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Fifth studio album by the alternative rock group, and their first since 2005's 'Bleed Like Me'. The album was preceded by international lead single 'Blood for Poppies' and also contains 'Battle in Me', 'Automatic Systematic Habit' and 'Big Bright World'.
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29 of 31 people found the following review helpful
By nin/ja77
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It's been seven years since Garbage released their last studio album 2005's "Bleed Like Me", in that same year the band ended a world tour abruptly that saw the band cancel the end of their tour and go on an indefinite hiatus, it seemed the band had reached the end of the road as they were sick of record label interference, life on the road and sick of the sight of each other, after all this is a band that always had a fiery relationship with each other that had seen many a studio bust up. So as lead singer Shirley Manson went off to make a solo album (which has never been released) as well as star in the TV series Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles and drummer Butch Vig went back to producing albums it seemed unlikely Garbage would end their hiatus. Thankfully that all changed as the band regrouped and confirmed work had begun on a new album that would be released on their own STUNVOLUME label, it seemed that working without a major label suited the band and that they were all getting on and (whisper it quietly) having fun working together again. So finally we have studio album number five "Not Your Kind Of People" an album which features all the hallmarks of Garbage's signature sound of a rock/pop fusion.
The album starts off with "Automatic Systematic Habit" which is a disco filled rock song that has Manson saying she won't be anybody's "Dirty Little Secret", the song has a big pounding beat and some distorted vocals; it's a great way to kick off the album. "Big Bright World" is reminiscent of the Version 2.0 era with its slow build up before exploding into life.... Read more ›
The album starts off with "Automatic Systematic Habit" which is a disco filled rock song that has Manson saying she won't be anybody's "Dirty Little Secret", the song has a big pounding beat and some distorted vocals; it's a great way to kick off the album. "Big Bright World" is reminiscent of the Version 2.0 era with its slow build up before exploding into life.... Read more ›
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By E. Kelly
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I am totally hooked on Garbage.They take years to produce these little musical gems with such a tapestry of sound. each one has been worth the wait. I do detect, however, that Shirley Manson is less prominent as the spikey up front vamp that she had been before. The whole package is a joy for the lug 'oles and is so worth the buying. I did put on a wry ,twisted face when 'Automatic systematic Habit'started as the first track. Now where did I hear that intro riff before?... Oh yeah.. on Creams 'White Room'.'Battle in me' is my favourite track and is great when blasted out.' Man on a wire' is a great thumping beaty song more fitting to the 'Bleed like me' album tracks. Some may say that this album is over produced but not me. I see it as an intricately layered piece of musical graft and craft. brilliant. There is no band like 'Garbage'.
Eamonn
Eamonn
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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I was fearing disappointment with this album as with so many "reformations" of great bands, but I needn't have worried - Manson is still in fine voice - possibly the finest female rock voice currently making records? - and the playing is as outstanding as you would expect from performers of their pedigree. And the songs? - well after the "trying too hard" poppy opening track, Automatic System Habit, the songs are really strong, both musically and lyrically, right through to the end of the extra tracks on the deluxe version which are certainly not fillers. So its very much worth buying the deluxe version.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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We have been waiting for a new Garbage album for ages and this is better than OK but maybe not up to previous albums. Great to hear some new material though.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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This is a mixed album, some songs remind me of their early stuff, some of their later (and in my opinion better) ones. Having the early-style tracks disappointed me at first (they were the first ones I heard on this album), then the title track kicked off and I was sold.
If you like any of their previous albums, chances are there's something here you'll like too.
If you like any of their previous albums, chances are there's something here you'll like too.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By ColinD
Format:Audio CD
A fantastic comeback and I still have not heard any of the songs on the radio yet.
This is one of my albums of the year so far. I heard it playing in HMV and asked to buy it straight away. Just the first 3 tracks are worth the price of the CD alone.
Others have complained about the quality, but it sounds fine to me.
Granted there is nothing here that marks a major musical change from previous albums. It is just out and out brilliant pop/rock music that will probably stand the test of time. Pity that it was such a big gap from the last album.
