Battle for the Sun is an interesting album, though if your first introduction to the band is from the moody remake of Kate Bush's Running Up That Hill, you may be in for a surprise. Most of the tracks aren't instantly likable, generally speaking, though they do grow on you with repeated listening. 'Come Undone' begins as a great track, though it quickly gets lost in too much unsubtle guitar work mid-way. It is also not a remake of the Duran Duran track of the same name.
Plain and simple, Battle for the Sun kills. Love it!
At least they were honest in their name- Placebo is right. Empty lyrics, thin and weak vocals... Even Kill Hannah is better than this. For real music, check out Suede aka London Suede, that's what they're TRYING to emulate.
I've download a8 of the songs, and it creates a pretty complete ablum as such. Best Tracks are (IMO): 2 6 8 10
Placebo is one of the most influetial bands the mainstream hasn't heard of. This new album will not dissapoint. It is intense. However the linier song writing will throw off some. If you want more pop in your dark power pop try one of their other ones. But if you want creative changes and exploading guitars this is your dog.
