A Very Good Album But Lacks Depth (The Libertines - Libertines)

Member Name: diegomobbs

Product:	The Libertines - Libertines
Date:	12/11/09 (13 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Some Brilliant Songs

Disadvantages: Some very average songs

The Libertines second self titles album isn't bad considering the turmoil that the band were in at the time finishing the album without Pete Doherty. This album has some songs of the quality that was seen on the first album 'Up The Bracket' and not much could surpass this. However this album also tends to let you down at times with poorly recorded and rushed out songs along with a booklet that had the wrong lyrics printed in it due to this album being rushed out before the band split up.

The album starts well with 'Can't Stand Me Know' which is one of the best songs on the album, it tends to document the breakup of the bands relationship and how they can no longer stand each other. 'Last Post On The Bugle' comes next and is also a good song but not up to the standard seen on the previous album.

'What Became Of The Likely Lads' is the last song on the album and the last single to be released by the band and this is somewhat fitting as it is one of their best songs and also makes you think about what they could have become.

'Music When The Lights Go Out' is another brilliant song on the album, it is one of the first songs they ever played and was released on 'legs 11' with Mr. Razzocks on the drums. It is an emotional song and is quite sad as well as being a great song.

However this album does have its downsides 'Don't Be Shy' is a bit of a strange song and disappoints on the album, as well as 'Tomblands' and 'Road To Ruin' and so the album lacks the strength in depth of their previous work.

Summary: Not as good as their first album