Bleed Like Me
by Garbage
  • Record Label: Geffen
  • Release Date: Apr 12, 2005
User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 136 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 111 out of 136
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 136
  3. Negative: 11 out of 136

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  1. CarenT
    Apr 17, 2005
    10
    This is a great album! I highly recommend this album (and all their previous albums) to anyone who enjoys good music...unlike some of the critics i've read on here. Garbage is brilliant.
  2. victora
    May 30, 2005
    10
    This albums Rocks!!
  3. EmilyG
    Jul 8, 2005
    10
    The thing I love about every Garbage album is that they are albums - and great ones at that - becuase you can listen to them all the way through and end up never questioning whether one of the songs should have been left out. There were times during beautifulgarbage when I wasn't convinced by a song but Bleed Like Me is certainly a return to the glory of the first 2 albums. I love it!!!!
  4. WS
    Apr 12, 2005
    10
    Version 2.0 remains my favorite, but this album while not spectacular is a good effort, and a good effort from Garbage far exceeds the other crap out there
  5. Colleen
    Apr 13, 2005
    10
    Best comeback album in years...I don't understand the mixed reviews at all.
  6. JoshG
    Apr 13, 2005
    10
    Very good. Goes back to the debut days.
  7. LakeishaJ
    Apr 14, 2005
    10
    This is one of the best albums of the year! I have listened to garbage since their first self titled album, and this is the best one since then. Many people think that they have this trite hard pop sound, but I feel like over the years, Garbage has really defined their own niche. Go Shirley and Butch!!
  8. Brett
    Apr 15, 2005
    10
    It has the edge of the first album, the brilliance of the second, and the glamour of the third. I think it is the best album I have heard all year; As for the critics, they are clearly missing the message and have no concept of this album's magnitude. Adding to the fact that Garbage is phenomenal in concert, I think this is the best things to happen to music in a while.
  9. SDS
    May 6, 2005
    10
    Best CD of the year so far. Garbage has returned with a CD that is more true to their live show. Shirley Manson's vocals are in top form - she is "The Queen"!
  10. kateg
    May 9, 2005
    10
    this cd has not left my car stereo since it's release in april...i absolutely adore it.
  11. Fiona
    Aug 28, 2005
    10
    This is the best record of the year hands down. They've evolved so much as a band, first the electro rock of 'Garbage', the techno rock of 'Version 2.0', the pop of 'BeautifulGarbage', and now the guitar rock of 'Bleed Like Me'. Shirley Manson's lyrics have never been political, but 'Metal Heart' and 'Sex is not the This is the best record of the year hands down. They've evolved so much as a band, first the electro rock of 'Garbage', the techno rock of 'Version 2.0', the pop of 'BeautifulGarbage', and now the guitar rock of 'Bleed Like Me'. Shirley Manson's lyrics have never been political, but 'Metal Heart' and 'Sex is not the Enemy' prove she's just as good at channeling frustration as Maynard James Keenan and Chris Cornell, while the rest are easily relatable and impactful. It's amazing that anyone could criticize this album; the music is so hook laden you'd be hard pressed to find one song that doesn't present a hint of the perfect radio single, and Manson's vocals are so well delivered that you believe every word she says. And every word is worth listening to if you take the time to see what they mean.… Expand
  12. [Anonymous]
    Sep 18, 2006
    10
    It's perfect despite the critics. It's like a good wine. Perhaps it's too fine a wine for some people's taste.
  13. SteveR
    Apr 12, 2005
    10
    The album is definetly a comeback for Garbage, and I feel this album will do MUCH better than the previous album BG. Can't wait to see them on tour!
  14. DaveB.
    Apr 12, 2005
    10
    What a great album! All the tracks kick a**! Have been waiting for this album for years and my prayers have been answered. Can't wait to see Shirley and the boys live in T.O.
  15. samg
    Apr 12, 2005
    10
    bleed like me is great! garbage has been gone for a while, but i'm glad they are back, and the album was totally worth the wait.
  16. RandyB
    Apr 12, 2005
    10
    It's fairly early in the year, but this is already one of the best of the year. Amazing, and their best since '98's 'Version 2.0'
  17. JamesS
    Apr 12, 2005
    10
    I've listened only once so far, but I'm LOVING it!
  18. TerryMitchell
    Apr 13, 2005
    10
    This album sounds like the Garbage I fell in love with so many years ago!
