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The Never-Ending Why

Battle for the Sun
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Studio album by Placebo
Released 8 June 2009
Recorded August–September 2008
Studio Metalworks Studios, Canada
Genre Alternative rock
Length 52:15
Label PIAS
Producer David Bottrill
Placebo chronology
Meds
(2006)Meds2006 		Battle for the Sun
(2009)		 B-Sides: 1996–2006
(2011)B-Sides: 1996–20062011
Singles from Battle for the Sun
  1. "For What It's Worth"
    Released: 1 June 2009
  2. "The Never-Ending Why"
    Released: 14 September 2009
  3. "Ashtray Heart"
    Released: 21 September 2009
  4. "Bright Lights"
    Released: 8 February 2010
Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
Source Rating
Metacritic 62/100
Review scores
Source Rating
AllMusic 3/5 stars
Alternative Press 4.5/5 stars
Drowned in Sound 4/10 stars
IGN 8.9/10
Kerrang! 4/5 stars
NME 6/10 stars
Pitchfork 3.4/10
Rock Sound 8/10 stars
Rolling Stone 2.5/5 stars
The Times 3/5 stars

Battle for the Sun is the sixth studio album by English alternative rock band Placebo. It was recorded in Canada in 2008 and released on 8 June 2009 by record label PIAS. It is their first album with new drummer Steve Forrest, following the departure of Steve Hewitt in 2007.

Four singles were released from the album: "For What It's Worth", "The Never-Ending Why", "Ashtray Heart" and "Bright Lights".

David Bottrill produced the record, after having previously worked with Tool, Muse, Silverchair, Remy Zero, and dEUS. James Brown, who worked on the band's 2006 album Meds, engineered. It is also the first album with the new drummer, Steve Forrest. Recording took place at Metalworks Studios, Mississauga, Ontario.

On Battle for the Sun, the band utilize new instruments, such as trumpets and saxophones. Molko even experimented with the Springtime (experimental electric guitar made by Yuri Landman). The material has influences from such bands as PJ Harvey and My Bloody Valentine.


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