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The hard rock rawness of Buffalo's Goo Goo Dolls makes Superstar Car Wash an album that is high on amicable guitar riffs and attractive hooks, with an edge that never goes away. All the choruses are sandwiched perfectly between the crunching throttle of electric guitar and pleasing rock rhythms, changing pace and style just a notch in each of the 14 songs. Heavy but far from pretentious, songs like "Fallin' Down," "Cuz You're Gone," and "We Are the Normal," co-written by Paul Westerberg, combine pleasing elements of rough harmonies with infectious runs of six-string grit. John Rzeznik's vocals resonate with a reckless, punk-soaked ardor that lifts their music above and beyond the norm of power pop. The attitude that surrounds the album makes the Goo Goo Dolls out to be a rough and tumble outfit, outlining all the tunes with a rebellious tone. Quite different from their platinum A Boy Named Goo album, which soun
ded smoother and refined, Superstar Carwash has the band sounding loose and freewheeling, making the best of any musical misdirection. Before radio adopted their polished glimmer, they let loose and channeled their playful immaturity throughout the attractive impurity of this album. ~ Mike DeGagne
Live Recording
Recorded at Metalworks Recording Studios, Mississuaga, Ontario, Canada; Trackmaster Recording Studios, Buffalo, New York; and Master Control Studios, Burbank, California between August and October, 1992.
Personnel: Johnny Rzeznik (vocals, guitar); George Tutuska (drums).
Audio Mixer: Gavin MacKillop.
Photographers: Frank Luterek; Chris Kehoe; Marlene Rosenberg.
Unknown Contributor Roles: Mary Ramsey; Armand John Petri; Joe Rozler.
Goo Goo Dolls: Johnny (guitar); Robby (bass); George (drums).
Entertainment Weekly (2/12/93, p.57) - "...these guys dig that playing loud and fast doesn't mean you ain't a fool for love and that the best punks may be those who temper Sturm und Drang with melody and melancholy..." - Rating: A
Alternative Press (4/93, p.61) - "...the [Goo Goo Dolls] are progressing...even though they've smoothed out a bit, you can still get drunk and fall over to them..."
Musician (4/93, p.85) - "...like all great pop, the Goo Goos stand cliches on their head, while the magnetic hooks suck you in and make it all sound new again...marks a quantum leap over their thrash beginnings, a move akin to the Replacements breakthrough record LET IT BE..." Goo Goo Dolls Superstar Car Wash Songs Superstar Car Wash Music Review Average Rating: (4.8 out of 5 stars)  Must have cd for any fan!
This is a must have CD for any fan of the Goos' collection. If you loved A Boy Named Goo, this is right up your alley. The usual thought provoking lyrics and original sound are all included.
Submitted by stephdouglas (lockport, ny) 
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No  The goos first good album
Unfoutunitly,Goo goo dolls have not done good jobs on there last two albums.I hoped they would do a good job soon,And i get it here.It's ther first good album.My faviorite songs are 14.so far away and 6.domino Buy this,it's there first good album!
Submitted by Manager (Pensylvainia)
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the goo's at their best
this is the boys from buffalo at their best, solid songs without the commerciality of "a boy named goo" or "dizzy up the girl"
though they are often accused of being a replacements clone (not without some validity) this album contains solid tracks like "cuz your gone", "falling down", "so far away" and "stop the world". "we are the normal" foreshadows their move into acoustic balladry that never quite gets into the sappy mode (though it did invite more replacements comparisons as it was co written by paul westerberg). some of the songs do have a similar feel to them, but as any fan of bands like boston or ac/dc (who get the same rap)will tell you, too much of a good thing is better than not enough
Submitted by a reviewer (lewiston ny)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Must Have Album For Any Goo Fans
This is a great album. Every song is great especially "Fallin' Down" and "We are the Normal".
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