MTV Unplugged
Placebo · 2015
75 min · 17 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · electronic rock
Placebo's MTV Unplugged captures intimate renditions of their anthems, blending vulnerability with raw emotional power.
Why this album works
MTV Unplugged is significant as it highlights Placebo's adaptability and enduring appeal, reaching a new audience and reaffirming their place in alternative rock. The album received positive critical reception, with particular praise for its emotional sincerity, demonstrating their ability to reinterpret classic tracks in a stripped-down format.
- Best for
- intimate acoustic renditions wave-like emotional progression cathartic sing-along moments
- Context
- By the time of this release in 2015, Placebo was solidifying their legacy after two decades in the music industry. This live album followed their studio release 'Loud Like Love' from 2013 and showcased a return to their roots, emphasizing acoustic arrangements and lyrical depth while reflecting on their established career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Duran Duran· Muse· Ed Sheeran· Manic Street Preachers· Ellie Goulding· Depeche Mode· Bryan Adams· Gorillaz
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Jackie 2:55
- 2 For What It’s Worth 3:09
- 3 36 Degrees 4:18
- 4 Because I Want You 4:34
- 5 Every You Every Me Standout 4:50
- 6 Song to Say Goodbye Standout 3:30
- 7 Meds 4:55
- 8 Protect Me From What I Want 4:18
- 9 Loud Like Love 4:54
- 10 Too Many Friends 5:45
- 11 Post Blue 3:33
- 12 Slave to the Wage 4:00
- 13 Without You I’m Nothing 4:39
- 14 Hold On to Me 3:52
- 15 Bosco 7:04
- 16 Where Is My Mind? Standout 3:55
- 17 The Bitter End 4:49
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