[kj] OT - Libertines... good or horrible

[Alexander Smith]

I liked the single, "Can't Stand Me Now," but the rest of the album -- 
which I picked up used based on the strength of the single and the 
flowery prose from their producer, ex-Clash man Mick Jones --- is 
really rather poor.

Someone just gave me the new Interpol for my birthday (Oct.13, you 
forgetful gaggle of penises!). As long as you steer well clear of 
Interpol's lyric sheet, they can be enjoyable to a degree....but oof 
are they ever a boring live band.




Alex in NYC



On Sunday, October 17, 2004, at 06:52 AM, Stephen Robinson wrote:

> I'd be suprised if there was a single fan here. Good hype, wooful 
> music, the little I can rememeber after hearing a couple of singles is 
> a dull Britpopish sound, a bit like Sleeper without Louise 
> whats-her-face.
>  
> But as I say good hype..
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: bluce ree
> To: A list about all things Killing Joke (the band!)
> Sent: Sunday, October 17, 2004 2:02 AM
> Subject: [kj] OT - Libertines... good or horrible
>
> I'm betting they've got a fare few fans here.  Can someone explain the 
> appeal of them?
>  
> I've got a soft spot for their crack-addled lead singer (he used to 
> write a QPR fanzine back in the day!) but the music seems just soooo 
> utterly without merit.
>  
> There is no balls to it, it sounds like it's being played by 15 year 
> olds and he sings much like a drunk fergal sharkey.  yet they are 
> proclaimed as the saviours of rock and roll.
>  
>
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