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Jed begins an important transition in the Goo Goo Dolls' career, refining their mixture of aggressive punk energy and melodic power pop hooks. Most importantly, guitarist Johnny Rzeznik occasionally sings lead for the first time in a move that would pave the way for the band's creative and commercial ascent. His contributions on "Up Yours" and the hilarious, acoustic "James Dean" provide some of the album's most memorable moments, while bassist Robby Takac lends his wonderfully raspy voice to revved-up tracks such as "Out of Sight," "Sex Maggot," and "Road to Salinas." Also included are boisterous covers of the Rolling Stones' "Gimme Shelter" and Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Down on the Corner," which marks the group's first collaboration with Buffalo lounge singer The Incredible Lance Diamond. While not the Goo Goo Dolls' best album, Jed hints at the greatness that would come with its follow-up, Hold Me Up. ~ Michael Frey, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track TitleComposersPerformersTime
Out of Sight Ted Wright, One Eye Open, The Goo Goo Dolls The Goo Goo Dolls (2:06)
Up Yours The Goo Goo Dolls The Goo Goo Dolls (1:38)
No Way Out (Lyrics) Rick Giles, The Goo Goo Dolls, Steve Bogard The Goo Goo Dolls (2:38)
7th of Last Month (Or Iggy the Cat Gets a Bath) The Goo Goo Dolls The Goo Goo Dolls (2:03)
Love Dolls The Goo Goo Dolls The Goo Goo Dolls (2:05)
Sex Maggot The Goo Goo Dolls The Goo Goo Dolls (1:54)
Down on the Corner (Lyrics) John Fogerty, The Goo Goo Dolls The Goo Goo Dolls (3:18)
Had Enough John Entwistle, The Goo Goo Dolls The Goo Goo Dolls (2:45)
Road to Salinas The Goo Goo Dolls The Goo Goo Dolls (2:39)
Em Elbmuh The Goo Goo Dolls The Goo Goo Dolls (:48)
Misfortune The Goo Goo Dolls The Goo Goo Dolls (2:10)
Artie The Goo Goo Dolls The Goo Goo Dolls (2:40)
Gimme Shelter Mick Jagger, Keith Richards The Goo Goo Dolls (2:13)
James Dean (Lyrics) J.D. Souther, The Goo Goo Dolls, Jackson Browne, Glenn Frey, Don Henley The Goo Goo Dolls (3:45)

Credits

Armand John Petri (Producer), Ian Redinbaugh (Photography), Armand John Petri (Mixing), Lance Diamond (Vocals), The Goo Goo Dolls (Producer), Michael Sak (Engineer)
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Jed
Studio album by Goo Goo Dolls
Released February 1989
Genre Rock
Length 34:10
Label Metal Blade
Producer Goo Goo Dolls
Armand John Petri
Professional reviews
Goo Goo Dolls chronology
Goo Goo Dolls
(1987)		 Jed
(1989)		 Hold Me Up
(1990)

Jed is the second studio album by the Goo Goo Dolls. It marks the first studio album in which John Rzeznik sung vocals for some of the tracks. The majority of the songs are sung by Robby Takac, with Rzeznik taking over for two ("Up Yours" and "James Dean"). Fellow upstate New Yorker Lance Diamond sings vocals on track seven, "Down On The Corner." Track number six, "Sex Maggot," shares a name with the band's original name, the Sex Maggots. The second track on the album, "Up Yours", was the only song from Jed found on the band's compilation album What I Learned About Ego, Opinion, Art & Commerce. The song "No Way Out" was also included on the bands most recent compilation album Volume Two, which consisted of other album tracks, b-sides and rarities. The album was re-released on CD on February 22, 1994.

The album was named after painter Jed Jackson, who was Robby Takac's art teacher in college and who painted the cover artwork, which is entitled "Arkansas Sunset". Jed is from Arkansas.[1]

Track listing

  1. "Out of Sight" – 2:10
  2. "Up Yours" – 1:37
  3. "No Way Out" – 2:39
  4. "7th of Last Month – 3:08
  5. "Love Dolls" – 2:07
  6. "Sex Maggot" – 1:56
  7. "Down on the Corner" (Creedence Clearwater Revival cover) – 3:24
  8. "Had Enough" – 2:48
  9. "Road to Salinas" – 2:40
  10. "Em Elbmuh" – 1:02
  11. "Misfortune" – 1:59
  12. "Artie" – 2:43
  13. "Gimme Shelter" (The Rolling Stones cover) – 2:15
  14. "James Dean" – 3:51

References

  1. ^ "ART: Jed Jackson returns for exhibit". The Lockport Union-Sun & Journal. 2009-03-12. http://www.lockportjournal.com/art/gnnnightanddayarts_story_071102052.html?keyword=topstory. Retrieved 2009-04-24. 
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