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5.0 out of 5 stars
Placebo delivers, Nov 18 2011
By Bula Bula - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Placebo: We Come In Pieces [Blu-ray] (2011) (Blu-ray)
As a long-time Placebo fan, I've been waiting for this Blu-ray unpatiently. Mostly, because their latest studio album "Battle for the sun" is a great example of how the band had progressed through the years. Although, if compared with Placebo's outstanding performance in Paris in 2003, this concert somewhat lacks the energy. As far as a track listing goes, I was disappointed that (in my opinion) one of their best song from "Battle for the sun" - "Kings of Medicine" is NOT THERE. C'mmon, guys, how could you!!!! All other hits are on the menu, and some of them ("Meds", for instance) sound very fresh. Another disappointment - new drummer. Don't get me wrong, it seems like he knows what he is doing (and doing a great job, BTW), still, an absence of Hewitt is a real loss. Nevertheless, old tracks sound quite good but not as good as on a "Soulmates Never Die" DVD (live from Paris 2003).
I was lucky to see them live in Kansas City at the Beaumont Club in April 2007, and I'd tell you, Placebo - is even better live than on studio albums. Great band that grew with years, songs are more melodic and energetic now, yet somewhat private and romantic (yes, romantic!). As always, Molko's vocal is terrific and lyrics is outstanding!
The sound quality on this Blu-ray is a very good (DTS-HD). The Dolby 5.1 surround and stereo mixes are enclosed as well for those of you who don't care about DTS. I do, and think that DTS mix is ALWAYS way better than Dolby 5.1 surround. Reacher, more vivid and brings a real fun to every concert or music clips mixed in DTS.
There is a lot of extras on this Blu-ray including 6 live bonus performances from the same world tour of 09-10'.
I've really enjoyed this concert and would recommend it to everybody who likes simple but powerful grunge music. Placebo always delivers. Good job!
4.0 out of 5 stars
A good show and good extras, Mar 1 2012
By Cleber - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Placebo: We Come In Pieces [Blu-ray] (2011) (Blu-ray)
It's a good show besides the sound quality isn't all I expected from a blu-ray. It's a simple show (like "Soulmates never die") but it has meny songs from the "Battle for the sun" album, so it worths the show. It also brings a video from a song not release on the simple edition of "Battle for the sun" and a very good documentary of the bands tour and its new lineup.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent, Jan 8 2012
By Roy - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Battle For Brixton DVD (DVD)
Great value. Bought as a gift for my daughter for Christmas. Package arrived promptly, shrink wrapped like new! Thank you! Would buy from again.