Version 2.0

Version 2.0 is Garbage's 1998 second studio album, self-produced by the band and built around Shirley Manson's assertive vocals. It refines the group's blend of alternative rock and pop hooks with layered electronic beats, samples, dense production, and rock guitar, creating a glossy yet abrasive sound that bridges rock and dance influences. The record is notable for consolidating the band's electronica-tinged rock aesthetic and for its tightly arranged, hook-driven songs.