New England Music Archive - October 1988

"Betty Goo shows a genuine musical ability on Gooicide. The songs here showcase the work of real songwriters. They understand the fundamentals of a good song, and have the musicianship to translate the idea to sound. Just listen to the first track "Buzz", with its terrific vocals and power pop guitar. It just weaves itself around great hooks, shifting from quiet to loud and back again. It's a great song, and should be recognized as a local gem...this whole album is chock full of examples of great song writing. Pick any song and you'll find something to praise."


NORTHEAST PERFORMER - JUNE 1998

"Betty Goo, a three piece band fronted by longtime Boston presence Aaron Tap, wastes no time at all getting down to business with their latest release Gooicide. Opening track "Buzz" kicks off with ten seconds of lone guitar and some nifty harmony vocals weaving in and out of each other, before putting the pedal to the floor for some straight ahead first class heavy Pop. I hear Cheap Trick, Ramones and (no joke) the Knack. There are power chords, some great textural guitar work, and hooks to spare. All packed into 1:40. And a full middle-eight - go figure. I guess when all the fat is trimmed that's about the time it takes to hit 'em over the head with the hook."

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- Scott Chesley


FROM SPLENDID E-ZINE

"Spawned from the Massachusetts earth, this trio has a hankering for all things pop, powering through their brand of guitar-based rock with melodic lyrical lines and rhythmic ruminations. Standouts include the captivating Dukes of Hazzard tribute "The Ballad of Bo & Luke" and the opening track 'Buzz.'"

"Both tracks showcase the prevalent dual vocals and engaging songwriting that are bound to rouse rapturous thoughts through the pop music medium."

- am


POTPOURRI & ROSES - SEPT 1998

"Holy Baked Beans! It’s another great band outta Boston. And another notch on the bedpost for east coast power pop. Aaron Tap (guitar, vocals) achieves truly distinct songwriting. Instead of being a one-pop-pony, they bop through 18 diverse tunes, typically more on the mature side, musically & lyrically. Too many standout tracks to list."


FROM SHAKE IT UP

"It sure is hard to not like a band that, while embracing punk's d.i.y. ethic, chooses to defy labels and categorization... Usually, such diversity is reserved for those seeking notoriety as a novelty, but Betty Goo has a strong feel for their experiments...they do quite well no matter the direction they choose."

"Betty Goo are one darn fine band that this reviewer will be watching closely in the years to come."

- Ron Keevor


From MTV.com's Local Launch

BETTY GOO’s Gooey Humor

"The Boston-based pop-rock trio BETTY GOO...and their latest release on Jackass Records, Gooicide, aligns sharp witticisms with well-constructed pop hooks without becoming a collection of preachy harangues. Betty Goo isn't the first band to use caustic remarks or quips, but unlike many of their pop predecessors, Goo's sarcasm does not muddle their music...this is one band that belongs on MTV rather than Comedy Central."

- Camille Dodero


NEW ROCK REVIEW - HALLOWEEN 1998

BETTY GOO - "Gooicide"

"Extremely catchy music by Boston based Betty Goo. This 18 song CD has a lot of personality and a large mixture of music styles, and there is no short supply of melody, poppy hooks, ska-punkish groove (sic), and rock. Really good."


THE MUSICIAN’S TRADE JOURNAL - AUGUST 1998

"Catchy and contemporary, Boston’s Betty Goo deliver some top rate guitar-driven pop tunes on their latest CD release, Betty Gooicide (sic), They’ve got that tight, driving underground sound...I’ve played with a lot of bands who have tried to capture this sound...few, if any, have delivered with Betty Goo’s gusto."

- B. Dare


RENEGADE NEWSLETTER - Apr-Jun 1996

"Hunt down this band, listen to the music, and give them a recording contract so they can devote all their time to writing more of these great songs."