Placebo – Black Market Music (Second-Hand CD)

Artist: Placebo
Album: Black Market Music
Label: Elevator Music (4) – CDFLOOR13, Virgin – 7243 8 50049 2 6, Hut Recordings – 7243 8 50049 2 6
Format: CD, Album
Country: UK & Europe
Released: 9 October 2000
Genre: Rock
Style: Alternative Rock

Black Market Music is the third studio album by Placebo, a defining record that combines dark lyricism, raw emotion, and gritty alternative rock. With its unapologetic attitude and experimental edge, the album explores themes of fame, addiction, and desire — all wrapped in the band’s distinctive, dramatic sound. It cemented Placebo’s reputation as one of the most daring and emotionally charged acts of the early 2000s.

Condition

This is a pre-owned CD in very good condition. The disc has been tested and plays perfectly. The jewel case and booklet show light wear consistent with age and careful use.

Album Highlights

• Taste in Men – A moody, industrial-tinged opener that sets the tone for the album’s intensity.
• Slave to the Wage – A biting critique of modern work culture with a hypnotic rhythm.
• Special K – One of Placebo’s most iconic tracks, blending soaring melodies with edgy lyrics.
• Spite & Malice – Featuring Justin Warfield, this track adds hip-hop flair to the band’s rock sound.
• Commercial for Levi – A haunting closer, balancing beauty and melancholy.

Why You’ll Love It

Black Market Music captures Placebo at their creative peak — raw, emotional, and unapologetically bold. It’s a must-have for fans of alternative rock and anyone drawn to music that challenges convention with intensity and style.