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The Libertines

As the Strokes ushered in a new generation of garage rock-inspired bands in the early Noughties, the Libertines offered a distinctly British blast of ramshackle rock'n'roll in response. Quickly building up a reputation for anarchic guerrilla gigs and chaotic live shows, the fraught relationship between joint frontmen Pete Doherty and Carl Barat soon sparked a devoted fanbase. Produced by the Clash guitarist Mick Jones, debut album Up the Bracket (2003) turned them into the darlings of the UK indie scene; with singles "What a Waster," "Up the Bracket" and "Time for Heroes" establi...