Honoring his legacy.
Placebo will release the album Placebo Re:Createdan ambitious project that revisits and revitalizes its catalog. The first preview is an expanded and noticeably heavier version of their 1997 classic, “Bruise Pristine”originally included on their self-titled debut album. This new take of the song not only increases the intensity and distortion, but also recovers and adds an entire French vocal section, which was originally conceived and recorded, but inexplicably omitted from the final mix that was released almost three decades ago.
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Emerging during the Britpop boom of the 90s, Placebo It was differentiated by its rawer and more provocative sound, and by addressing taboo topics such as ambiguous sexuality, addiction and alienation. Their androgynous aesthetic and fusion of glam rock, punk and alternative established the band as an essential and influential voice, redefining post-grunge British rock.
This project was about finally finishing the record, bringing it into the 21st century sonically, while preserving the integrity and spirit of the original. It's not about improving it, there's nothing wrong with it, it's about completing it,” the band explained in a press release.
Placebo Re:Created will be available on June 19, 2026 under Elevator Lady Ltd/AWAL.
Stay tuned for Indie Rocks! for more details.
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