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Libertines (Bonus Dvd) (Dlx)

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This was one of the best albums of the year 2004. It's surprising that The Libertines made it through the year and that Pete Doherty is still alive. Even though this record seems like a reflection over the past two years of the band, this record is more relaxed than its predecessor. The first single "Can't Stand Me Now" is almost as good as "Don't Look Back At The Sun."

Other songs like "Narcissist" and "Campaign of Hate" are about the media fascination with The Libertines. There are not a lot of outright rockers like "I Get Along" but there is one hardcore punk song. There are zydeco and rockabilly influences. Most of this album is an exploration of The Libertines' sound. Once again Mick Jones (of The Clash) is back as a producer. I am not sure if this is their "Give Em Enough Rope" or "London Calling." It is a thrilling album throughout.

Now re-released with the DVD, it is even better. The DVD is really Pete Doherty centric. The Libertines did tour half the of the year without him. There is footage from 2002 and 2003. Five songs from a Japanese gig. One song in Spain. Then there is a bunch of footage of Pete and Carl playing songs in Filthy McNasty's in London. A video of "Can't Stand Me Now." A documentary is pretty good but adds nothing to the myth. The menus are exciting. This is a must have item.

This album is a definite classic, taking into consideration that Peter Doherty is a sloppy junkie at the time this is recorded. Wonderful melodys and punk....as in punk rock kiddies.

Anyone who's heard The Libertines first album, Up the Bracket, can testify to just how awesome this band can be. Their first album was all but flawless, which is what makes it so unbelievable that they could follow it up with something better, but they did. As the relationship between singers Pete Doherty and Carl Barat crumbled, their music thrived, making for some of the best music in years.
Gems include the superb album opener "Can't Stand Me Now", an epic of lost love that sounds like a call and response between the singers. Fans of the first album will recognize "The Man Who Would Be King" as something of a sequel to that album's "Tell the King". The album closes with "What Became of the Likely Lads", playing like an early eulogy for a band that knew it was doomed (they split shortly after the release of this album).
Overall The Libertines self-titled sophomore effort is note for note every bit as good, if not better than their first album. This second album is more mature and melodic than their first, noisy classic, but it still perfectly captures the essence of the band.

My CD case came in pieces.
I fixed it up but it's still a shame.

Great CD though

There is not much to say beyond that this is a wonderful band. Their music is both true and honest right down to the gritty guitars and poetic lyrics. The extra DVD is nice but beyond the concert from Japan there is not anything really worth watching. Awesome band, awesome album!

ONE OF THE GRETEST ROCK BANDS OF THE WORLD.
THIS IS MUSIC AND THEY SHOULD BE #1 IN THE BILLBOARD, THE ALBUM IS GREAT, THE SONGS ARE GREAT, THE DVD IS GREAT,THE FOOTAGE, THE VIDEOS, THE EXTRAS.
THIS IS WHAT I CALL A ROCK ALBUM.BUY IT NOW IF YOY LOVE ROCK.