Affirmation: The B-Sides cover

Affirmation: The B-Sides

Savage Garden · 2000

22 min · 5 tracks · pop rock

An eclectic mix of remixes and stripped-back performances showcasing Savage Garden's pop sensibilities.

Why this album works

This album offers fans a deeper insight into Savage Garden's creative process, featuring unique remixes that highlight their chart-topping tracks. Though not a commercial success compared to their earlier works, it reflects their influence on late '90s pop, with songs like 'I Knew I Loved You' remaining culturally significant.
Best for
short bursts of nostalgia earworm melodies to sing along gentle emotional build-up
Context
Released in 2000, 'Affirmation: The B-Sides' followed the duo's successful sophomore album, 'Affirmation', which had solidified their place in pop music. This collection showcases alternative versions of their hits and represents a transitional phase as they began to explore different production styles before their eventual hiatus.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Affirmation (Groovy mix) Standout 4:47
  • 2 I Knew I Loved You (Mini-Me mix) Standout 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) Standout 3:28
  • 5 I Don’t Care (original version) 5:04

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