Released 10 years ago
A Place for Us to Dream
Placebo · 2016
136 min · 36 tracks · alternative rock
A collection of atmospheric anthems blending haunting melodies with introspective lyrics, showcasing Placebo's signature alternative rock sound.
Top tracks — play these first
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Pure Morning (radio edit) Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Every You Every Me — This track captures the essence of Placebo's emotional intensity, with its exploration of obsession and longing set against a catchy melody that became emblematic of their sound.
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Pure Morning — Opening with infectious energy, this song showcases the band's ability to blend upbeat instrumentals with darker lyrical themes, making it a fan favorite.
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Running Up That Hill — Placebo's cover of this Kate Bush classic displays their knack for reinterpreting iconic songs, infusing it with a raw emotional depth that resonates with listeners.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with emotional peaks
- introspective reflections for solitude
- melancholic anthems for deep thinking
- dynamic journey through varied moods
- for late-night listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek upbeat party energy
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A compilation that highlights the band's legacy but isn't a primary entry point.
- Themes
- nostalgic reflections· identity exploration· dark romanticism
- Career context
- Released in 2016, 'A Place for Us to Dream' is a retrospective compilation that follows Placebo's 2013 album 'Loud Like Love'. At this point, the band had established a substantial legacy, characterized by their unique blend of Britpop and alternative rock, while also navigating shifts in the music industry and fan expectations over two decades.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Cure· Interpol· My Chemical Romance
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Pure Morning (radio edit) Start here 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 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
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Sleep Well Beast
The National
Explores themes of introspection and identity within a layered, atmospheric soundscape.
El Pintor
Interpol
Shares a similar dark romanticism and melancholic tone with driving post-punk rhythms.
Spirit
Depeche Mode
Combines electronic textures and reflective lyrics, echoing themes of nostalgia and emotional depth.
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