Up The Bracket - Libertines (The)

The Libertines - Up the bracket. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Pete Doherty it seems like you cannot open a newspaper with out some headline or other screaming about his on/off relationship with Kate Moss or his appalling drug habit. What you don't seem to read about is his music, the thing that gave him his fame in the first place, so im here to tell you about it. The Libertines formed in about 1998 when Carl barat and Pete Doherty ...
...Track seven - Up the bracket. Well the album is quickly back on track with this. This was also a single from the album and definitely one of the best tunes on the album. Musically this is a balls out punky pop number which contains some of the catchiest moments on a rock record. The guitars race through the tune giving out sharp colourful hooks all the way through like a Day-Glo version of the clash. The drums really offer a lot on this song ...

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...of this track is pretty up beat and his voice actually fits in well with the guitars, but it’s the chorus where he really stands out. The drums keep the beat moving along well and Karl’s backing vocals are fairly good as well. We then move onto “Horror Show”. Which starts with a drum count in mixed with short bursts on the guitar. Then the sound suddenly changes and the vocals come in again sounding fairly similar to the other tracks. The drums ...
...the drums and guitars start up almost instantly. The vocals come in shortly afterwards and the pace of the album has really been picked up again. This is a highlight of any Libertines gig as it shows Pete’s vocals at their best and also the unpredictable moments during his singing. The next track is also a brilliant song, “Tell The King”. Is slower but almost sounds like something the Jam would have done back in the day. The guitar really carries ...

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Up The bracket is without a doubt, my favourite album of all time, everything about the album makes me sit up and take notice, makes me dance, and makes me realise just how talented these cockney lads were. Every so often, an album is released that makes the entire country look at themselves, and a band reflects england as well as it ever could be, like the sex pistols and oasis, The Libertines, do just that. For orginality, the libertines do the ...
...together, and i find that up the bracket works much better. On top of this, there is a large amount of definite singles on the album, which make it good, but even better when your realise that the songs that were not released are most certainly on a definite par at least with the singles. Here is a breakdown of each track. Vertigo: Starting out with a solid riff, and clapping as well as drumming, it sets out the pattern of very upbeat guitar, ...

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...without this track. It breaks up the two halves of adrenaline, and prevents monotony setting in. A very necessary 6/10. 7) Up The Bracket - To the title track, the second half of the album, and a return of the energy from before. A roaring, relentless anthem, perfectly suited to Doherty's vocal style. Every aspect of this song is superb, from guitars, to drums, to singer. The low key, garage-y production is ideal here. A wonderful track, worth the ...
...the band. Quiet beauty sums up this song perfectly. Doherty's vocals are a little out somehow on this song, but it's hard to say why. The lyrics are good, though. 9/10 9) The Boy Looked At Johnny - The high tempo energy doesn't go AWOL for long, and this track storms in with as if it's on fire. The verses are relentless, before transforming into tuneful, beautifully melodic choruses. Another great guitar solo, but my favourite part is definitely ...

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Up The Bracket was the debut album from The Libertines- a four piece post-punk revival band from London. They made their name playing in various bars around London, most noticeably Filthy Macnasty's Whiskey Cafe in Islington. The album is definitely my favourite of all time and is awash with clever lyrics, distorted guitar riffs, screaming and shouting. The opening track, Vertigo, is a mixture of all of this and throws you right in the mood for the ...
...pride'. Other noteworthy tracks include; Up the Bracket, Death on the Stairs and I Get Along. Lyrically, the album is nothing short of genius and the voices of the two singers match each other with their opposite behaviours: Barât being a kind of mumbling, soothing character and Doherty a slurring, passionate maniac. It's clear from the lyrics of some songs that the writers have a variety of influences. From Vertigo you'll hear the line 'Lead pipes, ...

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...Carl (Carlos) Barat have came up with this album that has practically gone un-noticed to the general consensus of Britain. Vertigo - Well this song couldn't be a better album starter for a band that is viewed as mental and out of control, this is exactly what the song is. It is brilliant, your foot will tap so much that you will have one of the most knackered legs ever known to mankind, and it only lasts just over two and a half minutes! If you ...
...like it, if you are up for it (madfer'it, if you are a Liam Gallagher obsessive) then you will love it. 8/10. Time For Heroes - Did you see the stylish kids in the riot? I certainly do, it is the four boys on this album, this is much more ordered and it sounds so much better than the first three songs. It is hard to say what this song could be about, is it a snipe at the youth of today? Is it a bit of a love song? Who knows, I don't even think that ...

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...genetic spawn of them. Up the Bracket, in my opinion, is one of the best new albums of a British band in years! The first track...Vertigo, kicks off the album in the way it means to go on. The pounding beat is complemented by the harsh strumming of the guitar. Do not get me wrong, this music is not heavy. This is the beauty of the album, they manage to give the songs a powerful and almost triumphant vibe, whilst keeping them delicate and happy. ...
...Spoils the album slightly. Up the Bracket: Now we're talking! The scream at the start brings memories of Jonny R and his band. Another Jam-esque song. Lyrics very gritty and probably based on scenarios that all of us who have mates like this. Another good song Tell the king: Another wonderfully crafted song. The Boy looked at Jonny: Singing in tune doesnt mean nothing in this song. The song is very punky, but has a lot of grace, especially with ...

