Review 1 of 6

David92 writes:

4of 5 Stars

one of the best placebo albums

Jun 29, 2008 09:14:43

Review 2 of 6

basketcase456 writes:

5of 5 Stars

This is probably what I think is one of the better albums I have heard this year. I stumbled upon this one accidentally and loved it. I completely disagree with RS saying that "Space Monkey" is one of the better songs on the album. It is actually by far the worst even though it is the most original. "Post Blue", although tacky, is one of the better songs on the album. "Pierrot The Clown" is much more original and a much better song too. The entire album is one of those that can be listened to over and over again and only grow tired of a few of the songs. Most of the songs are very catchy and can be heard again and again to pick up on something new each time.

Jul 16, 2006 12:08:53

Review 3 of 6

milosf writes:

4of 5 Stars

The best lyrics so far. Eventhough all the songs sound pretty much the same, Placebo managed to produce a post-modernistic novel starting from Meds and ending with Song to say goodbye. It’s a love story, but tolled on the most specific and delicate way emphasizing something we normally forget: love, per se, is enough and the only thing that matters. Better than ever before the band behind Brian gives an excellent and more powerful backbone to the whole story and Brian… Oh, his voice is still hallmarking this bizarre fairytale. Definitely something you should not miss. I can’t stop listen it all over again.

May 19, 2006 11:15:49

Review 4 of 6

rockcity writes:

2of 5 Stars

This is the weakest album they've produced, though it didn't have to be. I'm saying this as someone who wanted to love it. I really wanted to love it, and expected to. Instead, with this release, Placebo have reinforced every negative criticism bestowed upon them, and have called into question my once postive impression of their integrity. This is Placebo imitating Placebo, and failing to understand what made them great to start. Most damning are the lyrics. They just suck. Themes and phrases reach new heights of cliche, blowing their claims to sincerity. If the band can come up with this, had they ever been sincere?

Regarding the music on the album, it's quite good. They've not lost their ear for great rock melody, minor chords, and natural infusion of electronics. The vocal, however, is mixed horribly, standing out way too much, which is a mistake for a voice so nasally and whiney as Brian Molko's, and his shite lyrics. Not that I don't love his voice, but only when it blends, as it does on the other records. This is a mistake Billy Corgan, obviously an influence, made on his solo album, which also sucked for similar reasons.

Refer to Placebo's Without You I'm Nothing for a nearly perfect album. Of course no one can expect them to reach such heights ever again. But who could have expected a band that seemed so self-aware, to come out with something that is so obviously weak?

Bad show, boys.

Apr 18, 2006 13:44:23

Review 5 of 6

allisonchains writes:

5of 5 Stars

I think MEDS is one of the best works that placebo have made, it really works as a medicine when you listen the album, it's a good medicine to the music industry which is pested with hip hop artist. Placebo saves the people who are yelling for good music and with meds they acomplish it.

Apr 14, 2006 09:39:05

Review 6 of 6

clauplcbo writes:

5of 5 Stars

great album you should buy this cd the band is great the lyrics and music makes you feel really good, this album is one of the best albums of the year

Apr 12, 2006 12:06:43