The Libertines

[Riccardo]

Anyone else like this lot ?


They're playing the Brixton Academy next Sunday (7th) anyone going ?

[toms rockin]

•••••••...i was just in the middle of writing this thread when my pc shut down and i come back n look what u have done.

I love them and seeing em on the 1st night (next friday) and i cant wait.
In my top 2 favourite bands with radiohead.

DId you see petes thing on the message board about all gigs being cancelled because of heart break?? bit scared at first but a friend has his number and calld him to find out and ensures me everything is ok.

[toms rockin]

oh yeah...you have good musical taste ricardo

[Shoreditch CPFC]

Definitely one of the best bands I've ever seen live, but I only saw them a few months ago, so not going to Brixton.

What was all that about Pete ?

[toms rockin]

basically he went on the message board of babyshambles and said all gigs cancelled because of heart break lover peter. (i will post the link in a minute). No one new if he meant the secret 1s he had plannd of the full tour which had a lot of people pissing themselves including myself.
It all seems sorted now though because he put another post up saying he is ok.

[toms rockin]

http://•••••••••••••••••••/Hide/Forum/thread?forumid=253130&messageid=1077742639&lp=1077817536

heres the address 4 his 1st post.

[Poosence]

I saw them twice over christmas, one excellent, one not so much. But yes definitely the best live band in the UK at the moment (I'm not really able to substantiate this). Going to see them next Thursday in Bristol. They keep getting bigger despite the fact its been ages since they brought out Up The Bracket - by the time the second album comes out they're gonna be huge.

Not bad for a band who had one of their singers thrown in jail for burgling the other one's house.

[toms rockin]

http://•••••••••••••••••••/Hide/Forum/thread?forumid=253130&messageid=1077878015&lp=1077896849 heres his other thread if you care about him being ok. Igf you go to the forum at www.thelibertines.org there was a lot of people shitting themselves about it.

[Poosence]

Originally posted by toms rockin
basically he went on the message board of babyshambles and said all gigs cancelled because of heart break lover peter. (i will post the link in a minute). No one new if he meant the secret 1s he had plannd of the full tour which had a lot of people pissing themselves including myself.
It all seems sorted now though because he put another post up saying he is ok.

Yeah, one of my good mates is a massive fan and goes round all their gigs and says that there has been "trouble in the camp this week" but that it all should be fine. Best be cos I got my tickets off e-bay for twice face value.

[Riccardo]

I am thinking about getting two tickets for Sunday 7th.

Got to find someone to go with though !!

[toms rockin]

if i could afford it i would want to go again. Chas n dave are supporting on the Sunday.

Im a bit of a libs geek really aren't I.

[Riccardo]

Are you kidding about Chas and Dave ?

[Poosence]

Course not they played at the Forum as well. Pete's good mates with them.

[Riccardo]

Feck that. I'm getting the tickets now. Amazing stuff.

[matthew]

Originally posted by Riccardo
Anyone else like this lot ?


They're playing the Brixton Academy next Sunday (7th) anyone going ?

I liked there last album a lot Riccardo and Don't Look Back into the Sun is quite a happy ditty - o ho hoho.

[Poosence]

How much are tickets going for now?

[toms rockin]

i really wanna go sunday. Instead i got there as soon as they where relaease probably meaning crap support.

THe admission prise jus 4 chas n dave would be good but to see my fav band to. If any 1 finds cheapish tickts for the sunday let me know.

[toms rockin]

has anyone downloaded the babyshambles sessions.

[Riccardo]

Only got Unreserved seats in the upper circle for £14 - just got 2.

[toms rockin]

14 aint a bad price at all
mine was bout 18+

[Poosence]

Originally posted by toms rockin
has anyone downloaded the babyshambles sessions.


Yes and to be quite honest they are shit. It is my opinion that the Libertines only manage to be that fricking amazing band by Pete and Carl being a bit loopy when together.

Babyshambles sessions clearly show some potential for good songs but they only really come alive when done live or recorded - just compare the version of Don't Look Back Into the Sun on Babyshmables to the version they do live. Completely different

[Poosence]

Originally posted by Riccardo
Only got Unreserved seats in the upper circle for £14 - just got 2.

How did you manage that?

My standing tickets for the Bristol gig are £22 quid a pop off of e-bay and I bought them two weeks ago. Oh well, it will be worth it.

[toms rockin]

i must say some of the babyshambles stuff is a bit crappy but some of it i find good just because it shows what stuff they can do. Must say though some of the live stuff i have heard of the stuff on it is much better.

[toms rockin]

i must say 14quid a pop is very good price.
.

[Riccardo]

£14 each.

No chas and dave though :(

[toms rockin]

im a bit jealous.

[Poosence]

Originally posted by Riccardo
£14 each.

No chas and dave though :(

I wouldn't worry too much, it was quite good when we saw them but that was mainly for comic value I think. Until that point I never thought I would hear Snooker Loopy done live. Unfortunately, I am yet to hear a very good support act with the Libs, are Kill City doing any of the Brixton gigs? I didnt think much of them I have to say.

[Riccardo]

Kill City are one of the support acts. Dunno them.

