The Libertines have had a tough time during the past couple of years. After breaking out with their first song, What a Waster, they quickly descended into a Behind the Music-like hell when their frontman Pete Doherty became a heavy drug addict, nearly causing the breakup of the band.
But thats all behind them now, and theyre releasing their latest self-titled album and its their best one yet. I got a chance to talk with Libertines drummer Gary Powell.
playing the libertines, always make me boogie, in that 'too cool for school' kinda way. i fucking love 'cant stop me now' tis my favourite song of recent times.
The Libertines are the best British band since the Smiths...IMHO the best band anywhere since the Smiths...and they are possibly better than The Smiths. I defy anyone not to go into a delerium of raucous joy on hearing "I Get Along".
The Libertines rock my socks. I've got a live performance of Can't Stand Me now if anyone wants it (albeit the audio isn't stellar), just use the Contact tab.
Hey I just saw the Libertines a week or 2 ago at the 9:30 club in DC. They kicked ass. The best thing about the show was that they had half the crowd up on stage with them. There show was stink'in great. I hope they come back to town... there sound is original and inspiring....and there dead sexy.
Missy
SUICIDEGIRL
California, USA
NOV 03, 2004 06:00 AM