After a decade of waiting, Placebo made Luna Park vibrate

Placebo, a British alternative rock iconhas left an indelible mark on the history of music since its formation in 1994 and now in the retinas of the fans who enjoyed their show on Thursday night at the Luna Park. With a unique performance marked by the absence of cell phones at the request of Brian Molko (vocals), the duo presented en Buenos Aires his eighth album, “Never Let Me Go“.

This is the latest manifestation of his creative genius, releasing singles like “Surrounded By Spies“, “Try Better Next Time” and “Happy Birthday In The Sky” that resonated in the hearts of his followers, who waited for that moment for 10 years. This album emerged, in the words of its leader, from the “deconstruction of the traditional composition process”, reaching new sounds and new textures.

An unforgettable night

At 7 p.m. the doors of the legendary Luna Park Stadiumand just a few minutes later, the music began to play and little by little the weather was preparing for what would be a great night.

At 7:15 p.m., the first to take the stage and begin to create the atmosphere of the night was the Argentine band Las Ligas Menores, responsible for the opening of the day.. Formed in 2011, they toured her discography in a set that included the single “Hice todo mal” which earned them a Latin Grammy nomination for Best Rock Song.

At 8 p.m., Big Special, the band chosen by Placebo to accompany them on their Latin American tour, made his debut in Argentina. For the first time they displayed all their talent in our country and made a preview of what will be their first studio album that will be released in May of this year.either. The single, presented just two days ago, generated great attraction from the public.

Finally, at 9:15 p.m., Brian Molko and Stefan Olsdal They gave a unique concert, where they satisfied the wait to see them live with a tour of their great career and their entire discography. The unique essence of the British duo lies in their ability to fuse elements of rock, postpunk and gothic, creating a sonic experience that is both disturbing and liberating, supported by visuals that give a unique touch to the Placebo show.

Near the end of the show, the anthems that could not be missed were played, such as “The Bitter End”, “Son 2 say goodbye” and the classic of the night: “Bitter end”.

To close the night, they performed “Fix yourself” from their latest studio album and to say goodbye they performed a great version of the prominent British artist Kate Bush, achieving a chorus of thousands of people when listening to the chords of the magical “Running Up The Hill” (A Deal With God).

With production of Fenix ​​Entertainment the reunion of Placebo with its Argentine audience became a reality, being able to enjoy a night that will be remembered for its unforgettable showgiving his fans the presentation of his latest and long-awaited album “Never Let Me Go”, as well as a vast tour of his most notable discography.

Nearly three decades and more than 13 million albums sold later, Placebo showed that it continues to be a lighthouse in the vast ocean of alternative rock. His legacy lives on, defining the sound and spirit of the last few decades in that music scene.