The third single from their 1998 & second album, 'Version 2.0'. 'Special' includes a Chrissie Hynde-approved use of elements of the Pretenders' 'Talk Of The Town'. Pt.1 is backed with '13 X Forever' and 'Special' (Brot... more »her In Rhythm Mix). Slimline jewel case. 1998 Mushroom release.« less
The third single from their 1998 & second album, 'Version 2.0'. 'Special' includes a Chrissie Hynde-approved use of elements of the Pretenders' 'Talk Of The Town'. Pt.1 is backed with '13 X Forever' and 'Special' (Brother In Rhythm Mix). Slimline jewel case. 1998 Mushroom release.
CD Reviews
Only is the New Song a True Highlight
10/25/1999
(3 out of 5 stars)
"The song "13 x Forever" is the only reason to get this single. With an album version of "Special" (which is a great song, don't get me wrong) and an uninspired remix of "Special", you'll find you'll just tape the second track and never play the single it came on."
Worth it for the B-side
Darryl Da Silva | 07/31/2003
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Garbage fans, "Special #2" cries out for your love! This CD single isn't as good as "Special #1", but it has its place. The B-side, "13 x Forever", has turned into one of my favorite Garbage songs - it's an infectious winner that should have been on the album. "Special" is still a great song, and one of VERSION 2.0's strongest tracks. The only weak spot here is the dull, unnecessary Brothers in Rhythm remix of "Special". Otherwise, "Special #2" is a worthy buy."
13 x Forever!
Michael S. Prosen | Garrettsville, Ohio United States | 11/14/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This was the first import that i have ever bought from Garbage, and i was so impressed that i have bought 9 more of them. The CD is excellent. Sure it only has 3 songs on it, but the song 13xForever makes up for it. This song is my favorite B-side. Shirley's vocals are just amazing, and the lyrics make the song phenominal. I would definately recomend this CD to anyone who is even an avid Garbage listener. 5 stars indeed."
13 X Forever infectiously catchy!
bruce@gnes.net | Rock Hill, SC | 08/04/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"You've all heard "Special", so I won't talk about that. The second track on this disc, a b-side called "13 X Forever", is typical Garbage: driving beat, sexy vocals, and clever hooks. A sample of the lyrics: " Thirteen times you f***ed with my karma; Thirteen times I sucked on your dogma." Cool! The third track is an interesting remix of "Special". The chord progressions are changed quite a bit, but the melody still works because it was extremely flexible to start with.Summing it all up, this one is worth having."
SPECIAL PT.1 HAS A GREAT NEW TRACK AND A GREAT REMIX
08/19/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"SPECIAL CD SINGLE PT.1 IMPORT FROM ENGLAND HAS ONE OF VERSION 2.0'S GREATEST SONGS SPECIAL WHICH IS ONE OF MY FAVORITES. IT ALSO INCLUDES A BRAND NEW TRACK CALLED 13 X FOREVER WHICH IS ONE OF THEIR GREATEST B-SIDES, BESIDES DEADWOOD. IT ALSO HAS SPECIAL - BROTHERS IN RYTHM MIX, A GREAT REMIX OF SPECIAL. THIS IS A MUST FOR ANY GARBAGE FAN."
Track Listings (3) - Disc #1