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Following their energized, politically charged seventh set, No Gods No Masters, alternative rock trailblazers Garbage turned in another timely examination of a burning world, Let All That We Imagine Be the Light. Described by the band as an "uplifting" response to the global upheaval at the time of release, the sonics are not quite as chipper and wide-eyed as that might imply. Confident and driven, it's a potent rallying cry aimed at fighting the future -- whether that be the chaos around us or the inevitability of time and mortality -- soundtracked by their signature blend of jagged guitar riffs, elastic bass, precision drumming, and electronic-kissed atmospherics that are all held together by Shirley Manson's inimitable vocals. The towering opening track, "There's No Future in Optimism," is a noisy, thrilling thrust into the album's confrontational landscape, setting the scene for the synth-washed "Hold" and "Have We Met (The Void)," which push the cinematic scope to a throbbing peak, recalling the cyber-sexy sounds of Version 2.0. The deeply personal "Sisyphus" floats atop buzzing synths and trip-hoppy scratches, with Manson's ethereal vocals echoing catalog highlights like "You Look So Fine," while the fever dream of "The Day That I Met God" calls upon faith and hope. Elsewhere, the subdued, midtempo breathers "Radical" and "Love to Give" push love and unity to the fore, just as the menacing, post-punk groover "Get Out My Face AKA Bad Kitty" and the biting "R U Happy Now" crank up the vitriol, taking aim at the patriarchy and the sociopolitical state of the U.S.A. There's no ambiguity here as Manson sings, "Make no mistake, friends, they hate your women/They rob your children and they love their guns." Despite the focus on things that are beyond our control, there is a glimmer of optimism woven throughout, which reveals itself after repeated listens. "If you're ready for love," invites Manson, then Garbage is prepared to stand with you to face the challenges thrown our way. Let All That We Imagine Be the Light is another fantastic 2020s offering from this masterful quartet, further solidifying their place as alt-rock royalty.

There's No Future In Optimism    3:20
Chinese Fire Horse    4:03
Hold    4:33
Have We Met (The Void)    5:11
Sisyphus    5:11
Radical    4:20
Love To Give    4:24
Get Out My Face Aka Bad Kitty    4:36
R U Happy Now    3:39
The Day That I Met God    5:59