The New Oldies: #7 Album of the Year 2025: Garbage –  Let All That We Imagine Be the Light

Something seems to be missing these days. It seems that record companies, radio stations, and streaming services are pushing some the great established musicians to the background. As a result these veteran artists are not getting the attention they deserve. Enter the Top 10 Album Countdown: The New Oldies. The main point is simple – to make this list you must have at least 20 years of producing established music. The album by the artist must have been released between November 1st, 2024 and October 31st, 2025.

#7 Album of the Year 2025: Garbage –  Let All That We Imagine Be the Light

This might be one of the most different choices I’ve ever made on any New Oldies Countdown. In most cases, I had a lot familiarity with the discography of the artist. I can’t say this for Garbage. While this easily ranks as one of the worst names for a band I ever heard, that doesn’t exclude it from the New Oldies. As I was perusing for New Oldies music this summer, I came across their 2025 album, Let All That We Imagine Be The Light. Since Garbage has been around since 1993, they were New Oldies eligible.

What I came across was a wonderful and eclectic mix of alternative and electronic rock. Producer Billy Bush had worked with them several times, and he once again was brought in for this album.

Garbage’s previous effort was much more socio-political, but with Let All That We Imagine Be The Light, the key word is “Light” as it is filled with optimism, but there still was a slight darkness to this album’s tone. The songwriting is really good and is layers really nicely with the alternative/electronic sound. This album did its job, and it has me looking back at Garbage’s portfolio.