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65 out of 100

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9.5 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 35 Ratings

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  • Summary: This is the third album from London glam-rockers Placebo. The U.S. release adds two bonus tracks: a new version of "Without You I'm Nothing" with David Bowie guesting on vocals, and a cover of Depeche Mode's "I Feel You."

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 12
  3. Negative: 2 out of 12
  1. Dot Music
    100
    This is an awesome album, almost certainly Placebo's pinnacle, although I'd love to be proved wrong.
  2. HOB.com
    60
    Placebo's indie-glam rock fusion still sounds on CD like a good idea, and little more.
  3. New Musical Express (NME)
    30
    Unfortunately, this is not only their weakest album, it's their most confused.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. cazb
    10
    Black Market Music is a great album from Placebo.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. melissaj
    10
    Looooove this band!!!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. [Anonymous]
    10
    I love Placebo!!!!!!!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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