Ego Opinion Art & Commerce [Extra tracks, Import]

Goo Goo Dolls | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 30, 2001)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Extra tracks, Import
• Label: Wea Japan
• ASIN: B00005J4GH
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,538,611 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Bullet Proof

2. All Eyes on Me

3. Amigone

4. Acoustic #3

5. Naked

6. Ain't That Unusual

7. Burnin' Up

8. Flat Top

9. Eyes Wide Open

10. Fallin' Down

11. Another Second Time Around

12. Cuz You're Gone

13. We Are the Normal

14. Girl Right Next to Me

15. Lucky Star

16. On the Lie

17. Just the Way You Are

18. Two Days in February

19. Laughing

20. There You Are

See all 23 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

Aussie exclusive collection featuring 22 previously unreleased mixes of 22 songs from the multi-platinum alternative rock group's illustrious career, spanning the years 1987-1998.All tracks were selected by the band and have been remixed and remastered. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Customer Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 stars Definately Worth A Listen, May 19, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Ego Opinion Art & Commerce (Audio CD)

Despite earning a reputation as the kings of ballad rock, such a title is far beyond the punk/indy rock foundations of the Goo Goo Dolls. The band has evolved from hardcore bar room hoolagan thrashers to clean and clever craftsmen. Their album EOAC ( All I Learned About Ego, Opinion, Art, and Commerce) shows this evolution in reverse, starting with their more recent sound and ending in the punk rock 80s. Although many people consider this to be a "best of" album, it contains none of the hits that made the Goos famous. Instead, the record focuses on the tracks that define the Goo Goo Dolls as a whole and gives the listener an accurate expression of who the Goo Goo Dolls are as musicians. Founding members John Rzeznik and Robby Tacak share vocal duties, each putting out memorable songs. Almost every song is cleverly composed and has well written, often times insightful lyrics. The song "Flat Top" condomns the influence of television on contemporary society, while "Eyes Wide Open" describes the life of a wealthy young man who is given everything on a silver platter and who is ignorant of the world that he lives in. Love songs are everywhere and range from depressed to downright giddy on tracks like "Bullit Proof" and "Girl Right Next To Me." The warm acoutic tune "Two Days in February" is simply beautiful and heartfelt, as is "Acoutic #3." One quality of lead singer John Rzeznik that makes him stand out amoung other singers in his pouring of emotions into the way he sings, which can be heard especially in "All Eyes on Me" and "On the Lie." Bassist Robby Tacak's best cuts are the pleasantly crafted "Girl Right Next to Me," the hard hitting punk rock tune "Laughing," and the pop-rock tune "Burnin' Up." Other stand out tracks are "We Are the Normal" and "Naked." But perhaps the best Goo Goo Dolls song ever written is "Fallin Down," which any human being will enjoy. Overall, EOAC serves as a great biography and a great way for new fans of the Goo Goo Dolls to enjoy the best songs of their career. This album is excellent and should be purchased by anyone who likes rock, punk, pop, acoustic guitar anthems, or the Goo Goo Dolls in any way.