The Libertines - All Quiet On The Eastern Eplanade

About time too.

For too long now, The Libertines have been behaving like a nostalgia band. Part of that is understandable given their impact back in the early part of the century, but given their prolificity first time around their back catalogue is disconcertingly light.

Since their full reformation in 2014 (after a false start in 2010), Carl Barât, Peter Doherty, Gary Powell and John Hassall have toured consistently, with only one album (their third) released in that time.

You’ll likely know that a substantial amount of The Libertines’ time (and money, presumably) has been spent on developing their boutique hotel The Albion Rooms (also a studio, in fairness) in Margate. Fine for them and their more well-moneyed fans, but no substitute for new music.

Thankfully, All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade has been worth the wait. All the elements that made The Libertines mythological are here, and more besides.

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