Placebo MEDS

Placebo are set to drop Meds, their 5th album proper, on March 13th in the UK (won't be out until April 4th in the US). They have been one of the most successful bands in the UK over the past decade, selling 7 million albums worldwide.

Placebo haven't made much impact Stateside. They are mainly known here for "Pure Morning" and "Every You Every Me" (both from their 2nd album, the latter also appearing on the Cruel Intentions soundtrack). They will be touring Europe through the summer. Look for a North American tour come fall.

There are some interesting guest collaborations on the new album. Alison (aka VV) from The Kills is featured on the title track, and Micheal Stipe from REM helps out on "Broken Promise." Also, Ladytron and Bloc Party’s Russell Lissack have contributed remixes of lead off UK single "Because I Want You." Album closer "Song To Say Goodbye" will be the first single in other territories.

Meds tracklisting:

1. Meds
2. Infra-Red
3. Drag
4. Space Monkey
5. Follow The Cops Back Home
6. Post Blue
7. Because I Want You
8. Blind
9. Pierrot The Clown
10. Broken Promise
11. One Of A Kind
12. In The Cold Light Of Morning
13. Song To Say Goodbye

Limited Edition Disc 2:
1. Documentary - directed by Ewen Bremner
2. Lyrics in 'virtual booklet'
3. Twenty Years - Live From Wembley (video)
4. If Only Tonight We Could Sleep - The Cure and Placebo (video)
5. Backstage at Live 8 (video)