Grab a pint and join us for another episode of Beers & B-Sides, the podcast where a group of mates head to the pub, crack open a few beers and dive deep into a classic vinyl album every week.

This week we’re discussing The Libertines’ legendary debut album, Up The Bracket. Widely regarded as one of the defining British indie rock albums of the 2000s, we explore whether it still deserves its iconic status over twenty years later.

Before we get into the album, we kick things off with our Home Brewed segment, shining a spotlight on another fantastic local artist from North East England, giving them the recognition they deserve and discussing their latest release.

Then it’s onto Up The Bracket, where we cover:

🍺 What was happening in 2002 when the album was released

🍺 The story behind The Libertines and how the band came together

🍺 Pete Doherty, Carl Barât and the band’s turbulent rise

🍺 The controversies that surrounded Pete Doherty and the band

🍺 The rise (and return) of the Indie Sleaze era

🍺 The singles released from the album

🍺 The vinyl pressing we’re listening to

🍺 Our favourite tracks

🍺 Songs that didn’t quite hit the mark

🍺 Our final Last Orders Verdict — is Up The Bracket still worth buying on vinyl today?

If you love vinyl records, indie rock, Britpop, British music history, album reviews or simply enjoy listening to friends chatting music over a few pints, this is the podcast for you.

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Cheers!