Shotter's Nation
by Babyshambles
User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 42 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 42
  3. Negative: 2 out of 42

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  1. jyotirmayaD
    Feb 19, 2008
    6
    I like this CD...esp. with all the hype around Pete Doherty and his endless antics with drugs, models and what not... He has a lot to say, even though it isn't the best of what is good in life. Anyway, I don't understand all the "10s" he's getting here from the fans, but I respect there opinions. I reserve my 10s for uncompromising genius and entertainment: "Nirvana" anybody?
  2. JohnP.
    Oct 23, 2007
    6
    Some great stuff on here, Unbilotitled and Unstookietitled are ace and Lost art of murder is fantastic, only prob is the rest seems to be just fragments, a song will start off brilliant and then meander into some boring bit at a tangent or vice versa, the songs see a bit disjointed. You Talk', starts off ace but gets a bit boring. Sonically one thing that can grate is the sameyness Some great stuff on here, Unbilotitled and Unstookietitled are ace and Lost art of murder is fantastic, only prob is the rest seems to be just fragments, a song will start off brilliant and then meander into some boring bit at a tangent or vice versa, the songs see a bit disjointed. You Talk', starts off ace but gets a bit boring. Sonically one thing that can grate is the sameyness of the production, it's all a muchness and you yearn for a bit of variety and a teensy weensy bit more originality but worth it for good tracks.… Expand
  3. Ricko
    Oct 21, 2011
    6
    A much more coherent follow up than their debut Down in Albion. Unfortunately the songs here are the tamest and blandest Doherty has written. Stephen Street deserves credit on production duties. He's gotten the most out of a collection of very average songs. It's a pity he wasn't around for their debut when the songs had much more potential but ultimately butchered in studio. Where thisA much more coherent follow up than their debut Down in Albion. Unfortunately the songs here are the tamest and blandest Doherty has written. Stephen Street deserves credit on production duties. He's gotten the most out of a collection of very average songs. It's a pity he wasn't around for their debut when the songs had much more potential but ultimately butchered in studio. Where this sounds like a band actually concentrating, the material is week and it's hard to get away from that fact. Delivery is a highlight but apart from that not much worth writing about on it. If your a big Libertines fan you'll enjoy aspects of it but overall it lacks bite.… Expand

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Metascore
68

Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 26
  3. Negative: 1 out of 26
  1. BBC collective
    60
    Occasionally veering into rakish skiffle in an annoying hat, it’s not quite the righteous sword-slash of vindication prayed for by fans; still, it’s a relief to see Doherty’s muse in surprisingly rude health.
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  2. Hot Press
    80
    Pete Doherty has just dropped one of the best indie rock records you’re likely to hear this year.
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  3. musicOMH.com
    60
    Shotter's Nation has no stand-out moments. Delivery is about the best of the bunch, but it's no rival to anything The Libertines ever did.
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