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This Is the Noise That Keeps Me Awake
"This title is an honest and in-depth account of the story of an uncompromising, experimental, never boring band...Through a first-person narrative, an abundance of photos, and solid data (including an extensive discography and list of tour dates) these musicians have produced the template for rock (auto) biography. This is unmitigated Garbage. Refuse to settle for anything less."
--Library Journal (starred review) "In the book, [Shirley] Manson is seen with a bob cut and smudged black eyeliner, power posing for magazines and shredding guitar solos onstage. You'll also find candid interviews, cocktail recipes (one reads 'fill your glass with garbage'), and hundreds of archival photos from the road."
--The Cut/New York Magazine "Look at the band's just released funny, engaging and defiant coffee table book, This Is The Noise That Keeps Me Awake. Written with journalist Jason Cohen, the tableau tells the story of the band's rise to success to the tune of more than 17 million albums sold and the ups and downs that came with that, mixed in with the group's custom cocktail recipes, sidebars on the worst foodborne illnesses they have had, Manson's love for the San Antonio Spurs and the rest of the band's affinity for the Green Bay Packers and celebrity encounters like Bono and Bill Clinton."
--Forbes "Garbage will release a coffee-table book full of artifacts, photos, and anecdotes that capture their long pages of lyrics with penciled-in edits, cocktail recipes--like one for 'Vodka With Anything'--and snapshots from a forgotten era where Manson wore her hair boy-short and platinum blonde."
--The Cut/New York Magazine, from a feature on Shirley Manson "With input from all four of the band's members, the book looks at Garbage's musical process and how they’ve coexisted as a band for over two decades."
--Dazed "This Is the Noise That Keeps Me Awake is ultimately a tale of survival. The band fought constantly against record companies, illnesses, trends, and a million other headaches to become an international success...Against the odds, Garbage has remained one of the only survivors of the post-grunge era, one that continues to push their own boundaries and explore what they're capable of."
--Noisey/VICE "All I know is, if you call yourself Garbage, you’re going to start hanging out with garbage, and the next thing you know, you will be garbage."
Carrie Elizabeth Erickson (1920-2012) to her son Douglas "Duke" Erikson, 1995 Garbage are known around the world for songs that mix pop sweetness with the dour thunder of industrial music and the rhythmic punch of hip-hop. Now, for the first time, the four band members tell the story of that music in their own words. Packed with rare photos and personal snapshots, this book examines how Garbage make their music, and how they've kept it together (or not) for more than twenty years. The beautifully designed, large-format coffee-table book is bound with an embossed cloth hardcover and finished with a dust jacket. The edges of the text pages, printed on luxurious matte art paper in six colors, are finished with a stunning pink spot color. This Is the Noise That Keeps Me Awake is a must-have (and perfect gift) for Garbage's fans. Excerpt (In the words of Butch Vig, drummer): "It was 1995, we were finishing our debut album, and I was stressed. A lot of music business people had told me it was a mistake to give up full-time music production to start a band. So I ignored them all and took a leap of faith. The simplest reason was that I just wanted to be in a band with my friends. I'd been playing with Duke and Steve for several years, and now we had a new beginning with an X a Scottish singer named Shirley. She seemed like a good fit for our little club of misfits. So we all took that leap."
--Library Journal (starred review) "In the book, [Shirley] Manson is seen with a bob cut and smudged black eyeliner, power posing for magazines and shredding guitar solos onstage. You'll also find candid interviews, cocktail recipes (one reads 'fill your glass with garbage'), and hundreds of archival photos from the road."
--The Cut/New York Magazine "Look at the band's just released funny, engaging and defiant coffee table book, This Is The Noise That Keeps Me Awake. Written with journalist Jason Cohen, the tableau tells the story of the band's rise to success to the tune of more than 17 million albums sold and the ups and downs that came with that, mixed in with the group's custom cocktail recipes, sidebars on the worst foodborne illnesses they have had, Manson's love for the San Antonio Spurs and the rest of the band's affinity for the Green Bay Packers and celebrity encounters like Bono and Bill Clinton."
