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36 Degrees
Rock · 1996

36 Degrees

Placebo

Placebo's "36 Degrees" is a quintessential 90s alternative rock single, showcasing Brian Molko's distinctive vocals over driving basslines and angular guitars. It's a brooding, tense, and emotionally

June 3, 1996 · Caroline Records

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This is the sound of a dimly lit, smoke-filled room where raw emotions are laid bare. "36 Degrees" is a jolt of pure 90s alternative rock, delivered with Placebo's signature blend of brooding intensity and defiant vulnerability. Brian Molko's unmistakable high-pitched, nasal vocals cut through a landscape of driving bass, sharp guitars, and propulsive drums, creating an atmosphere that's both melancholic and strangely empowering. It's for those moments when you feel a little out of sync with the world, finding solace in a sound that understands the beautiful angst of being human. Own it for its unvarnished energy and its place as an early, essential piece of Placebo's iconic catalog.

Moments Worth Listening For
The immediate, sharp attack of the opening guitar riff, setting a tone of urgent tension.
The way Brian Molko's vocal delivery shifts from a hushed, almost whispered verse to a full-throated, strained cry in the chorus, amplifying the emotional weight.
The relentless, propulsive bassline that drives the entire track, acting as the backbone for the guitar's angular melodies.
A specific, brief instrumental break where the drums and bass momentarily drop out, leaving a sparse, echoing guitar before crashing back in with renewed intensity.
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How does 36 Degrees sound next to the rest of Placebo's catalogue?

Brooding+0.7σ

Brooding saturates this record a touch more than the artist's norm.

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