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Bleed Like Me | 
| Artist: Garbage
Label: Wea
Category: Music
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Rating:  20 reviews
Sales Rank: 30123
Format: Explicit Lyrics
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.7 x 4.7 x 0.4
EAN: 5050467768123
ASIN: B0007QCII4
Release Date: April 11, 2005
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| Tracks:
| • | Bad Boyfriend | | • | Run Baby Run | | • | Right Between the Eyes | | • | Why Do You Love Me | | • | Bleed Like Me | | • | Metal Heart | | • | Sex is Not the Enemy | | • | Its All Over But The Crying | | • | Boys Wanna Fight | | • | Why Dont You Come Over | | • | HappyHome |
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Despite making it through a difficult four-year stretch in which the band temporarily broke up, singer Shirley Manson left her husband, and new technologies made the sleek electro-rock sound of its first three albums feel passé, Garbage resurfaces in rude health on IBleed Like Me/I. Manson is still kickboxing the air and stomping the glitter under her heels, as she channels Debbie Harry and Chrissie Hynde on edgy glam-rock anthems like "Run Baby Run" and "Metal Heart." All the while three bookish producers in the background--including Butch Vig, who famously helmed Nirvana's Nevermind--turn up the sleazy machine-like rhythms. Foo Fighters front man Dave Grohl sits in on the drums for the menacing "Bad Boyfriend," but it's the confessional title track Bleed Like Me"--part "Walk on the Wild Side," part therapy session for former cutter Manson--that shatters Garbage's image as the ultimate non-stick studio band. "You should see my scars," goes the chorus. And, for once, Manson is actually willing to reveal them. I--Aidin Vaziri/I
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 Garbage Are Back April 24, 2005
Outroductive (Birmingham, England.)
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
Garbage return with their long-awaited fourth studio album, "Bleed Like Me", the follow up to 2001's "Beautiful Garbage", which, despite earning a wealth of critical acclaim, left a lot of fans cold, and hoping for more of what "Garbage" and "Version 2.0" had to offer. This new offering is something different (as ever with a Garbage album). "Bleed Like Me" focuses on crunching guitars and heavy basslines, with the superb "Metal Heart" and "Boys Wanna Fight" being the only tracks that feature the twisted, textured electronics that enhanced 1998's "Version 2.0".p"Bad Boyfriend" is the menacing opener and sets the tone for the rest of the album. Grinding guitars set around "one of the simplest tunes they've ever done"; as Duke puts it, work well with Shirley's direct lyrics and dirty vocals, reminiscent of the band's 1995 debut. The manic drumming in the middle of the song comes courtesy of Dave Grohl, as everybody knows. A fantastic song and a brilliant, refreshing opener.p"Run Baby Run" starts as a sweet pop song, but turns in to a jilty rocker on the chorus, and takes an unexpected twist at the end, where the track becomes quite jittery. I love the lyrics in the chorus, and this is a possible contender for a single.p"Right Between The Eyes" is apparently about Courtney Love. I love the lyrics in this track especially. Shirley has never cared what anybody thinks, and it shows in the fantastic lyrical content. There is not much of a chorus to the song, but my favourite part is where Shirley sings "there's nothing grander than the big surprise", which, as many have pointed out, is reminiscent of Hole's "Malibu".p"Why Do You Love Me" is by far the rockiest track on the album, closely followed by the grimacing "Bad Boyfriend". It's probably one of the most commercial tracks on the album, along with next single "Sex Is Not The Enemy". The metal-guitar riff still sounds great, and the song is probably the most infectious on the album. p"Bleed Like Me" is the beautiful title track, and is about empathy as Shirley says. Each character has their own scenario, and Shirley's vocals towards the end ("you should see my scars") are some of the best I have ever heard. This is most definitely a highlight. It's mid-tempo, but is one of the most amazing tracks Garbage have ever produced.p"Metal Heart" is currently my favourite on the album. It's quite reminiscent of 1998's "Version 2.0" as the swirling electronics help introduce the song. Just when the song sounds like the poppiest thing here, the razor-sharp, industrial guitars kick in for a blistering guitar ride. I love the cold lyrics. This is Garbage at their best, and could possibly make a single at some point.p"Sex Is Not The Enemy" is already an anthem amongst the Garbage community, with a simple chorus