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80 out of 100

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8.9 out of 10

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  • Summary: While some eponymous albums suggest a lack of creativity, the heralded UK rock outfit's sophomore disc is titled 'The Libertines' because it is indeed about The Libertines--or, more specifically, about the ongoing conflict between the band's two songwriters, Carlos Barat and Pete Doherty (the latter of whom was subsequently kicked out of the band after three failed rehab attempts). The Clash's Mick Jones returns as producer.… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. Uncut
    100
    The Libertines is a record of such raw autobiographical honesty that it carries a weight few others in 2004 can match. [Album of the Month, Sep 2004, p.94]
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  2. Village Voice (Consumer Guide)
    91
    Often seems fragile, offhand, tentative, even enervated. But this isn't a weakness--it only makes their sound more their own.
  3. Blender
    60
    A thrilling, frustrating souvenir of a band whirling out of control. [Sep 2004, p.130]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 44
  3. Negative: 2 out of 44
  1. Bilolover
    10
    It is a shame that Pete and Carl never did continue to write beautiful songs together. Their chemistry is unmatched in this day and age. This album really shows their talents and please stop calling them the British Strokes. The are The Libertines people!… Expand
    • 2 of 3 users said yes
  2. DanilioL
    5
    British Strokes for British folks.
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  3. ToddR
    2
    When oh when will they stop ripping off the Wedding Present?
    • 0 of 4 users said yes

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