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Since the band's 1996 self-titled debut, Placebo has penchant for delivering spiky, stylishly slick pop songs, in particular "Nancy Boy" and "Pure Morning." Brian Molko's femme-like vocals and androgynous appearance is matched with Stefan Olsdal and Steve Hewitt's solid glam-inspired instrumentation, giving Placebo a spot of its own in the typically cheeky Brit-pop scene. Fourth album Sleeping with Ghosts works with the band's post-grunge/experimental desire to keep things campy and emotionally intact; however, Placebo's a bit reserved this time around. While Without You I'm Nothing boasted a glam rock edge and Black Market Music captured more of a punk-glam polish, Sleeping With Ghosts crawls with mopish, gnarled ballads. "Bulletproof Cupid" is a vibrant album opener with classic guitar snarling, but the album's intensity quickly drops when "English Summer Rain"'s flimsy electronic bits lose step with Molko's dismal interpretation of nature. The electric riffs of "The Bitter End" stick with Placebo's frenzied rock style, and "Plasticine" and "Second Sight" are equally cool dark pop, but stand in contrast to the bigger standouts of "Taste in Men" from Black Market Music and "Every You Every Me" from Without You I'm Nothing. Placebo has an undeniable swagger, and any attempt to tame its overconfident character simply doesn't work. The whiny, synth-driven "Protect Me from What I Want" is a perfect example; Molko's sharp wit is much too literal in criticizing social conformity, typically mocking and self-deprecating as in the song "Special Needs." Sleeping with Ghosts doesn't venture out lyrically or sonically, but that's not to say it's a bad album. The members of Placebo, now in their early thirties, move beyond the spit and scowl of their previous albums, and new fans will find Sleeping with Ghosts to be a good record. Old fans, though, might think the band wimped out while growing up. ~ MacKenzie Wilson
Personnel: Simon Breed (harmonica).
Recording information: Sarm West Studios, London, England; The Townhouse.
Photographer: Jean Baptiste Mondino.
Placebo: Brian Molko, Stefan Olsdal, Steve Hewitt.
Additional personnel: Simon Breed (harmonica).
Rolling Stone (5/1/03, p.54) - 3 stars out of 5 - "...The band nixes its Bowie and metal fixations, opting for skittering electronic beats, digitally manipulated guitars, and a whole lotta reverb..."
Q (12/03, p.156) - 3 stars out of 5 - "...The 10 covers are fascinating..."
CMJ (04/07/03, p.9) - "...Uses dark, sleek beats and shadowy riffs to paint a portrait of gloomy glam rock at its best..." Sleeping With Ghosts Music Placebo Sleeping With Ghosts Songs Sleeping With Ghosts Music Sleeping With Ghosts Music Review Average Rating: (4.9 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Brilliant CD
This CD moves Placebo into slightly different territory, while still retaining all that made them great in the first place. Buy this - you won't be disappointed!!
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Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Cant Get enough of it - Thier best yet!
This album gave me my first taste of Placebo, they so rock - but with soul and style unlike any other. I highly recommend listening to all their albums, each and every beautiful lyric laid out like a painting to impress your senses, and totally consume you in musical milieu
Submitted by Aaron (Santa Cruz, CA.)
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Submitted by Suzy (Norway)
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Here is where Placebo chnaged their style to amore electronic one, it is definately their masterpiece, their best songs are in here.
Submitted by Raśl S. (Mexico, Mexico City)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No  Great CD
I heard of Placebo from Cruel Intentions so I decided to buy their CD randomly. Honestly , this one of the greatest CDs I own and never have I gotten tired of listening to it. It is totally worth your purchase.
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Principally recorded at Olympic, Townhouse and Moody Studios, London, England.
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