of "a revolution... is the solution". Instrumentally fun, lyrically about Shirley's "sexual politics". This is set to be the second single from the album, and there are also rumours of it being used as the official iPod theme. A great track.p"It's All Over But The Crying" strongly reminds me of "You Look So Fine". The piano riff sounds very similar. I'm not usually in to ballads, but this is a highlight, and could also become a single. Shirley sounds so passionate, yet fed up with everything on the chorus. A lovely piece of drama to help break up the album.p"Boys Wanna Fight" - I really wasn't sure about this song at first, but like the whole album, it's a grower. The combination of the electronics and powerful guitars are similar to that formula that worked so well on "Version 2.0". The band say this is the most political song on the album. Not one of the best, but still a good song.p"Why Don't You Come Over" is generally the track that nobody has taken too. Possibly because of the slightly throwaway chorus of merely "why don't you come over?". I also wasn't sure at first, but this is one of my favourites now. Includes Garbage's trademark angry undertone, complete with bitter lyrics. The chorus is very infectious, and very up-tempo. p"Happy Home" is the perfect closer - cinematic Garbage. The song is about "acceptance" to some degree. The lyrics are wonderful and the song has great meaning. The instrumental chorus accompanied by Shirley's faint backing vocals work perfectly. The song twists at the end with a stunning guitar rising, and hypnotising strings that could only be used to end such a great album.pAll in all, a fantastic album from a band who continues to produce quality, distinctive records after 10 years together. Give this album time, it's not Garbage's most accessible work, but it gets better with each listen - a real grower. Personally, I feel this is a vast improvement on "Beautiful Garbage". There is a handful of potential singles including "Run Baby Run" and "It's All Over But The Crying". The band's twisted, individual lyrics remain, and Shirley's vocals are better than ever. They've cranked up the guitars for album number four, but Garbage can still make it work. The best album of 2005.
I think I#x27;ve found a new favourite band... January 9, 2006
David Roy (Vancouver, BC)
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
My wife has recently turned me into a Garbage fan, so I don#x27;t have a lot of history with the band. I definitely have liked what I have heard, though, so I checked out Bleed Like Me and it is a fantastic CD. Shirley Manson#x27;s vocals are blistering when necessary, soft when appropriate, and sometimes enhanced for greater effect. The distortion given to it in "Why Do You Love Me" when she accuses her lover of sleeping with a friend of hers really adds to the torn feeling she obviously has, being in love with this man yet angry that he#x27;s cheating on her.pThe CD really rocks, with the occasional rock ballad to give variety. The songs touch on the foibles of relationships as well as society ("Sex is not the Enemy" and "Bleed Like Me" being the most prominent societal comment). "Bleed Like Me" gives us numerous examples of what society would consider deviants (a cutter, a bulimic, a young man confused by not just his orientation but his gender, and a girl suffering from horrible depression) and tells us a little about them, then asking us to understand them ("Try to comprehend that which you#x27;ll never comprehend"). It#x27;s probably my favourite song on the CD.pOthers are equally as good, mostly the ones to do with troubled relationships ("Why Do You Love Me," "It#x27;s All Over But the Crying," and "Happy Home" being most effective). I#x27;m not as big a fan of the harder songs, but the up-tempo music grips you and won#x27;t let you go and Manson#x27;s vocals tear into you. While the music is great, Manson is the main attraction for me. Her voice, which adapts for whatever she needs it to do, is very striking and she demonstrates that beautifully on this CD.pThis is a great CD. The earlier review was obviously written by a Garbage fan, and the CD may have been a little too much the same for those of you who have been with Garbage from the beginning. For me, who just knows a periodic song from them but doesn#x27;t have a lot of history with the band, it#x27;s that much better.pNote: Yes, there are a few strong words here and there, but there aren#x27;t strings of them like on some other CDs.pDave Roy
Garbage return after hiatus... and it was worth the wait. August 4, 2005
