Alternative rock trio Placebo have signed a deal with Universal Music for the world and plan to release an EP featuring brand new recordings in October 2012 followed by a new studio album in 2013. The deal also includes Placebo's entire physical back catalogue, which USM is here proud to re-present.Placebo have to date recorded six studio albums and sold more than 12 million records worldwide. The band's self-titled debut album, released in 1996, was certified gold in the UK and achieved platinum status in France. Since then, Placebo have enjoyed an ever growing level of success around the world with their unique blend of music and outstanding live performances. Their dark and melodic trademark sound featuring singer Brian Molko's instantly recognisable vocals has become one of the strongest brands in rock over the past decade. In 2009, Placebo received the MTV Europe Music Award for Best Alternative' act.Released to coincide with the band's 10th anniversary in 2004, this singles collection bundles up the enviable track record of a band who've maintained impressive chart successes while remaining true to their indie roots. It features their singles from 1996 to 2004 as well as three (at the time) new songs: "I Do", "Twenty Years", and "Protège-Moi".
Disc 1: 36 Degrees Teenage Angst Nancy Boy (Radio Edit) Bruise Pristine Pure Morning (Single Edit) You Don't Care About Us Every You Every Me (Single Mix) Without You I'm Nothing (Single Mix Featuring David Bowie) Taste In Men (Radio Edit) Slave To The Wage (Radio Edit) Special K Black-Eyed The Bitter End This Picture Special Needs (Edit) English Summer Rain (Single Version) Protège-Moi I Do Twenty Years