Garbage ‘Bleed Like Me’

The new album out April 11th on Warner Bros.
Having sold in excess of 10-million albums during their ten-year career to date, Garbage will release their long-awaited fourth album, ‘Bleed Like Me’, on April 11th on Warner Bros.
Described as a thundering return to the band’s original hard rock sound, ‘Bleed Like Me’ features eleven tracks that return to the power and simplicity of their debut. The band – Shirley Manson, Butch Vig, Duke Erikson and Steve Marker – worked with producer Tony Hoffer (The Thrills, Turin Brakes).
“We’re all giddy with relief, excitement and a great sense of accomplishment”, commented Manson upon the completion of ‘Bleed Like Me’.
Amongst the highlights of the album are the dynamic opener ‘Bad Boyfriend’, a heavy out and out rock song featuring a guest appearance from Dave Grohl on drums. The first single to be released from the album is the dazzling ‘Why Do You Love Me’ (out March 28th) which features an explosive and frenetic chorus and is one of the most aggressive moments on the album. Elsewhere, the tender approach of the title-track and Manson’s angelic vocals contrast to mesmerising effect with the darkly themed lyrical outlook, ‘It’s All Over But The Crying’ is a mournful, piano-led ballad and the epic closer ‘Happy Home’ is Garbage at their most epic and ambitious.
The full tracklisting runs as follows; ‘Bad Boyfriend’, ‘Run Baby Run’, ‘Right Between The Eyes’, ‘Why Do You Love Me’, ‘Bleed Like Me’, ‘Metal Heart’, ‘Sex Is Not The Enemy’, ‘It’s All Over But The Crying’, ‘Boys Wanna Fight’, ‘Why Don’t You Come Over’ and ‘Happy Home’.
Aside from Grohl, the album also features an additional guest in the shape of Beck bassist Justin Meldal-Johnsen.
Garbage will support the release of ‘Bleed Like Me’ with a full UK tour in April, with dates to be announced as they’re confirmed.
[source: londondiary.ltd.uk]