Because I Want You

Placebo · 2006

7 min · 2 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · electronic rock

A pulsating blend of alternative rock and electronic textures that captures raw desire and urgency.

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Because I Want You is a single by Placebo, released in 2006. A pulsating blend of alternative rock and electronic textures that captures raw desire and urgency. This single reached number 4 on the UK Singles Chart, showcasing Placebo's continued commercial appeal in the mid-2000s. It also received positive reviews for its catchy hooks and electronic influences, reinforcing the band's status in the alternative rock scene. The remix by Bloc Party's Russel Lissack further highlighted the collaborative spirit within the genre during this era. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

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What does Because I Want You sound like?

A pulsating blend of alternative rock and electronic textures that captures raw desire and urgency. Rooted in alternative rock and indie rock.

What makes Because I Want You by Placebo notable?

This single reached number 4 on the UK Singles Chart, showcasing Placebo's continued commercial appeal in the mid-2000s. It also received positive reviews for its catchy hooks and electronic influences, reinforcing the band's status in the alternative rock scene. The remix by Bloc Party's Russel Lissack further highlighted the collaborative spirit within the genre during this era. Released in 2006, 'Because I Want You' marked a significant moment for Placebo as their first single after the 2003 album 'Sleeping with Ghosts'. The band was navigating a period of reinvention, shifting from their earlier sound while continuing to build on their established fanbase. The song's release followed a time of personal and artistic exploration for frontman Brian Molko.

How many songs are on Because I Want You?

Because I Want You has 2 tracks, running approximately 7 minutes.