Goo Goo Dolls concert review Options

[beau99]

Who besides me likes them... even just a little?

I got to see them live on 10/16 at the Arizona State Fair. First time I'd seen them, so I didn't know what to expect. They freaking rock live, and if you haven't seen them live, do it. However, Robby Takac freaking sucks at singing. I like his bass work, but he should have never been the original singer.

Setlist from the show:

Long Way Down
Here Is Gone
Big Machine
Slide
Another Second Time Around [Takac]
Tucked Away [Takac]
Feel the Silence
Black Balloon
We'll Be Here (When You're Gone) - though someone actually requested "What a Scene".
Name
Stay With You
Naked
Become
Real
Slave Girl [Takac]
Before It's Too Late
Broadway
Better Days
Let Love In
Encore: Iris

John had the crowd sing for the majority of "Iris", which was cool and beautiful at the same time. And considering the fact that he is afflicted by vocal nodules, his voice was pretty damn good. Though at times, he was straining somewhat.

All in all, a great show.

[SJN1279]

Who besides me likes them... even just a little?

I got to see them live on 10/16 at the Arizona State Fair. First time I'd seen them, so I didn't know what to expect. They freaking rock live, and if you haven't seen them live, do it. However, Robby Takac freaking sucks at singing. I like his bass work, but he should have never been the original singer.

Setlist from the show:

Long Way Down
Here Is Gone
Big Machine
Slide
Another Second Time Around [Takac]
Tucked Away [Takac]
Feel the Silence
Black Balloon
We'll Be Here (When You're Gone) - though someone actually requested "What a Scene".
Name
Stay With You
Naked
Become
Real
Slave Girl [Takac]
Before It's Too Late
Broadway
Better Days
Let Love In
Encore: Iris

John had the crowd sing for the majority of "Iris", which was cool and beautiful at the same time. And considering the fact that he is afflicted by vocal nodules, his voice was pretty damn good. Though at times, he was straining somewhat.

All in all, a great show.

I like the Goo's in concert. They are a pretty fun group. The only thing that irks me is that John never sings the chorus for Iris. It is really irritating.

I was going to see them this NYE, but Ill be Cal. Maybe next time.