The essence of British rock, where rugged passion and delicate poetry intertwine.
The Libertines' self-titled album combines raw performance and poetic lyrics to capture the energy and realism of British indie rock.
The rough sound of the guitar resonates with the rawness of the vocals, leaving a feeling that the impulses of youth are directly expressed in sound. The melody is simple yet memorable, and the roughness of the rhythm section only adds to the passion. The lyrics combine social perspectives with personal pain, and a strong emotion permeates the entire song. The composition is streamlined, and the band's unity is striking. This work symbolizes the revival of garage rock in the 2000s, and had a major influence on subsequent British acts.
14 TRACKS:
1)
Can't Stand Me Now
2)
Last Post On The Bugle
3)
Don't Be Shy
4)
The Man Who Would Be King
5)
Music When The Lights Go Out
6)
Narcissist
7)
The Ha Ha Wall
8)
Arbeit Macht Frei
9)
Campaign Of Hate
10)
What Katie Did
11)
Tomblands
12)
The Saga
13)
Road To Ruin
14)
What Became Of The Likely Lads
Engineer, Mixed By - Bill Price
Producer, Mixed By - Mick Jones
Mastered By - Tim Young
Engineer [Assistant] - Iain Gore
Management - Alan McGee
Management - Stephen King (5)
Artwork - Jeff Teader
Photography By [Front & Back Cover] - Roger Sargent
