Garbage

Paramore sorta but softer more record scratches

Yeah, I liked this. Definitely four stars

i love Garbage. their sound, the voice of Shirley Manson, their decadent vibe. Is a band that i tend to appreciate due how much i love most of their songs. Not only hits. And i like what the lyrics tell, about these complex, chaotic, fucked up feelings. the destruction of love

I miss the boat on this one when it was released because of my own Alanis-Alterna Cash In bias. Boy was I wrong. I did a deep dive before seeing them on a tour with Noel Gallagher. The hooks and the riffs and the licks just keep comin’.

Transported me right back to high school (complimentary).

6.5/10

This was fun and a little of lite grunge

I like Shirley Manson. She seems smart, funny, opinionated, flawed, etc. But I always think in Garbage she is let down by the dull as dishwater dead music and deader production she is singing over.

When the mainstream devoured the underground and barfed out “alternative.”

A pretty soul-less album for having been produced by a drummer. Yawn.

I'm sure it's because I was busily teaching 5th graders and trying to find some succor in my miserable post-college existence when this came out, that this hit so hard for me, but Christ, this album is fantastic. It holds up entirely now. And Shirley Manson is such a badass. And Butch Vig. And the rest of the band. And I love it all.

You can't argue with the craft on this record, but I generally find Garbage to be a bit icy and detached for my taste.

Good stuff. I think they even improved after this, although that's based on only a few songs. Need to listen to more.

2/5 - Have never like Garbage and always thought them artificial and lame. Didn't care at all to revisit this.

Good album

a really good woozy album

I can't believe I slept on this album for almost 30 years. Amazing record. Shirley Manson is one amazing lyricist and singer.

It was a fine alternative album. I give it 2.5 stars.

Melancholy,

Thank you to my cubicle mate in introducing this to me. We never really talked about music - I was a bit too shy, but the fact that you listened to it every day on your headphones made me check it out. Massive punch and unique delivery. Not quite grunge - and very 90s. Great album and I with I could give it a 5, but it just missed. One to buy for the vinyl collection. I'm still only happy when it rains. Survivors: Supervixen | Queer | Only Happy When It Rains | As Heaven Is Wide | A Stroke of Luck | Vow | Stupid Girl | Fix Me Now | Milk

4.7. So good

Knew of Garbage but never seriously listened to them apart from the single Stupid Girl which you couldn’t avoid. Was surprised today that I learnt they were predominantly from the US especially when they sound typically British. But overall a very competent album which does not sound now over 40 years old. 3/5 25/9/26

Get three producers together with one of the least fucks-giving women in 90s rock and see what you get. Well, you get that killer vibe from Supervixen, for starters. That drum fill, the match extinguishing to silence, the feedback wail at the end, and then Shirley Manson coming in like a prowling panther. There aren't that many albums that can start with the thesis of “Bow Down to Me" and you immediately believe in it. Supervixen got radio play, it should be noted. Most of this album did. But I'd say most of us heard Queer first, Only Happy When It Rains next, Stupid Girl everywhere… The real surprise here is how too many producer cooks doesn't spoil the broth of actually sounding like good music. It never really feels overworked. Shirley Manson, of course, inhabits a dark seductress persona that plays with that layered production, but it's a different sexy. Queer, of course, plays with danger, the idea of being the weirdest, the obvious “threat” that “queerness” would have presented to the culture of the mid 90s, but throughout Manson ends up walking the line. She's gonna get what she wants, but she's also gonna have you fuck right off until then. It's those goth roots. This is born of the 90s rock scene the members inhabited, but it also does that producerly thing where it embraces the club vibe. Again, Manson's time in Angelfish would have had her well primed for both sides of these sounds, as well as walking those tightropes of allure and brashness, or juxtaposing religious imagery to describe how far she is from that dogma (see As Heaven Is Wide). So you have big guitar riffs one moment, slinky grooves the next, almost as if a grunge producer was trying to make triphop (oh wait, is that Butch Vig? Huh. What are the odds). The singles are the meat here, sure, but there's a lot moving around in them. We even get the big film-soundtrack yearning (again, just a little peril) in Milk, which almost certainly paved the way for big songs in Romeo and Juliet and a Bond theme, no less. Again, a good half of this album got relevant airplay. “Vow” even made its way into MTV interstitials. Once again, by the time we get to Vow, I think we all believe that she will indeed break any soul apart that she wishes. But the deeper tracks (the 90s and cheap CDs meant you could absolutely have a double platinum mega album and fans still wouldn't know the full album) are solid filler around those moments. “A Stroke of Luck” especially inhabits the drama that Shirley does so well. On the other hand, “Dog New Tricks” and “Not My Idea” aren't unpleasant, but they don't really leave a mark. This never quite hits the top tiers, but it is a very solid and pretty consistent ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Well-produced pop. It's only "fake" grunge/alternative.

oprecht best nice. beetje te basic wel

nice vibe, a bit boring and repeating itself

You know on the Romeo+Juliet soundtrack album they're called Rubbish? Yet they're anything but. Though it does kind of surprise me that here, on my n^th listen, I'm not getting around Garbage's self-titled debut as much as I was hoping. I think listening to it deep within the context of other alt-rock classics of the 90s in this list has left Garbage feel... I don't know. A little derivative? It's still great listening, contains some excellent vocal work, and remarkably well-produced (and the electronica elements are more than welcome), but it's not particularly standing out from the crowd. There were groups doing better alt-rock, better dance-pop, better industrial/electronic work at the time. Legendary and timeless groups that are definitely a stratospheric bar to hurdle, of course, but nonetheless. The value here is in the squeaky-clean synthesis of all those ideas into one immaculately tight album. And yet it's the sanding off of those edges that make it all sound somewhat dated. It's a neurotic complaint, but Garbage by Garbage is too 'perfect' for rock. It's Linkin Park for alt-rock - "what if we get some real high-cost production budget in on this genre that's starting to reach its popular zenith"? You can tell it's trying desperately to not be 'grunge' and in doing so ends up becoming somewhat of a slave to that commitment. To be perfectly clear, I'm just describing how it sounds. I'm not privy to the particulars of Garbage's construction - I assume they're relatively legit and I wouldn't ever consider them sellouts, despite having Vig's name tied to the team. And I do very much like Garbage. It's a strong, consistent album that makes a very confident debut. But it feels too over-engineered to hit the airwaves and loses some of that je ne sais quoi in the process. Fav tracks: Only Happy When It Rains, Not My Idea, Stupid Girl, Vow

Strong 4 for me. Lot of great tunes on here. Pure 90s. Best decade. Love it. I probably should have started listening to Garbage ages ago.

