Garbage

Beautifulgarbage

Definitely one of the best of 2001.

Review Score:

(10/10)
An all around amazingly diverse pop album. Song styles range from dance to pop to what could only truly be considered a singer/songwriter genre. Those familiar with Garbage will hear plenty of the familiar wit and twist, but will also have to note songs that seem to take inspiration from strange places. (Does Leslie Gore's 'You Don't Own Me' inspire "Can't Cry These Tears"? Are Shirley and Co. showing U2 how "Numb" should have been done on "Shut Your Mouth"?)

Overall the album is diverse and melodic with strong vocals and lyrics. It has a flow that gives it a true feeling of an album rather than just a collection of random songs.

If you are hesitating, take the time to preview the tracks. The songs are instantly catchy and will leave you without a question about whether the album is worth it. It seems more difficult these days to find an album that can be played beginning to end without inspiring the lunge for the track forward button, but 'beautifulgarbage' doesn't miss a step. Garbage performs and delivers amazing songs - consistantly.

The interactive material that is included allows you to remix songs and access extra areas of their website (which hosts all the videos) and is a lovely bonus.

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