"Jesus' Son" is a song by the English alternative rock band Placebo. It was released as a

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on 19 August 2016, and was featured in their 2016 EP '' Life's What You Make It'' as well as the band's compilation album ''

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'' later that year.

Content

The single's

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features Brian Molko's son, Cody, wearing an

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

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

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. ''PopMatters'' gave the single a 9/10 grade, writing: "If you're looking for a moment of spiritual comfort in a chaotic year, Placebo's your band."

Track listing

References

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