A Place for Us to Dream
Placebo · 2016
136 min · 36 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · electronic rock
A reflective collection of melancholic anthems blending alternative rock with electronic textures and introspective lyrics.
Why this album works
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with emotional peaks introspective reflections for solitude melancholic anthems for deep thinking
- Context
- Released on January 1, 2016, 'A Place for Us to Dream' is a retrospective compilation marking Placebo's 20th anniversary. At this point in their career, the band was revisiting their extensive catalog while maintaining relevance in the evolving music landscape. This album followed their 2013 release 'Loud Like Love', showcasing their enduring appeal and ability to resonate with both old fans and new listeners.
- If you like
- alternative rock, indie rock, electronic rock
A Place for Us to Dream is an album by Placebo, released in 2016. A reflective collection of melancholic anthems blending alternative rock with electronic textures and introspective lyrics. This compilation received positive reviews and highlights Placebo's influence on the Britpop and alternative rock scenes since the 1990s. Notably, it includes radio edits of many of their hit singles, contributing to its accessibility and reaffirming their cultural impact during two decades of music-making. The album also served as a reminder of the band's unique sound that has inspired countless artists across genres. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does A Place for Us to Dream sound like?
A reflective collection of melancholic anthems blending alternative rock with electronic textures and introspective lyrics. Rooted in alternative rock and indie rock.
What makes A Place for Us to Dream by Placebo notable?
This compilation received positive reviews and highlights Placebo's influence on the Britpop and alternative rock scenes since the 1990s. Notably, it includes radio edits of many of their hit singles, contributing to its accessibility and reaffirming their cultural impact during two decades of music-making. The album also served as a reminder of the band's unique sound that has inspired countless artists across genres. Released on January 1, 2016, 'A Place for Us to Dream' is a retrospective compilation marking Placebo's 20th anniversary. At this point in their career, the band was revisiting their extensive catalog while maintaining relevance in the evolving music landscape. This album followed their 2013 release 'Loud Like Love', showcasing their enduring appeal and ability to resonate with both old fans and new listeners.
Who is A Place for Us to Dream for?
A Place for Us to Dream works well if you're into wave-like pacing with emotional peaks, introspective reflections for solitude and melancholic anthems for deep thinking.
How many songs are on A Place for Us to Dream?
A Place for Us to Dream has 36 tracks, running approximately 136 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Pure Morning (radio edit) 3:58
- 2 Jesus’ Son (radio edit) 3:19
- 3 Come Home 5:09
- 4 Every You Every Me (single version) 3:34
- 5 Too Many Friends 3:34
- 6 Nancy Boy (radio edit) 3:19
- 7 36 Degrees (2016 version) 4:53
- 8 Taste in Men (radio edit) 4:00
- 9 The Bitter End 3:11
- 10 Without You I'm Nothing 4:11
- 11 English Summer Rain (single version) 3:10
- 12 Breathe Underwater (Slow version) 5:28
- 13 Soulmates 3:06
- 14 Meds 2:54
- 15 Bright Lights (single version) 3:31
- 16 Song to Say Goodbye (radio edit) 3:53
- 17 Infra-Red 3:15
- 18 Running Up That Hill Standout 5:10
Disc 2
- 1 B3 (radio edit) 3:53
- 2 For What It’s Worth 2:51
- 3 Teenage Angst 2:41
- 4 You Don’t Care About Us (radio edit) 3:51
- 5 Ashtray Heart 3:38
- 6 Broken Promise 4:13
- 7 Slave to the Wage (radio edit) 3:46
- 8 Bruise Pristine (radio edit) 3:00
- 9 This Picture 3:33
- 10 Protège Moi 3:15
- 11 Because I Want You (Redux) 4:19
- 12 Black-Eyed 3:47
- 13 Lazarus 3:24
- 14 I Know (2008 version) 5:03
- 15 A Million Little Pieces (radio edit) 3:45
- 16 Special Needs (radio edit) 3:29
- 17 Special K 3:49
- 18 Loud Like Love 4:26
Release Date
January 1, 2016
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
136 min 18 sec
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