Studio Album · No. 4

Bleed Like Me Songwriting Credits by Garbage

2005 Geffen 11 tracks 45:00

Produced by Garbage, John King  ·  Engineered by Billy Bush, Butch Vig, Emily Lazar

Geffen Alternative RockHard Rock
Complete Artist
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Authorship

Holds writing credit on 11 of 11 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 11 / 11 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 11 tracks with documented writers, by whether Garbage carries a lyricist or composer credit.

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11 trackswritten by Garbage 0 tracksoutside writers
Garbage's roles on this album

Share of the 11 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

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Producer100%
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By the Numbers

11
Tracks
4
Lyricists
5
Producers
284,000
Worldwide Copies Sold
2005
Released
Data Insight

Eleven tracks, band credit throughout, made during sessions that nearly ended the group. Dave Grohl drummed on one track without a credit. The band went on hiatus straight afterwards and did not release anything for seven years.

Bleed Like Me came out on Geffen in April 2005, sold 284,000 in the United States and entered the Billboard 200 at number four. "Why Do You Love Me" reached number 94 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Bad Boyfriend
Shirley MansonButch VigDuke EriksonSteve Marker Shirley MansonButch VigDuke EriksonSteve Marker Shirley MansonButch VigDuke EriksonSteve MarkerJohn King Shirley Manson (Performer)Butch Vig (Performer)Duke Erikson (Performer)Steve Marker (Performer)
2
Run Baby Run
Shirley MansonButch VigDuke EriksonSteve Marker Shirley MansonButch VigDuke EriksonSteve Marker Shirley MansonButch VigDuke EriksonSteve MarkerJohn King Shirley Manson (Performer)Butch Vig (Performer)Duke Erikson (Performer)Steve Marker (Performer)
3
Right Between the Eyes
Shirley MansonButch VigDuke EriksonSteve Marker Shirley MansonButch VigDuke EriksonSteve Marker Shirley MansonButch VigDuke EriksonSteve MarkerJohn King Shirley Manson (Performer)Butch Vig (Performer)Duke Erikson (Performer)Steve Marker (Performer)
4
Why Do You Love Me #94
Shirley MansonButch VigDuke EriksonSteve Marker Shirley MansonButch VigDuke EriksonSteve Marker Shirley MansonButch VigDuke EriksonSteve MarkerJohn King Shirley Manson (Performer)Butch Vig (Performer)Duke Erikson (Performer)Steve Marker (Performer)
5
Bleed Like Me
Shirley MansonButch VigDuke EriksonSteve Marker Shirley MansonButch VigDuke EriksonSteve Marker Shirley MansonButch VigDuke EriksonSteve MarkerJohn King Shirley Manson (Performer)Butch Vig (Performer)Duke Erikson (Performer)Steve Marker (Performer)
6
Metal Heart
Shirley MansonButch VigDuke EriksonSteve Marker Shirley MansonButch VigDuke EriksonSteve Marker Shirley MansonButch VigDuke EriksonSteve MarkerJohn King Shirley Manson (Performer)Butch Vig (Performer)Duke Erikson (Performer)Steve Marker (Performer)
7
Sex Is Not the Enemy
Shirley MansonButch VigDuke EriksonSteve Marker Shirley MansonButch VigDuke EriksonSteve Marker Shirley MansonButch VigDuke EriksonSteve MarkerJohn King Shirley Manson (Performer)Butch Vig (Performer)Duke Erikson (Performer)Steve Marker (Performer)
8
It's All Over But the Crying
Shirley MansonButch VigDuke EriksonSteve Marker Shirley MansonButch VigDuke EriksonSteve Marker Shirley MansonButch VigDuke EriksonSteve MarkerJohn King Shirley Manson (Performer)Butch Vig (Performer)Duke Erikson (Performer)Steve Marker (Performer)
9
Boys Wanna Fight
Shirley MansonButch VigDuke EriksonSteve Marker Shirley MansonButch VigDuke EriksonSteve Marker Shirley MansonButch VigDuke EriksonSteve MarkerJohn King Shirley Manson (Performer)Butch Vig (Performer)Duke Erikson (Performer)Steve Marker (Performer)
10
Why Don't You Come Over
Shirley MansonButch VigDuke EriksonSteve Marker Shirley MansonButch VigDuke EriksonSteve Marker Shirley MansonButch VigDuke EriksonSteve MarkerJohn King Shirley Manson (Performer)Butch Vig (Performer)Duke Erikson (Performer)Steve Marker (Performer)
11
Happy Home
Shirley MansonButch VigDuke EriksonSteve Marker Shirley MansonButch VigDuke EriksonSteve Marker Shirley MansonButch VigDuke EriksonSteve MarkerJohn King Shirley Manson (Performer)Butch Vig (Performer)Duke Erikson (Performer)Steve Marker (Performer)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 5 contributors

BV
Butch Vig
Writer · Producer · Performer
On this album11 written
DE
Duke Erikson
Writer · Producer · Performer
On this album11 written
SM
Shirley Manson
Writer · Producer · Performer
On this album11 written
SM
Steve Marker
Writer · Producer · Performer
On this album11 written
JK
John King
Producer
On this album11 produced

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Frequently Asked Questions Bleed Like Me

Who wrote Bleed Like Me?
The band, credited collectively on all eleven tracks.
How did it chart?
It entered the Billboard 200 at number four, their highest placing there.
Which single charted?
"Why Do You Love Me" reached number 94 on the Billboard Hot 100.
How did it sell?
284,000 in the United States, and it is certified silver by the BPI.
Is Dave Grohl on it?
He drummed on one track during the sessions. He takes no writing credit.
Who engineered it?
Billy Bush and Butch Vig, with Emily Lazar mastering.
What happened after it?
The band went on hiatus in 2005 and did not release another album until 2012.

Sources

Wikipedia: Bleed Like Me Wikipedia: Garbage discography Cover Art Archive: Bleed Like Me by Garbage