.........but you can't deny that he's helped make some fine music over the years.
I couldn't believe it when I read somewhere the other day that it's now 10 years since Pete Doherty first came to prominence when The Libertines became bona-fide popstars. The first thing I ever heard by them remains one of my favourite singles of the noughties:-
mp3 : The Libertines - Up The Bracket
In the same way that bands like The Jam meant the world to me when I was a teenager, I can easily understand why years later so many would fall under the spell of The Libertines. They looked and sounded a cut above most bands of that era and they had a frontman who was incredibly charismatic.
And for those who thought Doherty was just a pretty-boy with a drugs problem, I offer up as evidence this fantastic ballad from 2004:-
mp3 : Wolfman featuring Peter Doherty - For Lovers
Sadly, I don't think he's come up with anything that classy since then - I was left a wee bit disappointed in the second LP by The Libertines and the best I can say about Babyshambles is that the stuff has been patchy, although this one does always bring a wee smile to my face:-
mp3 : Babyshambles - Killamangiro (single version)
Just a pity that the drugs appear to have fucked him up somewhat as a human being.
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Jim,
I was just thinking about PD recently & without making any comments on his lifestyle & choices I have to say he is a fantastic talent & not just a product of hype that some people would have you believe I struggle to think of a song that I like more right now than Albion just brillant ! & as for Can't stop me now what an anthem for the youth it just shouts rebellion & anarchy if it was only around when we were young i am sure we would be screaming it out as loud as we could.
Son of the rock
Oops previous comment should of course read Can't stand me know !
It was a hard long night shift .
Son of the rock
Responsible for my favourite lyric of 21st Century
There are fewer more distressing sights than that of an Englishman in a baseball cap.
drew
i often quote those lyrics too... they make me smile...
unfortunately it has become almost as distressing to see an englishman in a trilby hat...
'Don't Look Back Into The Sun' is, for me, one of the singles of the decade, a rare touch of genius. There were one or two other Libertines tracks that are worthy of a B or C+, but aside from that, I find the man rather odious and a waste of fresh air.
Like The Robster said: In his best moments Pete Doherty had a touch of genius. 'For lovers' and 'Fuck forever' are one of the best songs of the last ten years. I hope he won't end like Amy
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