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Placebo's Brian Molko on Re-Recording Debut Album for 30th Anniversary

publication · 2026-06-18

Brian Molko, lead singer of British rock band Placebo, discusses in an interview with Le Monde the reasons behind re-recording their debut album, originally released in 1996, to mark its 30th anniversary. Molko reflects on the band's early awareness of being 'completely different' from their peers. The re-recording project aims to revisit and reinterpret the material with the benefit of experience and hindsight.

Key facts

  • Brian Molko is the lead singer of Placebo.
  • Placebo is a British rock band.
  • The interview was conducted by Le Monde.
  • The debut album was originally released in 1996.
  • The re-recording is for the album's 30th anniversary.
  • Molko stated they were aware of being completely different at their beginnings.

Entities

Artists

  • Brian Molko

Institutions

  • Placebo
  • Le Monde

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