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Welcome to the sound of the libertines, you may need to get used to it. Forget the strokes, the white stripes, the darkness, coldplay (yes coldplay too) etc etc, the libertines are surely the best band to come out in the last five years, and it looks like they are here to stay. Their NME award for the Best British Band just a couple of days ago must surely mark a high point for a band that must have gone through hell over the last year or so, with ...
...the band and therefore breaking into Carl’s flat (the other vocalist and guitarist) to fuel this addiction. Doherty was sentenced to 6 months in prison, let out early, kicked his drug habits and then rejoined the band in time for them to perform a small UK tour in the end of February/ early March, which has proven to be very popular indeed (two extra dates have been added in London at the end). The album itself was first released in 2002, but I ...

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...rock styles and mash them up into one instantly recognisable, yet at the same time unique sound. At times they will be blasting out the most punk guitars heard since 1977, and then on the next track playing a straight up garage rock song that makes it clear why they got a lot of Strokes comparisons before hitting you with some sort of indie/britpop style sounding song. The fact that both singers have pretty distinct voices also makes them stand out. ...
...and infectious drum-beat all add up to what is one of the catchiest songs on the record, and a great way to draw you in. It could be accused of being a little radio friendly, but the shouty start to the chorus puts an end to that. Dead on the Stairs is next, this is a much slower track, sung by Carl this time, it's a pretty slow and melodic affair, but nonetheless is a good track that shows a different side to the band. The complete polar opposite ...

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...Libertines had all but given up on their hope of signing for Indie label Rough Trade, but after the Strokes success, they gave it one more shot... and the rest as they say is history... Groundbreaking history too! The Libertines debut album was something extraordinary. The name of the album 'Up The Bracket' is believed to come from a slang term for snorting cocaine, although others argue it's actually a reference to a phrase coined by British comedian ...
...titled track is next - Up The Bracket. This, for me is where the Libertines debut album peaks. It's a fast, upbeat song with rebellious lyrics and an anthemic tune. "Saw two shadow men on the Vallance Road. Said they'd pay me for your address, Oh I was so bold, I said you see these two cold fingers, These crooked fingers I show, You a way to mean no" "I got a little secret for ya..." is what you'll hear from Carl Barat as 'Tell The King' begins, ...

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...song. 6/10 Track 7 Up The Bracket The title song on this album is one of the best. Raw, gritty with great vocals and a really catchy tune. 9/10 Track 8 Tell The King A really good song but doesn't fulfill The Libertines full potential. Still great writng from Pete. 7/10 Track 9 The Boy Looked At Johnny Another similar to 'Up The Bracket', a powerful song with a raw sound to the verse but a really cachy chorus. Great vocals from both Pete and ...
...on the album but still a great track with some excellent vocals. 7/10 Track 11 The Good Old Days Very similar to 'Begging'. Its got some excellent guitar riffs and a great chorus but not a stand out track. 7/10 Track 12 I Get Along This is an excellent song with an inspiring guitar riff that makes you wish you had learned to play well when you had the chance. Vocals this time from Carl Barat really capture the essence of The Libertines. 10/10 ...

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...bands, they have definitely come up trumps with this. The retro-punk style of music is something similar to that of the Strokes, but this blows all competition out of the water. My favourite songs from this album are definitely the first two tracks. Vertigo is an absolute cracker of a tune, with its infectious opening riff that just makes me tap my feet, and want to get up and dance around like a fool (not a good idea when in the study area at college). ...
...British culture and society, and Up the Bracket, which is another chaotic mess of a song that really sets this album aside from anything else that is around at the moment. Fans of teachers on channel 4 may recognise these, because i think both of them were used on it in the latest series. Anyway these an absolutely stunning album, which if you don't already have and like the Strokes/70's punk, you should go buy right now. ...

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Up The Bracket is the first piece of music put out by The Libertines. Up the Bracket focuses on many key issues experienced by the bands two lead member Carl Barat and Peter Doherty. Pete and Carl met through Peters older sister who was at university in London with Carl. She though that the shared many of the same views as were both very artistic and poetic. Peter cam to visit his sister at Uni for the main purpose of meeting Carl. At this stage ...
...In The Band Radio America Up The Bracket Tell The King The Boy Looked At Johnny Begging The Good Old Days I Get Along Pete and Carl collaborate vocally on many of the tracks but my personal favourites would have to be death on the stairs and up the album named track up the bracket. The libertines carried on to release one more amazing album but then unfortunately came to an end. No one really knows the real reason for this some blame Pete ...

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..."Geeeooouutavit" at the begining of Up The Bracket. The Libertines set the standard for bands of today, this album is worth its weight in gold, definately not to be missed. This album is available from most high street music stores, certainly any selling any alternatine rock music, and is generally priced between £10 and £13. ...

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This is the debut album from the four piece London band called The Libertines and what a way to start. This album shows that punk is defiantly back, with the influences for this album including ‘The Clash’ and ‘The Jam’. Although many other bands such has ‘The Strokes’ and ‘The Vines’ have been categorized has punk The Libertines really do remind you of the 70’s punk bands that we all love. My favorite songs on this album have got to be ‘Horror ...
...you tapping your toes and singing along. There is just one thing I don’t like about this album ‘Don’t look back into the sun’ is not on it! What happened there, that’s how I first heard of the libertines when I heard their brilliant ‘Don’t Look Back Into The Sun’ and when I got the album I found out it didn’t feature on it. But there is enough other great songs on the album to compensate for that, so I aint too bothered. The price isn’t too bad ...

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