I Think I'm Paranoid

Garbage

About I Think I'm Paranoid

"I Think I'm Paranoid" is a song written, performed and produced by Garbage and was the second single released from their second album Version 2.0. The song was released internationally in July 1998, following up on the success of the band's prior hit, "Push It". "I Think I'm Paranoid" reached the Top Ten on the UK Singles chart and Airplay charts, while across the Atlantic also becoming a hit on Billboard's Modern Rock Tracks chart. "I Think I'm Paranoid" became the biggest hit from Version 2. 0 in Italy, where it featured on a 30-second advert campaign for Breil Watches and was placed in rotation by MTV Italy. In 2007, "I Think I'm Paranoid" was remastered and included on Garbage's greatest hits album Absolute Garbage. more »

Year:: 1998
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Garbage

Garbage is an alternative rock band formed in Madison, Wisconsin, in 1994. The group consists of Scottish singer Shirley Manson (vocals, guitar) and American musicians Duke Erikson (bass, guitar, keyboards, percussion), Steve Marker (guitar, keyboards) and Butch Vig (drums, percussion). All four members are involved in songwriting and production. The band have counted worldwide album sales of over 17 million units. more »

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Song Formation "I Think I'm Paranoid" is the second single released from Garbage's second studio album, Version 2.0, in 1998.
Chart Performance The song peaked at number 6 in the UK Singles Chart, making it their second consecutive top-10 hit after "Stupid Girl".
Global Hit It was not just popular in the UK but also achieved tremendous success in the US, Australia, and several European countries.
Musical Style The song blends electronic music with alternative rock elements, a fusion that defined the band's overall style.
Song Theme Garbage's lead singer Shirley Manson revealed that the song's lyrics express the pressure and anxiety of fame, highlighting the paranoia the band felt after their sudden success.
Music Video The music video for "I Think I'm Paranoid" was directed by Matthew Rolston and features the band performing in a dreary, clinical environment, interspersed with scenes of Manson being tortured by unseen forces, reflecting the song's themes of paranoia and mental instability.
Critical Acclaim The song garnered positive reviews from music critics, some of whom praised its catchy chorus, strong guitar riffs and Manson's powerful vocals.
Live Performances "I Think I'm Paranoid" has been performed in almost all of Garbage's concert tours, demonstrating its popularity both with the band and their fans.
Covers and Tributes The song has been covered and sampled by several other artists, notably DJ duo Adventure Club, proving its impact and influence in the music world.
In Popular Media "I Think I'm Paranoid" has been used in multiple TV shows, movies, and video games, including the video game Rock Band.
Recording Process In the making, the song featured multi-layered sound with numerous instrument tracks. The band used Pro Tools software for editing, which gave the second album an evolutionary edge.
Album Success Featured in Version 2.0, which was nominated for two Grammy Awards, "I Think I'm Paranoid" played an integral role in projecting the album's success.
Notable Appearances The song was performed live on late-night TV shows like The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Late Show with David Letterman. It was also included in their live set for the 1999 Brit Awards.

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