20 Most Anticipated Hard Rock & Metal Albums Of 2022
10. Placebo
Title: Never Let Me Go
Release Date: 25th March 2022
Previous Release: Loud Like Love (2013)
A staple in the British rock scene, Placebo are true titans of the genre, whose unique sound cannot be replicated. Known for their androgynous frontman Brian Molko, experimental music style, and dark and unflinching lyrics, fans have had to wait for almost nine years for new material. However, Molko revealed that the album has been ready since early 2020, held up by the global pandemic.
Molko laid out his intention for the upcoming release:
“I hope that I’ve been somewhat courageous with this record so that it might inspire courage in others. It might help them stand up for what they believe in. That’s all. That’s what music did for me.”
Placebo have released three tracks (Beautiful James, Surrounded By Spies, Try Better Next Time) which already pique significant interest. While the band have won legions of fans with their poetic yet stark introspective lyrics, the tracks currently available see Molko and co. tackle wider societal issues such as global warming, wide spread social inequality, and the culture of surveillance.