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Stupid Girl

Garbage · 1996

31 min · 6 tracks · alternative rock

A pulsating blend of electronic beats and grungy guitar riffs that challenges societal norms with biting lyrics.

Stupid Girl is a single by Garbage, released in 1996. A pulsating blend of electronic beats and grungy guitar riffs that challenges societal norms with biting lyrics. 'Stupid Girl' became a commercial success, reaching No. 24 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning a nomination for Best Hard Rock Performance at the Grammy Awards. Its innovative sound and feminist themes influenced the burgeoning alternative rock genre and resonated with listeners navigating the complexities of gender roles in the 90s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Stupid Girl sound like?

A pulsating blend of electronic beats and grungy guitar riffs that challenges societal norms with biting lyrics. Rooted in alternative rock.

What makes Stupid Girl by Garbage notable?

'Stupid Girl' became a commercial success, reaching No. 24 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning a nomination for Best Hard Rock Performance at the Grammy Awards. Its innovative sound and feminist themes influenced the burgeoning alternative rock genre and resonated with listeners navigating the complexities of gender roles in the 90s. Released on February 28, 1996, 'Stupid Girl' marked Garbage's first foray into the mainstream after their self-titled debut gained critical acclaim. As the band's third single, it solidified their status as a leading force in the mid-90s alternative rock scene, showcasing a more polished production style compared to earlier tracks.

How many songs are on Stupid Girl?

Stupid Girl has 6 tracks, running approximately 31 minutes.

Tracklist

6 tracks·31:31

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Stupid Girl (Tee’s Freeze club) Standout 5:54
  • 2 Stupid Girl (Tee’s In‐house dub) 6:14
  • 3 Stupid Girl (Future Retro mix) 5:20
  • 4 Stupid Girl (Danny Saber mix) Standout 4:24
  • 5 Stupid Girl (Shoegazer mix) 5:53
  • 6 Driving Lesson Standout 3:46

Release Date

February 28, 1996

Genre

alternative rock

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

31 min 31 sec