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8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 7 Ratings

  • Summary: The second solo release for the Babyshambles/The Libertines frontman was produced by Johann Scheerer.
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Oily Boker
Baby, oh baby I am told They broke the mold When they made you It was probably the wisest thing to do Cause heavenly molds lead to heavenly forms And... See the rest of the song lyrics
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 20
  2. Negative: 2 out of 20
  1. Magnet
    Dec 15, 2016
    95
    Hamburg Demonstrations is the most carefully produced and executed music of his career. [No. 138, p.54]
  2. Nov 22, 2016
    80
    You come away from Hamburg Demonstrations only further assured of the breadth and indestructibility of Doherty's talent. [Jan 2017, p.95]
  3. Dec 13, 2016
    70
    While Hamburg Demonstrations doesn’t have Doherty retiring his military guards jacket, there’s definitely a greater helping of wholesome maturity to be found in this patchworked and homey collection of ballads both old and new.
  4. Uncut
    Nov 22, 2016
    60
    A measured set. [Jan 2017, p.23]
  5. 60
    Musically, it’s an odd mix of ambition and disorder, with Doherty’s familiar raggedy-ass rock tempered with poignant moments.
  6. Nov 29, 2016
    60
    Doherty’s latest solo effort sounds very much like a solid Peter solo album; rambling studio chat snippets, mentions of Arcadia and all. You know how it goes.
  7. Jan 6, 2017
    30
    The intriguing collage cover of Hamburg Demonstrations is the best thing about this album, which feels unfinished, more like a gathering of demos than a realized, cohesive collection.

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