Garbage is back, and they’re bringing their latest album to the Hollywood Palladium on November 5th. If you’ve never seen them live, you’re missing out on one of rock’s best live acts. And if you have seen them before, you already know why this show is going to be special.
The band released their eighth album, “Let All That We Imagine Be the Light,” back in May, and it’s easily their best work in years. Critics are calling it their strongest release since their self-titled 1995 debut album. The songs have a warmer sound that should work perfectly in a venue like the Palladium.
Let’s be honest – the main reason to see Garbage live is Shirley Manson. She’s one of those rare frontpeople who completely owns the stage from the moment she walks on.
Concertgoers worldwide always mention how she can’t help but grab your attention.
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She doesn’t just stand there and sing – she moves around, gets down on her knees during emotional parts, and sometimes even jumps into the crowd. I was completely taken in the first time I saw them and I have not missed a show since.
What makes Garbage shows so good is how they mix the big rock moments with quieter, more personal songs. They know how to build up the energy and then bring it way down before cranking it back up again. Plus, their light shows and visuals are always on point without being over the top.
Don’t worry if you’re mainly there for the hits – they’ll definitely play “I’m Only Happy When It Rains,” “Stupid Girl,” “I Think I’m Paranoid,” “Special,” “Queer,” “#1 Crush,” and “Push It.”
But the cool thing about this tour is how well their new songs fit with the old ones. The band has been together for 30 years, and they still sound fresh.
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Garbage has always been different from other alternative rock bands. They mix electronic sounds with heavy guitars in a way that somehow works perfectly. They’ve done Bond themes, headlined major festivals, and sold millions of albums, but they still choose to play smaller venues like the Palladium where you can actually see their faces.
If you’re on the fence about going, here’s the thing – Garbage doesn’t tour constantly. When they do show up, it’s worth your time and money. They put on the kind of show that reminds you why live music matters. This isn’t some greatest hits nostalgia trip. This is a band that’s still making great music and knows how to deliver it live.
Joining Garbage on the road this tour will be SoCal favorites Starcrawler. Arrow de Wilde and Henry Cash will give you another reason to Love L.A.
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Mark your calendar for November 5th. There are tickets and VIP experiences including access to soundcheck available now.
