Hello Stranger

I know, it's been a while. I've been meaning to update for a while, but what with AS Module results, the birth of my social life and general laziness I haven't quite gotten around to it until now. Fear not though my lovelies, I will try and keep you posted more regularly and will be making vital changes to the blog in due course- watch this space...

Remember these guys?

That's right- the man who sold androgeny to the alternative masses (Noel Fielding eat your heart out) and his quirky chums are back. New album Battle for the Sun may not be out until June, but judging from their tease of a free download, it looks set to be a return to form. Compared to some of their previous offerings, title track Battle for the Sun is a lot more chilled, Molko's voice still managing to draw you in with his distinctive lusty drawl all the same. The plinky plonky piano in the background of the chorus combine with lucious held string notes to make an elegant yet epic sound; listening to this track makes me remember how much I loved this band as a child. And with Brian Molko promising a rejuvenated and enlightened Placebo, one can only hope the rest of the album is as good as this.

Battle for the Sun.mp3


Battle for the Sun is released on CD/Download and Deluxe Box Set on 8th June, you can preorder the album here.