The story of the Goo Goo Dolls is a classic "overnight success" that actually took ten years of grinding in the Buffalo, New York, underground scene to achieve. Starting in 1985 under the unfortunate name Sex Maggots, they eventually found their permanent name in an ad for a toy in True Detective magazine.
Goo Goo Dolls (1987) & Jed (1989): These early records showcased a "melodic, snotty, and thrashy" sound heavily inspired by The Replacements.
- Live in Buffalo (2004) – Definitive hometown set
- Rarities, B-Sides, and Demos – Including early “Iris” acoustic versions & unreleased outtakes
Miracle Pill (2019) – Their 12th studio album, reflecting on modern landscape and instant gratification.