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Garbage Share Details on New Album, ‘Let All That We Imagine Be The Light’

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Garbage, the iconic alternative rock band fronted by Shirley Manson, is set to release their latest studio album, Let All That We Imagine Be The Light, on May 30. This eagerly anticipated release marks a notable shift from the band's previous album, No Gods No Masters, released in 2021. In a candid statement, Manson expressed the band's desire to project a more hopeful and constructive message with this album. Inspired by Tennessee Williams' quote about the world's inherent violence and the redemptive power of love, Manson and her bandmates aim to move towards a future filled with love and positivity, a marked departure from their previous themes of frustration and outrage.

The album, recorded at Red Razor Sounds in Los Angeles, Butch Vig’s home studio Grunge Is Dead, and Manson’s bedroom, was produced in collaboration with longtime engineer Billy Bush. The creative process was shared among all four original band members: Manson, Vig, Duke Erikson, and Steve Marker. Manson highlighted how personal growth had influenced the band's approach, noting that her youthful tendencies toward destruction have transformed into a mature focus on creation and positivity. This thematic evolution extends throughout the album, encapsulating Manson's continued belief in the power of community and art to foster change and healing.

The track listing for Let All That We Imagine Be The Light promises a vibrant and dynamic listening experience, with evocative titles such as “There’s No Future In Optimism,” “Chinese Fire Horse,” and “The Day That I Met God.” The album includes ten tracks, each contributing to the overarching theme of searching for light and goodness amidst challenging times. Notably, the opening track, “There’s No Future In Optimism,” sets a tone of resilience and collective empowerment. Manson describes it as an anthemic rallying cry inviting listeners who believe in meeting the world with love to join together in hope and empathy.

Throughout the album, Garbage maintains their signature sound—characterized by big angular guitars and cinematic soundscapes—while also incorporating analogue synths and innovative sound design. According to Vig, these elements reflect the dystopian challenges faced globally, yet the goal was to imbue the record with hope and convey the enduring power of people. Despite the tumultuous context in which it was created, Let All That We Imagine Be The Light is purposely optimistic, aligning with Manson's vision of music as a transformative, uncontrollable force capable of changing perspectives and shifting cultural narratives.

 

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