Savage Garden cover

Savage Garden

Savage Garden · 1997

49 min · 12 tracks · pop rock

Glistening melodies and heartfelt lyrics intertwine, creating a lush soundscape of '90s pop romance.

Why this album works

The album reached number one on the Billboard 200 chart and produced several hit singles that dominated radio airwaves during the late '90s. It received multiple award nominations, including winning the ARIA Award for Best New Artist, establishing Savage Garden as a defining act of the era.
Best for
steady melodic journey throughout heartfelt moments for reflection for romantic evenings
Context
Savage Garden's self-titled debut album was released in 1997, marking their introduction to the global music scene. At this point, the duo had already garnered attention in Australia, but this album transformed them into international pop sensations. The success of singles like 'I Want You' and 'Truly Madly Deeply' solidified their place in pop culture.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 To the Moon & Back 5:41
  • 2 Carry on Dancing 3:44
  • 3 Tears of Pearls Standout 3:46
  • 4 I Want You Standout 3:52
  • 5 Truly Madly Deeply Standout 4:37
  • 6 Violet 4:03
  • 7 All Around Me 4:10
  • 8 Universe 4:20
  • 9 A Thousand Words 3:59
  • 10 Break Me Shake Me 3:23
  • 11 Mine 4:30
  • 12 Santa Monica 3:34

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata