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List Price: $18.98 | | Label: Warner Bros / Wea
Salesrank: 16449
Released: September 22, 1998 |
| Our Price: $6.94 |
| Used Price: $0.44 |
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| Media: Audio CD |
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Dizzy up the Girl Track Listing:
1. Dizzy
2. Slide
3. Broadway
4. January Friend
5. Black Balloon
6. Bullet Proof
7. Amigone
8. All Eyes on Me
9. Full Forever
10. Acoustic #3
11. Iris
12. Extra Pale
13. Hate This Place
Editorial Review:
The orchestral-pop hit "Iris" (from the soundtrack to City of Angels) proved the Goo Goo Dolls were no one-hit wonder with 1995's "Name." One listen to "Slide," the crafty, yearning second track off their sixth release, suggests the streak continues for Buffalo's finest. Not surprisingly, aspects that make the aforementioned songs memorable--warm, acoustic stylings; strings; heartrending hooks--also make Dizzy come alive elsewhere. Ultimately, the effort documents the band's continued migration from indie rock toward the mainstream. Thus, while "Slide" and the reprise of the wondrous "Iris" might shine for weeks (or even years) of repeated listens, attempts to keep alive the group's power-trio past often have a been-there/done-that feel. --Neal Weiss
Dizzy up the Girl Reviews:
Rzeznik Takes the Lead 
2009-04-09 - The Goo Goo Dolls were one of the best alternative groups of the '90s. Dizzy Up the Girl was inescapable in 1998-99, thanks to the City of Angels anthem "Iris" and a string of successful follow-up singles. These were some of the best songs the band ever recorded, including the quietly introspective "Black Balloon," the Springsteen-esque "Broadway," which paints a depressing portrait of blue collar America, and the classic "Slide," where lyrics about abortion are paired with an infectious guitar track. Johnny Rzeznik showed growth as a singer and lyricist with songs like "Bullet Proof" and "Acoustic No. 3." However, Robby Takac's leads can't quite match previous efforts. Overall, this is an excellent album featuring some of the best songs to come out of the decade. Along with A Boy Named Goo, this is the band at its peak. 4 Stars.
Fair
2009-02-10 - I expected it to be used so it's fair game, lol.
All tracks play.
Gotta love the Goos! 
2009-01-16 - I'll freely admit that I didn't follow the Goo Goo Dolls ever since their punk rock days. In fact, at least five years separated my first exposure to their music and the first time I connected their name to their songs. But ever since, GGD has become my favorite band, and this is my second-favorite album of theirs. I enjoy "A Boy Named Goo" more for the consistent sound, but DUTG has more outstanding numbers.
Take, for instance, the well-known singles "Black Balloon" and "Slide," both of which feature clean vocals and beautiful lyrics to convey the compelling stories behind the music. Two other songs, "Iris" and "Acoustic #3," include many of the same aspects, with the latter showing off Johnny's ability to write concise but deep lyrics. My personal favorite song off this album, though, is the lesser-known "Hate This Place," which doesn't tell as unique of a story, but contains one of the most rousing choruses. It's the kind of song I'll put on repeat and listen to time and time again (hence my 150+ play count), and it gives me shivers every time.
Overall, DUTG is one of the strongest albums from the Goos, and I'd recommend this or "A Boy Named Goo" to anyone looking to buy their first album from this band. If you come across a song you don't like, give it a chance. They have a tendency to grow on you.
Great music great Amazon !
2009-01-08 - I needed this great CD for my "all time greatest collection". Amazon had it in stock, of course !
a breakout album
2008-12-14 - I tried to find criticism about this album, but any complaint I have is far outweighed by the sheer quality of music. Whether you are just a fan of 1990s rock or a Goo Goo Diehard, pick this one up.
