An Album you must own (The Libertines - Libertines)

Member Name: NottsFan

Product:	The Libertines - Libertines
Date:	27/05/07 (133 review reads)
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Advantages: Some Classic songs

Disadvantages: dont know

The Libertines Is a Great Album

***Introduction***
This album is wonderful for all indie lovers. This is the groups second album, the first one being 'Up the Bracket' which was released in 2002 and this latest released being made in 2004. They are very different to every other band out there; they make their own kind of music. This review should make you decide whether you want it or not. If you are a rock/indie fan you should purchase this. Definitely one of the finest bands out there and put together some songs which are straightforwardly contenders for song of the year and other polls. I am personally a huge big fan of the libertines and regularly listen to them.

***About the Libertines***
When the two lead singer Pete Doherty and Carl Barat met little did anyone know they were going to be a exceptionally good band. They are both dreamers with a great amount of ambition especially Pete. He is the more successful of the two. Although Carl Barat is a very good musician and is the more sensible one. He has moved on in his life to the band name 'Dirty Pretty Things' who are similar to The Libertines. Pete Doherty has also moved on to a brilliant band named 'Babyshambles'. I love them and have produced some excellent songs. The reason The Libertines split up is because Pete's drug addiction got the better of him, and later on was involved in a burglary of his friend house Carl Barat. After that Carl knew what he was going to do without delay and that was to never forgive him and obviously to break up the band. This was a real shame as they made great music and they were also very close and they had a nice relationship going on which reflects in to the lyrics. Their songs are real anthems 'What a Waster' , 'Don't Look Back Into The Sun' , 'Cant Stand Me Now' , What Became Of The Likely Lads' and 'Music When The Lights Go Out' their all greats and deserve more attention as they as highly underrated. There live performances also are simple fantastic. Definitely one of the unsurpassed live performances from a group. They are electric and have something about them.

***Lyrics***
The lyrics are extremely emotional and mean an awful lot to them and to there fan who buy the albums. If you look at the lyrics in the song 'Can't Stand Me Now' this demonstrates this. But I will go into further detail of that later on in the review. The majority of there songs are about personal feelings and how they go about living there lives. Most of them being real life crisis's like 'Can't Stand Me Now' and 'Music When the Lights go out'. Like in 'Music When the Lights Go Out', its about pubs, clubs and drugs and how they are taking over there live. Very emotional when you listen to the lyrics.

***Cover and Booklet***
The cover is unusual. It pictures Pete and Carl showing there tattoos off. Both of them having Libertines' tattoos on there arms. Pete has also got a cigarette in his hand which is no surprise really. I fink this is just demonstrating how close the pair are as they are together touching each other. The Booklet is very helpful, unlike a lot of albums which just have useless pictures in which no one cares about; this has all the lyrics from the songs which are stated clearly. The name of the song is titled in a red box. Also in the booklet they give you a quick reminder of the Libertines' badge which is the name Libertines above the picture of a skull and bones. Pete and Carl have got a tattoo of that. Just goes to show that if Pete didn't make such a stupid mistake they had potential of being around for years and years to come.

***Competition***
There's obviously a lot of competition out there for The Libertines to contend with. But you rarely get bands which can match the standards of The Libertines mainly because Carl and Pete are musical geniuses and make likeable music. But there are better bands than this one. Oasis for one, but are many more U2, and oldies like The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. I fink The Libertines would have gone on to bigger and better things if they carried on the way they were going. Although I think Pete Doherty will completely lose the plot soon due to drugs.

***Consistency of Tracks***
There isn't a weak song on the album there are the better and worse songs but there all are interesting, good and worth listening to. The best two songs are the opening songs and the last song those two being 'Cant Stand Me Now' and 'What Became Of The Likely Lads' both represent the libertines really well and are arguable there best song to date. So from the start to the end are great songs and the songs are have a different variety. Some upbeat some slow they are all have there own little personality. My favourite tracks on the album are the 1st, 2nd , 3rd, 5th , 9th, 10th and the 14th so they are all spread out and don't do what a lot of band do. This is to put all the great songs at the start and then make the magic ware off near the end. But not The Libertines.

