Live at Angkor Wat
Placebo · 2011
37 min · 9 tracks · alternative rock
Raw energy meets introspective lyrics, echoing through the ancient stones of Angkor Wat in a dynamic live performance.
Top tracks — play these first
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Because I Want You Start here — This track opens the album with a powerful blend of urgency and desire, perfectly setting the tone for the live experience.
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Meds — The title track encapsulates Placebo's signature sound, combining haunting melodies with introspective lyrics that resonate deeply during a live performance.
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Teenage Angst — A fan favorite, this song taps into youthful rebellion and nostalgia, making it an electrifying moment in the setlist that ignites audience engagement.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The live setting enhances the energy but doesn't significantly elevate the songwriting or distinctiveness.
What we noticed
- The performance captures a raw energy, with crowd interactions and spontaneous moments that enhance the live experience.
- Each song transitions smoothly into the next, maintaining a consistent tempo and atmosphere throughout the set.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady energy for live settings
- cathartic moments of emotional release
- engaging sing-alongs with friends
- for evening gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek ultra-quiet listening experiences
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Captures the band's energy in a unique setting, appealing to dedicated fans.
- Themes
- Cambodian ruins· live performance intensity· dependency and desire
- Career context
- Released in 2011, Live at Angkor Wat captures Placebo during their sustained popularity following their 2009 album, Battle for the Sun. This live album comes after years of evolution in their sound, showcasing both classic hits and newer tracks while reflecting the band's established status in alternative rock.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Cure· Interpol· My Chemical Romance
Tracklist
- 1 Because I Want You Start here 4:23
- 2 Follow the Cops Back Home 4:52
- 3 Black-Eyed 3:14
- 4 Meds 5:23
- 5 Post Blue 3:55
- 6 Blind 4:15
- 7 Drag 3:39
- 8 Teenage Angst 3:19
- 9 Twenty Years 4:55
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
High Violet
The National
Shares emotional depth and introspective themes, with a blend of atmospheric instrumentation and raw energy.
Our Love to Admire
Interpol
Combines dark lyrical themes with powerful live energy, echoing Placebo's raw intensity and melodic sensibility.
In Rainbows
Radiohead
Explores complex emotional landscapes with layered production, resonating with the atmospheric intensity of live performances.
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