Loved this, I have a soft spot for the angry gals of the 90s Playlist add: “My Lover’s Box”

Garbage’s self-titled debut has quite a few songs that take me straight back to my teenage years, so it was great to finally give the whole album a proper listen today. I didn’t really know what to expect from this, but it didn’t take long for me to realise just how many great songs Garbage had. It actually made me think I should have given them a lot more time back in the 90s. There are some cracking tunes on here. “Queer”, “Only Happy When It Rains” and “Stupid Girl” are all brilliant, while “Milk” is such a great way to finish the album. Shirley Manson’s vocals are superb throughout and there’s a really good mixture of alternative rock, pop and electronic sounds. It feels very much of its time, but in a good way. What impressed me most was the consistency. I knew some of the bigger songs already, but there’s much more to the album than the singles. Great vocals, great music and plenty of melody. There really isn’t a weak track. A brilliant 90s album that I should have listened to properly years ago. I’ll definitely be coming back to this one. Favourite track: “Milk”. Brilliant song. Least favourite track: Not a weak song on the album. Album artwork: Cool album cover. Simple but instantly recognisable.

Bang average mid 90s alternative rock. I don't know why expected more from the big time producer guy.

will revisit

Not really

DNF. Very clearly not for me

Great singles/hits and I actually remembered and enjoyed the other tracks more than I thought I would have.

Pleasantly surprised by this one. It’s a kind of poppier grunge that is pretty compelling, with Only Happy When It Rains probably the highlight. It dragged on a little bit for one fairly light on variety, but well worth a listen.

This was great. Really great melodic power pop songs with raw punk energy, which I was expecting. I wasn't expecting it to be so influenced by electronic music as well, but that's no bad thing in my book. It maybe sounds a bit of its time. but who cares when the songs are this good.

Catchy pop-rock heavily influenced by grunge and electronica. It’s good without ever being really astounding, and does have a tendency to alternate between runs of pretty strong and merely okay tracks. It also gets a bit samey. ‘Only Happy When It Rains’ is the clear standout, followed by the trip-hop influenced ‘A Stroke of Luck’, ‘Vow’, ‘Stupid Girl’, and ‘Milk’ (great closer). No real dud tracks, but ‘As Heaven Is Wide’ was probably my least-favourite overall. I’ve gone for a slightly harsh 3, but I think if they’d pared down the tracklist slightly it would have easily made 4 stars.

Some genuinely great tracks, the special addition is super long, but i enjoyed most of this album

I might be drunk at an airport but this was sick for being named garbage

Si este album fuese una persona seria una adolescente media trastornada de los 2000

Liked it. Kinda cliché. But in a nice way. The female vocals where nice.

always great to get a little Shirley Manson. I don't have enough alt-rock angst to get through a whole album of this, but in the proper doses, it's great stuff.

Very fun album. Supervixen is such a good opening song--really sets a funky alt-pop tone for the whole album. The lead's voice is not super strong but fits well for the songs.

I knew Garbage was Butch Vig's band, so I was pretty excited to listen to this album. I loved The Smashing Pumpkin's "Siamese Dream" and Nirvana's "Nevermind," both of which Vig had previously produced. I had also heard that this album was really good! And I don't think people were wrong about that. Listen, I'm a fan of pop music. Okay, maybe not the "TikTokified" generic stuff from the last 6 years. And not the EDM in the 2010s or a lot of 80s synthpop or... Maybe I don't like pop PRODUCTION per se, but some pop songwriting can be really good. And that's what Garbage does here. The songs are noisy and raw. They use a lot of weird sounds and heavy fuzz. But it's still pop at its core. The melodies and riffs are catchy, the songs are easy to digest, but it still is chaotic. Maybe a good comparison is Weezer's "Pinkerton," though Garbage is not nearly as socially awkward. However, like a lot of 90s rock albums, I feel like it could've been better if it was 5-10 minutes shorter. Not every album needs filler to reach an hour in runtime. Some albums are perfect at 40, 30, or even 20 minutes. Had the band decided to cut just two songs before releasing the album, I think it would be fine. But the songs blend together after a while. Admittedly, I was really busy yesterday when I heard this album, hence why I'm writing and publishing this review today. I definitely owe this album a proper listen. But from what I got out of it, this is a great alternative rock album. ----- #0004 Heard on: 16 Sep. 2026 Rating: ★★★★★★☆☆☆☆ (87 / 326) Favorite track: Only Happy When It Rains Least favorite track: Dog New Tricks

who new rock could be that sexy? the album kept surprising me with different styles and genres, but always sounded awesome. Added bonus was listening to "only happy when it rains" when walking in the rain. (4.2/5)

Really enjoyed this! Proper grungey girl rock. Top bops: Queer As heaven is wide Not my idea Fix me now

some garbage is edible :-)

Listening to this makes me feel like a Cool Girl ™️

Enjoyed this one. I think sometimes it tries to be spooky or edgy and fails but overall a good time

A lot more variety and musical quality than I expected.

Not my favorite but Stupid Girl is such a good song. Incredibly iconic.

mhh garbage, not really..? c

enjoyed this, but it didn’t leave a big impression on me—but that could be placement against the recent run of albums

Forgot how good this is. It's got a pop grunge feel to it will a gloss finish and some trip hop added into the mix. Very mid 90s. A good selection of songs with a couple of bangers but it loses momentum towards the end

It’s like Butch Vig took all the lessons he learned between 1988 and 1995 and put them together with this. It seamlessly blends pop lyrics and sensibilities with a rocked up edge on top of trip hop beats. It’s very Butch. A very well defined wall of sound, with all the disparate parts adding to, rather than dissonantly disrupting. That said, this is an extremely polished and well made album for a debut. Almost too much? The Shirley Manson gang has a lot to thank Butch for for sure. There’s also the Courtney Love angle- Garbage was formed in the midst of Hole’s success, and the female fronted grrl rock scene, and it shows. They make their own lane for the most part, especially with the electronic influences, but it wouldn’t be too hard to imagine Courtney doing a bunch of these songs either. Mix in the cynical “I hate everyone and they hate me too” Gen X lyrics, and you had a recipe for multi platinum success. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Very good 90s post punk grunge album....very eclectic

Le hace honor al nombre. Mentiras. No está mal, pero no es un género de mi gusto. Los grooves al estilo Evanescense no me contectan mucho. La producción es buena. La última canción me gustó.

It was fine, don't see a reason that it needed to be on here though

I got a little bored of it by the end, but they have a cool sound.

terrific. feels kind of insane for 1995. sounds fresh and snappy enough to come out today. favorite song is either Not My Idea or Milk. very strong 4

Rating: 7/10 Very competently made 90's alt rock. There's really something relatively derivative and commercial about the whole thing where its the influence from the bands that developed the decade's genres that arose is clear and there is not much in the way of creativity. But it's really well done in that regard, and it shows just how much of a force Butch Vig actually was in taking alt rock and making it accessible to millions while still being quite good. It has its best run of tracks at the start, particularly its first three, and then falls off a bit towards the end, until Milk closes the album solidly. A couple of good songs in the middle like Stupid Girl and Vow, which pretty much just sounded like a Massive Attack song. It can get a little boring for a 50 minute run time so a few skips would really result in a good collection of tunes

Kul. Sm že nekajkrat poslušala, but it's been a while. (Glih gledam, da je koncert v Kino Šiški bil že 10 let nazaj, đizs. Ful je bil fajn, Shirley je velik nam random anekdote pripovedovala med komadi.) Je pa kinda funny, da dons, najbol deževen dan, dobim ta album. ("Only Happy When It Rains", duh.) Mi je pa med tokratnim poslušanjem bolj všeč, kot mi je bil v preteklosti.

I get what this was going for, but it wasn’t really for me. I’m a bit tired of the “I don’t care about anything and I’m a weirdo” 90s alt rock thing. Some interesting electronic dance beats, but songwriting left a lot to be desired.

this was so close to being a 4 but its just not that special

Surprisingly good, groundbreaking

Hinter av bra musik..

Of course I know the hits (Only Happy When It Rains etc.) - alright but I'd give it a 3. However, the album as a whole is good and some of the less known songs are really good. Will have to give this another listen.

Ok 2/5

I’m so glad I listened to this after today’s weird one to catch up. A breath of fresh air after that strange stuff. A female fronted grunge-ish alt album that’s quite solid

That was a great listen. Knew the two songs and loved them but the other tracks were just as great

Garbage is not a band I've listened to other than what played on the radio. But I really like this album. It's got a pop sensibility to it, with catchy melodies, but with the instrumentation of alternative or grungy rock.

Blijft een vet album! Een van mijn jeugd favorieten.

not garbage

omg好燥，但还是挺牛的

Hush hush my lil Gen X heart! This is as much a Butch Vig record as a Shirley Manson one. The hits really fuckin hit. Everything else is solid.

I don’t know what genre Garbage falls in to. It’s grungy, sort of rock and roll-ish, kind of has a goth/emo/punk situation going on. Whatever it is, they really know how to do it. Their lead singer (Shirley Manson) has a very unique voice that I’ve always found very enjoyable. The lyrics were a fun kind of edgy. The instrumental part was also rock solid. Also, overall the album is insanely well produced. There’s so much complexity buried throughout. For a debut album, it’s an absolute cracking start.

I liked this. I remember hearing many of these songs when they came out.

Eh Bunch of bangers but I think not having grown up with this impacts my view - feels very 90s but I think that’s a result of hindsight

Who doesn’t like Garbage?

This is fine…but I’m not really moved. Not mad at it and a few interesting tracks but I’m not sure I’ll be back.

There was a certain generic quality that initially turned me off of this band when this album originally came out, so I never really gave it a full listen back then - just the stuff that was on the radio. It’s actually a very solid record and all of the songs are above average, and of course with Butch Vig involved the production is pretty great. Nice listen overall.

Really cool album. Having a female vocalist I think really elevates this album and gives it a different feel to a lot of other alt rock albums of this period, similarly to Hole. Unique sound too

Definitely not garbage.

Not quite garbage but not very good

This is solid. I think my brother owned it when we were kids. I didn’t listen to it front to back but there are a few recognizable songs. I quite enjoyed this. A 3.5-4 for sure.

Actually not garbage at all

It’s cool

I honestly don’t even remember this I think it was fine

I've been confusing Garbage and Hole, I just realized

Good!

I don't think this is an album you need to hear before you die, but it's a very fun album. Queer is great, lots of other bangers as well.

More industrial metal than grunge, at least more than I expected. But good songs, good voice. Overall good listen. 4 out of 5.

What did I not know this record? Awesome.

Nix für mich! Gar nix!

Wait… I like this. Makes me feel like I’m at the bronze in Buffy and it’s GOOD. Makes sense they opened for smashing pumpkins given their sound. Such a great era tbh. Hasn’t been a song I didn’t like yet. Okay, looked it up. And garbage’s song “temptation waits” was included on “Buffy the vampire slayer: the album” released in 1999 though it was never included in an episode of Buffy. I really like this. Inspired to check out more of garbages stuff this is the best discovery I’ve made doing 1001 albums so far!! I love the 90s and I love a rock diva frontwoman

Kind of a good album, the production is nice, and some strong tracks, like 'Only happy when it rains' and "Milk". Didn't like some of the lyrics that much, but the sound is good.

Really don’t see the appeal on this one

I found Garbage to be a particularly uninteresting record. No aspect of the songs stood out lyrically, the beat or exciting solos. Nothing was unpleasant, just too standard. 1990s rock production may have something to do with my reaction. It is not overproduced in a theatrical way where you cry uncle. It removes the music from a live sound. I never felt the musicians were in the room with me aurally or emotionally. Garbage contributed to the problem with songs that lacked enticing riffs and rhythms. An occasional flitter caught my attention. At one point an opening passage sounded like the drums from The Clash’s “Death or Glory”, but nothing came along to make it intriguing. Shirley Manson sang with commitment without an intensity to pull me into her world. It all seemed three steps from their sources and inspirations without becoming anything new and appealing.

Really had very little idea going in. This one just passed me by in 95. I loved it! Surprised by how in to it I fell. Another day loving the 1089! 4 Boolean: True

meh

3.5

This one surprised me. Knowing nothing about it and judging by the name alone I expected this to be harder and thrashier. Solid and enjoyable. I'd be happy to visit this album again.

A handful of great songs, the rest not good enough to get a 5

I’m only happy when they play that one song. Kidding aside, I thought it was enjoyable. Good background music

I enjoyed this well enough and thought there were enough standout tracks here to warrant a second listen at a later date. Reading about the band on Wikipedia, I was surprised to see that the lead singer is from Edinburgh! I certainly couldn't hear that in her vocals. Overall, pretty good but there are far better albums of this type from the 90s.

This is not garbage, quite the opposite! Who said such stupid thing?

No real standouts but enjoyable overall

Really appreciating the 90s alt rock sound that was defining of that era. Felt like listening to a specific moment in time. Would listen again.

Just totally 'fine'. Nothing interesting or giving me cause to talk about this album ever again

Herlig liten tidskapsel.

Er så sykt at Butch Vig spilte i det her bandet. Mid-90s pop-rock med new wave inflytelse. Syntes det på 90-tallet og står for det fortsatt: Dørgende kjedelige låter.

God energi, men noe ved dette bandet virker konstruert og polert (noe Wikipedia bekrefter). Fireren frister, men plata blir litt for monoton.

I didn't really listen to Garbage back in the day (just a little bit too old), but I can see why they were so popular. This is a solid album, start to finish.

Garbage is not garbage. In fact, some moments on the album are probably some of the best grunge to have come out of their time, possessing both the crunchy guitars of alt rock and moody electronic effects. Almost all of the tracks were hit-or-miss for me, with Vow, My Lover's Box, and Milk being the best ones. They really shine when they lean towards their electronic side rather than their rock side. The problem is the best moments only come halfway into the record. Does placement really matter though? The b-side was definitely the best-side in this case of garbage.

The singles are so good, but a lot of the rest of the album sounds very one-note. Still a good listen, but was hoping for more.

Solid trea. Funkar alltid men är inte primärt vad jag lyssnar på.

is it offensive? no. but just go listen to Curve instead. please. this is a popped up bastardization of the music i loved at the time.

Most of their hits - good album

The 90s were a weird time. Music had become grunge, but outside of TV music broadcasts and The Lion King blowing up, woman artists were being sexualized, actresses were talked about for their bodies (even when they were kids which is revolting), and rapey movies like Sixteen Candles seemed legit. It means I appreciate the bands more that fought against the theme. The album sound is "of it's time" as far as grunge, but out of time for being one of the fewer woman singers who broke out of it. And yes I subjected you to a feminist rant, but calm the fuck down I also have opinions on how men get fucked by society.

I just finished a Buffy rewatch, so this album gets an extra boost from me for sounding like music that would play at the Bronze. This delighted me! Something I want to to revisit to spend more time with. Standout Tracks: Supervixen, Queer, Only Happy When It Rains, Fix Me Now Rating: 3.5

I liked it better than I expected. Solid.

Less good than I remember. It was big at the time, but sounds pretty dated.

This feels like the height of the ’90s alternative scene to me. It’s got a little bit of everything that I love about that era: heavily distorted guitars, darker moods, electronic sounds, and just enough weirdness to keep it from sounding like every other alternative rock band from the decade. And of course, I’m a sucker for those loud, fuzzy guitars. But what really makes Garbage stand out is how willing they are to mix that rock sound with electronic and dance-oriented production. There are moments where it gets grimy and aggressive, others where it feels almost sleek and mechanical, and then Shirley Manson comes in with that cool, slightly sinister energy that fits the whole thing perfectly. The album also isn’t afraid to get a little dark with its lyrics and atmosphere, which gives it more personality than just being another collection of catchy ’90s rock songs. And honestly, there really isn’t a weak track here. It stays interesting throughout and feels like a band that knew exactly what kind of sound they wanted. Maybe it runs a little long, but that’s such a minor complaint that I barely care. This is exactly the kind of ’90s alternative album I love.

I don't know if I've ever heard anything by Garbage. I guess we'll find out! Really enjoying a lot of tracks. Queer and Stupid Girl were both great. I wish the album had ended with Sleep. Also the album was soooooooo long. I didn't dislike it! But I wasn't expecting it. I don't know if I'd ever heard their music before but I was surprised at the female vocals, so I definitely didn't know them by name even if I have heard them. Overall an interesting listen with a few stand outs.

Loved it, will listen again.

4/5

In the middle of Grunge, Hip Hop, BritPop and boy bands and pop tarts came this unique, well executed and produce little gem that seemed to sound like nothing and everything else all at once. Solid, fun listen. No skips 4.4

What a hidden gem. Dark, mysterious, brooding. Shrouded in a hypnotic misery. Really glad I got this for a 3AM Dublin airport trip. Will be revisiting fosho

sin más con algunas guapas

Yeah, pretty good. A few bangers in amongst the otherwise solid tracks. Not an album I’ll choose to listen to in full, but the hits are in my favourites playlist.

Loved this when it first came out. And it still holds up well. Like the production and the fact that their sound seemed unique. Enjoyed revisiting.

Never owned this album and yet I know most of the tracks, which tells you some of the people I hung around with in the mid 90s were into it. On reflection it seems machine tooled to be something I would have liked and yet now it doesn't do all that much for me. Dare I say it's a bit samey?

Defined a year for me so always a special one. Was a bit pre-fabricated but set the tone. Version 2 is a stronger album IMHO

Not garbage.

quite nice mainstream alt rock record, was pleasantly surprised by this one! expected it to be pretty boring but it ended up being really good! 4/5, deserves to be here

I had this album on repeat for at least 6 months in the early 2000s. I regret nothing

One of my faves (Version 2.0 is even better!). Grabs you from the first chords of the opening track and doesn't let go till the end. Standout tracks: Supervixen, Only Happy When It Rains, Vow, Stupid Girl

Listening to this felt like I was watching a 90s movie, but in a good way

Poor man’s Hole or something else? I’m still not entirely sure. But you have to respect songs like “Stupid Girl” and “Only Happy When It Rains.” 3.5?

Haven't listened to them before, but will return to them. Moody 90's female-led rock. Very good!

Как хорошо, что я добрался до них хотя бы в 2026 году. Офигенно. Любовь с первой песни

Pre Listen: Never heard of this group before, but the title isn't filling me with hope. Normally when a band is this self-depreciating it shows in their sound as well. Low expectations. Notable Tracks: Supervixen - You're not that guy pal. You think you are that guy, but you're not that guy. Post Listen: That's crazy how many albums on this project are such nothing-burgers. Every single song here felt like background music. Another one of those albums where there's really nothing special I can point out. The only overtly negative thing I could really identify was the audio mixing, the volume of every instrument and the vocals was seemingly randomized with every new track. The vocals especially were so quite, I couldn't understand the lyrics 90% of the time. The whole album has this stereotypical late 90's sound to it, like something you'd hear from the Matrix and other movies like it from the time. Ultimately I don't think I'm the target audience for this album. 3/5

I'm not sure why but this just didn't cross over into great. Most tracks felt like they were missing something. Maybe I'm just not a fan of Manson's vocals? They can be a bit dull throughout, but she sounded great in some tracks, like my personal favorite A Stroke of Luck. This is right up my alley musically, but it just felt incomplete. The B-side was clearly the better half too.

