The Libertines (album)
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The Libertines is the second, self-titled and final album by the British punk rock band The Libertines. Released on August 30, 2004, it is particularly biographical of the relationship between front men Carl Barat and Pete Doherty. The album instantly reached #1 in the UK[1] and is on its way to achieving platinum certification, selling 72,189 copies in its first week. The album is included in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear before You Die[2], though this is debated since the list calls the album the band’s “first album”, leading some to believe that the list meant to include the more critically praised album, Up the Bracket instead of "The Libertines."
The Libertines, like its 2002 predecessor, Up the Bracket, was re-released with a bonus DVD, on November 22nd, 2004. The DVD, entitled Boys in the Band, is a collection of live shows, band interviews, and the Can't Stand Me Now promotional video. The album cover was taken by Roger Sargent, during the emotional "Freedom Gig" at the Tap 'N' Tin, Chatham, Kent, on October 8, 2003, when Pete Doherty reunited with the Libertines for a gig just hours after being released from jail[3].
Below are some press quotes about The Libertines:
"This record, produced by The Clash's Mick Jones, is brimming with character, easily surpassing their debut." and "...its energy like a battery charge..." – 'Q magazine[4]
"Forget the drugs, the bad vibes, the estrangements—The Libertines' second album is a masterpiece of life-changing rock 'n' roll." and "...an extraordinary, once-in-a-lifetime album..." – New Musical Express[5]
"...with this album you get an excitable sense that you're hearing the beginnings of a good band becoming a great band..." – King magazine
"...Nice demos lads, when will the album be ready?..." – Planet Sound August 2004
"...an explosion of dizzy pop and punk fury..." – The Guardian, August 2004[6]
"...An extraordinary record..." Mojo Sep 2004, p.94[7]
[edit] Tracklist:
- Can't Stand Me Now (Peter Doherty, Carl Barât, Hammerton) – (3:23) - Last Post on the Bugle (Doherty, Barât, Michael Bower) – (2:32) - Don't be Shy (Doherty, Barât) – (3:03) - The Man Who Would Be King (Doherty, Barât) – (3:59) - Music When the Lights Go Out (Doherty, Barât) – (3:02) - Narcissist (Barât) – (2:10) - The Ha Ha Wall (Doherty, Barât) – (2:29) - Arbeit Macht Frei (Doherty) – (1:13) - Campaign of Hate (Doherty) – (2:10) - What Katie Did (Doherty) – (3:49) - Tomblands (Doherty, Barât) – (2:06) - The Saga (Doherty, Paul Roundhill) – (1:53) - Road to Ruin (Doherty, Barât) – (4:21) - What Became of the Likely Lads (Doherty, Barât) / France (Barât) (Hidden track) – (5:54)
Japanese bonus tracks
- Don't Look Back Into the Sun (New Version) (Doherty, Barât) - Cyclops (Doherty, Peter Wolfe) - Dilly Boys (Doherty, Barât)
Japanese bonus DVD
- What a Waster (Live at The Factory, Japan) - Death on the Stairs (Live at The Factory, Japan) - Up the Bracket (Live at The Factory, Japan) - I Get Along (Live at The Factory, Japan) - The Boy Looked at Johnny (Live at The Factory, Japan) - The Boy Looked at Johnny (Live at Moby Dick, Spain) - Busking for Beer + Assorted Covers and Song Segments (Live at Filthy McNasty's Pub, London) - Can't Stand Me Now (Video) - Photo Gallery - Extras (Footage of Band, Interviews and NME award footage)
[edit] Artwork:
Front Cover
Disk
Back Cover
Promo Front Cover
[edit] Reviews, Interviews and Articles
Carl Barat Interview The Word 2004
The Libertines Review The Guardian 20/08/2004
The Libertines Review Q 09/2004
The Libertines Review Consumer Guide 2004 (A-)
The Libertines Review Ink Blot Magazine
The Libertines Review NME 2004
The Libertines Review Pitchfork 31/08/2004
The Libertines Review PopMatters 27/08/2004
The Libertines Review Rolling Stone 16/09/2004
The Libertines Review Rockfeedback 2004
