Placebo - Meds (CD)

Advantages: the song - 'Because I want you'. and a collaboration with Michael Stipe (R.E.M)
Disadvantages: Some really boring songs.

...Meds marks the return, or the 'comeback' if you like of these grungy funky trio, otherwise known as Placebo. Fronted by Brian Molko. This features a brand new collection of tortured tunes, doing what they do best, their first full stucio album in three years. Although i feel their showcasing much more of a paied-down sound, the band seemed to have redirected their focus back to the raw rock of their earlier days. I especially like one of their 'ballad' types - 'Broken Promise' - which features R.E.M's Michael Stipe, which conveys the haunting atmosphere the band seem to have set out to conjure. Meds was made with French producer Dimitri Tikovoi (Trash Palace), who made the band strip back their sound, doing away with studio trickery and taking Placebo back to their early indie-rock roots. 1. Meds - title track, nice intro...

burnt_out 26.03.2006 (27.03.2006) · Read review
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Review of Meds - Placebo

Have you taken your Meds?

Advantages: A few new killer anthems!
Disadvantages: Some of the songs lack much needed magic!

...It's no secret that I'm a massive Placebo fan. After first hearing the striking guitar riffs and solid drum beats from 'The Bitter End' I was instantly hooked. After buying the brilliant 'Sleeping With Ghosts', I ventured onto their older records and found that, although all of them were amazing, I was the most taken with 'Without You I'm Nothing', a blend of sordid ballads and haunted memories, it was described as the 'difficult' second album by the alternative heroes. So, when I first heard that Meds was to be released, I was intrigued to hear what the new album was to sound like. Each and every time the band release a new album, the claim that it is 'the album they have always wanted to make' and Meds was to be no exception. In an interview with Zero magazine just as 'Meds' was due to be released, lead singer and guitarist Brian...

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Placebo - Meds

Advantages: Another magnificent effort from Placebo.
Disadvantages: Some of the tracks lose the aggressiveness they had on the demos.

...For the past 10 years, Placebo have been one of the main rock bands that this country have produced. Coming off the back off Britpop, their first album included a strong, exciting set of songs on sex, drugs, and, well, more sex. Throughout the years, admittedly, they have kind of stayed on the same lines. Which isn't necessarily a bad thing. They have written some of the most memorable dark pop that this country has seen, and even had a few hits in the bargain, such as 'Pure Morning' or 'Every You Every Me'. But that was then, and this is now. On their 5th studio album, they've grown up a little bit, and even if there are still drug references a-plenty, they've started writing songs about (shudder) love. Opener 'Meds' is a typical Placebo effort about the medicine cupboard, which begins with an excellent acoustic guitar riff...

sobelecta 13.05.2006 · Read review
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You dont have to be med to eat here but it helps

Advantages: Varied menu
Disadvantages: Price & seat comfort

...Welcome back to bad experiences, I was unlucky this time but I didnt pick it I was having a meeting in Covent Garden and the boss took us to Med Kitchen for lunch. According to the website it's a 'Mediterranean brasserie' & there are 7 sites across London. We were in the one on St Martins lane, just by Leicester square tube. We were greeted and seated immediately upon entering & my boss took the initiative and simply led us round to a booth rather than waiting to be seated by the staff. Menus were placed on our tables and the manager casually pointed at the specials board rather than taking any time to talk us through it. There wasn't anything particularly complicated about the specials but it did make me take an instant dislike to him. We were trying to get some work done while we were there so none of us noticed we hadn...

earlofaldgate 27.10.2007 · Read review
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I'm addicted to these meds!!!

Advantages: Some really addictive songs, near perfection throughout
Disadvantages: Let down by one dead duck of a song

...Meds is Placebo's fifth studio album, (sixth if you include their greatest hits) and I am greatly impressed, the only other album that I possess is the greatest hits and that is how I have got into listening to them but, I am told by lifelong Placebo fans that this is the best album since their breakthrough self titled album, and who am I to disagree. Meds covers many topics ranging from drug use, alcoholism, domestic violence and sexuality, this means that the lyrical scope is immense and greatly adds to the individuality this album has over others that are currently in the charts. The strengths of the album are that for one thing nearly all of the tracks are very good and are catchy which leaves you always wanting just one more listen, Placebo have essentially gone back to basics cutting out many of their experimental aspects...

