Loud Like Love
Placebo · 2013
47 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · electronic rock
A fusion of shimmering melodies and brooding lyrics, exploring love's complexities in a vibrant sonic landscape.
Why this album works
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with emotional peaks brooding lyrics with shimmering melodies engaging narrative of love's complexities
- Context
- Released on September 16, 2013, 'Loud Like Love' is Placebo's seventh studio album, coming five years after 'Battle for the Sun'. At this point, the band had solidified their legacy within the alternative rock scene but faced challenges as they sought to evolve their sound while maintaining their distinctive identity.
- If you like
- alternative rock, indie rock, electronic rock
Loud Like Love is an album by Placebo, released in 2013. A fusion of shimmering melodies and brooding lyrics, exploring love's complexities in a vibrant sonic landscape. 'Loud Like Love' received positive reviews from critics, marking a return to form for the band after mixed responses to previous albums. The album's lead single, 'Too Many Friends', highlighted themes of digital isolation and garnered attention for its commentary on modern relationships, resonating with listeners in an increasingly connected yet isolating world. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Loud Like Love sound like?
A fusion of shimmering melodies and brooding lyrics, exploring love's complexities in a vibrant sonic landscape. Rooted in alternative rock and indie rock.
What makes Loud Like Love by Placebo notable?
'Loud Like Love' received positive reviews from critics, marking a return to form for the band after mixed responses to previous albums. The album's lead single, 'Too Many Friends', highlighted themes of digital isolation and garnered attention for its commentary on modern relationships, resonating with listeners in an increasingly connected yet isolating world. Released on September 16, 2013, 'Loud Like Love' is Placebo's seventh studio album, coming five years after 'Battle for the Sun'. At this point, the band had solidified their legacy within the alternative rock scene but faced challenges as they sought to evolve their sound while maintaining their distinctive identity.
Who is Loud Like Love for?
Loud Like Love works well if you're into wave-like pacing with emotional peaks, brooding lyrics with shimmering melodies and engaging narrative of love's complexities.
How many songs are on Loud Like Love?
Loud Like Love has 10 tracks, running approximately 47 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Loud Like Love Standout 4:51
- 2 Scene of the Crime 3:27
- 3 Too Many Friends Standout 3:34
- 4 Hold On to Me 4:54
- 5 Rob the Bank 3:36
- 6 A Million Little Pieces 4:40
- 7 Exit Wounds Standout 5:48
- 8 Purify 3:45
- 9 Begin the End 5:59
- 10 Bosco 6:39
Release Date
September 16, 2013
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
47 min 18 sec
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