One of my favorite bands. Genuinely believe Shirley Manson is one of the all time great musicians. If we’re only getting one Garbage album on this list it probably should be Version 2.0 instead of the debut but I’m happy they’re here regardless

L’album est loooong j’ai l’impression Le contenu intéressant, bon mix, bonne énergie, mais quelque refrains trop calculés 2.5/5

When I was 12 - 13 years old I would have loved this album. It has a certain type of confidence, almost like it announces itself like "this is the type of music the cool kids with backwards hats and lip rings are listening too". Years later, styles change and it feels substantially less cool, but still holds onto some of its merit through pretty timeless production and execution.

I like this a bit more than Garbage 2.0, but it's the same mix of 90s electronica and 90s alt rock that just doesn't really interest me in the slightest.

The thing I love about Garbage is they figured out grunge didn’t have to be boring. This is a quintessential 90s album.

This album had no skips!!! What a sexy and provocative masterpiece

This is a good album. I wasn't very familiar with it, but the songs are strong, as are the performances and conviction. I find it more enjoyable than others in this genre, which to me is late 90's grunge/pop. A solid effort.

Hell yea this is my jam, 9/10

A solid, joyous piece of entertainment. Will definitely give it another listen.

This rocks. Her voice is perfect. Production incredible

Buen rocksito, un par de temas me gustaron. Pero muy meh 6/10

Shout out Lina from Song vs. Song. So cool and so fun. Covers everything that I want in a female-led rock album.

striekam

Not bad. Boring to me, but I see how this would have been a huge deal for cool chicks in the 90s.

Throwing this on takes me straight back to the 90s, and honestly, it still holds up. I love how they mixed up grunge, shoegaze, and industrial vibes with such catchy pop hooks. Butch Vig’s production is the perfect playground for Shirley Manson’s vocals, she’s just effortlessly cool and has that quintessential GenX edge. From "Supervixen" to the dreamy finish on "Milk," the whole thing has this moody energy that’s super nostalgic but still feels like its own thing. Yeah, you can definitely tell it's a product of the 90s, and a few of the deeper cuts don't hit quite as hard as the massive radio hits like "Stupid Girl" or "Only Happy When It Rains", but the quality is undeniable.

Some decent songs on here. A little slow-ish at times for me, and the album is very much of the 90's. Still not a bad album. 3/5 Might listen again

Competent but unremarkable.

90s dogshit

4/7

5/10… dance rock / *1995

First listen

I never gave it a serious lesson when it came out, but this was really great. Well produced and great lyrics.

Interesting and unremarkable at the same time. I’m only happy when it rains is a familiar goodie, but otherwise bleh. A lot of allusions to religion, and I’m not quite sure whether it’s pro or atheist. Decent sounds, probably won’t listen again. 2.7.

Un poco soso por momentos, pero bastante decente.

- Better than I remembered. Angry in a good way. Maybe I'm feeling generous or maybe I'm compensating for ignoring this one for so long but gonna get a 4. -

Disclaimer: Rate ned lyrics. Nid so mis ding. Supervixen: Avril Lavigne, wenn d band uf psychodelics wär. me likey Queer: vibe isch geil. chönt en arctic song si mit wibliche vocals. Only Happy when it rains: geile song. han bock zum dance zu dem. erinnered mich ane andere song. chas ned zueordne. weiss ned wieso es micu chli a soundgarden erinnered. passt irgendwie ned. as heaven is wide: banger intro, rest isch interessante backgroudn sound für es game. wiblichi marilyn manson vibe. öpis für de rave, wo mer in rom gsie sind. nid chopfhörer sound Not my idea: de song wird im album name grecht 👍 gitarre still banging tho a stroke of luck: not a fan. wett mich rizze bi dem song. bin allefalls meh in upbeat stimmig Vow: song isch okay. han nid so gern, was sie mitem verzerre vode stimm gmacht hend. ka wie das heisst Stupid Girl: has gfühl, dass hett de pop radio song vom album sülle si. boring und au kei guete pop song. hollaback girl >>>>> stupid girl Dog New Tricks: geile song! vocals sind chli boring, aber instrumentals guet. My Lovers Box: guete upbeat song. fun as fuck. würdi nomol lose. no conplaints Fix Me Now: wieder geili gitarre. de actual guete radio song. ich tschegge isch de vibe vode band, aber so viel flüstergsang userhalb vode refrains. Milk: chill balade. interessanti vocals. more of this! fazit: aight album. dont mind wenns im hintergrund lauft. nid so zum aktiv lose für mich. die beste songs sind am afang. mitti wirds teilwis garbanggio. endi ischs wieder aight ———————————————————— Generell: - fun vibes afang vom album. mitti so horror shit. interessant, aber nid mine vibe oder ned ide mood. -liebe d gitarre! - vielfältigs album. - instrumentals sind giga überstimmulierend - chans genre ned so ischätze. chli metal, pop-punk, grunge

Stupid Girl isch bitz en Banger (etz weissi entlich vo wem de song isch) rest vom album schi chli mid tho

Nem escutei tudo pq achei chato

I have heard a few Garbage songs, but have not explored them much before listening to this. I really liked it. Lots of 90s edge that you just don't see today. Favorite Track - Queer Least Favorite Track - As Heaven is Wide ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Very dated and not in a good way. Maybe because stupid girl or only happy when it rains are in every 90s movie. The album is bland and all melts together.

iconic, coole gruppe, etwas einseitig

Not bad but not for me

Enjoyable, but can be a bit much at points

Enjoyed it a lot

Nothing about this album stands out to me. It's always been a reminder of two things, Butch Vig is a good drummer and Shirley Manson is a good singer

I can take this in small doses, something about the compression I think

Though I only really knew Only Happy When it Rains previously, this album is very much my jam. I'm glad I had the chance to really discover Garbage thanks to this challenge (a hilarious sentence out of context).

listened twice and didn’t hate

This was a whole lot of '90s and I'm okay without any more Highlights: "Supervixen", "Queer", "Not My Idea"

8/10

"It's not a phase, mom!"

I didn't know what to expect going into this album. I had heard of Garbage and the song "I'm Only Happy When it Rains" but I didn't know until today that it was a Garbage song. This album took me by surprise. Effortlessly transporting me into a 90s coming of age movie (complementary). The songs are groovy, catchy, and heavy at times. There were very few moments where I found myself tuning out what the band was putting down. While it didn't make me want to look into the rest of their discography, this is an album I can see myself returning to in the future when I need that 90s kick. 4/5

I love how chaotic and screechy the background instrumentals constantly sound. It was good start to finish, very constant. No highs but also no lows. Enjoyed overall.

