Once More with Feeling: Singles 1996–2004 cover

Once More with Feeling: Singles 1996–2004

Placebo · 2004

67 min · 19 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · electronic rock

A collection of anthemic alt-rock tracks showcasing raw emotion and infectious melodies that defined a generation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • infectious melodies for sing-alongs
  • steady pacing for focused listening
  • raw emotion in every track
  • nostalgic vibes for late nights
  • anthemic energy for gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification
  • seek lengthy experimental pieces

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2004, 'Once More with Feeling: Singles 1996–2004' marks Placebo's first major retrospective, encapsulating their evolution since their self-titled debut in 1996. By this time, they had established themselves as a significant presence in the alternative rock scene, following the success of albums like 'Without You I'm Nothing' (1998) and 'Black Market Music' (2003). This compilation reflects their growth and the impact of their provocative sound on the Britpop and alternative music landscapes.
Stylistic neighbors
The Cure· Interpol· My Chemical Romance

Tracklist

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

  • 1 36 Degrees 3:07
  • 2 Teenage Angst 2:40
  • 3 Nancy Boy (radio edit) 3:19
  • 4 Bruise Pristine 3:36
  • 5 Pure Morning (radio edit) 3:59
  • 6 You Don’t Care About Us 4:01
  • 7 Every You Every Me (single mix) 3:34
  • 8 Without You I’m Nothing (single mix) 4:14
  • 9 Taste in Men (radio edit) 3:59
  • 10 Slave to the Wage (radio edit) 3:46
  • 11 Special K 3:50
  • 12 Black‐Eyed 3:44
  • 13 The Bitter End 3:11
  • 14 This Picture 3:35
  • 15 Special Needs (edit) 3:29
  • 16 English Summer Rain (single version) 3:10
  • 17 Protège‐moi 3:14
  • 18 I Do 2:27
  • 19 Twenty Years 4:19

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