Magnetic
by Goo Goo Dolls
User Score
6.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 16
  3. Negative: 3 out of 16
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  1. ReviewGuyX
    Oct 4, 2013
    10
    What the hell is everyone's beef with "Rebel Beat"? Just because it's overproduced, doesn't make it unbearable to listen to. This album is definitely a flying leap from the rather bland and monotone "Something For The Rest Of Us". "Magnetic" is pretty straight-forward. It's magnetic; it makes me want to listen to it over and over again. The album's main stand-out would have to be "Slow It Down".
  2. RockShwCritique
    Jul 2, 2013
    9
    I’m going to go ahead and say that I think this may be the Goo Goo Dolls’ most cohesive album yet. There are some new approaches, but overall it still has what we love about this band…a well-produced bunch of songs that happens to have a positive force which keeps drawing you back for repeated listening. Full review http://rockshowcritique.com/2013/06/cd-review-goo-goo-dolls/
  3. Deck96
    Sep 12, 2013
    9
    More of the same, but that's not a problem if you're a fan of the band. When the World Breaks Your Heart, Come to Me, and Keep the Car Running are the main standouts on a great summer album, from an awesome band!
  4. JonEthan
    Mar 24, 2014
    9
    What is the critic's problem? So its light, so its poppy, SO WHAT!? Some of these songs are quite catchy, even if it isn't the next Dizzy or Boy Named Goo, these guys should have the right to make something a bit less dark than the stuff they've been releasing. Also, I like Rebel Beat. There, I said it.
  5. LeoDiCaprioFan
    Apr 25, 2016
    9
    The very first eight songs are mind blowing and shockingly great, because some of the songs are really catchy and relaxing. Can't wait for their new album, Boxes. Which is coming out on the 6th of May 2016. I hope the next album will be great as this one. So yeah.
  6. asterafzal
    Sep 2, 2016
    7
    In some ways, "Magnetic" is the polar opposite to "Something For The Rest Of Us": light, summery, pop, and happy. While the sound most definitely works, it causes one fault that brings down the album drastically: instead of bringing something new to pop music upon deciding to become a pop band, the Goos used the same formulaic setup, the same lyrics, and same four chord progressions asIn some ways, "Magnetic" is the polar opposite to "Something For The Rest Of Us": light, summery, pop, and happy. While the sound most definitely works, it causes one fault that brings down the album drastically: instead of bringing something new to pop music upon deciding to become a pop band, the Goos used the same formulaic setup, the same lyrics, and same four chord progressions as every other pop band ever. That doesn't make it bad, or un-listenable, but certainly does not bring out the creativity we've seen them accomplish before, excusing "Come To Me".… Expand

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Metascore
57

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Q Magazine
    Jul 26, 2013
    40
    Magnetic sounds like a TV talent show judge's idea of rock music from a band capable of much better. [Jun 2013, p.98]
  2. Kerrang!
    Jun 26, 2013
    60
    It'll be too sappy for anyone who likes their rock raw, but if simpler pleasures tickle your pickle, there are few bands in this sphere pulling it off as expertly as the veteran Buffalo trio. [8 Jun 2013, p.54]
  3. Absolute Punk (Staff reviews)
    Jun 26, 2013
    80
    From a technical standpoint, the album does little to challenge, provoke or push the envelope. From a thematic standpoint, there's no cerebral or overarching theme, there's no incendiary political or social statements. At its core, it is a safe, sun-kissed collection of 11 utterly harmless light rock songs about the delights of newfound love.
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