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Black Market Music

Placebo · 2000

66 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · electronic rock

An audacious blend of glam rock and electronic elements wrapped in dark, provocative lyrics.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • gradual build to emotional climax
  • darkly provocative lyrical themes
  • engaging late-night introspection
  • pulsating rhythms for focused energy

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • avoid extended listening experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on May 8, 2000, 'Black Market Music' was Placebo's fourth studio album, following the commercial success of 'Without You I'm Nothing' in 1998. This album showcased a shift towards more electronic influences and darker themes, marking a critical phase as they sought to redefine their sound amidst changing musical landscapes.
Stylistic neighbors
The Cure· Interpol· My Chemical Romance

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Taste in Men 4:14
  • 2 Days Before You Came 2:33
  • 3 Special K 3:52
  • 4 Spite & Malice 3:37
  • 5 Passive Aggressive 5:23
  • 6 Black‐Eyed 3:48
  • 7 Blue American 3:31
  • 8 Slave to the Wage 4:06
  • 9 Commercial for Levi 2:20
  • 10 Haemoglobin 3:46
  • 11 Narcoleptic 4:22
  • 12 Peeping Tom 5:19
  • 13 Without You I’m Nothing 4:18
  • 14 I Feel You / Black Market Blood 15:18

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