Jesus' Son (song) explained

Jesus' Son
Cover:Jesus' Son.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Placebo
Album:A Place for Us to Dream
Released:19 August 2016
Genre:Alternative rock
Length:3:19
Label:Rise
Prev Title:A Million Little Pieces
Prev Year:2014
Next Title:Beautiful James
Next Year:2021

"Jesus' Son" is a song by the English alternative rock band Placebo. It was released as a single on 19 August 2016,[1] and was featured in their 2016 EP Life's What You Make It as well as the band's compilation album A Place for Us to Dream later that year.

Content

The single's cover art features Brian Molko's son, Cody, wearing an oxygen mask.

PopMatters called the song "an anthem for living life and doing it without fear".[2]

Release and reception

The single was released on 7" vinyl, with Placebo's cover of Talk Talk's "Life's What You Make It" as a double A-side.[3]

PopMatters gave the single a 5.73/10 grade, with one reviewer writing: "If you're looking for a moment of spiritual comfort in a chaotic year, Placebo's your band."[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Placebo Announce 'Retrospective Album' and New EP . 4 August 2016 . diymag.com . 6 August 2016.
  2. Web site: Placebo – 'Jesus' Son' (Singles Going Steady) – PopMatters . Pontecorvo . Adriane . 1 September 2016 . . 29 September 2019.
  3. Web site: A Place For Us To Dream . 4 August 2016 . placeboworld.co.uk . 4 August 2016.