Despite the multicultural nature of the band (the band consisted of a Swede, a Swiss and an American and was formed in Luxembourg), Placebo sounded remarkably British. The band drew attention to itself on the debut. Not only because of the striking androgynous appearance of singer / guitarist Brian Molko, but also because of the good songs the trio wrote. The group scored a hit with Nancy Boy, but
… also songs like Bionic, Come Home and I Know (the latter including didgeridoo) were heard.more
