Chaos in Bloom
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| Released | August 12, 2022 | |||
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| Length | 39:17 | |||
| Label | Warner | |||
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Chaos in Bloom is the thirteenth studio album by American rock band the Goo Goo Dolls. It was released on August 12, 2022, by Warner Records.
Recording and release
[edit]In an interview with Kyle Meredith of Consequence in June 2021, band member John Rzeznik confirmed that work was underway for the band's then-untitled fourteenth studio album. He also revealed that the band decided to write and record the material in a "more raw" fashion.[2] In another interview with Spin, Rzeznik revealed that he produced most of the album himself.[3]
The album's first single "Yeah, I Like You" was released on July 1, 2022.[4] The second single, "You Are the Answer", was released on July 29, 2022.[5]
Critical reception
[edit]| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [1] |
Writing for AllMusic, Stephen Thomas Erlewine rated the album three-and-a-half stars out of five, and wrote: "Occasionally, [Chaos in Bloom] drifts into reflective territory that betrays its pandemic creation, but where most lockdown albums linger in slow, quiet territory, Goo Goo Dolls ultimately rally with melodic, fist-pumping rock intended to empower as much as entertain. If, apart from the occasional slick synthesized gloss, Chaos in Bloom doesn't sound markedly different than other Goo Goo Dolls albums, give the band — and especially producer [John] Rzeznik — credit for this: over 30 years into their career, they know what works for them and what doesn't, so they showcase their attributes to their best effect on this tight, lean record."[1]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Yeah, I Like You" | 4:24 | |
| 2. | "War" |
| 4:34 |
| 3. | "Save Me from Myself" |
| 3:16 |
| 4. | "Let the Sun" |
| 3:33 |
| 5. | "Loving Life" |
| 3:35 |
| 6. | "Going Crazy" |
| 3:58 |
| 7. | "Day After Day" |
| 3:27 |
| 8. | "Past Mistakes" | Takac | 3:32 |
| 9. | "You Are the Answer" |
| 4:23 |
| 10. | "Superstar" |
| 4:31 |
| Total length: | 39:17 | ||
Personnel
[edit]Goo Goo Dolls
- John Rzeznik – lead vocals (tracks 1–4, 6–7, 9–10); guitar, production (all tracks)
- Robby Takac – bass (all tracks), lead vocals (5, 8)
Additional musicians
- Craig Macintyre – drums (all tracks), piano (9)
- Jamie Muhoberac – keyboards
- Billy Perez – keyboards (1–8, 10)
- Luis Conte – percussion (1, 2, 5–8, 10)
- Brad Fernquist – guitar (2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10)
- Genevieve Schatz – vocals (3), backing vocals (4, 9)
- Grace Enger – backing vocals (3)
- John Button – bass (3)
- Chris Szczech – guitar (4, 8, 10)
- Jim McGorman – backing vocals (5, 8)
- Will Scott – drums (7)
- Jason Soda – guitar (9)
- Cindy Cashdollar – steel guitar (10)
Technical
- Brad Fernquist – production
- Gregg Wattenberg – production (1, 2, 6, 7, 9, 10)
- Chris Szczech – additional production, engineering
- Emily Lazar – mastering
- Chris Allgood – mastering
- Mark Endert – mixing (1, 2, 9)
- Joe Zook – mixing (3–8, 10)
- Brad Lauchert – additional engineering (3, 5, 7, 8)
- Ken Hemlinger – engineering assistance (1, 2, 4–8, 10)
- Kody Reiners – engineering assistance (3, 4, 6, 7, 9)
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Digital Albums (ARIA)[6] | 25 |
| Scottish Albums (OCC)[7] | 81 |
| UK Album Downloads (OCC)[8] | 26 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Goo Goo Dolls - Chaos in Bloom Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved August 13, 2022.
- ^ "Goo Goo Dolls on Soundtracks, B-Sides, and Going Back to an Early Sound for New Album". Consequence. June 28, 2021. Retrieved August 12, 2022.
- ^ Kaplan, Ilana (November 30, 2021). "Goo Goo Dolls' John Rzeznik Reflects on Phoebe Bridgers Giving New Life to 'Iris' and Flaunts His Jersey Pride". SPIN. Retrieved August 12, 2022.
- ^ "Pre-save our new song "Yeah, I Like You" – out this Friday, July 1st !! New album 'Chaos In Bloom' coming soon !! https://GooGooDolls.lnk.to/YILY | By Goo Goo Dolls". Facebook. Retrieved August 12, 2022.
- ^ "Goo Goo Dolls Debut New Song "You Are The Answer"". Metal Planet Music. July 22, 2022. Retrieved August 12, 2022.
- ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 22 August 2022". The ARIA Report. No. 1694. Australian Recording Industry Association. August 22, 2022. p. 10.
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
- ^ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
