It wasn't quite Muse or the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, but for 90 deafening minutes Placebo unleashed a blitz of hard-hitting tracks at Fort Canning Park.
For someone who grew up listening to their music, Placebo's Battle for the Sun setlist was somewhat lacklustre - while tracks such as Bright Lights and For What It's Worth from their new album are great singles in their own right, the last thing I expected was a medley of untamiliar tunes. Apart from the occasional body-surfer, the result was a fidgety audience that only stirred and jumped when more familiar hits came on. Highlights of the night included: Sleeping with the Ghosts, Meds, Infra-Red, Special K, and of course the defining Placebo song, Every You Every Me.
That said, one can't help but feel drawn to the band's charisma, whether it be drummer Steve Forrest's tattooed torso or Brian Molko's androgynous beauty. With the help of Fiona Brice's electric violin their music acquired a somewhat edgier tone, and of course, Molko's nasal, haunting vocals sounded just as flawless live.
It was apparent from the Molko's sweat-drenched v-neck that by the end of the night the band had played their heart out, even engaging in some hilarious introductions. Here's to hoping that our 20th century boys return to play again for their post-blue fans, preferably in a location that is neither 36 degrees, nor one that will have them running up that hill.
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