Placebo

Placebo

Placebo

RELEASED: June 12, 1996
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Come Home 5:09 2. Teenage Angst 2:42 3. Bionic 5:00 4. 36 Degrees 3:05 5. Hang On to Your IQ 5:13 6. Nancy Boy 3:48 7. I Know 4:44 8. Bruise Pristine 3:35 9. Lady of the Flowers 4:47 10. Swallow / H.K. Farewell 22:24
Historical Archive
Placebo's self-titled debut album, released in 1996, is a defining work of the alternative rock genre. The album showcases a blend of glam rock, punk influences, and introspective lyrics, characterized by Brian Molko's distinctive androgynous vocals. Songs like 'Nancy Boy' and 'Pure Morning' helped establish the band as icons of the Britpop and alternative scenes in the late 90s. The album has been praised for its raw emotionality and innovative sound, contributing to its lasting legacy in music history.