• Record Label: Beyond
  • Release Date: May 15, 2001
Metascore
68

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 14
  2. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. 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.
  2. Spin
    60
    All that pep blots out the undercurrent of longing that made their best '80s songs complicated and bittersweet. [June 2001, p.155]
  3. Q Magazine
    60
    Recaptures their hallmark bright-eyed power-pop sound while rarely scaling fresh heights. [#184, p.135]
  4. To the credit of the Go-Go's, they don't forfeit any California sparkle with this slick and listenable reunion effort.
  5. Uncut
    60
    Remarkable less for the tunes than the sheer, punchy exuberance on show. [Dec 2001, p.120]
  6. 40
    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...
  7. Alternative Press
    40
    There's no trace of the zany sass that made the Go-Go's an institution to begin with. [Jul 2001, p.68]
User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 37 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 37
  2. Negative: 3 out of 37
  1. RandyH
    Jun 19, 2005
    10
    They are so damn underrated.
  2. JerryD.
    Nov 2, 2001
    10
    It is great the Go-Go's are back
  3. DanH
    Oct 10, 2001
    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 & 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. Full Review »