Battle for the Sun is Placebo’s sixth studio album released in 2009 . Recorded with the participation of a new drummer - Steve Forrest [1] .
| Battle for the sun | |||||||
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| Studio album Placebo | |||||||
| Date of issue |  June 3, 2009  June 5, 2009  June 8, 2009 | ||||||
| Recorded by | Metalworks studios August-September 2008 | ||||||
| Genre | Alternative Rock , Postpunk , Indie Rock | ||||||
| Duration | 52:15 | ||||||
| Producer | David Bottrill | ||||||
| Labels | PIAS  Vargant Union | ||||||
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About the album
The album was produced by David Bottrill, who previously worked with bands such as Tool , dEUS , Silverchair and many others.
When recording the album, the group used new instruments for itself - saxophones and trumpets . The album feels the influence of artists such as PJ Harvey and My Bloody Valentine . The sound of Battle for the Sun is heavier than its predecessor, the album Meds (2006).
Release
Battle for the Sun has been released on CD , LP , a limited edition of the CD + DVD edition, the exclusive Box-set edition, and is also available for online purchase in iTunes and eMusic online stores.
The main song of the entire album - the song "Battle for the Sun" - was first played on BBC Radio 1 on March 17, 2009. After the official premiere, the track became available for free download on the band's official website. At the closed Placebo concert in London on March 17, 2009, the band played several songs from the new album, including tracks “Ashtray Heart”, “Kitty Litter”, “Julien” and “Devil in the Details”. The band also performed a cover of Nick Kershaw ’s song “Wouldn't Be Good.” On April 20, 2009, another song from the Battle for the Sun album “For What It's Worth” was broadcast on BBC Radio 1 . This song was the first single from the new album and was released on June 1, 2009. A video clip was shot for the song . From May 29 to May 31, 2009, registered users of the group’s official website could listen to the entire album. The album officially went on sale:
- June 3 - in Japan
- June 5 - in Australia
- June 8 - in all countries
List of Songs
The words and music of all songs are written by Brian Molko , Stefan Olsdahl and Steve Forrest, unless otherwise indicated.
| No. | Title | Written by | Duration |
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| one. | Kitty Litter (Abandoned kitten) | 3:47 | |
| 2. | Ashtray Heart ( Ashtray Heart ) | Molko, Steve Ludwin, Jordan Page | 3:32 |
| 3. | Battle for the Sun | Molko, Olsdal | 5:33 |
| four. | For What It's Worth (Whatever) | 2:47 | |
| five. | “Devil in the Details” | 4:28 | |
| 6. | "Bright Lights" (Dazzling Radiance) | 3:23 | |
| 7. | Speak in Tongues ( Glossolalia ) | 4:06 | |
| eight. | "The Never-Ending Why" | 3:23 | |
| 9. | "Julien" (Julian) | 4:43 | |
| ten. | "Happy You're Gone" (Happy you're gone) | 3:50 | |
| eleven. | Breathe Underwater (Breathe Underwater) | 3:44 | |
| 12. | “Come Undone” (Moral Decay) | 4:36 | |
| 13. | Kings of Medicine (Kings of Medicine) | 4:15 |
- "In a Funk" (Panic) [bonus track of the Japanese release] - 4:11
- Unisex [Deluxe Edition] - 4:04
- “The Movie On Your Eyelids” [Deluxe Edition] - 3:53
Record Members
- Brian Molko - vocals, guitar
- Stefan Olsdal - bass, guitar, backing vocals
- Steve Forrest - drums, percussion
- Bill Lloyd - keyboards, guitar, bass
- Fiona Bryce - strings, keyboards, backing vocals, percussion, theremin
- Nick Gavrilovich - guitar
- Alan Molder - Mixing
Notes
- ↑ Run, Forrest, run . Sounds.ru . Date of treatment November 13, 2015.