--Forbes "Garbage will release a coffee-table book full of artifacts, photos, and anecdotes that capture their long pages of lyrics with penciled-in edits, cocktail recipes--like one for 'Vodka With Anything'--and snapshots from a forgotten era where Manson wore her hair boy-short and platinum blonde."
--The Cut/New York Magazine, from a feature on Shirley Manson "With input from all four of the band's members, the book looks at Garbage's musical process and how they’ve coexisted as a band for over two decades."
--Dazed "This Is the Noise That Keeps Me Awake is ultimately a tale of survival. The band fought constantly against record companies, illnesses, trends, and a million other headaches to become an international success...Against the odds, Garbage has remained one of the only survivors of the post-grunge era, one that continues to push their own boundaries and explore what they're capable of."
--Noisey/VICE "All I know is, if you call yourself Garbage, you’re going to start hanging out with garbage, and the next thing you know, you will be garbage."
Carrie Elizabeth Erickson (1920-2012) to her son Douglas "Duke" Erikson, 1995 Garbage are known around the world for songs that mix pop sweetness with the dour thunder of industrial music and the rhythmic punch of hip-hop. Now, for the first time, the four band members tell the story of that music in their own words. Packed with rare photos and personal snapshots, this book examines how Garbage make their music, and how they've kept it together (or not) for more than twenty years. The beautifully designed, large-format coffee-table book is bound with an embossed cloth hardcover and finished with a dust jacket. The edges of the text pages, printed on luxurious matte art paper in six colors, are finished with a stunning pink spot color. This Is the Noise That Keeps Me Awake is a must-have (and perfect gift) for Garbage's fans. Excerpt (In the words of Butch Vig, drummer): "It was 1995, we were finishing our debut album, and I was stressed. A lot of music business people had told me it was a mistake to give up full-time music production to start a band. So I ignored them all and took a leap of faith. The simplest reason was that I just wanted to be in a band with my friends. I'd been playing with Duke and Steve for several years, and now we had a new beginning with an X a Scottish singer named Shirley. She seemed like a good fit for our little club of misfits. So we all took that leap."
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Published July 4, 2017
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July 15, 2017
I went through an obsession phase for this band back in my high school days. Their music helped me shape not only my music taste, but find out who I was and who I wanted to be. Although my music taste has evolved since those days, I still have love for this group and that's why I bought their book. Reading about what it took for their albums to be created and the mindset of everyone throughout each one was absolutely interesting. For me as a fan, I love finding out little tidbits like the ones that this book contains. To understand the directions Vig, Marker, Erikson, and Manson were during the makings of each album and finding out what drinks they chugged while doing it all fueled my fascination. The fire I had for this group kicked back up after years of dimming. I'm going back to my Garbage CDs again and watching their Absolute Garbage documentary like I used to do.
Fun fact: this book inspired me to push past my anxiety and purchase tickets to see them live in a few weeks.
I highly recommend this book for any Garbage fan. It is full of great information and gives a greater insight of just how incredible these strange little birds are. You won't be disappointed whatsoever.
Fun fact: this book inspired me to push past my anxiety and purchase tickets to see them live in a few weeks.
I highly recommend this book for any Garbage fan. It is full of great information and gives a greater insight of just how incredible these strange little birds are. You won't be disappointed whatsoever.
September 26, 2017
A thorough and entertaining account of the triumphs and stumbles of my favorite band, Garbage. A must for fans or anyone who loves the '90s and alternative rock. Tons of great stories of the band's adventures in the studio and on the road, along with a treasure trove of amazing images. Special recognition to Ryan Corey of Smog for the gorgeous design of the book (Corey also designed the logo for the band's amazing screaming monkey skull label logo). Beyond being a great big fan geekout, the book offers a lot of great insight into the dynamics of being in a long term collaboration, and how that bond morphs over time and challenges and fortifies the creative process. 22 years into their illustrious career, Garbage continues to put out challenging new music, and remain one of the most potent live acts in the world. These are my kind of people. Long may these strange little birds fly.