[Poosence]

Kill City are good mates with the Libertines and so seem to play at a lot of gigs they do. They have a female lead singer who can occasionally look quite attractive but ither than that they are fairly average. If you're very lucky you'll get 4ft tall Rabbi coming on to sing Sally Brown.

[toms rockin]

the kills lead singer had a baby with pete hence them being good friends.
Selfishcunt are supporting on the friday though if thats any help and im pretty sure wolfman is doing the saturday. (you may of heard his single with Pete)

[Riccardo]

Originally posted by Poosence
If you're very lucky you'll get 4ft tall Rabbi coming on to sing Sally Brown.

Ok....not bad.

[Poosence]

You sound pretty in the know here, don't spose you know my mate Fitz do you? Long hair, goes by the name of two bob c**t if you frequent any of the message boards.

[Riccardo]

Sorry poo & Tom but I only know two of their songs, so it might be a fecking washout !! Hopefully not though.

[toms rockin]

i recognise the name from the message board. Might ask around. Get him on here otherwise.

Where were you told there was no chas n dave ricardo?

[Poosence]

Originally posted by Riccardo
Sorry poo & Tom but I only know two of their songs, so it might be a fecking washout !! Hopefully not though.

Well, I recommend that you buy the album before you go (or download it!:eek: ). It'll be worth it I promise.

[toms rockin]

Originally posted by Riccardo
Sorry poo & Tom but I only know two of their songs, so it might be a fecking washout !! Hopefully not though.

where you say "their" do you mean the libs or chas n dave. IF you mean the libs its a travesty you do not own the album.:p

[Poosence]

Originally posted by toms rockin
i recognise the name from the message board. Might ask around. Get him on here otherwise.


His taste in music is impeccable but in football...not so good. He's a big gooner and so the chances of getting him to post here may be tough. I'm sure you'll bump into him if you go to a lot of libs gigs, I haven't heard him talk about anything other than them in about 4 months.

[toms rockin]

cool....well i will try and speak to him some time on the message board. you know if he is going to any of the gigs.

[Poosence]

Originally posted by toms rockin
cool....well i will try and speak to him some time on the message board. you know if he is going to any of the gigs.

Yes, all of them.

[toms rockin]

wicked...If you can convince him to come on here it would be good. COuld perhaps a meet up or something there if he wants to. How old is he any way?

[Riccardo]

I love C&D innit.

No libertines album or LP ( ;) ) yet...........

[Riccardo]

http://forums.cpfc.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=41719&highlight=chas

[El Aguila]

I think they're utter toss but their A&R man is a great friend of mine, and a big Palace fan.

[Riccardo]

Originally posted by El Aguila
I think they're utter toss but their A&R man is a great friend of mine, and a big Palace fan.

Each to their own EA.

I still own you a port don't I .......or is it the other way around ? ;)

[Tim of the 80's]

Originally posted by El Aguila
I think they're utter toss but their A&R man is a great friend of mine, and a big Palace fan.
Well we're together on a lot of stuff EA, but this is one of those occasions where we part company. Up The Bracket is one of the best absolutely British albums in years.

[New_Malden_Eagle]

Originally posted by El Aguila
I think they're utter toss

I couldn't agree more... quite how this band manages to get so much attention is beyond me. The NME can't get their heads out of Pete and Carl's arses, just like with with the Strokes a couple of years ago. One of the reasons why after being a loyal reader for many years I got bored with that rag a long time ago.

[El Aguila]

Originally posted by Tim of the 80's
Well we're together on a lot of stuff EA, but this is one of those occasions where we part company. Up The Bracket is one of the best absolutely British albums in years.
It may be just too British for me.

[Poosence]

Originally posted by New_Malden_Eagle
I couldn't agree more... quite how this band manages to get so much attention is beyond me. The NME can't get their heads out of Pete and Carl's arses, just like with with the Strokes a couple of years ago. One of the reasons why after being a loyal reader for many years I got bored with that rag a long time ago.

Well of course you are entitled to your opinion but I wasn't exactly convinced by them until I saw them live. What ever you think about their music you have to admit that they have provided one of the best rock and roll soap operas for quite some time.

Whilst this may not be your thing, that energy does really come across at their gigs. They are not the best singers or musicians and there may be more "talented" songwriters knocking about but the Libertines are just really exciting to watch at the moment. And once you're hooked, a little exploration of their back catalogue reveals that they do have some really good songs.

P.S. I don't read NME

[SIR]

Chas and Dave have confirmed for the Sunday night at Brixton :lux:

Theres still tickets available so get ordering

[Riccardo]

Originally posted by SIR
Chas and Dave have confirmed for the Sunday night at Brixton :lux:



Not bad.

[Baloo]

I'm not a fan. Same old same old, as far as I'm concerned.

Thanks for the invite, Rich. I'd reply direct, but your PM box is full.

[Riccardo]

Oh right.

Matthew is still to come back to me too - I'll sort my PM box out.

[le piddler]

Just got two tickets for Sunday on Ebay for £30, result!!! :p :p

[Riccardo]

Any BBSers fancy a meet up before the gig for a few beers ?

