Savage Garden cover

Savage Garden

The 69 Eyes · 1995

42 min · 15 tracks · hard rock · gothic rock · glam metal

A gritty blend of gothic rock and sleazy glam, brimming with tongue-in-cheek bravado.

Why this album works

The album gained traction in Finland and helped establish The 69 Eyes as a significant act in the gothic rock revival of the mid-90s. Its unique blend of glam and gothic aesthetics paved the way for future albums and garnered a cult following, influencing a generation of bands within the sleaze rock genre.
Best for
dynamic energy shifts short, punchy listening bursts gritty, immersive atmospheres
Context
'Savage Garden' is The 69 Eyes' debut album, released in 1995 when the band was establishing its identity within the Finnish hard rock scene. Following the formation in 1989, this record marked their first foray into the mainstream after years of performing locally and honing their sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Mötley Crüe· L.A. Guns· Hardcore Superstar

Tracklist

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

  • 1 1-800-Sleazorama Standout 0:49
  • 2 Tang 3:27
  • 3 Smashed'n'Trashed Standout 2:55
  • 4 Velvet Touch 4:18
  • 5 Mr. Pain 2:25
  • 6 Lady Luck 3:27
  • 7 Motor City Resurrection 3:56
  • 8 Ghettoway Car 2:58
  • 9 Wild Talk 4:04
  • 10 Get It Off 3:16
  • 11 Always Standout 2:47
  • 12 Demolition Derby 4:13
  • 13 Savage Garden 2:50
  • 68 [silence] 0:10
  • 69 [untitled] 0:52

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