The Trick Is To Keep Breathing

We've finally come to our first music Tuesday, and I thought I'd start with my favorite band ever;

Garbage

You might get a nostalgic twinge when you hear these guys nowadays since their best songs were done in the late 90's but believe it or not they are still going pretty strong. Where to start..? Oh yes, well, their first album came out in 1995 (a good year... *twinge*) and was probably the most prominent alternative rock album of the decade (second only to Alanis Morrissette's Jagged Little Pill). With singles like 'Only Happy When It Rains', Milk', and 'Queer' it's no surprise the album reached.. alright alright, no more details.

Why do I love Garbage? Well their songs are amazing. From the 60's Bubblegum sound of "Cherry Lips"to the hardcore sex scenes in "Hammering In My Head" the range they cover is epic and all of it is great. They do what they want, even if they know they'll lose some fans. beautifulgarbage was definitely a change from their first two super successful albums but it's what they wanted, and I admire that... not to mention, I still loved that CD. They have unique artistic videos ("The World Is Not Enough" is the video posted, and It's a bonafide bond song!). They're political! I know, I'm so not the type to be political but I love what they say when they say it.

If you liked Garbage in the 90's, I recommend you revisit them. Pick up "Bleed Like Me" or the recent compilation "Absolute Garbage" and if you STILL love them, as I do, you might like what I say next. It's rumored that they are working on a NEW album to release this year. It's not so much a rumor as the band members are really into the idea, but I say rumor just in case it doesn't happen. Whatever happens, they will always remain my #1 band.