March 13, 2018
This Is The Noise That Keeps Me Awake wasn't just a book for me, it was an enlightening experience. Unfortunately, while it is incredibly enjoyable, it is also a short one. I wish there was more to it, more to read, more to know, and more to learn from the amazing band that is Garbage.
They were always one of my most favorite bands, if not the one. I remember the first time I actually downloaded (hi Napster!) one of their records, I was 16 so it must have been the year 2001. I remember I had heard them on the radio and seen their videos on MTV, and they always caught my eye (and ears). Then, on that year, Androgyny came out. I remember one of the first times I heard it like it was yesterday. There was a poppy-beat to it, which I found a bit strange because I had heard some other stuff and it was a bit heavier. But it was the lyrics and video that had my attention. For a gay 16 year old boy, this band talking about "boys in the girl's room and girl's in the men's room" was just was I needed. And right after that, after my dad bought me Beautiful Garbage for Christmas, I was hooked. I was even more into it when I got to downloading their first two records, Garbage and Version 2.0. That's when they changed me. I know because somewhere deep in side I felt it. I had to have those records, and they were sort of out of print in Argentina, but I found their CDs at a local, hidden record store. I had struck gold and I knew it. They became an important chapter in the soundtrack of my youth. So much in fact that it was thanks to them that I discovered music was what I wanted to do all my life. I heard a "click" go in my head while I was listening to them, though I had been going to guitar and singing lessons already. Because of them, music stopped being a hobby and became a sort of goal. That year, my music teacher organized a live presentation and I chose to perform Queer and Cherry Lips for a small audience, of all songs. It was my first time singing (and somewhat dancing) in public, and I was so happy.
So, this book is a little bit of a reflection of that. The first chapters deal with how they discovered who they were, just like I discovered who I was thanks to them. And it was so exciting to read how it all came to be. Sure, I mean, the internet has it all, I was familiar with the story. But this time it was told by themselves, the best way to tell their own journey. And I was so surprised to learn that, right when I was discovering them, they were tearing apart. I knew some of it, but didn't know the magnitude of it all, and it was sad to read about it. But they pulled through, and to this very day, there they are, rocking our worlds. To compliment their beautiful words, the book includes amazing shots, both candid and professional, of the band throughout the years.
I feel absolutely inspired after reading this. I realize I have to move and do what I love the most, just like that time when I was 16. I have a record I have yet to realease, a band I still need to look for so I can play it live and much more music to make. I have been stalling, and I think it's time to stop, though sometimes it's the scariest feeling ever. But out of all the great sentences, this is the one I'm left with, running around in my head: "It's about being brave enough to throw away everything you know and start again".
OK, Garbage. I hear ya. I'm on my way.
They were always one of my most favorite bands, if not the one. I remember the first time I actually downloaded (hi Napster!) one of their records, I was 16 so it must have been the year 2001. I remember I had heard them on the radio and seen their videos on MTV, and they always caught my eye (and ears). Then, on that year, Androgyny came out. I remember one of the first times I heard it like it was yesterday. There was a poppy-beat to it, which I found a bit strange because I had heard some other stuff and it was a bit heavier. But it was the lyrics and video that had my attention. For a gay 16 year old boy, this band talking about "boys in the girl's room and girl's in the men's room" was just was I needed. And right after that, after my dad bought me Beautiful Garbage for Christmas, I was hooked. I was even more into it when I got to downloading their first two records, Garbage and Version 2.0. That's when they changed me. I know because somewhere deep in side I felt it. I had to have those records, and they were sort of out of print in Argentina, but I found their CDs at a local, hidden record store. I had struck gold and I knew it. They became an important chapter in the soundtrack of my youth. So much in fact that it was thanks to them that I discovered music was what I wanted to do all my life. I heard a "click" go in my head while I was listening to them, though I had been going to guitar and singing lessons already. Because of them, music stopped being a hobby and became a sort of goal. That year, my music teacher organized a live presentation and I chose to perform Queer and Cherry Lips for a small audience, of all songs. It was my first time singing (and somewhat dancing) in public, and I was so happy.
