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Alternative PressThere's no trace of the zany sass that made the Go-Go's an institution to begin with. [Jul 2001, p.68]
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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...
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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.
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Q MagazineRecaptures their hallmark bright-eyed power-pop sound while rarely scaling fresh heights. [#184, p.135]
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To the credit of the Go-Go's, they don't forfeit any California sparkle with this slick and listenable reunion effort.
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SpinAll that pep blots out the undercurrent of longing that made their best '80s songs complicated and bittersweet. [June 2001, p.155]
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UncutRemarkable less for the tunes than the sheer, punchy exuberance on show. [Dec 2001, p.120]
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 32 out of 37
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Mixed: 2 out of 37
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Negative: 3 out of 37
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RandyHJun 19, 2005They are so damn underrated.
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JerryD.Nov 2, 2001It is great the Go-Go's are back
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DanHOct 10, 2001