B-Sides: 1996–2006
Placebo · 2011
101 min · 28 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · electronic rock
A collection of raw, eclectic tracks showcasing Placebo's signature blend of dark melodies and introspective lyrics.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with highlights
- introspective tracks for deep listening
- short bursts of eclectic energy
- late-night reflective mood shifts
- emotional rawness in every track
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking immediate gratification
- prefer polished studio productions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2011, 'B-Sides: 1996–2006' comes after Placebo’s fifth studio album, 'Battle for the Sun', which marked a significant sonic shift for the band. This compilation reflects their evolution over a decade, featuring previously unreleased material and B-sides that highlight their experimental phase during the late 90s and early 2000s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Cure· Interpol· My Chemical Romance
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Dark Globe 2:15
- 2 Hare Krishna 4:25
- 3 Been Smoking Too Long 2:17
- 4 Hug Bubble 3:02
- 5 Flesh Mechanic (demo) 4:29
- 6 HK Farewell 7:31
- 7 Slackerbitch 3:24
- 8 Eyesight to the Blind 2:58
- 9 Miss Moneypenny 2:50
- 10 Waiting for the Son of Man 4:10
- 11 Then the Clouds Will Open for Me 4:20
- 12 Mars Landing Party 1:44
- 13 Leeloo 5:19
- 14 Needledick 1:14
Disc 2
- 1 Innocence of Sleep 3:46
- 2 Ion 4:07
- 3 Aardvark 2:57
- 4 Theme From Funky Reverend 2:52
- 5 Leni 4:37
- 6 Bubblegun 5:12
- 7 Dub Psychosis 3:38
- 8 Little Mo 3:00
- 9 Evalia 4:18
- 10 Drink You Pretty 3:54
- 11 Soulmates 3:07
- 12 Detox Five 2:50
- 13 Uneedmemorethanineedyou 3:30
- 14 Lazarus 3:25
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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