This year Placebo is celebrating the 30th anniversary of their self titled debut album. Crazy to think that I’ve been listening to this band for almost that long now. As Placebo is about to embark on their 30th anniversary tour, they’ve have released a brand new single “Helen Keller.” And if that seems familiar to those that know, yes it is.

“Helen Keller” is a reference to their self-titled debut and its hidden track H.K. Farewell. Rather than just going back to the original recording, Placebo insteadcreated an entirely new song, referencing the keyboard melody from H.K Farewell as its foundation. The track takes it in a fresh direction, retaining the haunting character of the original melody while adding the raw angst the band are known for. The new single, which was recorded in London earlier this year, was produced by Placebo and Adam Noble and mixed by Adam Noble. About the new approach to the song, singer/guitarist Brian Molko said ‘‘This is a new rock song inspired by the piano melody from H.K. Farewell and named after one of my favourite people from history.”

New Placebo thirty years into their career is very welcome!

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