God, I love Garbage. Not, not THAT kind of garbage. The cool, alt rock, sort of trip hop-sounding Garbage. Landing Butch Vig to produce your debut album is a huge get, as the production is nice and glossy here. Really captures what the 90's sounded like in a bottle. But without Shirley Manson, Steve Marker, and Duke Erikson, Garbage wouldn't be who they ended up becoming. The vocals are menacing, yet playful. The combination of the crunchy guitars, clashing drums, and electronic sound with the aforementioned vocals provide some pop and put this album in a place in time as well as simultaneously pushing it forward in time. The singles rock, while the rest of the fill varies from surprising to passable.

I liked this overall, but the sound-mixing wasn’t great.

Really enjoyed it

Tried getting into this album many years ago because I really liked their song “Paranoid” thanks to Rock Band. Couldn’t swing it back then, no doubt due to a risible lack of taste. What was I thinking? This was a potent sojourn through unrelenting killer songwriting that seemed to get better as it went along. Those soaring choruses in Milk are otherworldly. I really want to know what why they decided to modulate to an out of key F# chord the first few times through and flip to the more orthodox Em towards the end. I had the deluxe edition on and even after the album proper ended, the B-sides kept the energy going.

A: Iaf fick dom namnet rätt... Jk jk (Bts hänvisning!) Första halvan var mjeh. Lyssnade inte helt och hörde inte potentialen. Stupid Girl var helt fin! Och honestly alla efter de var helt bangers. Gillade dom alla mycket!!! 4/5 (A-tier?) D: I ett nötskal var verserna dovt mummel som man inte kunde höra, medan refrängerna var kraftfulla och girlboss. Började bra och jag tyckte om att bra låtarna var spridda kring hela albumet. Var i förväg riktad på att gilla dem, men tycker nog jag kan hålla den linjen. 4/5 lever inte upp till sitt namn.

pretty badass. 90s rock. Debut.

i didn't really like it.

grungy and aggressive with authentic and unfiltered lyricism that combines indie pop with distorted sounds.

Cool af

Niesamowity album praktycznie bez skipów. Aż dałbym 5. 1. 7/10 2. 9/10 3. 8/10 4. 7/10 5. 8/10 6. 10/10 7. 9/10 8. 7.5/10 9. 7,5/10 10. 8/10 11. 9/10 12. 7/10 Album 8,08/10

On top of the more well-known stuff "Heaven is Wide" is such a great song. Can't believe this album is 30+ years old, what an amazing debut. e: After a relisten its amazing how well this holds up. I actually added some deep cuts I don't even remember to the rotation. Was thinking this was an easy 4 star and now I'm thinking it may be pushing 5.

Really solid, especially for a debut album. I love this kind of nineties production.

Another man's treasure!

one of the most backloaded albums i've ever heard. the first 6 aren't bad, but track 7 onwards this thing kicks into an entire new gear that actually convinces me this band is special and one of a kind

Instant 90s nostalgia trip from the opening guitars. Most of these songs would fit right in on the soundtrack to a 1990s Batman movie, or an episode of Veronica Mars (the most 1990s coded television show to air in the 2000s?). There's a sameness of affect that makes it hard to tell if I'm listening to one of the big hits I'll recognise when I get to the chorus, or an album track that isn't actually familiar to me, just seems like it is. "As Heaven Is Wide" is a killer title and has some interesting implications when I actually stop to think about the subject matter.

Reminds me of a group of posh kids that’s went to Eton college together, but still think the world is against them because they discovered Nirvana shirts, so created this monstrosity.

Some really nice punk-y soundscapes with a more mainstream feel. Played it a bit safe, but I didn’t mind it. Definitely not garbage, despite what the name might imply. Strong four. STAND-OUT SONG: “Supervixen” HONORABLE MENTIONS: “Queer”, “Only Happy When It Rains”, “Fix Me Now”

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Ekkert sérstakt, en ágætt.

A very produced and heavily crafted pop album dressed up in rockers trousers. I don’t mean that as a bad thing, I really quite enjoyed it… there’s a lot to be said for things like this. It’s quite powerful in its way.

Wow I loved that. Shirley Manson had me singing along with her the whole time. Great combo of pop and alternative. Caught me on a really good day, and not quite as great on a relisten, but still pretty good Favorite Songs: Queer, As Heaven Is Wide, Vow, My Lover's Box

Day930 - all the sudden it was 1995 again. i forgot how good this album is. especially supervixen

- 3.3 - fuck yea, First female voice I’ve heard on this list in too long - Evoking satc / mean girls era - Thought maybe Jennifer’s body but it’s not really edgy enough - Ehh okay I don’t like the genre but it’s whatever

여성 보컬 너무 섹시하고 얼터너티브 사운드랑 너무 잘 어울린다. 2번 트랙 너무 좋았다. 진짜 섹시하다근데

Fand ich mal so gar nicht gut..... anstrengende Stimme

Fand ich langweilig, hat mich nicht abgeholt.

Ist doch okay, mal was anderes.

Ziemlich solides Album. Ich bin mir nicht ganz sicher, ob Garbage irgendwas macht, das sie von anderen Grunge und Riot Grrl Bands abhebt? Anyways es ist eher ein Novemberalbums als eins für den Sommer. Sind auf auf jeden Fall einige solide Songs drauf.

Ett par bra låtar men många som känns som utfyllnad. Lite deppig. Supervixen, Only happy when it rains, Vow och Stupid girl sticker ut, resten känns meh.

Це якась група з шкільних часів. На слабку трійку. Крім бенгерів Stupid Girl і Milk нічого особливо не зачепило.

Really good and pretty queer vibes for the 90s

Love it

Anything but timeless but that makes it so charming and fun. Paired very nicely with watching Clueless last night.

Overall Rating - 2.83/5 (5.67/10). This sounds just like 1995. Nothing really bad, but nothing great, either.

Yas! Another band I’ve been wanting to sit with. Excited. So good!! Her voice is amazing. The lyrics are fun. Loved the guitar too. Will be revisiting for sure. Would buy this on vinyl.

Like the sound and songs quite a bit. Very solid and powerful throughout. The lyrics are a bit "on the nose" and it can't escape that corny 90's sound.

Bien.

Definitely understand why this was a big hit when it came out. Not totally my style but I enjoyed it.

