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Battle for the Sun by Placebo
Battle for the Sun is an album by Placebo, released in 2009. 1 song from it has charted on rock radio countdowns, with 6 countdown appearances in total. The biggest is “For What It's Worth”, on 6 lists with a best position of #11.
Battle for the Sun, Placebo's sixth studio album, came out on PIAS on 8 June 2009 after sessions in Canada the year before, and it marks a new start: Steve Hewitt had walked in 2007, and new drummer Steve Forrest makes his debut here, adding backing vocals to his thump. David Bottrill produced, and the change of blood shows. Brian Molko and Stefan Olsdal, the band's two constants, sound less like they're sulking in the shadows and more like they're squinting into daylight.
The guitars are big and bright, the choruses built for arenas, and Molko's nasal, unmistakable voice cuts right through the middle. "For What It's Worth" was the first of four singles, followed by "The Never-Ending Why", "Ashtray Heart" and "Bright Lights". Critics were mostly warm, and the album made number 8 in the UK.
Written with AI assistance from RockLists chart data, MusicBrainz and Wikipedia.
Songs from Battle for the Sun on radio countdowns
| # | Song | Strength | Lists | Best | #1s | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | For What It's Worth | 6 | #11 | – | 2009 |
Only songs that appear on at least one countdown are listed. Release data from MusicBrainz.