The Goo Goo Dolls have come a long way. Their first CD is nearly unrecognizable for a die-hard fan, never mind someone less well acquainted with their music. Personally, I've enjoyed every stage in their development. I don't know if they sound...
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The Goo Goo Dolls have come a long way. Their first CD is nearly unrecognizable for a die-hard fan, never mind someone less well acquainted with their music. Personally, I've enjoyed every stage in their development. I don't know if they sound like other bands in their early CDs, as all the reviews say, but I do know that in every album (well, maybe not the first one :)) the guys, especially John, have written and do sing their songs with all of their being, and to me, that makes them the best band ever--one of the all-time greats. I hope the Goo Goo Dolls live forever and I hope I do, too, so I can listen to them as they evolve, but still remain their beautiful selves (and I'm not just talking about their soft ballads).