Savage Garden: Affirmation (Second-Hand)
Savage Garden: Affirmation (Second-Hand)
Savage Garden: Affirmation (Second-Hand)
Artist: Savage Garden
Title: Affirmation
Format: Audio CD, Album, Dark Blue Disc
Genre: Electronic / Rock
Style: Soft Rock / Pop Rock / Synth-pop
Record Label: Columbia Records
Catalogue Number: CDCOL 5977 K
Country of Release: South Africa
Release Year: 1999
Language: English
Number of Discs: 1
Affirmation is the second and final studio album by Australian pop duo Savage Garden, released in 1999. Following the enormous international success of their debut album, Darren Hayes and Daniel Jones returned with a collection of melodic pop, soft rock and electronic influences.
Featuring some of the duo's biggest hits, including I Knew I Loved You, The Animal Song and Affirmation, the album combines infectious melodies, heartfelt lyrics and polished production.
A defining release of late-1990s pop music, Affirmation remains a favourite among fans of melodic pop, romantic ballads and classic Australian pop rock.
Album Overview
Released in November 1999, Affirmation continued Savage Garden's remarkable international success, building on the popularity of their multi-million-selling debut album.
The album explores themes of love, relationships, personal growth and self-discovery, with Darren Hayes' distinctive vocals complemented by Daniel Jones' melodic arrangements and contemporary production.
The standout single I Knew I Loved You became a major international hit, reaching number one in several countries. Other highlights include The Animal Song, originally featured in the film The Other Sister, and the uplifting title track Affirmation.
Musically, the album moves between acoustic pop, soft rock, electronic textures and emotionally charged ballads.
With its memorable songwriting and polished late-1990s production, Affirmation remains one of Savage Garden's most celebrated releases.
Artist Information
- Australian pop duo formed in Brisbane in 1993
- Consisted of vocalist Darren Hayes and musician and producer Daniel Jones
- Achieved international success with their self-titled debut album in 1997
- Known for melodic pop, romantic ballads and electronic influences
- International hits include Truly Madly Deeply, I Want You, To the Moon and Back and I Knew I Loved You
- Won numerous music awards during their career
- Became one of Australia's most successful musical exports of the late 1990s
Track Listing
- Affirmation
- Hold Me
- I Knew I Loved You
- The Best Thing
- Crash and Burn
- Chained to You
- The Animal Song
- The Lover After Me
- Two Beds and a Coffee Machine
- You Can Still Be Free
- Gunning Down Romance
- I Don't Know You Anymore
Condition
Second-Hand
- Second-hand audio CD edition
- Case may show light shelf wear, scuffing or handling marks
- Disc may show light signs of previous use
- Disc is intact unless otherwise stated
- Please refer to the photographs for the exact cosmetic condition
Additional Information
- Original 1999 album release
- South African CD edition
- Released through Columbia Records
- Features a distinctive dark blue disc pressing
- Standard audio CD album edition
- Features 12 tracks
- Ideal for collectors and fans of Savage Garden, Australian pop music and late-1990s soft rock.