Not Your Kind of People cover

Not Your Kind of People

Garbage · 2012

60 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock

A vibrant return to form blending electronic elements with gritty alt-rock anthems and introspective lyrics.

Why this album works

This album debuted at number 13 on the Billboard 200 chart, demonstrating the band's enduring popularity. Critics praised it for its return to form, with many highlighting its blend of modern production techniques with classic alternative rock sensibilities, helping to reinvigorate the band's fanbase.
Best for
steady flow with dynamic peaks introspective lyrics for reflection vibrant energy for uplifting moments
Context
Released in 2012, 'Not Your Kind of People' marked Garbage's fifth studio album and their first after a seven-year hiatus following 'Bleed Like Me' (2005). The band re-emerged during a period of renewed interest in alternative rock, showcasing a matured sound while still harnessing their signature edgy aesthetics.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Automatic Systematic Habit 3:18
  • 2 Big Bright World 3:35
  • 3 Blood for Poppies Standout 3:39
  • 4 Control 4:12
  • 5 Not Your Kind of People Standout 4:59
  • 6 Felt 3:26
  • 7 I Hate Love Standout 3:54
  • 8 Sugar 4:00
  • 9 Battle in Me 4:15
  • 10 Man on a Wire 3:08
  • 11 Beloved Freak 4:33
  • 12 The One 4:45
  • 13 What Girls Are Made Of 3:49
  • 14 Bright Tonight 4:03
  • 15 Show Me 5:14

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