Forum, LondonIt could be argued that the Libertines' reforming in 2010 is of a piece with the band's unerring nose for catastrophic timing. Their career was marked by an impressive dedication to imploding in drug-fuelled acrimony every time vast success beckoned.Now, here they are, finally choosing to reconvene at exactly the wrong moment, when their once vast influence over British alt-rock has dwindled to almost nothing, when Pete Doherty and Carl Barat's subsequent careers have stalled commer...
Guardian Music — Forum, LondonIt could be argued that the Libertines' reforming in 2010 is of a piece with the band's unerring nose for catastrophic timing. Their career was marked by an ... more info
Stereogum — The Libertines played their much-anticipated reunion show last night, after a semi-secret “rehearsal” show in London the night before. “Much-anticipated” is up fo... more info
ContactMusic — The Libertines will decide after Reading and Leeds whether they will reunite full time. Carl Barat - who fronts the indie rockers alongside Pete Doherty -... more info
The Telegraph — A spirit of fraternity - and the band's winning songs - made for a sentimental
evening at The Libertines' comeback gig. Rating: * * * * more info
The Mirror — Carl Barat said the chemistry with his fellow Libertines frontman Pete Doherty was "pretty electric" as the band prepared to play their first full gig since their bitter ... more info
DrownedInSound — Regardless of their motivation for reforming, there is something undeniably exciting about seeing The Libertines in their fully reunited form this evening.
As much a soa... more info