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Miracle Pill
Studio album by
ReleasedSeptember 13, 2019
Recorded2019
GenrePop rock
Length37:14
LabelWarner
Goo Goo Dolls chronology
Boxes
(2016)
Miracle Pill
(2019)
It's Christmas All Over
(2020)
Singles from Miracle Pill
  1. "Miracle Pill"
    Released: June 21, 2019
  2. "Money, Fame & Fortune"
    Released: July 19, 2019
  3. "Indestructible"
    Released: August 9, 2019
  4. "Fearless"
    Released: May 6, 2020
  5. "Autumn Leaves"
    Released: Sep 22, 2020

Miracle Pill is the twelfth studio album by American rock band Goo Goo Dolls. The album was released on September 13, 2019, by Warner Records.[1][2]

Recording

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Songwriter and fan Valerie Broussard contributed vocals to "Money, Fame & Fortune".[3] The album's first single "Miracle Pill" was released on June 21, 2019.[4] The music video for "Miracle Pill" was released on July 16, 2019.[5] The album's second single "Money, Fame & Fortune" was released on July 19, 2019.[6] The album's third single "Indestructible" was released on August 9, 2019.[7]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[8]

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Indestructible"3:34
2."Fearless"
  • Rzeznik
  • Derek Fuhrmann
3:40
3."Miracle Pill"
  • Rzeznik
  • Hollander
  • Michaels
3:17
4."Money, Fame & Fortune"3:17
5."Step in Line"Robby Takac3:37
6."Over You"
  • Rzeznik
  • Fuhrmann
2:54
7."Lights"
  • Rzeznik
  • Pearson
3:29
8."Lost"
  • Rzeznik
  • Fuhrmann
3:38
9."Life's a Message"Takac2:59
10."Autumn Leaves"
  • Rzeznik
  • Pearson
3:15
11."Think It Over"
  • Rzeznik
  • Alex Aldi
  • Hollander
3:33
Total length:37:14
Deluxe Edition bonus tracks
No.TitleLength
12."Tonight, Together"3:36
13."The Right Track"3:08
14."Just A Man"4:01

Personnel

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Credits for Miracle Pill adapted from Tidal.[9]

Goo Goo Dolls

  • John Rzeznik - vocals (1–4, 6–8, 10–11), guitar (1–2, 4–11)
  • Robby Takac - vocals (5, 9), bass (1–2, 4–11), bass guitar (3)

Additional musicians

  • Aaron Patrick - background vocals (1)
  • Derek Fuhrmann - background vocals (2, 4–6, 8–9), guitar (2, 4–6, 8), additional guitar (9)
  • Jim McGorman - background vocals (2, 4–11), keyboards (2, 4–10), organ (10)
  • Kenna Ramsey - background vocals (2, 7–8)
  • Oren Waters - background vocals (2, 7–8)
  • Táta Vega - background vocals (2, 7–8)
  • Maiya Sykes - background vocals (3)
  • Sylvia Mac Calla - background vocals (7)
  • Terry Young - background vocals (7)
  • Valerie Broussard - vocals (4)
  • Brad Fernquist - guitar (all tracks)
  • Aaron Sterling - drums (1, 3)
  • Josh Freese - drums (2, 4–11)
  • Jacob Braun - cello (7)
  • David Low - cello (11)
  • Thomas Lea - viola (7)
  • Corinne Sobolewski - viola (11)
  • Charlie Bisharat - violin (7)
  • Joel Derouin - violin (7)
  • Gunnar Olsen - percussion (11)
  • Brian Lawlor - piano (11)

Technical

  • Grant Michaels - production (1, 3)
  • Sam Hollander - production (1, 3)
  • Drew Pearson - production (7, 10)
  • Derek Fuhrmann - production (2, 4–6, 8–9)
  • Alex Aidi - production (11)
  • Claudius Mittendorfer - mixing (1, 3)
  • Adam Hawkins - mixing (2, 4–9, 11)
  • Dave Trumfio - engineering (1, 3)
  • Josh Edmonson - engineering (1, 3)
  • Chris Szczech - engineering (2, 4–11), recording (all tracks)
  • Brad Lauchert - engineering (5, 9), programming (5), recording (5)
  • Celso Estrada - assistant engineering (1, 3)
  • Tim Keen - assistant engineering (1, 3)
  • Nick Rives - assistant engineering (4–11)
  • Alex Poeppel - recording (11)
  • Billy Perez - recording (11)
  • Chris Gehringer - mastering
  • Will Quinnell - assistant

Artwork

  • Alex Tenta - design, layout
  • Dan Cooper - photography
  • Ed Gregory - photography

Charts

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Chart (2019) Peak
position
Hungarian Albums (MAHASZ)[10] 15
Scottish Albums (OCC)[11] 39
US Billboard 200[12] 92

References

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  1. ^ "Miracle Pill by The Goo Goo Dolls on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
  2. ^ "Goo Goo Dolls Reveal Release Date and Tracks for New Album 'Miracle Pill'". Spin. July 19, 2019. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
  3. ^ "Bringin' It Backwards : Interview with Valeria Broussard". American Songwriter. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
  4. ^ "Miracle Pill by The Goo Goo Dolls on Amazon Music". Retrieved 2019-09-09.
  5. ^ Bryan Kress (July 16, 2019). "Goo Goo Dolls' 'Miracle Pill' Video: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
  6. ^ "Money, Fame & Fortune by The Goo Goo Dolls on Amazon Music". Amazon.com. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
  7. ^ "Indestructible by The Goo Goo Dolls on Amazon Music". Amazon.com. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
  8. ^ Stephen Thomas Erlewine. "Miracle Pill - Goo Goo Dolls". AllMusic. Retrieved 2019-09-24.
  9. ^ "Credits / Miracle Pill / The Goo Goo Dolls". Tidal. Warner Bros. Records. Retrieved January 16, 2022.
  10. ^ "Album Top 40 slágerlista – 2019. 38. hét" (in Hungarian). MAHASZ. Retrieved September 26, 2019.
  11. ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 21, 2019.
  12. ^ "Debuts on this week's #Billboard200 (2/2)". Retrieved September 24, 2019.