Album Discussion: Miracle Pill (2019)
Hello Again everyone, continuing our Goo Goo Dolls album discussions, this time we’re talking about Miracle Pill, released in 2019.
This album has always made me feel nostlagic for previous albums. This one soundsvery polished and modern to me, probably more than any other Goo Goo Dolls album. You can really hear how much the production changed over the years, but by listenting to lyrics underneath all of that it still feels like Johnny writing about anxiety, relationships, and trying to hold yourself together while everything around you keeps moving.
I remember when this album first came out a lot of fans seemed divided on it. Some people liked hearing the band try newer sounds, while others missed more of the rawness and guitar-driven feeling from the older albums (I was more on this side).
A few songs that stand out to me:
“Miracle Pill” A really interesting title track. It’s upbeat and catchy, but lyrically it feels pretty cynical. It almost sounds like a song about people looking for something to fix everything instantly. This one is my favorite on the album.
“Fearless” Probably one of the more emotional songs on the album. It feels honest and vulnerable without overdoing it.
“Money, Fame & Fortune” This one stands out because it has a little more attitude to it. It feels playful on the surface, but there’s definitely some frustration underneath.
To me, Miracle Pill feels like a band that’s comfortable doing whatever they want at this point in their career. It doesn’t sound like they were trying to recreate the past, and even if the modern production is not for everyone, there’s still a lot of honesty in these songs. End of the day for when this album came out I was just happy that my favorite band is still at it and still puttimg out music into the world.
Whats the consensus for you guys? How do you feel about Miracle Pill? Did the newer sound work for you?
Which songs on this album stand out the most to you? Album Review from PopMatters: https://www.popmatters.com/goo-goo-dolls-miracle-pill-2640306127.html