Up The Bracket
by The Libertines
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. Alternative Press
    60
    While their occasional reliance on wide-eyed sloppiness isn't endearing, when the band clean up, they have some irresistible pop nuggest in them. [Apr 2003, p.80]
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  2. Uncut
    40
    Seems an innocuous exercise in regurgitation rather than innovation. [Dec 2002, p.131]
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  3. Playlouder
    40
    There's definitely something horrid, hairy and horrendously hippyish hobbling these lovely boys.

Awards & Rankings

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#47 Most Discussed Album of 2003

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User Score
8.8

Universal acclaim- based on 89 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 80 out of 89
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 89
  3. Negative: 6 out of 89
  1. [Anonymous]
    Jan 5, 2004
    10
    Listened to it time and time and time again, and still love it. Ignore what any naysayers might say - if you like good, two-fingers (or one - Listened to it time and time and time again, and still love it. Ignore what any naysayers might say - if you like good, two-fingers (or one - I'm English) -up-to-the-world music that makes you want to scream every song at the top of your voice on top of a high building (or is that just me?) then buy this album. I class a good album by the number of tracks i want to skip, and there are none on this one. I could listen to each one twice or even thrice in a row. The English might not be able to land a mars probe as well as Americans, but we can still make damn fine music. … Full Review »
  2. Ricko
    Oct 7, 2017
    9
    One of the best debut records of the 00's. Full of high tempo, raucous indie tunes infused with a punk spirit."Death on the Stairs" and "TimeOne of the best debut records of the 00's. Full of high tempo, raucous indie tunes infused with a punk spirit."Death on the Stairs" and "Time for Heroes" are particular stand out tracks but there are many highlights. Lyrically clever and full of great riffs, Mick Jones really captured the essence of this band here. Like their US counterparts The Strokes, The Libertines showed so much potential but few would claim they ever fulfilled it.… Full Review »
  3. Syott
    Jan 9, 2015
    10
    No es difícil de visualizar el porqué de esta puntuación, todo es simple: es un álbum novedoso, lo último en su época (a pesar de que se trateNo es difícil de visualizar el porqué de esta puntuación, todo es simple: es un álbum novedoso, lo último en su época (a pesar de que se trate de post-punk revival), el estilo se distingue de los demás y, para finalizar, excelente en todos sus aspectos.… Full Review »
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