| | |  | POP MUSIC | Home » » Androgyny | | | | | | | Description: | | NTSC/Region 0. Placebo: Androgny reveals how back in London in 1994 the chance meeting of three exceptional musicians resulted in the forming of one of the most intriguing rock bands of our time. It acknowledges those that have influenced them and the experiences that have inspired them to become what they are today. This complete documentary includes exclusive in-depth interviews with those that have worked closely with Placebo including Simon Williams, head of Fierce Panda records who released their first single among others. Previously unseen photos and rare film footage of the band are interspersed throughtout and special features include an extensive Placebo discography and digital quiz. This DVD is jam packed with all you need to know about Placebo, it is an essential purchase for all Placebo and rock fans across the world. Chrome Dreams. 2005. | | | Features: | |
• With their girlie costumes and powder white makeup, raw guitar riffs and frontman Brian Molkos distinctive voice, Placebo have been described by some as a glam version of Nirvana, with influences from sources as diverse as The Pixies and Sonic Youth, David Bowie and T Rex. "Placebo: Androgyny" reveals how back in London in 1994 the chance meeting of three exceptional musicians resulted in the form
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| Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC | | Language:
| English | | Subtitle:
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| 1 | | Studio:
| Chrome Dreams Video | | DVD Release Date:
| June 21, 2005 | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 7 reviews |
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33 of 33 found the following review helpful:
 Read Reviews FirstJul 09, 2005
By Di
"Anrah"
I, like the rest of the reviewers, bought this DVD because I am a huge Placebo fan and it is extremely hard to find cool Placebo stuff in the U.S. I read some of the reviews and basically blew them off because I wanted to indulge in Placebo. I was a tad wrong.
This DVD is an unauthorized production meaning there is NO music or live performances of Placebo, which is terrible because that is why I like them for their music, not their image. The music which they got to play is the back ground was TERRIBLE!!! I was really hoping for a Pure Morning or Taste in Men to bust out but no. The DVD is basically a hour long bio-pic that is done with a cheesy british woman voice over and people who knew Placebo from way back when or people who have never even met them.
Sure some of the pictures are pretty cool. And I will say the three interviews of Brian were nice to see since us in the U.S. don't get to see any of that stuff.
What I also didn't like about the DVD was the fact that it was all based around Brian. Sure, Brian is a great front man, but Stef and Steve are apart of Placebo too. That's why they are a BAND not a solo act.
So if you are a new Placebo fan it might be a good buy to see how they became, but if not, you'll know basically everything said on the DVD. Before buying I'd do some research and read some reviews to see if it's worth you're money.
Because I am a H-core Placebo fan and I knew everything on the DVD, if I could go back, I probably wouldn't have boughten it.
11 of 14 found the following review helpful:
 a disappointment to any placebo fanOct 17, 2005
By aria
this was complete rubbish. it was like watching the worlds worst made true hollywood story. if you put together all the rare instances where you actually hear or see the band (hardly ever), youd get about 3 minutes. the rest is 2 scary looking guys talking about them. the music they use is terrible, its not even placebo. and then theres some silly girl on it talking about what she thinks of placebo. who cares? this dvd is the worst, i suggest that you never buy anything by the label Chrome Dreams, its always terrible.
5 of 6 found the following review helpful:
so,Jul 02, 2005
By mel
I agree with the review above this one. I myself bought it just because it's Placebo-related and Placebo stuff are sort of rare, especially in the States. I had no high hopes for this DVD, so when I finally watched it, I wasn't too disappointed. Almost all of the "new" pictures are floating around the internet somewhere and very loyal fans probably already have said pictures taped on their walls. The interviews were somewhat amusing, but provided little to no new information on the band.
Mostly, you should decided if you want to buy it or not. I bought because I'm a fan of Placebo and knew that the DVD would turn out crappy.
If you're a new fan then you should buy the DVD, especially their other one, Once More With Feeling. You'll get a head start on pictures and grab a few fun facts about Placebo along the way.
Also, I'm kind of infuriated that they only had a picture of Brian Molko (frontman) on the DVD cover. It's a band, so where are Stefan and Steve?!
6 of 9 found the following review helpful:
 Well Worth buyingFeb 18, 2006
By Wingless Angel
Unlike some of the other reviewers here, I did not feel cheated by this and I actually enjoyed this DVD. Why? Because, if you actually took one second to notice that this was an unofficial product, then you would not expect the band to actually be interviewed. Although, there are some amusing clips of Brian, and rare photos of Placebo performing on stage, this DVD is more for fans wanting amusing stories about the band...something this documentry gives you plenty of. All of the people interviewed are very knowledgeable and most of them knew the members of Placebo on a personal level at one time or another and therefore can tell you things you otherwise would not have known about. Much better than most of the unofficial products out there, well worth buying!
6 of 9 found the following review helpful:
Don't Even Think About ItSep 17, 2005
By Eris
Just Terrible. I was bored. I already knew all the information on the DVD. As a matter of fact, I didn't even finish watching it. That's how lame it was. It was just badly done. It made me want to cry that PLACEBO wasn't actually on the DVD. PLEASE, don't buy this. Go get something better with your money. This doesn't even deserve a 1.
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