Bleed Like Me by Garbage

Pros: Four decent (errr, good) songs...
Cons: Lots of filler, little inspiration, little energy...

The factor that really turned me on to Garbage had less to do with the music and more to do with Shirley Manson’s swagger. Her fire-engine red hair, short skirts, tall boots, and brogue made Manson one of the most interesting figures in late 1990s ...

Pros: rocking, raw, and vibrant sounding
Cons: a bit stale lyrically, a couple of "eh" tracks

To say that I was non-plussed three months ago when I heard Garbage had a new record coming out would be an understatement. For those unfamiliar with the group, they broke through in the mid 90s with their self titled debut. A mix of ...

Pros: solid rock album, plain and simple
Cons: some repetitive moments but they're not overly annoying

It’s been four years since their last release, and though the band almost split for good they ended back together. During this time, Shirley Manson also split and said goodbye to her husband and “they” are clearly not getting back ...

Pros: My sadness from the lack of quality music lately by Garbage is over!
Cons: My sadness from all the things about love and the world that suck is back!

- Garbage - - Bleed Like Me - 2005 I admit that I am a Garbage collector. I absolutely adore Garbage since I first rocked out to Shirley and the boys way back in 1995 as a freshman in high school. Their debut album continues to be one of ...

Pros: No songs under 4 stars. Good songs but sound a lot alike.
Cons: As usual, not much variety in music.

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Pros: Great production, plenty of the songs, etc.
Cons: forced, not really the "return to form" most are calling it

Just about everyone into alternative rock or just '90s music probably knows a thing or two about Garbage. They've had previous hits like "Stupid Girl", "Push It", and "Special" among others. They also had relatively edgy videos and ...

Pros: More grunge, fewer computers. If that's your sort of thing.
Cons: A failed post-grunge revival. But they try. Oh my, do they try...

Foreword: I bear no ill-will toward Garbage. Yes, I don’t find Shirley Manson particularly attractive, and have thus far failed to notice the supposed visceral sexuality that reportedly drips from her voice. But I do enjoy their records ...

Pros: Bracing adult rock music, cynical and abrasive
Cons: Rather samey and unoriginal material, re-hashing past victories with less success

A flat blancmange can still be as appetising as a perfectly risen specimen of jelly perfection. Unfortunate quirks of size can be glossed over with lashings of cream and a well-chosen flavour. I have tasted apricot blancmanges only 3cm in diameter that I ...

Pros: several great tracks with some decent variety
Cons: a very short album, "run baby run" is a little weak

The year 2005 sees the release of the 4th studio album from Garbage, "Bleed Like Me". After releasing their fantastic breakthrough self-titled debut CD in 1995, and following that with one of the best albums of the decade in 1998, "Version 2.0", Garbage ...