Product Review

2007 sophomore full length album from the controversial Pete Doherty (formerly of The Libertines) and his motley group of 'shams. A broad range of influences shine through on this album, from the Kinks, through to Punk, Stone Roses, a touch of Soul II Soul, '80s indie, Madness, Blondie, Motown and Britpop. Lyrically, the album captures the many facets of Peter's character: storyteller, lyricist, street poet, hopeless romantic and chronicler of British life. From capturing the feeling at sunrise after a night on the tiles, to delving into a self-destructive 20 year marriage ('Baddie's Boogie') this is an album of rare emotional breadth. EMI. 2007.