The band members do not perform the song in the video; instead, it follows a cinematic story inspired by the lyrics' focus on complex relationships.
The official music video for Placebo's "Taste in Men" was released in 2000 as the lead single from their third studio album, Black Market Music . Directed by , the video is a narrative-driven piece that explores themes of androgyny, voyeurism, and romantic duality. Video Overview Director: Kevin Westenberg. placebo_taste_in_men_official_music_video
Shot in an older hotel, chosen for its "set-dressed" potential to pass as a vintage location. The band members do not perform the song
Features a distinct "industrial-lite" sound that marked a shift in the band's musical direction toward more electronic elements. Video Overview Director: Kevin Westenberg
📍 The video is known for its dreamlike, voyeuristic atmosphere, showing two versions of a couple (played by the same actors) in different rooms of the hotel. If you'd like to dive deeper into this track, The meaning of the lyrics according to Brian Molko? How the song performed on the UK Singles Chart ?