as anything when they were hitting the charts, only some of the lyrics are not quite as intoxicatingly bubbly and fresh as even a few years ago.

Spin

All that pep blots out the undercurrent of longing that made their best '80s songs complicated and bittersweet. [June 2001, p.155]

Alternative Press

There's no trace of the zany sass that made the Go-Go's an institution to begin with. [Jul 2001, p.68]

CDNow

Most of the songs on God Bless the Go-Go's are lacking the huge hooks and punk spark that once made the group unforgettable...

The average user rating for this album is 9.6 (out of 10) based on 31 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Randy H gave it a10:
They are so damn underrated.

Lisa R gave it a10:
I Love this CD! It is absolutely enjoyable from beginning to end. Each song brings a sparkle to my day and a smile to my face. "GOD BLESS THE GO-GO'S" isn't just the title of The Go-Go's new album, it is also a true fact!

Jerry D. gave it a 10:
It is great the Go-Go's are back

Dan H gave it an 8:
This is a very cool & LONG awaited album from the first and only all girl band (not group-there is a difference) to score a #1 album. Fresh & fun, looks like some things never change.

Harold F. gave it a 9:
The only blemish is that it took so long -- 17 years? There seems too much contemplation on the years instead of spontaneous music. But, who am I to complain?

Kari gave it a 10:
It would be a sin NOT to buy this album!

Joe L. gave it a 6:
The album is fun, however the songs could use a bit more edge. Most of the songs do not sound like they were quite "finished" at the time of recording.

God Bless The Go-Go's by The Go-Go's

God Bless The Go-Go's
by The Go-Go's