Hold Me Up (Reis)

Goo Goo Dolls | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 10, 1998)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Metal Blade
• ASIN: B00000DGM7
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #35,649 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #49 in Music > Indie Music > Alternative Rock > Rock

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for anyone who loves the Goos!, September 10, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Hold Me Up (Reis) (Audio CD)

I bought this CD to hear "Two Days in February," with the lines "everything's wrong, well it's alright." Those lines best sum up the vibe on this early Goo Goo Dolls album. These songs feel wrong to those of us who began with "Dizzy Up the Girl" and even "A Boy Named Goo" but after a few listens I guarantee you will find it to be alright as well. "There You Are," an unusually upbeat song by Johnny, is a charming and infectious tribute to someone who saves him from his potential self-destruction. "Just the Way You Are" is a similar song but darker. Robby shines too, especially on the carefully written "So Outta Line" and the insanely funny "Out of the Red." For those that want to mellow out, try "You Know What I Mean," "22 Seconds" or the awesome "Kevin's Song." And, of course, combine the best of both worlds with the duet with Johnny AND Robby on "Hey." This is an album that honestly deserves its positive reviews. It's one of my 4 favorites, all of which are the Goos!

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars "Hold Me Up" holds the beginnings of a great career, December 16, 1999

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jordan - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hold Me Up (Reis) (Audio CD)

"Hold Me Up" is a great indicator of things to come. Listening to it, you can really hear where the Goo Goo Dolls were going. Moving away from the punk stylings of their second album "Jed" and notable song "Up Yours", this album shows how their music will turn into the follow up "Superstar Carwash" with beautiful ballads such as "We are the Normal" and "Stop the World". However, let's not get ahead of ourselves. This album truly is a turning point in their carrers. Its a playground of harmonies and instruments, and a place for trial and error. This album refined their style, yet maintained the energy that so many bands lack in later albums. Songs such as "22 seconds" (a little ditty about being off key) add a balance to the simply beautiful "Two Days in February". This album is really charming, in that, the recording quality is perhaps a step above a stereo in a garage, but the music has the heart of a grammy winner. This is a great album to buy if you are a modern Goo fan, waiting for the next album, or just wanting more. If you like the lyrical "Iris", or "Name", you'll love to hear these lesser known tunes, all of which being as equally impressive.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Seeing where they came from, November 9, 2003

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Patti M "Patti" (Beachwood, NJ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hold Me Up (Reis) (Audio CD)

This albumn will give you an indication of the punk roots of the Goo Goo Dolls and also show you their work towards what they have become as a band today. Much edgier than its follower, Superstar Carwash, but more melodic than its predecessor, Jed. I cant say enough about those of you who learned to love the Goo Goo dolls through their more recent radio hits. You must work your way backwards and see how this band evolved. They DO NOT make bad music and this CD is no exception.