The stand out tracks for me are "Automatic Systematic Habit", "Big Bright World" and "Not Your Kind Of People". These do not seem to be the stand out tracks for other reviewers, hence there is probably something obn this for everybody. To me these 3 songs are as good as "Stupid Girl" and "Only Happy When It Rains".
This is one of my albums of the year so far. I heard it playing in HMV and asked to buy it straight away. Just the first 3 tracks are worth the price of the CD alone.
Others have complained about the quality, but it sounds fine to me.
Granted there is nothing here that marks a major musical change from previous albums. It is just out and out brilliant pop/rock music that will probably stand the test of time. Pity that it was such a big gap from the last album.
The stand out tracks for me are "Automatic Systematic Habit", "Big Bright World" and "Not Your Kind Of People". These do not seem to be the stand out tracks for other reviewers, hence there is probably something obn this for everybody. To me these 3 songs are as good as "Stupid Girl" and "Only Happy When It Rains".
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Ross
Format:Audio CD
I've always been a fan of the band and remember being blown away by how good their debut was in the mid-nineties, so I was really excited to hear that they were returning after seven years away.
This album offers some of their best songs to date, with Control, Sugar and Battle In Me being particular highlights. Like with many albums there are some that'll have you reaching for the skip button so as a collection it's a four-star album; Garbage fans will lap this up.
However, the sound quality of the recordings is what ultimately knocks off a star. It's so heavily compressed and distorted that in places it sounds quite harsh. I'm not a sound-engineer nor have I experience in the mixing room but, at the risk of sounding a bit of an audio-snob, it's pretty obvious even to the untrained ear that dynamic range has been sacrificed for loudness.
Nevertheless, it's good to see the band back in action after seven years.
This album offers some of their best songs to date, with Control, Sugar and Battle In Me being particular highlights. Like with many albums there are some that'll have you reaching for the skip button so as a collection it's a four-star album; Garbage fans will lap this up.
However, the sound quality of the recordings is what ultimately knocks off a star. It's so heavily compressed and distorted that in places it sounds quite harsh. I'm not a sound-engineer nor have I experience in the mixing room but, at the risk of sounding a bit of an audio-snob, it's pretty obvious even to the untrained ear that dynamic range has been sacrificed for loudness.
Nevertheless, it's good to see the band back in action after seven years.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Great stuff
Electro Rock Garbage back to their best. Funky and great to sing along too. Hope they do another album soon.
Published 13 days ago by R. Greeno
5.0 out of 5 stars
Definitive Garbage!
On first listen I thought it was not classic garbage and they had maybe changed following their break. How wrong I was! Read more
Published 20 days ago by Miss Amanda J Farndale
5.0 out of 5 stars
GREAT ALBUM
I'm really enjoying this album. I wasn't sure what to expect as I didn't listen to any of the songs prior to buying, but I was happy to find the album up to the same standard of... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Lou
5.0 out of 5 stars
good new offering
still on form, then. Bought this as a batch with two older albums, love them all. title track is good, and automatic, the first track, hits the ground running. Read more
Published 2 months ago by P. Wareing
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not as great as id hoped
I was a big fan of Garbage back in the 90's and their frist two albums were fantastic, sadly this one doesnt quite measure up, one or two good tracks on here that remind me of... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Matt Black
1.0 out of 5 stars
Bad Mastering ruins this album
I love Garbage, I think their work is great. However this album is completely ruined by bad mastering. What do I mean by that? Read more
Published 3 months ago by ZeroZero
5.0 out of 5 stars
Thank you for coming back
An incredible return maybe too years later for their fans and the musical business. Though this album is near to perfection and a very nice experience for all the fans, music has... Read more
Published 4 months ago by FABIO MARTIN ELIZALDE
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not Garbage
Very glad to finally have their album, been missing this band for quite some time, and this deluxe version hits the spot. Mellow, funky, fun and not quick, easy on the ears. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mr. D. D. Murray
2.0 out of 5 stars
Dissapointing experience.
Well... this album has received good critics so far but, sadly for me, I do not share the opinion of many others. Read more
Published 4 months ago by A. R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent
I've always loved Garbage, and definitely not disappointed with this new album. It's them through and through, with some evolved sound and experimentation. Read more
Published 5 months ago by C. Simpkins
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