When The Libertines arrived on the scene with 2002's Up The Bracket, they left a wake which can still be appreciated today. Modern bands, such as The Kooks, Razorlight, and Artic Monkeys all draw much inspiriation from Pete, Carl, John and Gary. A self confessed fan of the band, I find their blend of superb lyricism with unique, dual guitar driven melodies to be the musical highlight of the decade.

Which brings us to this Best Of collection. Now don't get me wrong, all the tracks on here are fantastic, and truely represent some (Emphasis on some) of the band's best work. However, they only ever produced two full albums, which to me, makes this album something of a token tribute to fallen greats; I don't see why a Best Of Collection is needed when the band's entire published works can be aquired for around £20.

To conlclude; This album is, taken out of context, superb. Mick Jone's style of production lends the disc an energetic, live feeling, even if it is at the cost of a… more »

When The Libertines arrived on the scene with 2002's Up The Bracket, they left a wake which can still be appreciated today. Modern bands, such as The Kooks, Razorlight, and Artic Monkeys all draw much inspiriation from Pete, Carl, John and Gary. A self confessed fan of the band, I find their blend of superb lyricism with unique, dual guitar driven melodies to be the musical highlight of the decade.

Which brings us to this Best Of collection. Now don't get me wrong, all the tracks on here are fantastic, and truely represent some (Emphasis on some) of the band's best work. However, they only ever produced two full albums, which to me, makes this album something of a token tribute to fallen greats; I don't see why a Best Of Collection is needed when the band's entire published works can be aquired for around £20.

To conlclude; This album is, taken out of context, superb. Mick Jone's style of production lends the disc an energetic, live feeling, even if it is at the cost of a few perfect notes. However, this album omits some of the greatest Libertines calssics, so I feel that anyone serious in listening to this most revolutionary of bands should spend the extra £10, and get themselves the full collection.