Originally published by the Saturday Star, 15 December 2007The Libertines
Time for Heroes: The Best Of
5/5
Many might have read more about Pete Doherty via excessive media coverage of his relationship with supermodel Kate Moss and his drug abuse then they might have heard of his music. This best of collection pays homage to the beginnings of Doherty’s fame with the indie-rock group The Libertines and it’s a fair summary of what Doherty, alongside co-founder / co-writer and vocalist Carl Barat where capable of during the heights of their youth. At the start of this century they emerged as the UK’s answer to America’s The Strokes, and heavily referencing English cultural icons such as Morissey, The Smiths, The Jam and The Clash they paved the way forward for the British garage rock revival. Though their career didn’t last long, it was long enough to see the group record some fine musical pieces. Time for Hereos, Don’t Look Back into the Sun and Can’t Stand Me Now, all included on this album, are some of these moments that highlight what make the group luminaries. This album wouldn’t interest the die hard Libertine as it includes no previously unreleased or live work and many might feel that a Best of is a bit presumptuous considering the band only ever release two albums, but for those unfamiliar with their work it’s an excellent synopsis.
