The Libertines – older, wiser and reportedly now drug-free - return with their first new album in nine years. Called ‘All Quiet On The Eastern Front’, the title reflects Erich Maria Remarque's anti-war novel ‘All Quiet On The Western Front’ as well as the location of the quartet's new HQ in Margate. The album's songs are a mix of anthems of the kind featured in the band's 2003 ‘Don't Look Back Into The Sun’ and Pete Doherty's more reflective, nostalgic character sketches. French record producer Dimitri Tikovoi uses strings, brass and fine backing vocalists to strengthen the band's guitar sound and at one point there is even an excerpt from Tchaikovsky's ‘Swan Lake’! Overall, though, there is a ramshackle charm about this album which may help win The Libertines some new fans!
Track Listing:-
1 Run Run Run2 Mustangs
3 I Have A Friend
4 Merry Old England
5 Man With The Melody
6 Oh Shit
7 Night Of The Hunter
8 Baron's Claw
9 Shiver
10 Be Young
11 Songs They Never Play On The Radio
Band Links:-
https://www.thelibertines.com/https://www.facebook.com/thelibertines
https://twitter.com/libertines
ww.instagram.com/thelibertines
Label Links:-
https://www.facebook.com/VirginEmiRecords/https://twitter.com/VirginEMI
http://www.virginemirecords.com/
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Jacaranda Baltic, Liverpool, 6/4/2024 |
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| Amanda J Window watches indie band The Libertines take part in a Q and A and play a short set ar The Jacaranda Baltic n Liverpool as part of their launch tour for their new LP, ‘All Quiet on the Eastern Esplanade’. |
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What Became of the Likely Lads ? (2004) |
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| The Libertines have gained much press of late for singer Pete Doherty's ongoing battles with both drugs and authority. Jonjo McNeill examines the band's deconstruction and says that both fans and the media alike have to share responsibility |
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The Best of the Libertines (2007) |
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