He loved:
Asian Dub Foundation: Naxalite (FFRR)
Stunning early ADF single, in all it’s Black-Grape-meets-The-Clash full-on-ness, rocked Molko’s world
Brian: “How can I appropriately communicate the sheer briliance of this record? It’s a complete breath of fresh air. I just love everything about it. I love the guitar, I love the beats, I love that ‘And we will rise again’. It’s fantastic. It’s amazing. One of the best records I’ve heard in the last six months. Asian Dub Foundation, you ROCK! Single of the fucking week!
He hated:
Gina G: Everytime I Fall (Eternal)
Rubbish failed Eurovision singer. Verdict of the Placebo jury? Nul points
Brian: “What does the G stand for? Does it stand for gormless? Does it stand for gargantuanly bad? Grating? Or does it stand for ‘God, not another fucking Gina G record?’” (Flips CD across room)