Placebo - Without You I'm Nothing

Released in October 1998, Without You I'm Nothing is the "hallucinatory revelation" that transformed Placebo from punk-fueled misfits into global alternative icons. Moving away from the "clattering catharsis" of their debut, this sophomore effort finds Brian Molko, Stefan Olsdal, and Steve Hewitt exploring a "cinematic landscape" of slower tempos, "soul-baring" intimacy, and "ten-ton emotional weight." The album was a massive commercial triumph, selling over a million copies and peaking at #7 in the UK while breaking into the US Billboard charts.

This vinyl reissue brings the "otherworldly wails" and "reverb-drenched" production to life with "breathtaking clarity." Featuring the legendary "unflinching" anthem "Pure Morning" and the "shimmering, rejected" beauty of the title track, the record captures a band "firing on all cylinders" as they navigate the highs of fame and the lows of isolation. It is a mandatory cornerstone for the "brave and the bold" who appreciate the "shadow-drenched" side of 90s rock.