I love this band because the music is terrific and the lyrics are even better. The music is often multi-layered, including many non-traditional rock instruments. On many of their albums the Goo Goo Dolls use more strings than just the guitar,...
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I love this band because the music is terrific and the lyrics are even better. The music is often multi-layered, including many non-traditional rock instruments. On many of their albums the Goo Goo Dolls use more strings than just the guitar, such as the violin and mandolin. Another great example of this is their very famous July 4th show of 2004, where even the saxaphone was used. If you read the lyrics to many of their songs you can find deeper meaning than what may be impressed upon you when listening to the great guitars, bass, and drums. Johnny Rzeznik and Robby Takac are fantastic lyricists. This is a band that should not be over looked by any true rock fan. Although they are known best for their song "Iris" many people over look some of their other great pieces. Their newest piece that is recognized by many people in the US and even internationally is "Better Days". This song's powerful words and music has represented the struggle that we face today. This is a band that is definitely worth listening to and deserves much more credit than they have.