Placebo - Placebo

Originally released in July 1996, Placebo’s self-titled debut is the "hallucinatory revelation" that brought a much-needed dose of "androgynous energy" and "punk-fueled grit" to the waning days of Britpop. It remains a unique artifact in the band's history as the only full-length recorded with original drummer Robert Schultzberg. Led by Brian Molko’s "otherworldly wails" and Stefan Olsdal’s "ten-ton bass grooves," the album became a massive commercial success, peaking at #5 on the UK Albums Chart.

This vinyl reissue brings the band’s "unflinching honesty" and "nasal, distorted fury" back to the turntable with "breathtaking clarity." Featuring the breakthrough "slacker-anthem" "Nancy Boy" and the "pulsating urgency" of "36 Degrees," the record is a "cinematic landscape" of teenage angst, sexual fluidity, and "clattering catharsis." Whether you are a "disciple of the dark-pop" era or a newcomer, this LP is a mandatory cornerstone for any collection of 90s alternative rock.