Version 2.0
Version 2.0 is an album by the band Garbage which was released on May 12, 1998. The album was a massive success, topping the charts in the United Kingdom and reaching #13 in the United States. In both countries, Version 2.0 spent over one year on the charts and went platinum.
On April 27, 1998, Garbage released the single "Push It". It featured dance and techno influences but nevertheless achived great success on alternative rock radio. The song also sampled "Don't Worry Baby" by The Beach Boys, used with permission of Brian Wilson, who was very interested in the project. "Push It" reched #9 in the UK and #5 on the US Modern Rock chart. It also reached #52 on the Billboard Hot 100.
"Push It" was released in conjunction with one of the most visually spectacular and controversial music videos of the 1990s. With animation techniques that matched the stunning aural mesh of the song, the video saw Shirley witness the murder of various male companions by triplets of frightening asssassans.
Several successful follow-up singles were released from Version 2.0. On July 6, 1998, "I Think I'm Paraniod", a classic alternative rock track, was released. It peaked at #9 in the UK and #6 on the US Modern Rock chart. Garbage also put out "Special", perhaps their most pop oriented and broadly successful song, on October 5, 1998. The song reached #15 in the UK, while peaking at #52 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #11 on the Modern Rock chart in the US. Finally, "When I Grow Up" and "You Look So Fine" reached #9 and #19 respectivly in the UK. The former also hit #23 on the US Modern Rock chart.
Referenced By
Beautifulgarbage | Garbage | Garbage (band)
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