Covers is a Rock album by Placebo, originally released in 2007. On Gatefold: 21 pressings tracked.
About
These 10 covers were first released as part of a limited-edition bonus disc with Placebo's 2003 album <i>Sleeping with Ghosts</i>. Some appeared as b-sides, while others made it to compilation albums. Placebo's cover of Kate Bush's "Running Up That Hill" appeared on the TV program <i>The O.C.</i> and inspired its record company to get this collection back into print. The choices show a smart group with eclectic but schooled tastes. Placebo's aggression is tempered a bit to bring out the best in the melodies. Pixies' "Where Is My Mind?" is an obvious choice for any post-punk group, while Robert Palmer's "Johnny and Mary" is an unexpected jewel. T. Rex's "20th Century Boy" pays direct homage to one of this glam band's most obvious influences and appeared on the <i>Velvet Goldmine</i> soundtrack. "The Ballad of Melody Nelson" appeared on a tribute album to Serge Gainsbourg, featuring a perfect decadence for vocalist Brian Molko to exploit. Boney M's "Daddy Cool" is an exquisite dance number, while Big Star's "Holocaust" is an unsettling death ballad.
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Tracklist
- 1Running Up That Hill4:57
- 2Where Is My Mind (XFM Live Version)3:44
- 3Bigmouth Strikes Again3:54
- 4Johnny and Mary3:25
- 520th Century Boy3:40
- 6The Ballad of Melody Nelson3:58
- 7Holocaust4:27
- 8I Feel You6:26
- 9Daddy Cool3:21
- 10Jackie2:48
Sound DNA
- Rock
Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.
Unofficial Russian version.
Packaged in a Jewel Case with a clear tray. 4 Page Booklet.
'The Bitter End' video is in Quick Time format (640x342, 65 MB).
Although the cover says Copy Protected, in fact it is not.
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Brian Molko
- Placebo
- Stefan Olsdal
- Steve Hewitt
Songwriting
- Alex Chilton
- Black Francis
- Boney M.
- Depeche Mode
- Frank Farian
- George Reyam
- Jean-Claude Vannier
- Johnny Marr
- Johnny Marr, Steven Morrissey
- Kate Bush
- Marc Bolan
- Martin L. Gore
21 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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