Originally released in 2000, Black Market Music is the powerful third studio album from British alternative rock icons Placebo, fronted by the unmistakable Brian Molko.
Blending dark alternative rock, distorted guitars, electronic influences and emotionally charged vocals, Black Market Music captures the band's signature mix of raw energy, atmospheric melodies and provocative songwriting.
Featuring standout tracks such as "Taste in Men", "Special K", "Slave to the Wage" and "Black-Eyed", the album delivers a compelling mix of driving rock anthems, haunting melodies and experimental sounds.
Exploring themes of relationships, alienation, addiction and modern society, Black Market Music showcases Placebo's evolution into a darker, more adventurous sound while retaining their distinctive alternative rock attitude.
An essential addition to any alternative rock or early 2000s vinyl collection. Perfect for fans of Muse, Radiohead, The Smashing Pumpkins and the darker side of the 2000s indie rock scene.
Original Release Year: 2000
Vinyl Reissue Year: 2019
Genre: Alternative Rock, Post-Punk, Electronic Rock
Label: Elevator Lady Ltd / AWAL
Format: Vinyl LP (12-inch)
Producer: Paul Corkett and Placebo, with additional production on selected tracks
Track Count: 12 Songs
Running Time: Approximately 51 minutes
Catalogue Number: 6711044 (2019 reissue)
Barcode: 5056167110446 (2019 reissue)
Vinyl Colour: Black
Packaging: Gatefold Sleeve
Special Edition: Remastered Vinyl Reissue.
Side A
Taste in Men
Days Before You Came
Special K
Spite & Malice
Passive Aggressive
Black-Eyed
Blue American
Side B
Slave to the Wage
Commercial for Levi
Haemoglobin
Narcoleptic
Peeping Tom
Originally released in 2000, Black Market Music is the powerful third studio album from British alternative rock icons Placebo, fronted by the unmistakable Brian Molko.
Blending dark alternative rock, distorted guitars, electronic influences and emotionally charged vocals, Black Market Music captures the band's signature mix of raw energy, atmospheric melodies and provocative songwriting.
Featuring standout tracks such as "Taste in Men", "Special K", "Slave to the Wage" and "Black-Eyed", the album delivers a compelling mix of driving rock anthems, haunting melodies and experimental sounds.
Exploring themes of relationships, alienation, addiction and modern society, Black Market Music showcases Placebo's evolution into a darker, more adventurous sound while retaining their distinctive alternative rock attitude.
An essential addition to any alternative rock or early 2000s vinyl collection. Perfect for fans of Muse, Radiohead, The Smashing Pumpkins and the darker side of the 2000s indie rock scene.
Original Release Year: 2000
Vinyl Reissue Year: 2019
Genre: Alternative Rock, Post-Punk, Electronic Rock
Label: Elevator Lady Ltd / AWAL
Format: Vinyl LP (12-inch)
Producer: Paul Corkett and Placebo, with additional production on selected tracks
Track Count: 12 Songs
Running Time: Approximately 51 minutes
Catalogue Number: 6711044 (2019 reissue)
Barcode: 5056167110446 (2019 reissue)
Vinyl Colour: Black
Packaging: Gatefold Sleeve
Special Edition: Remastered Vinyl Reissue.
Side A
Taste in Men
Days Before You Came
Special K
Spite & Malice
Passive Aggressive
Black-Eyed
Blue American
Side B
Slave to the Wage
Commercial for Levi
Haemoglobin
Narcoleptic
Peeping Tom