***Extras***
This CD has a lot of extras and makes it more of your moneys worth. With a separate DVD which has live footage of Factory, Moby Dick and Busking For Beer. It also involves the videos of the songs 'Cant Stand Me Now' and 'Scenes From The Forum. Which are interesting and you get a idea of what they are like on live stages. You will be baffled. Also on the DVD they have a photo gallery of the band in action and so on and lastly it has interviews from NME awards and credits.

***Personal Thoughts***
Well, my personal thoughts, I absolutely love the libertines and have both albums and am glad I purchased them. The Libertines have probably produced my favourite song of all time, Can't Stand Me Now. And I will never get board of it. It is a classic! If I was you after reading this review and the others I would just go out and buy it now. At least 5 songs The Libertines made come in my top 50 songs of all time. They are really addictive songs and get in your head. You will find a lot of the songs you will start singing along to. They are also in my top 10 bands of all time. I there are a group of excellent bands like oasis and U2. So overall I love The Libertines

EACH SONG REVIEW…

***Can't Stand Me Now***
This song is one of my favourite songs of all time it is simply fantastic, and has some of the best and appropriate lyrics I have ever witnessed. The lyrics are so meaningful. It has the best possible intro to song which starts the album of perfectly and shows you just how good The Libertines can be. The intro lasts for about 45 seconds and its all worth it. With a fantastic guitar noice and a outstanding drum beat, and when the singing kicks in the voice suits the beat so much. I think this songs is about Pete's break in into Carl's house. Get a copy of the lyrics and you get a feeling it is about the burgulary and how there relationship is falling apart. Best Libertines Song ever made.
10/10

***Last Post On The Bugle***
The Intro is very good again with a extremely good riff as in Cant Stand Me Now. Again the vocals are good. A good song to carry on from a classic. Remember able chorus and very addictive chorus. Vocals get better towards the end of the song when he really goes for it. Good Song
8/10

***Don't Be Shy***
Again a great song and is a favourite song to listen. Vocals could be a bit better. The tune is good. This songs shows the chorus off a lot and hasn't got much of a verse/verses. Overall
8/10

***The Man Who Would be King***
Not the best on the album but definitely a good song. Different speeds of vocals throughout the song. Likeable Chorus. Sounds like a typical Libertines song. This tune is very up beat.
8/10

***Music When The Lights Go Out**
Definitely one of the Libertines best songs they made. Extremely emotional song with fantastic lyrics which represents there way of life. Good riff throughout the verses. Like the way the chorus picks up in speed and volume. I love this song Brilliant
10/10

***Narcissist***
Good beat, good tune, good intro. Hugely upbeat song. Amazing vocals. Love the chorus
8/10

***The Ha Ha Wall***
More or less the same point as I made before ab out the last song. Constant beat which I like. Again the lyrics are about what the boys do in there life.
8/10

***Arbeit Mact Frei***
Very short song. Don't really see the point in the song. Strange vocals
6/10


***Campaign of Hate***
Slower song compared to previous songs on the album. Not the best song on the album. Very average.
7/10

***What Katie Did***
One of my favourites on the album. Love the vocals in the intro. Real sing a long song, especially in the intro. Great Lyrics. Good beat. Again a really good riff to add to the quality of the song.
9/10

***Tomblands***
Good guitars sound. Also one of my favourites on the album. Good lyrics.
7.5/10

***The Saga***
Nice upbeat song, typical Libertines song, nothing more to say.
7/10

***Road to Ruin***
Good Intro, with a very good riff, good song to almost end the album off. Excellent vocals.
7.5

***What Became Of The Likely Lad
Probably the Libertines 2nd best song and one of my favourites of all time. Amazing Lyrics, Amazing Vocals. Amazing riff, Great, great beat. You can get much better than this song. Well Done Boys
Classic!
10/10
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***Summary***
So overall the libertines are a great band who produce fantastic songs and this album is worth buying so buy it from Amazon. The vocals of Pete and Carl are breathtaking at some points. If you are a big indie fan you should go out to the shops and buy their two albums right now. But then again if you are a big indie fan you would have probably already heard of this band.

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Summary: Overall a unforgetable able and is such a shame they spilt up