Muziek - B-Sides (1996-2006)

B-Sides (1996-2006)

€ 9,50

Following 2003's Covers and 2004's hits collection Once More with Feeling, Euro-American trio Placebo's back catalog is raided yet again on this rather comprehensive compilation of the B-sides recorded during their ten-year spell with Virgin Records. Starting with their faithful cover version of Syd Barrett's ''Dark Globe'' (from the 1996 single ''36 Degrees'') and finishing with the orchestral mini-rock opera of ''Lazarus'' (from the 2006 single ''Meds''), this chronologically compiled release features 25 of the tracks (plus three other compositions) that appeared on their mammoth ten-disc The Hut Recordings box set, allowing the more casual fan access to their trove of undiscovered songs. Using the concept of the B-side to experiment with their sound, there are several instrumentals that wildly deviate from their trademark angst-rock, such as the claustrophobic Massive Attack-esque trip-hop of ''Ion,'' the improvisational avant-garde jazz of ''Aardvark'' (which sees Brian Molko unexpectedly pick up the sax), and the appropriately titled Prodigy-style electroclash of ''Dub Psychosis,'' while the eerie electronica of ''Leeloo'' and steel guitar-laden atmospherics of ''The Innocence of the Sleep'' suggest that a future scoring David Lynch-esque films isn't out of the question. On the vocal tracks, there are attempts at Chemical Brothers-ish big beat on ''Uneedmemorethanineedu,'' which renders Molko's distinct vocals unrecognizable thanks to its low-pitch distortion, ethereal Americana on ''Bubblegun,'' and melancholic post-rock on ''Drink You Pretty,'' while Placebo display both their acoustic sensibilities on the stripped-back ''Then the Clouds Will Open for Me'' and ''Eyesight to the Blind'' and their unique sense of humor on the risqué Gallic lounge-pop of ''Mars Landing Party'' and the alternative James Bond theme ''Miss Moneypenny.'' The sheer amount of songs on B-Sides (1996-2006) may be a little too overwhelming for anyone other than hardcore fans, but overall, it's a hugely inventive if slightly inconsistent affair that is well worth persevering with. ~ Jon O'Brien

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