So, this book is a little bit of a reflection of that. The first chapters deal with how they discovered who they were, just like I discovered who I was thanks to them. And it was so exciting to read how it all came to be. Sure, I mean, the internet has it all, I was familiar with the story. But this time it was told by themselves, the best way to tell their own journey. And I was so surprised to learn that, right when I was discovering them, they were tearing apart. I knew some of it, but didn't know the magnitude of it all, and it was sad to read about it. But they pulled through, and to this very day, there they are, rocking our worlds. To compliment their beautiful words, the book includes amazing shots, both candid and professional, of the band throughout the years.
I feel absolutely inspired after reading this. I realize I have to move and do what I love the most, just like that time when I was 16. I have a record I have yet to realease, a band I still need to look for so I can play it live and much more music to make. I have been stalling, and I think it's time to stop, though sometimes it's the scariest feeling ever. But out of all the great sentences, this is the one I'm left with, running around in my head: "It's about being brave enough to throw away everything you know and start again".
OK, Garbage. I hear ya. I'm on my way.
December 30, 2017
"The trick is to keep breathing." Garbage has done that, and pushed so many limits in the music industry. I took my time with this book, re-reading sections and enjoying the anecdotes and photos from their long history. Shirley Manson is one of the strongest, coolest women out there. I hope Garbage continues to make music for years.
April 29, 2024
I've loved Garbage as my favourite for decades, but this book increased my appreciation of them even more. Not only interesting, but a really fun read, too! Excellent protagonists I'll always root for!
October 11, 2018
This was way more informative than I thought it would be! The book design was beautiful and I just assumed it was going to be a photo album for a coffee table. The chapters were divided well to cover their story from the imperial era to their decline to the break up.
Here's my commentary on the information they gave us:
-I was stunned to find out all the celebrity fans they had, including Gwenyth Paltrow and Brad Pitt.
-The line she had about a celebrity telling her Interscope wasn't sure whether or not they should put all their money into Garbage or No Doubt made me skeptical. No Doubt was way more pop and had gone diamond already and on a shallower note, were younger and more attractive than Garbage. I'm not doubting that the sentiment happened, but I think the conversation probably took place a few years ago by that point.
-I liked what they said for #1 crush for "we thought if we put it on our album, it would be a s*icide note for teens but then it turned out to be perfect for the Romeo and Juliet movie".
-I wish they had more personal life information. They mentioned that the guys had dealt with homophobia but I want to know if it was from actually having LGBT friends or if it was just anything with long hair that dressed in black was looked at as weird in the midwest in the 70's and 80's.
-I liked learning about the production information, such as how Version 2.0 was one of the first few albums made entirely in ProTools and how they had patches that were written because of their requests. Not gonna lie, when I found out Version 2.0 had an Album of the Year nom at the Grammy's, I was a little surprised, but at least this helped clarify it.
-I liked their preconcert playlist.
-The drink recipes were fun.
-I liked learning about the business part of the music industry a lot.
-I would've like more B Side info, or at least for Confidence and Happiness Part 2.
-I liked learning about their family members.
-I didn't think about if Shirley would have to deal with industry sexism too, if she looked more goth and maybe had a tomboy privilege. But I guess compared to just being the band's pin up (like other female lead singers), she was just treated as the amateur.
-I liked learning about their touring life, although I'm scared of traveling now.
