Absolute Garbage
Garbage · 2007
136 min · 31 tracks · alternative rock
A dynamic blend of alternative rock and electronic elements, showcasing Garbage's signature sound with catchy hooks and introspective lyrics.
Why this album works
'Absolute Garbage' reached significant commercial success, peaking at number five on the UK Albums Chart and receiving positive critical reception for its exploration of the band's diverse sound. The compilation helped introduce their music to new listeners while reaffirming their status in the alternative rock genre.
- Best for
- wave-like pacing for exploration dynamic remixes energizing the mood introspective lyrics for reflection
- Context
- Released in 2007, 'Absolute Garbage' serves as a retrospective compilation for Garbage, following their commercial peak in the late 1990s and early 2000s. It highlights their evolution from their debut album in 1995 to this comprehensive collection, which includes both hits and remixes that shaped their legacy.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Moby· Beck· Linkin Park· Green Day· Ariana Grande· Nine Inch Nails· Sonic Youth· Lana Del Rey
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Vow 4:32
- 2 Queer 4:37
- 3 Only Happy When It Rains Standout 3:47
- 4 Stupid Girl Standout 4:19
- 5 Milk 3:50
- 6 #1 Crush Standout 4:45
- 7 Push It 4:03
- 8 I Think I’m Paranoid 3:39
- 9 Special 3:47
- 10 When I Grow Up 3:24
- 11 You Look So Fine 5:22
- 12 The World Is Not Enough 3:58
- 13 Cherry Lips (Go Baby Go!) 3:13
- 14 Shut Your Mouth 3:27
- 15 Why Do You Love Me 3:53
- 16 Bleed Like Me 4:01
- 17 Tell Me Where It Hurts 4:11
- 18 It’s All Over but the Crying (remix) 3:49
Disc 2
- 1 The World Is Not Enough (U.N.K.L.E. remix) 5:01
- 2 When I Grow Up (Jagz Kooner remix) 5:23
- 3 Special (Brothers in Rhythm remix) 5:15
- 4 Breaking Up the Girl (Timo Maas remix) 5:19
- 5 Milk (Massive Attack remix) 4:31
- 6 Cherry Lips (Go Baby Go!) (Roger Sanchez remix) 5:01
- 7 Androgyny (Felix da Housecat remix) 5:29
- 8 Queer (Rabbit in the Moon remix) 5:04
- 9 I Think I’m Paranoid (Crystal Method remix) 4:25
- 10 Stupid Girl (Todd Terry remix) 3:47
- 11 You Look So Fine (Fun Lovin’ Criminals remix) 3:38
- 12 Push It (Boom Boom Satellites remix) 5:22
- 13 Bad Boyfriend (Garbage remix) 5:04
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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