The Libertines (studio album) by The Libertines

Indie / punk rock. Can't Stand Me Now is a classic. Also liked Music When The Lights Go Out and The Ha Ha Wall. But a few too many mediocre tracks dragging the rating down.

Typical early 2000's garage/indie sound, but it's far from the most entertaining or the most challenging attempts of that era.

This album should be higher on the list. Granted, there are some weaker songs like "Don't Be Shy", "Tomblands", "The Saga" and "Road to Ruin" but the rest of the album hits hard. The album has an incredibly strong opening and a very strong first half. The second half may be weaker, but it's certainly not bad.

There's some great highlights in this record but a lot of the tracks feel inconsistent. It's really clear how bad the relationship between Pete and Carl was at the time. I think it's clear Up the Bracket is a much stronger record than this one but this was a decent album by The Libertines

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This sophomore effort shows a mature development, this is brilliant

Good album, but it doesn't have the punch of the first one

Good album. Not better than "Up The bracket" but its very enjoyable. "Can't Stand Me Now", "Last Post On The bugle", "Music When The Lights Go Out" "What became Of The Likely Lads" and "What Katie Did" are incredible songs!!

From junodog4 02/11/2015 03:20

Would be ranked higher if not for Up The Bracket. It pales in comparison to their debut, and my perception of it suffers as a result.

Fantastic album!