-They mentioned having a song for a Vampire movie but I didn't pick up which one?
-They didn't talk about touring with Blondie at all! I was stunned.
Overall, a great read!
Here's my commentary on the information they gave us:
-I was stunned to find out all the celebrity fans they had, including Gwenyth Paltrow and Brad Pitt.
-The line she had about a celebrity telling her Interscope wasn't sure whether or not they should put all their money into Garbage or No Doubt made me skeptical. No Doubt was way more pop and had gone diamond already and on a shallower note, were younger and more attractive than Garbage. I'm not doubting that the sentiment happened, but I think the conversation probably took place a few years ago by that point.
-I liked what they said for #1 crush for "we thought if we put it on our album, it would be a s*icide note for teens but then it turned out to be perfect for the Romeo and Juliet movie".
-I wish they had more personal life information. They mentioned that the guys had dealt with homophobia but I want to know if it was from actually having LGBT friends or if it was just anything with long hair that dressed in black was looked at as weird in the midwest in the 70's and 80's.
-I liked learning about the production information, such as how Version 2.0 was one of the first few albums made entirely in ProTools and how they had patches that were written because of their requests. Not gonna lie, when I found out Version 2.0 had an Album of the Year nom at the Grammy's, I was a little surprised, but at least this helped clarify it.
-I liked their preconcert playlist.
-The drink recipes were fun.
-I liked learning about the business part of the music industry a lot.
-I would've like more B Side info, or at least for Confidence and Happiness Part 2.
-I liked learning about their family members.
-I didn't think about if Shirley would have to deal with industry sexism too, if she looked more goth and maybe had a tomboy privilege. But I guess compared to just being the band's pin up (like other female lead singers), she was just treated as the amateur.
-I liked learning about their touring life, although I'm scared of traveling now.
-They mentioned having a song for a Vampire movie but I didn't pick up which one?
-They didn't talk about touring with Blondie at all! I was stunned.
Overall, a great read!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 24, 2018
The set up of this book was awesome. HELLO!!?? The outer edges of the book were pink. I did not realize that Garbage had been around for as long as it had. This was a very complete coverage of the band and their history. I really enjoyed the authentic pictures and personality.
June 23, 2017
Loved every single page. Any fan of Garbage must own this.
March 26, 2022
A phenomenal book! An in-depth, detailed event telling the story of Shirley and the boys. A true must read for any Garbage fan!
July 7, 2018
If every band bio were as thorough, honest and beautifully rendered, music fans would never have a reason to complain. A must-have for fans of the band. A must-read for any musician starting out, as it is a testament to the dark side of the label machine, as well as a treatise on how to survive its machinations and maintain artistic integrity. Funny, bittersweet, raw and genuine - just like Garbage's music.
June 27, 2017
I can't even tell you how much I love Garbage and especially Shirley Manson.
This book is magnificent.
Recommended for the Darklings.
This book is magnificent.
Recommended for the Darklings.
July 27, 2021
This is by far the favorite coffee table book I own. And not just for the fact that it describes the first 22 years of my all time favorite band Garbage, which I'm a fan of from day one, own every album and single of, and haven't missed a show of (in The Netherlands at least, not counting the festivals. The book contains a list of all the gigs they did). But mostly for how complete it is, telling so many background stories that were even new to me as a fan. The history behind the start of the band, behind the albums, the singles, the videos, the photoshoots, the drama and trauma, but also the joy. The authenticy that I value Garbage for just jumps from every page and takes you with them on their journey, which is quite rocky to say the least.
The book itself is beautifully done, great design, beautiful photography and even cocktail recipes.
Of course, if you're not a fan of a band, you probably wouldn't be raving as much about a book like this like I am, but I am seriously bummed that I finished it and will probably pick it up often, just to flip through while listening to one of their albums.
The only thing I wish is that it was published a little later, so they could have included their latest album No Gods, No Masters, which is epic and has a great backstory that would fit so well into this book.
