Bleed Like Me

album by Garbage

Bleed Like Me is the fourth studio album recorded and produced by alternative rock group Garbage. It was released on April 11, 2005 by Universal Music Group label Geffen in North America and by Warner Bros. Records elsewhere. The group chose a straight rock sound that was like Garbage's live performances.

The first recording sessions for Bleed Like Me took place in March 2003. But Garbage quietly split up for four months starting October 2003. They reunited under producer John King in Los Angeles. There was a guest appearance by Dave Grohl on "Bad Boyfriend". Garbage recruited drummer Matt Walker and bassist Justin Meldal-Johnsen for new recording sessions. They completed the album by the end of 2004.

The band received critical praise and high chart positions for its lead single "Why Do You Love Me". Bleed Like Me had a strong opening week globally. It debuted in the top five in eight countries, including the United Kingdom, Australia and the United States.

Certifications change

Country Certifications Units shipped
Australia Gold 35,000+[1]
United Kingdom Silver[2] 84,339+ (actual sales, as of 2007)[3]
United States Not Certified 284,000+ (actual sales, as of 2011)[4]

References change

  1. "ARIA Charts - Accreditations - 2005 Albums". ARIA. Retrieved 2011-02-03.
  2. "Certified Awards Search: Garbage". British Phonographic Industry. Archived from the original (To access, user must enter the search parameter "Garbage" and select "Search by: Keyword", with the other two set to "All") on 6 February 2013. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
  3. "Timbaland ends Rihanna's chart reign". Music Week. August 4, 2007. Retrieved 2011-05-20.
  4. Mapes, Jillian (2011-10-19). "Butch Vig: Garbage's Hiatus Cleared Members' 'Baggage'". Billboard. New York City. Retrieved 2011-10-20.