Artist:PlaceboReview:This goth-y, glam-rocking London trio — who have won bigaudiences in the U.K. and South America — know fromheaviness: Their sixth album includes lyrics about suicide andbig-ass choruses that could go on an emo record. Placebo work up awidescreen electronic sheen on their new disc; the sleazy,sex-crazed disco burner "For What It's Worth" suggests they have asparer, spikier pop album in them. But too many songs ("Devil inthe Details") are full of bombast and bland angst, as if...Rating:2.5 Stars

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