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Placebo
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Formed: 1994 in London, England
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Genre: Alternative
Styles: Britpop, Indie Rock, Pop Punk, Punk Rock, Europe, Other, Pop, Rock, Alternative Pop/Rock
Group Members: Robert Schultzberg, Stefan Olsdal, Steve Hewitt, Brian Molko
Biography: Due to their penchant for androgynous attire/makeup and raw guitar riffs, Placebo has been described by some as a glam version of Nirvana. The multi-national band was formed by singer/guitarist Brian Molko (part Scottish and American, but raised in Britain) and bassist Stefan Olsdal (originally from ...Read full biography
Black Market Music
Released: 2000
Label: Virgin
Critics' Rating:
After almost five years, the vile, nasty, spunk-filled world of Placebo has refused to go away. Marilyn Manson has turned a satirical eye on his own media status and even Suede have since come to swoon ...Read full review
Without You I'm Nothing
Released: 1998
Label: Hut
Critics' Rating:
While Placebo's self-titled debut contained mostly elements of '90s alternative (Smashing Pumpkins, etc.), their second album, Without You I'm Nothing, is full of '70s glam rock and punk references. Placebo's ...Read full review
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