Placebo's fifth studio album, "Battle for the Sun," saw the band returning to a more direct and guitar-driven sound after the electronic experimentation of their previous work. The album represented a creative rebirth for the band, who self-funded the project after parting ways with their longtime record label.
- "Battle for the Sun" was the first album released under Placebo's own label, Dreambrother Ltd., following their departure from Virgin Records.
- The album reached number 3 on the UK Albums Chart and number 11 on the US Billboard Alternative Albums chart.
- The single "For What It's Worth" preceded the album's release, becoming a staple of Placebo's live setlists.
Placebo is a British alternative rock band formed in London in 1994, known for their confrontational and androgynous image and their blend of glam rock, punk, and electronic music. In 2009, Placebo released "Battle for the Sun," marking their fifth studio album and a departure from their previous label, Virgin Records.
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