Placebo have returned to the music scene after a lengthy break. They present to us �Meds� This is Placebo�s fifth studio album which is an album of singles. This record sounds similar to Placebo�s self titled debut. Meds is Placebo�s finest material ever and is one of them albums that you can listen to over and over again.
Meds
The title track of the album featuring vocals from Alison Mosshart aka VV from the Kills. The song starts with an intro which has the same feel as �Nancy Boy�. A very good song to start off the new album, this gives the listener a good idea of what the album will be like. An interesting middle 8 with the lines �and the sex, and the drugs, and the complications�
Infra-Red
Infra Red is one of the most powerful songs on �Meds� this one would make a fantastic single. The song really kicks in through the chorus. A song which has the same power as songs like �Special K�
Infra Red is an amazing song which has a very Placebo feel to it. This song will be a classic and will be one that will be loved for years.
Drag
Drag reminds me of �Slackerbitch� it has a nice flowing verse then the chorus is more powerful. This is a song that would go down well at live shows. Drag has roots from the debut album, it has that same melodic feel as songs like 36 degrees. This is another one which will become a classic. The middle 8 is a super guitar riff. This song will be a favourite amongst Placebo fans.
Space Monkey
Space monkey is the surprise of Meds. As the song starts you�d expect it to be an electronic song similar to �Something Rotten� but then when the chorus cuts in and you can hear that special Placebo sound. Space Monkey is a different song, it is one of those songs you�d either love or hate and here at Placebo Extreme we love it!
Follow The Cops Back Home
Follow the cops back home is a slow ballad of �Meds� this is a song that during the live show would have fans searching for their lighters. This is a beautiful song, it�s classic Placebo but with a unique twist. You can feel lot�s of emotion coming from this song. An emotional song but a powerful one in its own right.
Post Blue
�It�s in the water baby� it certainly is in this song. Post Blue is another song which would be a perfect single. An extremely catchy song, filled with synthy sounds and the meaningful lyrics. This song will sound really powerful live, I think this one is one that will be liked a lot from �Meds�
Because I Want You
Placebo�s first single from �Meds� this powerful love song is definitely one of the strongest songs on �Meds� Placebo made a good choice releasing this song. One of my favourites from �Meds�
Because I want you is an amazing song on Meds but is even more amazing live.
Blind
Blind is a song that as it starts you could mistake it to be a slow ballad. But when the guitars kick in for the chorus you know this isn�t no slow song. It reminds me of �soul mates�
Blind has some powerful lines �don�t go and leave me and please don�t drive me blind� this song is another potential single from �Meds� a very likeable song.
Pierrot The Clown
A slower song from Placebo but as we have seen in past albums Placebo�s slower songs are not ones to be overlooked. There is something very likeable about pierrot the clown, it�s a dark song but a very good one and one that is well placed on �Meds� This song is liked by many of Placebo�s fans including me.
Broken Promise
Broken Promise features REM front man Michael Stipe. This song starts with a melodic piano intro which continues through verse one until you reach the chorus and the power of the song kicks in. This song has some excellent guitar parts which if played live would get the audience into a frenzy.
One Of A Kind
One of a kind is a good song, for me it took a couple of listens to really get into it, a definite grower. It has a very catchy chorus. Another potential single off �Meds� This song is already a favourite with some fans so looks set to be another Placebo classic.
In The Cold Light Of Morning
In the cold light of morning is one of the more mellow, slower songs featured on �Meds� Brian sings it with a slight husk which adds to the emotion of the music and the song itself. A very likeable song it reminds me of �Centrefold� as it has that same mellow feel to it.
Song To Say Goodbye
Placebo�s international first single from �Meds� another extremely powerful song. This song is a great example of what Placebo can do. There is a very good tune to it. Placebo made an excellent choice releasing this as a single. This is a perfect song to end �Meds� with.
All in all I can say that �Meds� is definitely Placebo�s best album so far. They�ve done it again and shown us just how talented they are. Meds is a brilliant record full of fantastic catchy songs. This is Placebo at the height of the career with their best material ever and I think Meds will be a very successful album.
