Break Me Shake Me
Savage Garden · 1998
25 min · 6 tracks · pop rock
A vibrant fusion of pop rock melodies and introspective lyrics that capture the essence of late '90s youth.
Why this album works
The album includes the hit single 'To the Moon and Back,' which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 Airplay chart. Savage Garden's commercial success during this period was marked by multiple award nominations, including ARIA awards, highlighting their influence on the pop rock genre of the late '90s.
- Best for
- short energetic bursts of emotion nostalgic vibes of late '90s catchy choruses for sing-alongs
- Context
- Released on September 19, 1998, 'Break Me Shake Me' came during Savage Garden's rise to fame following their self-titled debut album. This album solidified their presence in the pop music scene after hits like 'I Want You' and 'Truly Madly Deeply,' positioning them as leading figures in the Australian pop landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sia· Powderfinger· Kylie Minogue· Dannii Minogue· INXS· Crowded House· Midnight Oil· Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Break Me Shake Me Standout 3:25
- 2 I’ll Bet He Was Cool Standout 4:39
- 3 Break Me Shake Me (live acoustic version) 3:27
- 4 To the Moon and Back (Hani’s Num radio edit) Standout 3:58
- 5 To the Moon and Back (Num dub) 5:17
- 6 To the Moon and Back (Escape Into Hyper Space) 4:38
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