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Review: Led by Edinburgh-born Los Angeles-based 90s superstar Shirley Manson, Garbage have emerged from dark, troubling times to present a new album. The follow up to 2021's No God No Masters was originally intended for release in 2023, but got put back, reportedly due to Manson's surgeries, writer's block and the death of her pet dog. Those who've kept patient, however, are in for a treat: it's a life-affirming record that stands tall in the transatlantic group's storied oeuvre. Ever the sharp critical thinker, the lyrics to lead single 'There's No Future In Optimism' remind us to grab life by the horns and feel unburned by darkness for a moment - it's a message we need from our popstars and it's a nice respite from the cranky punk music that's saturated our radio waves over the past few years.