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God Bless The Go-Go's
Generally favorable reviews
Based on 14 critic reviews
How did we calculate this?
Based on 31 votes
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Album Info
Label: Beyond
Release Date: 15 May 2001
Discs: 1 disc
Genre(s): Alternative, Rock
Summary
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."
Also On The Web: Official Go-Go's Site
What The Critics Said
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.
Read Full Review >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.
Read Full Review >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.
Read Full Review >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.
Read Full Review >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.
Read Full Review >Rolling Stone
To the credit of the Go-Go's, they don't forfeit any California sparkle with this slick and listenable reunion effort.
Read Full Review >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.
Read Full Review >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...
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
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.
