Absolute Garbage
Garbage · 2007
136 min · 31 tracks · alternative rock
A dynamic collection of alternative rock anthems infused with electronic elements and introspective lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Vow Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Only Happy When It Rains — This track encapsulates Garbage's signature blend of melancholy and catchy hooks, showcasing their ability to mix dark themes with accessible melodies.
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Stupid Girl — With its sharp lyrics and infectious chorus, this song exemplifies the band's critique of gender norms while remaining an unforgettable anthem of self-awareness.
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#1 Crush — This hauntingly beautiful track stands out for its emotional depth, melding atmospheric production with poignant lyrics about obsession and desire.
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Queer — Queer is a bold statement on identity and sexuality, combining provocative lyrics with a catchy beat, making it an early hallmark of the band’s innovative style.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing for exploration
- dynamic remixes energizing the mood
- introspective lyrics for reflection
- catchy hooks for sing-alongs
- late-night listening with friends
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward single tracks
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Serves as a retrospective marking the end of the band's first era after their breakthrough.
- Themes
- 90s alternative anthems· sexual identity exploration· melancholic pop hooks
- Career context
- Released in 2007, Absolute Garbage serves as a retrospective compilation marking the end of Garbage's first era following their breakthrough in the mid-1990s. This album arrived after the band’s hiatus post-2005 and showcases highlights from their previous albums, solidifying their influence while also hinting at their evolving sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- No Doubt· Placebo· The Smashing Pumpkins
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Vow Start here 4:32
- 2 Queer 4:37
- 3 Only Happy When It Rains 3:47
- 4 Stupid Girl 4:19
- 5 Milk 3:50
- 6 #1 Crush 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
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Jagged Little Pill
Alanis Morissette
Shares introspective lyrics and a mix of alternative rock with pop sensibilities from the 90s.
The Fragile
Nine Inch Nails
Combines alternative rock with electronic elements, creating an emotionally charged soundscape.
Without You I'm Nothing
Placebo
Features melancholic melodies and themes of identity and emotional struggle, reminiscent of Garbage's style.
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