MTV Unplugged
by Placebo
- Type: Album
- Released: 27 November 2015
- Label: Vertigo
- Country: United Kingdom
- Length: 1:15:00
- Community rating: 3.5/5 from 1 rating
Artists on this release: Bill Lloyd, Vicky Matthews, Nicholas Ellis, Gareth Mclearnon, Beth Symmons, Oliver Langford, Gita Harcourt, shruti box, Stefan Olsdal, Mathew Lunn, other, Brian Molko, Angus Blue, Jonathan Byers, Nick Gavrilovic, Ellie Stanford, Alex Weston
Album Notes & Community Reviews
For their 'MTV Unplugged' performance, Placebo masterfully re-imagined their back catalog, going far beyond a simple acoustic set. Recorded in London, the concert features lush and inventive arrangements with strings, piano, and other guest musicians, breathing new life into their iconic songs. It's a powerful and emotionally resonant performance that showcases the depth and versatility of their songwriting.
Genres
Descriptors: Live, Acoustic, reworkings, Orchestral, string section, Male Vocalist
Tracklist
- Jackie (2:55)
- For What It's Worth (3:09)
- 36 Degrees (4:18)
- Because I Want To (4:34)
- Every You Every Me (4:50)
- Song To Say Goodbye (3:30)
- Meds (4:55)
- Protect Me From What I Want (4:18)
- Loud Like Love (4:54)
- Too Many Friends (5:45)
- Post Blue (3:33)
- Slave To The Wage (4:00)
- Without You I'm Nothing (4:39)
- Hold On To Me (3:52)
- Bosco (7:04)
- Where Is My Mind? (3:55)
- The Bitter End (4:49)
Credits
- Placebo - primary artist, written-by
- Fiona Brice - arranged by [strings], band, violin, piano, backing vocals, other [whirly tube], glockenspiel
- Bill Lloyd - band, bass, other [accordina], piano
- Mathew Lunn - band, drums
- Nick Gavrilovic - band, guitar, piano
- Stefan Olsdal - band, piano, bass, backing vocals, guitar, kanun [qanun], shruti box [shruti drone box]
- Brian Molko - band, vocals, guitar, harmonica
- Nicholas Ellis - bass clarinet