Here we a have a summary of some of the press reviews from the band's performance at the Vive Latino Festival
Placebo Sensibility in Vive Latino
The band was grateful with
their Mexican audience and the singer Brian Molko offered some words in Spanish.
Maybe Vive Latino was not the
ideal scenario for Placebo's musical emotionality, however fans and faithful Brian Molko's
devotees experienced the show with all
their senses.
The British band jumped on stage in the Indio Stadium at
exactly 8:00 pm to the extremely loud screams of their fans, even though not
everyone knew the band. One of the first songs was Loud Like Love, song that it's
also the title of their new album.
"We are delighted that
you came to see us. Enjoy the show like we sure will." were some of the
words pronounced by Molko in Spanish.
Placebo knew that it was
necessary to regained older fans who saw them grow up and because of that they
had to play some hits such as: "Special K" and "The Bitter End".
"Infra - Red " was
the last song while true fans asked for the encore to listen to more hits.
Placebo consumo su romance con Mexico. Placebo reaffirmed
his romance with Mexico.
Placebo has visited Mexico
many times before and has played in every kind of venue there is. From big
stadiums to smaller theaters and each and every one of their shows has had something
in common, their fans devotion for the
band that results in an unforgettable show.
Their show at Vive Latino was
no exception, that night their new songs
won the hearts of new fans and their classics like "Meds", and
"Every Me Every You" made an
already nostalgic crowd fall in love again with the band. They are well knonwn
in Mexico a friend who always comes back to a warm welcome and Vive Latino festival.
Was no exception.
From sopitas: Vive Latino. Day 4 live from Foro Sol.
"Good evening, friends *,
boys and girls , assholes¤ * my name is Brian and the name of my rock band is
Placebo " this were the words said by Molko at the beginning of the show.
*using both. The feminine and
masculine terms
¤ it is important to point
out that this word "pendejo" can have many connotations in Spanish depending
on the country. Normally it is a swear word in the Northern countries of
Central America such as Mexico meaning three things 1. Pubic hair 2. A woman
who sleeps around 3. Asshole. However, in Southern countries the words has a
"cleaner" connotation meaning stupid, dumb, simpleton and sometimes Asshole.
Being the latter the most common it is likely that this was the meaning that Mr
Molko had in mind when he said it.
Placebo pleases in Mexico. Excelsior mag
During 1:15 minutes, Brian Molko alongside Stefan Olsdal and Steve
Forrest made the dreams of, more or less 70,000, fans come true.
Mexico City, March 30.
British. Band Placebo arrived on time at the Foro Sol stadium to offer
one of the last shows of the 15th edition of the Iberoamerican festival of
music culture Vive Latino.
During 1:15 minutes, Brian Molko alongside Stefan Olsdal and Steve
Forrest made the dreams of ,more or less 70,000*, fans come true. Fans who
enjoyed the alternative rock band's talent.
"Thank you .Good
evening, friends, boys and girls , assholes my name is Brian and the name of my
rock band is Placebo" said the singer in Spanish after playing "For What
Is Worth", "Loud Like Love" and "Twenty Years"¤
And colorful explosion was
showed in the in the led screen of the Indio Stadium. The concert also included a set of white lights
that went on to the rhythm of "EMEY", "Too Many Friends"
and "Scene Of The Crime".
Placebo did not let any fan
down, since some people were able to enjoyed the powerful sound of the drums and
electric guitars, that caused an inevitable euphoria, while drinking beer or eating some burger.
The black outfit of the band
plus, the smoke, some 3d images along with the violin sound created a mystic environment
during "Purify".
After that the next songs
were "Space Monkey", "Blind", and "Exit Wounds", but during "Special K"
some fans couldn't hold back the enthusiasm and started to sing and even to dance.
Seconds later when the screen
turned white and green the band was showered in applauses to continue with.
"The Bitter End" that Brian rocked with all the energy he could have
while sporting his dark black hair.
After the song was over he
said "Thank you very much", and went backstage for some minutes. When he
came back he sang "Teenage Angst " ,"RUTH", "Post Blue
" and "Infra - Red" as loud as he could while his bandmates did
their thing with their instruments.
*according to Ocesa
¤ it is necessary to point out
that they actually didn't played "Twenty Years", "Blind",
or "Exit Wounds" they were included in the translation to remain
faithful to what the original text said.
Tranlation by Diana E.T. Foghin
Design by SusanneCk
Documentation by Zarynita Molko & Brenda Tejeda
Photos by Brendad Tejeda, Viva Latino, Placebo Russia, Instagram