Loved it. Haven't listened to this album for a long time

Perusvahva rock-albumi, joskin mikään biisi ei noussut erityisesti esille. Milk oli suosikki. Tykkään enemmän myöhemmästä Garbagen tuotannosta. Tangentti: Puhuin ystävän kanssa viikonloppuna siitä, kuinka hänen kaverinsa oli juuri ollut Helsingiasä Garbagen keikalla. Ja kuinka suomalaiset lausuvat bändien nimet suomalaisittain. Karbage. Depeshe mode. Muse.

Ei ollu garbage! Ihan ok passeli. Jäi taustamusiikiksi kun sammutin töissä tulipaloja. Mutta voisin kuunnella uusiksi!

Aivan hyvää grungeilua. Ehkä vähän turhan angstinen mun makuun, tykkään siitä miten esim. Nirvana, Alice in Chains ja Soundgarden ripotteli huumoria ja outoilua kaiken masistelun keskelle, mut tästä tuntuu puuttuvan se. Tästä huolimatta alko vähän harmittaan kun en käyny tsekkaan Garbagen viime kuun Helsingin keikkaa, mut ehkäpä seuraavaa ei tarvis oottaa 20 vuotta.

Hyvää rokkista! Vähän tulee The Cardigans mieleen ajoitrain. Täytyy muistaa kuunnella lissää!

Kuulosti vahvasti aikakaudeltaan, eli ajattomuudesta tuskin voi puhua. Ihan hyvä -tier.

ai että, tätä en oo kuunnellut sitten lukion eka luokan 🤟🏻 vähän ehkä oli aika kullannut muistoja mutta kyllä se edelleen maistuu

She might hate beach balls, but she makes a pretty damn good album. I guess this is what happens when you take grunge, make it poppy and produce it to the edge of its life. But they just about pull it off. This could almost be the unofficial soundtrack of 10 Things I Hate About You. 3.75* rounded up to 4*

😐

Another one that’s not really my thing but also not bad at all.

I know stupid girl and I do not like it. -- Post Grunge, 90s electronica, ambient, simple rock and some interesting production clash to produce a quintessentially 90s soundscape. It even has the 'tude. Despite this it is generally an easy listen - but nothing stays with me. It lacks hooks and edges. Refined, over polished pop music with a grungy facade.

Solid rock and roll - decent album

Truth in advertising

About half of this album sounds like the soundtrack for a grungy sci-fi film and it's absolutely stupendous. As Heaven Is Wide & A Stroke of Luck fit this vibe the most. The other half is also really really great, but its a bit more of the same you would expect from a 90s rock band. Favorite Track: As Heaven Is Wide

Almost 5... almost.

Excellent record. However not an all time great. Still sounds somewhat overproduced but it certainly reminds you of a time and place.

This album rocked. The guitars were shredding and the switch ups in rhythm had me going “hell yeah.” The artists voice had that grunginess to it that is so impressive when it’s a woman and I really enjoyed listening to it. I think this really encompasses 90s rock and they kept it interesting throughout the album. I wouldn’t say it was perfect but it was enjoyable and definitely NOT garbage (ba-dum-tssss)

This is a bunch of well-written, expertly produced pop songs. The singles are all great and a lot of the other songs are very strong.

saw it was a notable 90s thing. but wasn't feeling it.

Was in fact the opposite of garbage

Angry women make good music Supervixen is an insane opening song Not feeling in a very angry feminist mood but if I was I think I’d enjoy this more

Day 337 Absolute no-skip album for me, listened to it loads back in the day as a teenager madly in love with Shirley Manson. Highlights Supervixen Queer A stroke of luck

8 - GOOD

Not sure what the fuss was...

Deliciously grungy, every bone in my body has to resist comparing Garbage to Hole.

very 90s grunge. can’t figure out if i’ve heard some of these songs before or if they’re just very similar to others of the genre. i think this is too edgy for me oh ok i have definitely heard stupid girl before. overall this is fine. (also lol at my moment of panic when the version i started listening to was over 5 hours long)

Well it’s not it’s fine

Liked this one a lot think I will come back for more Garbage. Edinburgh represent!

Didn’t like this when it came out. Hasn’t aged well

Quand même correct, ya 2-3 track que j’ai save

Helt grei 90-talls-nostalgi med noen bangers.

Not a bad album. I was familiar with stupid girl and I'm only happy when it rains, but hadn't heard the others. This would probably be a four if I was more familiar with it. Perhaps all listen again and advice my score

Loved this album. Never heard it before. Lots of songs I knew from radio.

Неплохой альбом, но жанр не мой. Выделю лишь Milk

It was okay. I thought it was overproduced though. That overproduction took out the rawness of Shirley Manson’s voice. I liked her album with her previous band, Angelfish better.

Okay as mid-nineties indie rock goes, passed me by back then due to the Brit Pop overload, but no overly concerned that it did.

Some jerk said this one is better than Suede, but I don't get what he's basing that comparison on. A fucking idiot.

Enjoyable.

Que chulo, que noventero, me ha encantado. Va a entrar en mi rotación segurisimo.

You know, normally I'd feel bad for calling an album "garbage," but this album and band are literally called Garbage, so I can just say "This is Garbage!" and have it literally be a fact instead of an insult. But would I insult album by calling it garbage anyway? No, not at all! I actually really liked this album. This is one of those albums that demonstrates why 90s alternative was such a unique landscape. This is definitely an alt-rock album, but there are enough elements from genres like trip-hop and power pop to allow the album to stand out from its contemporaries in some pretty cool ways. I think Shirley Manson's a good frontwoman. Her performance is relaxed throughout the album, but not enough to make her sound disinterested. The music is really cool. Again, I like the variety here. The writing is pretty good too. I really liked songs like "Only Happy When It Rains" and "Stupid Girl." Despite being about 50 minutes in length, the album didn't overstay its welcome whatsoever. This is a pretty cool album. It's very unique and I appreciate it for that. Good stuff. 4/5.

Good album - contains two or three of the big rock songs of the 90s. Overall, a little too much of the same thing though.

I remember listening to this album driving around Houston during high school. It's undeniably good but there was also always something about it that felt contrived. Maybe I was vaguely aware of the way the band was formed- less of a creative coming together and more of a calculated construction- but now I think my impression was due to the heavy use of sampling and innovative, plastic-sounding production techniques and sounds that were unfamiliar in the context I was listening in. Hearing it now, it's remarkable how good the album sounds and how huge the hooks are. Garbage was definitely pushing boundaries, exploiting a gap in the market for pop-centric, image forward and genre-fluid alternative rock. Butch Vig is far from unacclaimed, but the guy had a winning streak in the 90's that rivals many of the greats.

