On October 2, 2001, Garbage released their third album, Beautiful Garbage. It was a noticeable stylistic departure from the band's first two albums. While Garbage had gained recognition for their quirky sound - which incorporated elements from many genres - and dark lyrical themes, Beautiful Garbage seemed much lighter in mood. It was more poppy and upbeat, yet still very alternative and eclectic. The album received positive reviews from critics, and debuted at number 13 on the Billboard 200 albums chart. The album's lead single, "Androgyny," was a lush yet risky preview of the new songs that was met with mixed reactions. The second single internationally was peppy "Cherry Lips (Go Baby Go!)," however the US got "Breaking Up The Girl" as the second single instead. Finally, "Shut Your Mouth" was the last single from Beautiful Garbage.
Highlights on Beautiful Garbage include "Androgyny," "Cherry Lips (Go Baby Go!)," "Cup Of Coffee," "Breaking Up The Girl," "Nobody Loves You," and "So Like A Rose."
Singles
Tracklist
| 1 | Shut Your Mouth | Shirley Manson, Steve Marker, Duke Erikson, Butch Vig | |
| 2 | Androgyny | Shirley Manson, Steve Marker, Duke Erikson, Butch Vig | |
| 3 | Can't Cry These Tears | Shirley Manson, Steve Marker, Duke Erikson, Butch Vig | |
| 4 | 'Til The Day I Die | Shirley Manson, Steve Marker, Duke Erikson, Butch Vig | |
| 5 | Cup Of Coffee | Shirley Manson, Steve Marker, Duke Erikson, Butch Vig | |
| 6 | Silence Is Golden | Shirley Manson, Steve Marker, Duke Erikson, Butch Vig | |
| 7 | Cherry Lips (Go Baby Go!) | Shirley Manson, Steve Marker, Duke Erikson, Butch Vig | |
| 8 | Breaking Up The Girl | Shirley Manson, Steve Marker, Duke Erikson, Butch Vig | |
| 9 | Drive You Home | Shirley Manson, Steve Marker, Duke Erikson, Butch Vig | |
| 10 | Parade | Shirley Manson, Steve Marker, Duke Erikson, Butch Vig | |
| 11 | Nobody Loves You | Shirley Manson, Steve Marker, Duke Erikson, Butch Vig | |
| 12 | Untouchable | Shirley Manson, Steve Marker, Duke Erikson, Butch Vig | |
| 13 | So Like A Rose | Shirley Manson, Steve Marker, Duke Erikson, Butch Vig | |
| 14 | Begging Bone | Shirley Manson, Steve Marker, Duke Erikson, Butch Vig | Japanese Edition Bonus Track |
| 15 | The World Is Not Enough | David Arnold, Don Black | Japanese Edition Bonus Track |