  19. SCOTTS
    Apr 13, 2005
    10
    A solid rocker after the too diverse Beautiful Garbage CD. Bad Boyfriend is irresistable and should have been the first single. Most of these songs should be very appealing live and we can only hope for a long overdue Live Garbage DVD. The slower Bleed Like Me and It's All Over But the Crying are the best Shirley has sounded yet. This new CD is a must for those who loved A solid rocker after the too diverse Beautiful Garbage CD. Bad Boyfriend is irresistable and should have been the first single. Most of these songs should be very appealing live and we can only hope for a long overdue Live Garbage DVD. The slower Bleed Like Me and It's All Over But the Crying are the best Shirley has sounded yet. This new CD is a must for those who loved Garbage's first two albums.… Expand
  20. BadBoyfriendOnIce
    Apr 13, 2005
    10
    In a world of "Simple Plans", "Blink 182's", and many wannabe rock bands there's Garbage! Bleed Like Me was everything I wanted in a Garbage Album! From the pounding, aggressive Bad Boyfriend to the deep lyrics of It's All Over But the Crying to...well I just love every track on the album - Garbage's best album to date hands down! Thank you Garbage for producing In a world of "Simple Plans", "Blink 182's", and many wannabe rock bands there's Garbage! Bleed Like Me was everything I wanted in a Garbage Album! From the pounding, aggressive Bad Boyfriend to the deep lyrics of It's All Over But the Crying to...well I just love every track on the album - Garbage's best album to date hands down! Thank you Garbage for producing another gem, easily the brightest!… Expand
  21. Joey
    Apr 14, 2005
    10
    This album is pure energy, heart-felt and addictive...thats why we love garbage!
  22. DonnaRama
    Apr 14, 2005
    10
    OOOhhh,this album is hot!It takes a couple listens to build it's heat for first time listeners,but then bam!,your new favorite Garbage record.Sadly,these music critics offer nothing new themselves...some like it,some don't,don't listen to anyt of them,there's no need as you can make up your own mind.I can't tell you how msany movies and albums I've enjoyed OOOhhh,this album is hot!It takes a couple listens to build it's heat for first time listeners,but then bam!,your new favorite Garbage record.Sadly,these music critics offer nothing new themselves...some like it,some don't,don't listen to anyt of them,there's no need as you can make up your own mind.I can't tell you how msany movies and albums I've enjoyed that have been trashed by these people and consequently,their opinions almost prevented me.Tsk..tsk...my only critism is this album is too short!Bad Boyfriend,Run baby Run and title track Bleed Like me will be clasica.There's sooo much here.....good job Garbage!… Expand
  23. BogdanK
    Apr 15, 2005
    10
    After pop electronic beautifulgarbage , Garbage goes back to it's roots with this perfect rock album. We can just hope to see their albums more often.
  24. GaryH
    Apr 18, 2005
    10
    I would say that I am relieved and overjoyed with "Bleed Like Me". Beautiful Garbage was disappointing and this album seems to capture the essence of what Garbage is. I the mor eI listen to it the more I like. I think that "Metal Heart" may end up being Garbage's most underrated song. It is so very powerful!
  25. me
    Apr 23, 2005
    10
    i love this band. and after so much time i was salivating for some more. they didnt disappoint; true they dont have their typical sound, but i think it's a testament to their evolution as a band. i love their new cd!
  26. AdamN
    Apr 25, 2005
    10
    Garbage is back and better than ever! Go buy this album!
  27. DiegoM
    Apr 26, 2005
    10
    Garbage at their best, awesome CD and great music.
  28. Matt
    May 10, 2005
    10
    Garbage again makes a great album - they changed things around just enough to have it sound fresh.
  29. WillS
    May 26, 2005
    10
    Love it, absolutely love it. Such a great collection of catchy tunes. I haven
  30. WaleedS
    Jun 1, 2005
    10
    It's a good album, not as great as Version 2.0, but I like how this site doesn't bother to put up the Amazon and Billboard reviews of the album both of which are very favorable but they put both of those company's reviews up for Mariah Carey's new album which came out on the same date. How stupid.
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56

Mixed or average reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 18
  3. Negative: 2 out of 18
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    Humongous hooks. [15 Apr 2005, p.77]
  2. Rolling Stone
    70
    The first two-thirds of Bleed Like Me is easily the best sustained run of studio Garbage since the opening half of their 1995 debut.
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  3. The Guardian
    60
    While Manson's changeling vocals are always worth listening to, Garbage's songs often aren't.
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