S. Stillings (W Yorkshire, UK)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Garbage's last album, Beautiful Garbage, was unfairly overlooked. A fine effort by the band, encompassing some new themes and slick production, the album didn't fair as well as it should have. It would be a crying shame if the same thing happened to Bleed Like Me. pFrom the moment the first song plays you know you're in Garbage country. The electro-synth sound has been toned down, and the album has a rawer, rockier feel, but it's impossible to mistake the trademark guitar riffs and, of course, Shirley's superb vocal talents. Manson's vocals on the title track shine, and there's a real sense that she's speaking from personal experience. Garbage have clearly tried some different approaches for Bleed like Me, and for the most part, it works beautifully. From the evocative 'It's All Over but the Crying' (which is melodically remisniscent of 'Cup of Coffee' from Beautiful Garbage) to the punchy 'Run Baby Run', the songs deliver. Lyrically, the weakest song is probably 'Happy Home', but the track is rescued by some excellent guitar work and a thumping percussion beat. pBeautiful Garbage was something of a departure for Garbage - it was clear that they were going for a more pop-orientated album while retaining the essence of Garbage. Bleed Like Me is another departure, but in the opposite direction. The album displays a grittier feel, both in terms of the songs and the production, most evident in the track 'Right Between the Eyes'. pAll in all, a superb return to form for Garbage. If it takes them four years to produce another gem like this, it'll be well worth the wait.
Run Buy This Run! August 19, 2005
Irish_music_lover (Ireland)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
"Bleed Like Me" embodies everything that Garbage does so incomparably well. The band have created an album which is fresh and strikingly different from its predecessors, yet have maintained the traditional elements which have made them so successful and unique. The electronic loops and effects have been sidelined in favour of powerful guitars and thundering drums.. and the result is an intelligent blend of all-out rockers, heart-felt melancholic ballads, and a minute dosage of ingenius techno moments to keep the listener on their toes. pThe opening track, Bad Boyfriend is a relentless rollercoaster of merciless drum-pulverising (courtesy of Dave Grohl), and lusty lyrics. Shirley's vocals are as impressive as ever, and she makes the most of her ability to go from a barely-audible, menacing hiss ("I've got something special for my bad boyyyyfriend.."), to an urgent PJ Harvey-esque wail. This track successfully sets the tone for the rest of the album, and proves the band's versatility yet again. pRun Baby Run, is an emotive mix of light, thoughtful verses and a powerful guitar-laden chorus. The lyrics are heart-felt and memorable ("Too late for solutions to solve in the setting sun..") Shirley's cries of "Go on" at the end are a nice touch. A great choice of single. pRight Between The Eyes is a steely number, said to be inspired by Courtney Love. It is an upbeat song of encouragement showcasing Garbage's trademark buzzing guitars, and despite the occasional lyrical cliche ("Life's a bitch and then you die.."), Shirley's closing pleas for the subject to "Stay Alive, my love" are chilling, and the track is a definite grower.pWhy Do You Love Me is a punchy, radio-friendly song with a distinctive guitar riff, and a punky chorus that is incredibly catchy. Shirley's lyrics are bitter and filled with confusion, ("I'm standing in the shadows with the words stuck in my throat..") and deliver a quirky twist towards the end of the song, when it transpires that the subject may not actually love her that much after all, ("I think you're sleeping with a friend of mine."). The "I Get Back Up And I Do It Again" mantra is instantly infectious.pThe title-track, Bleed Like Me, deals with the theme of self-mutilation, which Shirley has personal experience of. She empathises with a number of troubled characters ("He's trying to figure out if he's a girl, or he's a boy.."), and as the chorus arrives, the quiet strumming of the guitars is replaced by an up-tempo musical outburst of bugles and drums. Shirley's haunting vocals on the line "You should see my scars" are breath-taking, and her pleas for the listener to "Try to comprehend that which you'll never comprehend" are equally beautiful. pMetal Heart.. what can I say? This is officially my favourite track on offer from Bleed Like Me. It balances past styles Garbage have experimented with, with the new raw one, by reviving the electro-rock sound of Version 2.0. Thematically, the song is a lyrically-powerful anti-war anthem. Tribal drums, heavy guitars and electric bagpipes, all contribute to the frenetic chorus. Shirley makes a credible stab at the effect the