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Let Love In

EMAILPRINTby Goo Goo Dolls

Goo Goo Dolls reviews
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7.0 User Score:

Mixed or average reviews

Based on 8 critic reviews
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Album Info

Label: Warner Bros.

Release Date: 25 April 2006

Discs: 1 disc

Genre(s): Rock, Pop

Summary

Glen Ballard produced the band's eighth studio album.

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...

60

Rolling Stone

Let Love In burns with the same slightly cheesy Springsteenian passion as the Dolls' multiplatinum records. [4 May 2006, p.59]

60

PopMatters

Although a few of the cuts on Let Love In sound somewhat formulaic, the pop sheen mostly agrees with Rzeznik’s lived-in voice and cloaked lyrics.

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60

musicOMH.com

It would enjoyably help to while away an hour's driving, but those seeking a little more punch will have to look elsewhere.

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60

Q Magazine

This is music precision-built for vast stadiums. [Aug 2006, p.112]

60

All Music Guide

Unlike its predecessor, there isn't much to dig into here; what you hear upon that first listen is exactly what you get.

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58

Entertainment Weekly

Their punk roots are virtually nowhere to be found; now it's all overblown power chords, tambourines, and lovelorn lyrics. [28 Apr 2006, p.135]

50

Billboard

Has its moments, but it comes across as a baby step forward.

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30

Blender

Only one song exhibits any nuance or creativity--a cover of Supertramp's 1977 lark "Give a Little Bit." [May 2006, p.106]

What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this album is 7.0 (out of 10) based on 36 User Votes

Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Mike M gave it a9:
Taking a look back at previous Goo Goo Dolls albums to compare this one is a mistake.they've made their most cotemporary turn on this album.Takac's songs will probably be passed more than usual but Rezezniks's lyrics on this album have made a bigger melodic leap all together."Without You Here" and "We'll be Here(When You're Gone)"were my first to tracks i listend to based on the names of the songs.Then going back to track one,i followed through the entire album."Listen"and "Strange Love"are oddly scattered but,in my opinion are solid enough.Supertramp cover "Give A Little Bit"gets props for modernizing a classic with 100% heart,while "Better Days", and the title track will probably get listeners to take a look at themselves.One track made me go eh to,the closer "Become".It doesn't sound like Goo Goo Dolls to me but all together,it was efficient. though not as enjoyable as 2002's "Gutterflower","Let Love In"was a quick test run and purchase for me.Great album.

mell f. gave it a10:
LOVE IT! EVERYONE, ok if you hate the goo goo dolls you should just go away and never come back to social life, because you don't have a taste in music..at all!!!!!!!!!

Cherri B gave it a10:
This is by far the Goo Good Dolls best cd best CD.

Mia M gave it an8:
I have been a Goos fan for blimmin aages (ie)before Iris and I realise their work has varied from the start. I think 'Let Love In' is amazing and this is why. I am impressed that a band of their age and length in the industry can still write and compose songs as well as they do. I saw them live about a week ago and I was in awe! Johnny has the same energy he had 10 years ago. With that said, I am a little disappointed to see the band re-using old material such as Give a Little Bit and Better Days on an album that took a long time to release. These are songs that have been featured in various releases/dvds as special/extra features and been heard a 100times before. I do love the songs though so theres no denying that. Another criticism I'd add is that Robby Takac's vocals aren't as strong as Rzeznik's. I wouldn't say he has a poor voice, but his style of song is not very GooGoo Dolls like and kinda high school punk sounding. Also his live vocals weren't great -in fact I could barely hear him and so I suggest he remains a bassist/co song writer than take centre stage. its better that way. I do like 'Listen' though and it pulls it off well. I think this is a great, laid back, melodic album displaying nostalgic, meaningful songwriting with some traditional rock and roll. The Goo Goo Dolls are here to stay!

Angelina B gave it a9:
John Rzeznik as we know, or at least myself, know that he is a lyrcial genius. What he feels, what he has been through, what he expresses, is what we have all been through. The Goo Goo Dolls are growing up, so yeah there music today is much different that 20 years ago, but it sill has that shine. Let Love In, this album is fantastic, smart, and compelling. This is just my opinion, i just wanted to speak out and if you guys don't like the rating, then tough shit. haha, kidding...

trisha s gave it a10:
I love the cd. I think their great. Yes it is softer but there is some powerful lyrics in the songs. I recently saw them in concert and they still have it and can rock. the soft ness of this latest cd just shows how much they have grown. keep up the great work. I love the Goos!

Bryan gave it an8:
I've read all of the comments below and I would just like to clarify that John Rzeznik is now 40 years old. This is his eighth studio album, and clearly the most soft and easy of all of them. However, I think it's a proper progression of Johnny's attitudes towards music and life... if you listen to all of the albums he has written in order of their release, you'll find that they "mature" up and progressively get a bit softer because, well, let's face it, he's evolving as a songwriter. And I like what I hear.

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