Great!

This is an album I liked very much when it came out. I was initially intrigued by the Butch Vig aspect of things as I loved many of the albums he'd produced. And then I heard I'm Only Happy When It Rains and I was all in on Shirley Manson and the rest of the band's sound. I was excited to listen today, and I hoped that I'd feel the same as I did back in the mid 90's. And I was. I did think it was a bit dated (with that mid 90's sound), but I also liked how it differed from some of the other rock music of the time musically. And yes, Shirley Manson was the bomb. Standout songs were IOHWIR, Queer, A Stroke of Luck, Vow, and Milk, but there's not a bad song on the record.

Never have really been a garbage fan but really listening to this album I could respect the guitar work and compositions

me pareció fantástico. se nota que tuvo un buen nivel de producción. gente que se juntó a hacer buena música y le salió increíble. me encanta además que tenga una voz femenina y que encarne a la perfección el grunge de los 90s. además la amplitud de la banda de arrancar con toda en Supervixen y terminar con Milk que tiene un tono mucho más viajero. top

de primera escucha muy bueno. album 100% de auriculares con un ambiente tremendo en cada canción. es un rock alternativo muy alternativo pero que funciona re bien y es re contra recomendable. aprobadazo puntos altos: A Stroke of Luck - Not My Idea - Vow - Queer - My Lover's Box

Interesting. Better than expected. Easy to listen to the whole album. 3,5/5.

Un disco espléndido, sorpresa tras sorpresa. No me esperaba un proyecto tan atmosférico a ratos, con esas pequeñas incursiones en terrenos más Tri Hop. Shirley flota en algunas canciones como algo etéreo, que está presente en tu subconsciente. En resumen, posiblemente uno de los discos que más he disfrutado de los que me han salido, tan rompedor y diferente como cuando salió. PD: Está vaina es un disco Debut.

Really liked it. I'd need to listen again/more to give it an accurate rating but for now I'll stick it at 4.

REALLY pleasant listen, I was surprised.

Suprised by how much I enjoyed this despite its sound. It was quite expressive and didn’t rely to much on the genres stereotypes. I don’t know if I’d listen again but was definitely interesting.

Pleasantly surprised by this, felt like an interesting mix between grunge and trip-hop. Probably wouldn't listen again but enjoyed it more than I expected to.

Liked this alot more than I was expecting. I remember the big singles which still sound pretty good but was surprised by the quality of the album track. Yes it does sound very 90's alt rock and is over produced and lacks authenticity however I like Shirley's vocals and it has some great tunes.

Garbage I always liked the big singles from this, but I’ve never actually listened before. It’s a slightly curious melange of grunge, alt rock, 90s electronica and pop, and when it works as on Queer, Only Happy When it Rains, Stupid Girl and Milk it's great, withButch Vig’s production and Shirley’s charisma coming together in some excellent songs. Unfortunately though much of the rest of it rather falls into the territory of ho-hum mid 90s alt rock, that Vig’s electronic squiggles and Shirley’s punkish attitude can’t quite rescue. Of the remaining tracks As Heaven is Wide, with its electro-grunge feel and Vow, with its widescreen alt-rock-pop, are probably the strongest tracks. It’s a bit of a shame that nothing really lives up to those 4 great songs, as all the elements are there to make a fun alt-rock electronic hybrid, but ultimately, and perhaps harshly considering I find them a generally likeable proposition, there just aren’t enough interesting songs to make me want to listen again. 2. 🚮🚮 Playlist submission: Only Happy When It Rains or Stupid Girl? Stupid Girl.

One of the countless Britpop-era CDs I purchased, and a solid one at that. Butch Vig's influence adds the grunge guitars and production, married to a Britpop melodic sensibility. There's no denying the singles prop the album up. 'Queer' is a 90s anthem; 'I'm Only Happy When it Rains' route one Britrock; and 'Stupid Girl' has a next-level production and layering that elevate this to enduring classic. There is some grunge-inspired filler. With the drum machine backing at points, it can feel a little like a grunge tribute or a cash-in. A wonderful core to the album and less interesting filler, resulting in a solid listen.

pas mal, certaines musiques sont a réécouter

Not much to say about it. It'skay

This album has aged better than I expected. I think I actually appreciate it more now than I did originally, especially being able to recognize how many different genres they blended together. It’s also one of those very distinct ‘90s albums where you see the cover and immediately know exactly what kind of experience you’re stepping into. The production, the attitude, the mix of alt-rock, electronic elements, and pop sensibility. It all feels very of its time, but in a way that still works. Most of this album is strong, and it holds together well as a full listen. I do think they could’ve opened with a stronger track, but that’s a minor complaint in the grand scheme of it. Overall, this is a really good record.

Shirley Manson is the 90s alt queen!

노래는 전체적으로 꽤 괜찮았다. Overall, the song was pretty good.

me perderam nos momentos trip hop

uma mistureba de subgêneros noventistas pior que nem eh mto ruim. as partes de trip hop e de rock industrial são zZzZzZzZ, MAS ainda eh bem sólido. bacaninha!!

Washes over pleasantly enough without grabbing me. RYM: N Saved a song: N

The man behind polishing Cobain's pop punk, Butch Vig. Personally, as a fan of both artists, he hit lightning in a bottle twice. Part of that is sex appeal. Other part is knowing what hits right. Vig knows that. He added that poppy electronica sound with some angsty, gothy, lovelyness that is Shirley Manson. What can I say? I love Garbage.

Never listened to Garbage on purpose (Pun intended), let alone a whole album. Well, I quite enjoyed it.

female lead rock vocalists were eating good in the 90s

Pleasantly surprised by one. Strong alt rock songs. Can hear where the likes of paramore might have drawn inspiration from.

really interesting exploration of the no longer so alternative sound of the nineties a mix of dirty riffs, rhythms with electronic influences and industrial textures contrasted with pop melodies and catchy choruses there are moments where the band really seems to be trying to explore its own identity, and others where you find good songs that could have been recorded by any other band of the time a work with a lot of personality that scratches my musical itch.

Really good debut with some strong tracks..very enjoyable

Just what the doctor ordered

GOAT GRUNGE

holy rock peak

No me esperaba esto . Pero fue un álbum diferente y no cercano a lo q suelo escuchar pero me encantó y para mí una de las mejores voces femeninas dentro del rock alternativo.

Great! 4 stars