Let Love In
by Goo Goo Dolls
Metascore
57

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. AllMusic
    60
    Unlike its predecessor, there isn't much to dig into here; what you hear upon that first listen is exactly what you get.
  2. Rolling Stone
    60
    Let Love In burns with the same slightly cheesy Springsteenian passion as the Dolls' multiplatinum records. [4 May 2006, p.59]
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  3. PopMatters
    60
    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.
  5. musicOMH.com
    60
    It would enjoyably help to while away an hour's driving, but those seeking a little more punch will have to look elsewhere.
  6. Q Magazine
    60
    This is music precision-built for vast stadiums. [Aug 2006, p.112]
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  7. Entertainment Weekly
    58
    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]
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  8. Billboard
    50
    Has its moments, but it comes across as a baby step forward.

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User Score
7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 41 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 41
  3. Negative: 7 out of 41
  1. MikeM
    Jul 23, 2007
    9
    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 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.… Full Review »
  2. mellf.
    Jul 16, 2007
    10
    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 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!!!!!!!!!… Full Review »
  3. CherriB
    Feb 2, 2007
    10
    This is by far the Goo Good Dolls best cd best CD.
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