Placebo RE:CREATED (30th Anniversary)

When Placebo's self-titled debut album was originally released at the height of the Britpop era, Placebo stood in stark contrast to the dominant cultural currents of the time. While much of British guitar music at the time leaned towards a nostalgic "laddish" vibe and national identity, Placebo's debut delivered something far more provocative and confrontational. The songs addressed themes such as sexuality, androgyny, addiction, and alienation with an honesty rarely heard in mainstream rock at the time, and cemented the band as one of the most distinctive voices of their generation.

30 years later, Placebo returns to this landmark album with a new perspective on "Placebo RE:CREATED." The new album features re-worked and further developed versions of all ten tracks from the original, as well as two bonus tracks from the original release. The result reflects how the songs have evolved through decades of performances, while preserving the raw energy that defined them. Among the tracks are the iconic singles "Nancy Boy" and "36 Degrees," which helped establish Placebo's reputation for fearless lyrics and a genre-defying sound. The new recordings amplify the intensity and attitude that made the originals so powerful, while also reflecting the band's evolution and experience since their debut.