The Libertines

The Libertines were a critically acclaimed British rock and roll band noted for their chaotic live outings, often seemingly ramshackle touring schedule and quintessentially English take on punk rock. The line-up consisted of Pete Doherty (vocals/guitar), Carl Barât (vocals/guitar), John Hassall (bass) and Gary Powell (drums). Their debut single, "What A Waster" (2002), produced by former Suede guitarist Bernard Butler, was immediately seized upon by the English press for its liberal use of profanity and English colloquialism. The single's success was followed up by the album Up The Bracket, produced by punk icon Mick Jones, formerly of The Clash and Big Audio Dynamite. It was followed in 2004 by their second album, simply entitled The Libertines.

Discography

Albums

• Up The Bracket (2002) - #35 UK
• I Get Along (2003) US
• The Libertines (2004) - #1 UK
• What Became of the Likely Lads (2005)

Singles

From Up The Bracket:

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• "What A Waster" (2002) - #37 UK (Only included on the US Version of the album)
• "Up The Bracket" (2002) - #29 UK
• "Time For Heroes" (2003) - #20 UK

Non-album single:

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• "Don't Look Back Into The Sun" (2003) - #11 UK

Guest appearance:

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• "Born In England" (2004) (Twisted X feat. The Wheatleys, The Libertines, Supergrass, The Delays, Bernard Butler & James Nesbitt) - #9 UK

From The Libertines:

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• "Can't Stand Me Now" (2004) - #2 UK
• "What Became Of The Likely Lads" (2004) - #9 UK