It was released as the lead single from the band's second studio album, Origin of Symmetry (2001), on 12 March 2001.

The band spent a few days at Long View Farm in North Brookfield, Massachusetts, in September 2001 recording this new version, but were left unsatisfied by the result.

[8] In 2011, Spinner.com named "Plug In Baby" the 46th greatest guitar riff of all time, citing its "play on Bach's 'Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565'.

"[citation needed] The song has been featured on the video games Guitar Hero 5 and Rocksmith.

Touring members: Morgan Nicholls (2004, 2006–2022), Daniel Newell (2006–2008), Alessandro Cortini (2009), Dan Lancaster (2022–present)