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classic. It is widely considered one of the best covers in rock history for how they made it entirely their own. 9. For What It's Worth Battle for the Sun brass-heavy track from their more optimistic, stadium-rock era. 10. Beautiful James Never Let Me Go A modern standout featuring heavy synthesizers
The band has released two primary collections that act as "Greatest Hits" albums: Album Title Release Year Focuses on the first decade (1996–2004). A Place For Us To Dream placebo greatest hits album
Placebo is well-known for their unique covers, many of which appear on deluxe editions or separate "Covers" discs: Running Up That Hill (Kate Bush cover) Where Is My Mind? (Pixies cover) Bigmouth Strikes Again (The Smiths cover) 20th Century Boy (T. Rex cover) 🔍 Notable Collaborations David Bowie classic
: A cornerstone of their second album, Without You I'm Nothing , and one of their highest-charting singles. For What It's Worth Battle for the Sun
(from Placebo , 1996) The starter pistol. Raw, lo-fi, and desperate. It introduces the band's core thesis: "I'm a wolf in cheap clothing."
: The album introduced " Jesus' Son ," an anthemic track that served as the band's first new music since 2013's Loud Like Love .