Complete List Of Garbage Albums And Songs

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Garbage is an American rock band formed in 1993 in Madison, Wisconsin. The band consists of Scottish singer Shirley Manson and American musicians Duke Erikson, Steve Marker, and Butch Vig. Vig is notably one of rock’s most prolific producers, having produced seminal albums such as Nirvana’s Nevermind. Garbage is known for their fusion of alternative rock with electronic music, a sound that garnered them considerable success throughout the 1990s and 2000s. They debuted with their self-titled album in 1995, which was critically acclaimed and sold over four million copies worldwide. To date, Garbage has released seven studio albums, including a greatest hits collection and several live albums. They have received multiple Grammy Award nominations and have seen numerous singles chart globally. Their innovative approach to music production and distinct sound have significantly influenced the alternative rock genre.

GARBAGE STUDIO ALBUMS

Garbage (1995)

Released: August 15, 1995

Garbage‘s debut album was recorded at Smart Studios in Madison, Wisconsin, featuring a gritty mix of alternative rock, electronic, and trip-hop elements. The album was highly successful, peaking at number 20 on the Billboard 200 and achieving double platinum status in the United States.

CD Track Listings:

“Supervixen” – 3:55
“Queer” – 4:36
“Only Happy When It Rains” – 3:56
“As Heaven Is Wide” – 4:44
“Not My Idea” – 3:41
“A Stroke of Luck” – 4:44
“Vow” – 4:30
“Stupid Girl” – 4:18
“Dog New Tricks” – 3:56
“My Lover’s Box” – 3:55
“Fix Me Now” – 4:43
“Milk” – 3:53

Version 2.0 (1998)

Released: May 11, 1998

Version 2.0 continued the band’s success, debuting at number 13 on the Billboard 200 and receiving multiple Grammy nominations. Recorded again at Smart Studios, the album featured a more polished sound and embraced more extensive electronic influences.

CD Track Listings:

“Temptation Waits” – 4:36
“I Think I’m Paranoid” – 3:38
“When I Grow Up” – 3:24
“Medication” – 4:08
“Special” – 3:43
“Hammering in My Head” – 4:52
“Push It” – 4:02
“The Trick Is to Keep Breathing” – 4:11
“Dumb” – 3:50
“Sleep Together” – 4:03
“Wicked Ways” – 3:43
“You Look So Fine” – 5:24

Beautiful Garbage (2001)

Released: October 1, 2001

Recorded at Smart Studios, Beautiful Garbage was released at the peak of the band’s fame but faced challenges due to the September 11 attacks impacting the media landscape. The album showcased a shift towards a more experimental pop sound and reached number 13 on the Billboard 200.

CD Track Listings:

“Shut Your Mouth” – 3:25
“Androgyny” – 3:09
“Can’t Cry These Tears” – 4:16
“Til the Day I Die” – 3:28
“Cup of Coffee” – 4:31
“Silence Is Golden” – 3:49
“Cherry Lips (Go Baby Go!)” – 3:12
“Breaking Up the Girl” – 3:33
“Drive You Home” – 3:58
“Parade” – 4:06
“Nobody Loves You” – 5:08
“Untouchable” – 4:02
“So Like a Rose” – 6:17

Bleed Like Me (2005)

Released: April 11, 2005

Recorded at Smart Studios, Bleed Like Me marked a return to the band’s rockier roots. The album peaked at number 4 on the Billboard 200, bolstered by the lead single “Why Do You Love Me” which saw considerable chart success.

CD Track Listings:

“Bad Boyfriend” – 3:47
“Run Baby Run” – 3:58
“Right Between the Eyes” – 3:56
“Why Do You Love Me” – 3:53
“Bleed Like Me” – 4:01
“Metal Heart” – 3:58
“Sex Is Not the Enemy” – 3:05
“It’s All Over But the Crying” – 4:39
“Boys Wanna Fight” – 4:16
“Why Don’t You Come Over” – 3:24
“Happy Home” – 6:00

Not Your Kind of People (2012)

Released: May 14, 2012

Not Your Kind of People was released after a seven-year hiatus, marking Garbage’s return to the music scene. It was recorded in Atwater Village, Los Angeles, and self-released on their independent record label, Stunvolume. The album saw the band revisiting their early sound with modern twists, achieving critical acclaim and debuting at number 13 on the Billboard 200.

CD Track Listings:

“Automatic Systematic Habit” – 3:18
“Big Bright World” – 3:35
“Blood for Poppies” – 3:38
“Control” – 4:12
“Not Your Kind of People” – 4:57
“Felt” – 3:26
“I Hate Love” – 3:55
“Sugar” – 3:59
“Battle in Me” – 4:14
“Man on a Wire” – 3:07
“Beloved Freak” – 4:30

Strange Little Birds (2016)

Released: June 10, 2016

Recorded at GrungeIsDead studio in Los Angeles, Strange Little Birds reflects a darker, more introspective tone. The album received favorable reviews for its emotional depth and was seen as a return to the band’s more experimental roots. It charted well internationally, peaking at number 14 on the UK Albums Chart.

CD Track Listings:

“Sometimes” – 2:52
“Empty” – 3:54
“Blackout” – 6:32
“If I Lost You” – 4:11
“Night Drive Loneliness” – 5:24
“Even Though Our Love Is Doomed” – 5:26
“Magnetized” – 3:54
“We Never Tell” – 4:25
“So We Can Stay Alive” – 6:00
“Teaching Little Fingers to Play” – 3:58
“Amends” – 6:05

No Gods No Masters (2021)

Released: June 11, 2021

No Gods No Masters was recorded at Red Razor Sounds in Los Angeles and continues Garbage’s tradition of blending alternative rock with electronic music. The album is noted for its socio-political themes and received positive reviews for its bold approach. It peaked at number 32 on the UK Albums Chart and number 88 on the Billboard 200.

CD Track Listings:

“The Men Who Rule the World” – 4:27
“The Creeps” – 3:33
“Uncomfortably Me” – 3:26
“Wolves” – 4:24
“Waiting for God” – 4:02
“Godhead” – 3:57
“Anonymous XXX” – 3:38
“A Woman Destroyed” – 5:20
“Flipping the Bird” – 3:49
“No Gods No Masters” – 4:26
“This City Will Kill You” – 4:40

GARBAGE COMPILATION ALBUMS

Absolute Garbage (2007)

Released: July 23, 2007

Absolute Garbage is the first greatest hits compilation album by Garbage, summarizing the band’s successful releases from their 1995 debut through to their 2005 album Bleed Like Me. It was intended as a celebration of the band’s first decade of recording and includes most of Garbage’s singles during this time period, providing a comprehensive look at their impact on the alternative rock scene.

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