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Affirmation: The B-Sides

Savage Garden · 2000

22 min · 5 tracks · pop rock

Playful remixes and stripped-back ballads showcase Savage Garden's pop sensibilities and emotional depth in this collection of B-sides.

Top tracks — play these first

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    I Knew I Loved You (Mini-Me mix) — This remix transforms the original ballad into an upbeat rendition while retaining its romantic essence, showcasing the duo's versatility in adapting their sound.
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    Two Beds and a Coffee Machine (piano and vocal) — Stripped down to just piano and vocals, this version exposes the raw emotion in the lyrics, making it a standout representation of the band's lyrical depth.
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    Affirmation (Groovy mix) — The groovy mix reinterprets the album's title track with a danceable beat, illustrating how Savage Garden can blend reflective lyrics with infectious rhythms.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short bursts of nostalgia
  • earworm melodies to sing along
  • gentle emotional build-up
  • intimate moments of reflection

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer longer listening experiences
  • seek immediate high-energy tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in early 2000, 'Affirmation: The B-Sides' came after the band's successful second album, 'Affirmation', marking a transitional phase for Savage Garden as they embraced diverse sounds. This period followed their chart-topping hits, showing their willingness to explore remixes and acoustic versions of popular tracks.
Stylistic neighbors
Roxette· Duran Duran· Tears for Fears

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Affirmation (Groovy mix) 4:47
  • 2 I Knew I Loved You (Mini-Me mix) 4:19
  • 3 I Knew I Loved You (Eddie’s rhythm radio mix) 4:25
  • 4 Two Beds and a Coffee Machine (piano and vocal) 3:28
  • 5 I Don’t Care (original version) 5:04

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