Placebo (album)
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| Studio album by Placebo | ||||
| Released | 17 June 1996 | |||
| Recorded | 1996 | |||
| Studio | Westland Studios, Dublin, Ireland | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock | |||
| Length | 60:27 | |||
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| Producer | Brad Wood | |||
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| NME | favourable |
| Trouser Press | favourable |
Placebo is the debut studio album by English alternative rock band Placebo. It was released on 17 June 1996 by record label Hut. It is the only album recorded with drummer Robert Schultzberg before his departure from the group.
The album was a commercial success in the UK, reaching number 5 in the UK Albums Chart. The also spawned five singles, including "Nancy Boy" and "36 Degrees". The album was remastered and reissued in 2006 for its tenth anniversary, including demos and a DVD featuring live performances and music videos from the album.
Placebo was formed in 1994 with the partnering of Brian Molko (vocals, guitar) and Stefan Olsdal (guitar, bass). At the time, Olsdal was taking guitar lessons and was on his way home when he met Molko at the South Kensington tube station. Molko, observing that Olsdal had a guitar strapped to his back, invited Olsdal to watch him perform at a local bar. On the strength of Molko's performance, Olsdal decided that they should start a band.
The two initially formed Ashtray Heart, a lo-fi duo, playing mostly on children's toy instruments. The duo needed a drummer, and although Steve Hewitt, who would play later with Placebo, was their first choice, he was working with London-based band Breed at the time. This led Robert Schultzberg to assume the position of drummer. Schultzberg had known Olsdal from boarding school in Sigtuna, Sweden where they'd played together in a band.
The newly formed band released the single "Come Home" on Deceptive Records in 1995. This led to signing a contract with Hut Records and the band began to work on their debut album. Placebo was recorded over two months in 1996 in Dublin and London and was produced by Brad Wood.
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