[Poosence]

Saw the Libertines last night at Bristol Colston Hall. Absolutely fricking brilliant. Worked out pretty well having a mate to get me back stage. Chatted to the support band a lot (the Cherubs - very cool) and then went and spoke to the band. They're all suprisingly nice chaps and Carl let a few of us back up to his hotel room for more drinks. Gary seems to have messed up his arm and is worried about the Brixton gigs but all in all it was the best night I've had in ages. Best band in the country at the moment, seriously.

Hope it all goes well for those who are doing Brixton tonight :p .

[SIR]

Originally posted by Poosence
Saw the Libertines last night at Bristol Colston Hall. Absolutely fricking brilliant. Worked out pretty well having a mate to get me back stage. Chatted to the support band a lot (the Cherubs - very cool) and then went and spoke to the band. They're all suprisingly nice chaps and Carl let a few of us back up to his hotel room for more drinks. Gary seems to have messed up his arm and is worried about the Brixton gigs but all in all it was the best night I've had in ages. Best band in the country at the moment, seriously.

Hope it all goes well for those who are doing Brixton tonight :p .

fvkcin hell dood! you went on the mash with the band?! thats pretty well done. goin to the brixton gig on sunday. seems that by then gary will be in a bad way :confused: just hope they turn up really

[Riccardo]

Sunday fr me too.

can't wait...well i can really.

[BaldEagle96]

Not for me are the Libertines but one of my boys will be there on Sunday along with a few of his mates!!!

[smileysmith]

so ... anyone go tonight??

[SIR]

what did everyone think about the gig tonight? wasnt blown away but didnt expect to come out thinking it was the best gig ive been to. anything on a sunday night to a not sold out crowd and listening to a band which had played 2 nights there previously wasnt always going to be awesome.

but i still maintain, having just got back from a year of travelling the globe, that the libertines are the best british band out at the moment (apart from coldplay) think ive caught up what ive missed in the last year e.g. athlete, darkness, lamb, the thrills etc and none have even come close.

feel glad that at last ive seen them live but a lot of what you get from the record is lost live (especially at brixton) dont know how much of pete smashing his guitar and storming off for a couple of songs was staged but they certainly lacked his voice and rhythm.

in summary, if the next album is as good as the first (as a couple of the new songs tonight promised) then the libertines have the potential to storm the world. just wish the bands these days could be as prolific as they used to be then we would be able to compare from decade to decade.

to the topless wonders :lux:

[Riccardo]

Excellent fayre.

[Poosence]

So Pete stormed off for a couple of songs? The gig wasnt sold out?? What stuff did they play?

I had an absolute riot on Thursday and yes, they are the best british band at the moment. Personally I actually think their stuff sounds better live than on the album - they always add something to it. I just hope they don't go mad and split up in the coming months.

[matthew]

it was alright

[Riccardo]

Originally posted by Poosence
I just hope they don't go mad and split up in the coming months.

You know they probably will.

Good stuff, was bit mental, but that was good , Chas and Dave awesome. Well up for some beers with the lovely ladies from the gig. Loads of high street honeys.

[Riccardo]

One of the most bizarre things was a guy shouting 'EAGLES !' to me when I was walking out of the bog. He said that he was (lapse) Palace and said he chatted to me about 3 years ago at Selhurst station !

Mental.

[matthew]

the blonde in front was great rich. Then you made her turn round.

Was good fun though, was pretty pissed at the end of the night.

Chazusdavus were good too - rabbit rabbit rabbit

[matthew]

managed to get a freebie on the trains on the way home too - yay

[Poosence]

Well, good to hear that it was fun. All the good looking women must have been saving themselves for Brixton cos there were none in Bristol.

Anyone no anything about some gig they are possibly playing at the Astoria? After my little adventure the other night I have the bug and really want to see them again.

[A Wooden Fish On Wheels]

Originally posted by Riccardo
One of the most bizarre things was a guy shouting 'EAGLES !' to me when I was walking out of the bog. He said that he was (lapse) Palace and said he chatted to me about 3 years ago at Selhurst station !

Mental. Was his name 'Victoria'?

[matthew]

:D

[Pidster]

Originally posted by Poosence
Well, good to hear that it was fun. All the good looking women must have been saving themselves for Brixton cos there were none in Bristol.

Anyone no anything about some gig they are possibly playing at the Astoria? After my little adventure the other night I have the bug and really want to see them again.

Apparently it the 16th . Rock Against Racism gig, with the Buzzcocks.

[Riccardo]

Originally posted by A Wooden Fish On Wheels
Was his name 'Victoria'?

Eh ?! :eek:

That was mad though. Nearly as mad as that tramp that walked up to Skin Up at Victoria station and shouted "EAGLES !" in his face and walked off. Neil wasn't wearing colours or had anything else 'Palace' in his possession !

Pidster is indeed correct about the Astoria.

[Poosence]

Originally posted by Pidster
Apparently it the 16th . Rock Against Racism gig, with the Buzzcocks.

Thanks for that. Dunno whether I'm gonna go, I'm considering coming back to London for it. If not then they're playing Glastonbury so I'll see them then.

[Riccardo]

Anyone know their next gig - venue and date ?