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Absolute Garbage

by Garbage

Released: July 23, 2007

Alternative rock, trip hop, grunge

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A notable addition is "Tell Me Where It Hurts," a new track recorded specifically for the compilation and released as a single. "Absolute Garbage" is a greatest hits album by American rock band Garbage, released worldwide on July 23, 2007, through Warner Music imprint A&E Records. In North America, it was released the following day by Almo Sounds, Geffen Records, and Universal Music Enterprises.

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This compilation arrived during the band's hiatus after…

This compilation arrived during the band's hiatus after a brief reformation for a benefit concert earlier that year.

The album features remastered versions of 16 of…

The album features remastered versions of 16 of the band's singles, presented in chronological order.

Absolute Garbage was made available both as a…

Absolute Garbage was made available both as a standard CD and as a special edition that included a bonus disc with remixes.

Additionally, a DVD accompanied the release, containing 16…

Additionally, a DVD accompanied the release, containing 16 of the band's music videos.

It also featured an hour-long documentary titled Thanks…

It also featured an hour-long documentary titled Thanks for Your Uhh, Support, which includes backstage footage, behind-the-scenes material, archive live performances, and interviews covering the band's career up to that point.

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"Absolute Garbage" is a greatest hits album by American rock band Garbage, released worldwide on July 23, 2007, through Warner Music imprint A&E Records. In North America, it was released the following day by Almo Sounds, Geffen Records, and Universal Music Enterprises. This compilation arrived during the band's hiatus after a brief reformation for a benefit concert earlier that year.

The album features remastered versions of 16 of the band's singles, presented in chronological order. A notable addition is "Tell Me Where It Hurts," a new track recorded specifically for the compilation and released as a single. Absolute Garbage was made available both as a standard CD and as a special edition that included a bonus disc with remixes.

Additionally, a DVD accompanied the release, containing 16 of the band's music videos. It also featured an hour-long documentary titled Thanks for Your Uhh, Support, which includes backstage footage, behind-the-scenes material, archive live performances, and interviews covering the band's career up to that point.