This Is The Noise That Keeps Me Awake (but in a good way)!
Can I please give 6 stars? Just this once?
The book itself is beautifully done, great design, beautiful photography and even cocktail recipes.
Of course, if you're not a fan of a band, you probably wouldn't be raving as much about a book like this like I am, but I am seriously bummed that I finished it and will probably pick it up often, just to flip through while listening to one of their albums.
The only thing I wish is that it was published a little later, so they could have included their latest album No Gods, No Masters, which is epic and has a great backstory that would fit so well into this book.
This Is The Noise That Keeps Me Awake (but in a good way)!
Can I please give 6 stars? Just this once?
December 30, 2022
Je suis fan de Garbage depuis le tout début. C'est le premier concert que j'ai vu "post-pandémie" et cela a en quelque sorte reconfirmé que ce groupe a été très marquant pour moi. La lecture de ce livre était donc essentielle.
C'est le genre de livre que quand tu l'achètes, tu le feuillettes, tu regardes les belles images. Un beau livre à laisser en évidence sur la table du salon. Donc l'avoir emprunter à la bibliothèque fait que j'ai vraiment pris le temps de de le lire, un chapitre à la fois.
Impossible de ne pas avoir les paroles et la musique en tête à chaque chanson mentionnée.
Il m'a fait revivre mes années MusiquePlus, comme en avril 2005 où mon amie Cath avait obtenu des billets et m'avait invitée pour les voir en prestation en studio. Je ne pense pas avoir vu un autre groupe d'aussi proche. Expérience d'une vie, merci mon amie. 💟
C'est le genre de livre que quand tu l'achètes, tu le feuillettes, tu regardes les belles images. Un beau livre à laisser en évidence sur la table du salon. Donc l'avoir emprunter à la bibliothèque fait que j'ai vraiment pris le temps de de le lire, un chapitre à la fois.
Impossible de ne pas avoir les paroles et la musique en tête à chaque chanson mentionnée.
Il m'a fait revivre mes années MusiquePlus, comme en avril 2005 où mon amie Cath avait obtenu des billets et m'avait invitée pour les voir en prestation en studio. Je ne pense pas avoir vu un autre groupe d'aussi proche. Expérience d'une vie, merci mon amie. 💟
January 11, 2024
Full disclosure: I'm a 90s teen, I was born and raised in Wisconsin, I got married in Madison, I idolize Shirley Manson, and I'm a fan of Garbage, Smashing Pumpkins, Nirvana, and the Foo Fighters (all of which play a significant role in the life of Butch Vig, who is my favorite producer and Garbage's drummer). Obviously, I'm going to love this book.
The photos in it were phenomenal, but I most loved the stories they told! It was a play by play of music that I grew up loving and still love. "Everything Wisconsin" oozes out of these pages, and that felt so awesome to me. The book was a good mix of a narrative interspersed with direct quotes and anecdotes from the band members in response to wherever the narrative was at.
The photos in it were phenomenal, but I most loved the stories they told! It was a play by play of music that I grew up loving and still love. "Everything Wisconsin" oozes out of these pages, and that felt so awesome to me. The book was a good mix of a narrative interspersed with direct quotes and anecdotes from the band members in response to wherever the narrative was at.
September 7, 2017
I would give this 4.5 stars if they had that rating.
I have not read too many coffee table books about bands but I did certainly enjoy reading this. I knew a lot about them going in and have seen them a dozen times or so as of this writing.
It does a great job of chronicling their history as well as their ups and downs as a band. I would have to question why they decided to make the 'epilogue' all about their last album. Why not just make it a regular chapter, since it certainly is a 'chapter' in their career?
Non-fans would probably not be too interested in reading it, but for the initiated, it is an interesting read.
I have not read too many coffee table books about bands but I did certainly enjoy reading this. I knew a lot about them going in and have seen them a dozen times or so as of this writing.