horrors of war have on an individual ("I wish I wasn't flesh and blood, I would not be scared. Bullets made with me in mind.."). pSex Is Not The Enemy is a ridiculously catchy pop-rock anthem and a perfect choice of second single. The chorus; "A revolution is the solution!!" is guaranteed to replay itself in your head for weeks! Shirley succeeds in conveying her views on sexual politics, in a fun way. A definite highlight. pIt's All Over But The Crying is a melancholic break-up ballad with a soft piano intro. Shirley's sense of defeat is evident in both the lyrics and her vocals ("Fade to black, I'm sick of trying.."). The ending confirms and finalises the fact that the relationship is doomed beyond repair ("Oh baby, we're done.."). One of my favourites on the album. pBoys Wanna Fight takes a while to get into. Musically, it's a perfect blend of techno and rock, with a seriously catchy chorus hook. The only problem with the song is the lyrical content: "The boys wanna fight, but the girls are happy to dance all night." This one line prevents the track from being one of my favourites, because it just strikes me as being uncharacteristically weak. Shirley manages to salvage a lot, with her menacing suggestion that everyone should just stop caring. Her cries of "Sick, sick, SICK of doing nothing/saying nothing!" are memorable.pWhy Don't You Come Over is the one track on the album that I could regard as a filler. At first I couldn't understand why any of the excellent b-sides, especially "Honey-Bee" or "Never Be Free" were ditched, while WDYCO made the album. However, the track actually proved itself to be a grower. What is at first slightly obnoxious, quickly becomes infectious. I can now see why the band fought to have the track included. Shirley sounds quite Karen O-like at the end, as the song becomes very jittery. The acidic verses throughout are traditional Garbage "You taste like toxic poison, I'll wash my hands of you.." pHappy Home is, as all of Garbage's album closers to-date have been, a really beautiful, poignant ballad. Shirley's lyrics are strikingly honest and emotional, and her vocals are quiet and husky. The verses are accompanied by a soft, strumming guitar, and light drumming. As with Bleed Like Me, the chorus is a sudden crescendo of sound, which eventually leads to a mesmerising closing riff that spans over 2 minutes, without the listener wanting it to end. A flawless closing, for what is overall, a simply fantastic album.
Garbage - A Phoenix-like Return? May 10, 2005
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
I don't know about anyone else, but I have a dubious personal relationship with Garbage and their music. Their first album was the first CD I ever bought, what seems like such a long time ago, and was ensnared within moments by the opening riffs of Supervixen with it's disquieting moments of silence. Their second was undeniably as quintessentially different from the first as ice is from fire, because that's what it was - digitally tweaked perfection compared to the raw edges of their first, but still an excellent collection of songs that evoked the time. Following these two, I found myself grossly disappointed by the third (although I must admit that it has grown on me over the last few years, even if I don't listen to it very often). brSo it was with a certain amount of trepidation that I bought this latest effort. brI put it on, and instantly...loved it. brFrom the very beginning of the first track, there is an undeniable blending of styles from their previous work, but don't let that concern you - it is very different from them all. Certain elements certainly sing clear - from the moody and sometimes anguish-laden guitars, mellowed by the smoke like voice of Manson of Why Do You Love Me - reminiscent of the original Garbage - to the sombre (and I think, moving) It's All Over But The Crying, a sound familiar perhaps from v2.0, this album takes elements of the first three albums and surpasses each of them. brMusic should elicit an emotional response, and this, I think, does. OK, so it's a personal opinion, but I defy anyone to listen to this album and not feel something. And even if you don't...well, this CD has something for everyone. From the frenetic guitars to the - well, I want to say 'clever', but that would be to deny the depth of personal feeling that Manson appears to imbue her singing with - lyrics, or the flawless way that they have managed to combine several different styles even within the one album and managed to maintain a resonating unity of flair and elegance. This is a superb album, and I can say nothing more than Buy It.brOh, and welcome home, Garbage. I'm glad you're back.
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