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God Bless the Go-Go's

God Bless the Go-Go's is the fourth and final studio album by the American rock band the Go-Go's, released on May 15, 2001. It was their first studio album after a lengthy hiatus, and was released 17 years after the band's previous album Talk Show was released in 1984.

God Bless the Go-Go's
Studio album by
the Go-Go's
ReleasedMay 15, 2001 (2001-05-15)
Recorded2000–2001
StudioSound City and Sound Image,
except "Here You Are" at Moodus Noise and Sunset Sound Recorders
(Los Angeles, California)
Genre
Length45:11
LabelBeyond Music
Producer
The Go-Go's chronology
VH1 Behind the Music: Go-Go's Collection
(2000) 		God Bless the Go-Go's
(2001)
Alternative cover
Deluxe edition cover
Deluxe edition cover
Singles from God Bless the Go-Go's
  1. "Unforgiven"
    Released: March 11, 2001
  2. "Apology"
    Released: August 9, 2001 (promo)

While many of the band's earlier hits had been written within the band, the band worked with other artists for this album; songwriters that contributed to this album included Billie Joe Armstrong, Jill Sobule and Susanna Hoffs, among other musicians.

Critical reception and chart performance

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God Bless the Go-Go's received a score of 68 out of 100 from Metacritic based on generally favorable reviews from critics.[1] Allmusic wrote, "Every bit as Go-Go's, that is, as their non-hits and less remarkable material. While the Go-Go's sound is intact, there is not a "We Got the Beat" or a "Head Over Heels" to be found. It is feasible that in this age of pop rebirth, the Go-Go's decided it was now or never."[2] Rolling Stone wrote "The album doesn't attempt to update the band's sound with hip-hop moves or electronic frippery, for which God should bless 'em, indeed. The girls' hold on the current pop world remains so strong that Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong co-writes a song ("Unforgiven") in impeccable Go-Go's drag."[3]

The album sold fewer copies than the previous Go-Go's studio albums and peaked on the U.S. Billboard 200 at number 57.[4]

Two singles were released from the album; "Unforgiven" and "Apology."

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic(68/100)[1]
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic     [2]
The A.V. Club(favorable)[5]
Billboard(favorable)[6]
Blender     [7]
Entertainment Weekly(B+)[8]
PopMatters          [9]
Q     [1]
Rolling Stone     [3]
Spin(6/10)[1]
Uncut     [1]

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."La La Land"
3:01
2."Unforgiven"
3:23
3."Apology"
  • Valentine
  • Heatherton
3:57
4."Stuck in My Car"
3:36
5."Vision of Nowness"
2:55
6."Here You Are"
4:01
7."Automatic Rainy Day"
3:17
8."Kissing Asphalt"Caffey2:49
9."Insincere"
  • Caffey
  • Wiedlin
3:45
10."Sonic Superslide"
3:33
11."Throw Me a Curve"
  • Caffey
  • Carlisle
  • Schock
  • Valentine
  • Wiedlin
3:11
12."Talking Myself Down"
3:55
13."Daisy Chain"
3:45
International editions bonus tracks
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."I Think I Need Sleep" (UK only)
3:30
2."King of Confusion" (Japan only)
  • Caffey
  • Valentine
  • Bill Bartell
3:07

Personnel

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Credits adapted from the liner notes of God Bless the Go-Go's.[10]

Band members
Additional musicians
Production

Charts

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Chart Peak
position
U.S. Billboard 200[4] 57
U.S. Billboard Top Internet Albums[4] 17

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Critic reviews on Metacritic
  2. ^ a b Fawthrop, Peter. "The Go-Go's God Bless the Go-Go's review". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved May 26, 2013.
  3. ^ a b Berger, Arion (July 19, 2001). "Album Reviews: The Go-Go's - God Bless the Go-Go's". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on February 14, 2007. Retrieved May 26, 2013.
  4. ^ a b c "God Bless the Go-Go's > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums". Allmusic. Retrieved January 10, 2012.
  5. ^ Phipps, Keith (April 19, 2002). "The Go-Go's - God Bless the Go-Go's". The A.V. Club. Retrieved May 26, 2013.
  6. ^ "Reviews & Previews: The Go-Go's". Billboard.com. Billboard. May 19, 2001. Archived from the original on June 8, 2001. Retrieved May 26, 2013.
  7. ^ Blender review
  8. ^ Sullivan, James (May 18, 2001). "Go-Go's - God Bless the Go-Go's". EW.com. Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on April 21, 2009. Retrieved May 26, 2013.
  9. ^ Varkentine, Ben (May 14, 2001). "The Go-Go's: God Bless the Go-Go's". PopMatters. Retrieved May 26, 2013.
  10. ^ God Bless the Go-Go's (liner notes). The Go-Go's. Beyond Music. 2001.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
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