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Black‐Eyed
Rock · 2001 · 2 tracks

Black‐Eyed

Placebo

Placebo's 'Black-Eyed' is a quintessential alternative rock single from 2001, characterized by Brian Molko's distinctive vocals, a driving rhythm section, and angular guitar work, exploring themes of

October 8, 2001 · Delabel

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This is the sound of urban melancholy and defiant introspection, delivered with Placebo's signature blend of raw energy and polished tension. 'Black-Eyed' wraps you in a driving, insistent rhythm, propelled by a sharp guitar riff and Brian Molko's unmistakable, urgent vocals. It's for those moments when you feel a potent mix of anxiety and resilience, a soundtrack to navigating the darker corners of self and city. Own it for its immediate, visceral impact and its enduring power as a quintessential early 2000s alternative anthem.

Tracklist · 2 Tracks
02
Pure Morning (MBV remix)
3:58
03
Black‐Eyed (Le Vibrator mix)
7:11
Moments Worth Listening For
The immediate, sharp attack of the main guitar riff that kicks off the track, setting a tense, urgent tone.
Brian Molko's layered vocal delivery in the chorus, where his signature high-pitched sneer gains an almost anthemic quality.
The driving, relentless bassline that underpins the entire track, providing a constant, brooding momentum.
The brief, almost sparse bridge section that offers a momentary dynamic shift before plunging back into the main riff's intensity.
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Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Black‐Eyed sound next to the rest of Placebo's catalogue?

Urban Night+0.8σ

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

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