Studio Album · No. 2

Version 2.0 Songwriting Credits by Garbage

1998 Almo Sounds 12 tracks 49:34

Produced by Garbage  ·  Engineered by Billy Bush, Mike Zirkel, Scott Hull, Howie Weinberg

Almo Sounds Alternative RockElectronic Rock
Complete Artist
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Authorship

Holds writing credit on 12 of 12 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 12 / 12 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether Garbage carries a lyricist or composer credit.

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

Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

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Composer100%
Producer100%
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By the Numbers

12
Tracks
7
Lyricists
4
Producers
1,700,000
Worldwide Copies Sold
1998
Released
Data Insight

Twelve more tracks credited to the band as a whole. It is denser and more sampled than the debut, and the one place the credit line moves is "Push It", where two interpolations brought in Brian Wilson, Roger Christian and Hurby Azor. Six singles came off it, more than any other album here.

Version 2.0 came out on Almo Sounds in May 1998, sold 1,700,000 in the United States and is certified platinum. "Push It" and "Special" both reached number 52 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Temptation Waits
Shirley MansonButch VigDuke EriksonSteve Marker Shirley MansonButch VigDuke EriksonSteve Marker Shirley MansonButch VigDuke EriksonSteve Marker Shirley Manson (Performer)Butch Vig (Performer)Duke Erikson (Performer)Steve Marker (Performer)
2
I Think I'm Paranoid
Shirley MansonButch VigDuke EriksonSteve Marker Shirley MansonButch VigDuke EriksonSteve Marker Shirley MansonButch VigDuke EriksonSteve Marker Shirley Manson (Performer)Butch Vig (Performer)Duke Erikson (Performer)Steve Marker (Performer)
3
When I Grow Up
Shirley MansonButch VigDuke EriksonSteve Marker Shirley MansonButch VigDuke EriksonSteve Marker Shirley MansonButch VigDuke EriksonSteve Marker Shirley Manson (Performer)Butch Vig (Performer)Duke Erikson (Performer)Steve Marker (Performer)
4
Medication
Shirley MansonButch VigDuke EriksonSteve Marker Shirley MansonButch VigDuke EriksonSteve Marker Shirley MansonButch VigDuke EriksonSteve Marker Shirley Manson (Performer)Butch Vig (Performer)Duke Erikson (Performer)Steve Marker (Performer)
5
Special #52
Shirley MansonButch VigDuke EriksonSteve Marker Shirley MansonButch VigDuke EriksonSteve Marker Shirley MansonButch VigDuke EriksonSteve Marker Shirley Manson (Performer)Butch Vig (Performer)Duke Erikson (Performer)Steve Marker (Performer)
6
Hammering in My Head
Shirley MansonButch VigDuke EriksonSteve Marker Shirley MansonButch VigDuke EriksonSteve Marker Shirley MansonButch VigDuke EriksonSteve Marker Shirley Manson (Performer)Butch Vig (Performer)Duke Erikson (Performer)Steve Marker (Performer)
7
Push It #52
Shirley MansonButch VigDuke EriksonSteve MarkerBrian WilsonRoger ChristianHurby Azor Shirley MansonButch VigDuke EriksonSteve MarkerBrian WilsonRoger ChristianHurby Azor Shirley MansonButch VigDuke EriksonSteve Marker Shirley Manson (Performer)Butch Vig (Performer)Duke Erikson (Performer)Steve Marker (Performer)
8
The Trick Is to Keep Breathing
Shirley MansonButch VigDuke EriksonSteve Marker Shirley MansonButch VigDuke EriksonSteve Marker Shirley MansonButch VigDuke EriksonSteve Marker Shirley Manson (Performer)Butch Vig (Performer)Duke Erikson (Performer)Steve Marker (Performer)
9
Dumb
Shirley MansonButch VigDuke EriksonSteve Marker Shirley MansonButch VigDuke EriksonSteve Marker Shirley MansonButch VigDuke EriksonSteve Marker Shirley Manson (Performer)Butch Vig (Performer)Duke Erikson (Performer)Steve Marker (Performer)
10
Sleep Together
Shirley MansonButch VigDuke EriksonSteve Marker Shirley MansonButch VigDuke EriksonSteve Marker Shirley MansonButch VigDuke EriksonSteve Marker Shirley Manson (Performer)Butch Vig (Performer)Duke Erikson (Performer)Steve Marker (Performer)
11
Wicked Ways
Shirley MansonButch VigDuke EriksonSteve Marker Shirley MansonButch VigDuke EriksonSteve Marker Shirley MansonButch VigDuke EriksonSteve Marker Shirley Manson (Performer)Butch Vig (Performer)Duke Erikson (Performer)Steve Marker (Performer)
12
You Look So Fine
Shirley MansonButch VigDuke EriksonSteve Marker Shirley MansonButch VigDuke EriksonSteve Marker Shirley MansonButch VigDuke EriksonSteve Marker Shirley Manson (Performer)Butch Vig (Performer)Duke Erikson (Performer)Steve Marker (Performer)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 7 contributors

BV
Butch Vig
Writer · Producer · Performer
On this album12 written
DE
Duke Erikson
Writer · Producer · Performer
On this album12 written
SM
Shirley Manson
Writer · Producer · Performer
On this album12 written
SM
Steve Marker
Writer · Producer · Performer
On this album12 written
BW
Brian Wilson
Writer
On this album1 written
HA
Hurby Azor
Writer
On this album1 written
RC
Roger Christian
Writer
On this album1 written

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Frequently Asked Questions Version 2.0

Who wrote Version 2.0?
The band, credited collectively on all twelve tracks.
How did it sell?
1,700,000 in the United States, and it is certified platinum by the RIAA and 2x platinum by the BPI.
Which singles charted?
"Push It" and "Special" both reached number 52 on the Billboard Hot 100. Six singles were released from the album in total.
Who engineered it?
Billy Bush and Mike Zirkel, with Scott Hull and Howie Weinberg mastering.
How is it different from the debut?
It is denser and leans harder on samples and programming, and it sold about a third less.
Who produced it?
The band themselves, as on every album.
How long is the album?
49:34 across twelve tracks.

Sources

Wikipedia: Version 2.0 Wikipedia: Garbage discography Wikipedia: Push It (Garbage song) Wikipedia: Push It (Salt-N-Pepa song) Cover Art Archive: Version 2.0 by Garbage