Battle for the Sun

Battle for the Sun
Studio album by Placebo
Released	8 June 2009
Recorded	August–September 2008
Studio	Metalworks Studios, Canada
Genre	Alternative rock[1]
Length	52:15
Label	PIAS
Producer	David Bottrill
Placebo chronology
Extended Play '07 (2007) Battle for the Sun (2009) Live at Angkor Wat (2011)
Singles from Battle for the Sun
"For What It's Worth" Released: 20 April 2009 "The Never-Ending Why" Released: 14 September 2009 "Ashtray Heart" Released: 21 September 2009 "Bright Lights" Released: 8 February 2010

Battle for the Sun is the sixth studio album by British alternative rock band Placebo. It was recorded in Canada in 2008 and released on 8 June 2009 by record label PIAS. It is their first album with new drummer Steve Forrest, following the departure of Steve Hewitt in 2007.

Battle for the Sun reached number 8 in the UK Albums Chart, and received a generally favourable reaction from critics. Four singles were released from the album: "For What It's Worth", "The Never-Ending Why", "Ashtray Heart" and "Bright Lights".