This 2001 single from *Beautiful Garbage* found Garbage exploring a more direct, guitar-driven sound, showcasing Shirley Manson's signature vocal delivery with a renewed sense of urgency.
- "Breaking Up the Girl" was released as the second single from *Beautiful Garbage* in late 2001.
- The single preceded the album's release by several weeks, building anticipation for the new material.
- Upon its release, the single charted moderately on rock and alternative charts in the UK and US.
Garbage is an alternative rock band formed in Madison, Wisconsin, in 1994, known for blending elements of rock, electronic, and pop music. At the time of "Breaking Up the Girl," the band was preparing to release their third studio album, *Beautiful Garbage*, following the global success of their previous two records.
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