Haighy06 27.08.2006 · Read review
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Club Med holidays djerba

Advantages: all inclusive + entertainment
Disadvantages: too many kids in some villages

...This was my another Club Med experience.... I was advice to go to this place by London`s Club Med Agent Bon Voyage http://www.holiday-discounts.org I was adviced to go to Club Med for my single holidays. It exceeded my expectations of an all inclusive resort. It was a great value for the week ; Club Med fantastic location; clean, uncluttered beach; excellent after dinner entertainment; generally friendly and helpful staff; good mix of travelers. Everything is taken care of and included and nothing is compulsory. Will probably go back to Club Med to take full advantage of all the sports activities they offer. You can't find a better value given all the options available throughout the day. Best thanks to club med london`s agent Dan from http://www.holiday-discounts.org I had a great time.......

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e-med.co.uk is a valuable tool, however...

Advantages: Get those hidden problems resolved without embarrassment.
Disadvantages: Can be abused.

...E-Med.co.uk certainly is something different but is it something we should embrace or something we should stay away from. Well unlike the other reviews about this site I have used this site and as a result I think a review to clarify is in order. SIGNING UP Firstly to use e-med (other than to order Tamiflu) you must be a member of the site. This costs £20 a year which if you don't use the service is pretty much a waste of money, but at the same time if you do use a benefit from the service then the £20 is worth every penny. So once you have signed up on the site using a simple form to give your details, fill in a medical questionnaire and payment details you will be emailed by e-med to confirm your username and password which is what you will use should you ever wish to contact them by phone or email. You will get a card...

WickedPuppyUK 01.08.2007 · Read review
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placebo-meds (cd + dvd)

Advantages: lyrics
Disadvantages: the dvd isn't very good

...are a couple of telling collaborations that really do make Meds a downright essential album to get hold of. another of the albums undoughted highlights is molko's sincere,heart-breaking intense vocals along with catchy guitar riffs. They do not compare to any artists around as they are so different from anyone else, and I love that about them. It's excellent, easy to listen to, and very versatile. the only bad thing about this cd is the dvd included in the limited edition version. although it is quite good it is not worth paying excesive amounts of money for it....

bexy767 24.03.2006 · Read review
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Review of Meds - Placebo

A good kind of depression.

Advantages: unique deep lyrics, touching and provoking, Brian Molko's voice
Disadvantages: not enough pure guitar sound; some tracks are weak; too depressing

...Today, dear Ciao-users, I am gathering the courage to review an album I did not dare to hear any more because I related every song, every line and every word to a terrible relationship - but this record is simply so good that I have to recommend it! "Meds" by Placebo - A good kind of depression Why did I buy it? My exboyfriend sent me one song off the album - "Pierrot the clown". Before that, I had only heard "Every you and every me", Placebo's most famous song dating back to the 90's, but that song touched me so much and I asked my friends to pass some of their music to me. I went to a record shop and bought "Meds" because I am never quite happy with downloaded or copied music. I listened to the record over and over again and just loved it for it's sounds of isolation and sadness accompanied by Brian Molko's most unsual...

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Med Chicken

Advantages: Yummy
Disadvantages: Will make you wanting more

...Serves 2 adults and 2 toddlers, suitable from 12 months. Suitable for freezing. INGREDIENTS 3 tbsp olive oil 1 med. Onion, finely sliced 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 red pepper, finely sliced 1 yellow pepper, finely sliced 1 tsp chopped thyme or oregano A handful of basil leaves, torn 3 skinless chicken breasts 20 cherry tomatoes 20 black olives 150ml (1/4 pt) low-salt vegetable stock (such as Marigold Swiss) Plain flour WHAT TO DO Preheat the oven to 220ºC/425ºF/gas mark 7. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a heavy based casserole dish and fry the onion and garlic for 2 minutes until transparent. Add the peppers and herbs and cook for 3 minutes. In a large frying pan, heat 1 tbsp olive oil. Coat the chicken breasts in the flour and fry in the oil until golden brown on both sides. Add the chicken...

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