Placebo album to get re-release in the US
Placebo at Isle Of Wight Festival 2006
Newly issued ‘Meds’ has three new tracks
Placebo’s fifth studio album ‘Meds’ is set for a re-release in the US, and it features three extra tracks not present on last year’s original release.
‘Lazarus', 'UNEEDMEMORETHANINEEDU' and a cover of the Kate Bush classic 'Running Up That Hill' have all been added to the album, which also features a duet with Michael Stipe and an appearance by Alison Mosshart of The Kills.
Currently in tour in Europe, the trio have recently enjoyed a spate of success, being referenced as a key influence on the current influx of emo bands, from Panic At The Disco to My Chemical Romance.
Following last year’s co-headlining tour with , during which Placebo headlined all but three shows due to public demand, the band are set to return to the US this spring for their own tour.
'Meds' is re-released in the US on January 23.
--By our New York staff.
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‘Lazarus', 'UNEEDMEMORETHANINEEDU' and a cover of the Kate Bush classic 'Running Up That Hill' have all been added to the album, which also features a duet with Michael Stipe and an appearance by Alison Mosshart of The Kills.
Currently in tour in Europe, the trio have recently enjoyed a spate of success, being referenced as a key influence on the current influx of emo bands, from Panic At The Disco to My Chemical Romance.
Following last year’s co-headlining tour with , during which Placebo headlined all but three shows due to public demand, the band are set to return to the US this spring for their own tour.
'Meds' is re-released in the US on January 23.
--By our New York staff.
Find out more about NME.
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