It does a great job of chronicling their history as well as their ups and downs as a band. I would have to question why they decided to make the 'epilogue' all about their last album. Why not just make it a regular chapter, since it certainly is a 'chapter' in their career?
Non-fans would probably not be too interested in reading it, but for the initiated, it is an interesting read.
August 14, 2017
This book is a great glimpse (I want more!!!) into the 20 year history of the band - from their shaky start to their unexpected success in the 90s to their continued passion for making music that is distinctly Garbage. Plus, little tidbits like cocktail recipes, anecdotes from the road and stories from their personal lives (and stories of those that work behind the scenes. Also a list of all the concerts they have ever performed - over 1000 of them. All that's missing is a complete discography and all the lyrics. I loved every second of it and couldn't put it down.
April 14, 2020
When Garbage releases the single, “Only Happy When it Rains”, in 1996, a musical passion found its way into my ears. Through the years the I’ve managed to make it to a handful of concerts, but have never stopped listening.
I loved this book. Having the history of the band put together so well, with such personal and unique insights, is a gift. Beginning before Garbage was even a thought, and taking the reader through the years, the author pulls from the bands personal experiences to reveal the path that made them one of the greatest bands of their era.
I loved this book. Having the history of the band put together so well, with such personal and unique insights, is a gift. Beginning before Garbage was even a thought, and taking the reader through the years, the author pulls from the bands personal experiences to reveal the path that made them one of the greatest bands of their era.
October 17, 2017
This is an awesome book. It pulls back the curtain on the band I love and reveals their perfections and broken souls. It details the atmosphere and experiences of each album, as well as the public reception. Reading it makes me remember my own past and role each album played as I moved from adolescence to adult hood. Now, I want to rediscover their music all over again. This is more than a coffee table book full of pretty pictures. It truly is a great read.
May 27, 2022
Wish I would have read this sooner. Great story about one of the greatest rock and roll bands. So much fun to read. Brilliantly designed. Most of all, I loved the four of them and their players and friends and how much they love each other. And they came out with one of their best albums in 2021, No Gods No Masters, five years after this beautiful Garbage book was published. Rock on forever.
December 31, 2017
This book gives great insight to the band as they grew together over the years. It contains interview like narration and rarely, if ever seen before photos of Garbage. A must read for Garbage's biggest fans.
October 28, 2018
What have liked to know more about the lyrics in songs such as heaven is wide, supervixen and medication.
Not enough was written about the strange little birds. Nevertheless still a great tabletop memoir. I'm surprise I managed to read it in bed.
Not enough was written about the strange little birds. Nevertheless still a great tabletop memoir. I'm surprise I managed to read it in bed.
April 30, 2020
Garbage is my favorite band, so of course I loved this book. The stories and photos are so fabulous, and I can't believe how many times I drove past Smart Studios before I knew what magic took place in that building.
March 10, 2024
Terrific insight into the band history presented with clever design and lovely photography, too. Song back stories bring fresh takes when listening anew. Have to try the drink recipes next. Have enjoyed this band for decades, so this was a treat to read.
August 7, 2017
If your a Garbage fan you should own this book. Great detail, do not hold things back very honest and thoughtful. The pictures are great as well.
August 31, 2017
I like the band Garbage, but I loved this book. Fantastic pictures and great stories about the band. They still get along after 20 years, despite all the ups and downs of their musical career.
October 24, 2017
I wouldn't normally do more than flip through the photos of a book like this so the fact that I read it cover to cover is surprising.
October 30, 2017
Not for anyone who isn't a fan of Garbage.
But I am, so it was fine by me.
But I am, so it was fine by me.
January 6, 2018
Very dry.
February 10, 2018
There are my heroes.
Their music has been a blessing, a joy too.
Loved reading this. They're truly special <3
Their music has been a blessing, a joy too.
Loved reading this. They're truly special <3
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