The Libertines Announce New Album 'All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade', Share First Single
Friday, 13 October 2023
Written by Laura Johnson
The Libertines have announced a new album.
The London-born band will release ’All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade’, the follow-up to 2015’s ’Anthems for Doomed Youth’, on March 8 through Casablanca/Republic Records.
It was recorded over four weeks this February and March at The Albion Rooms in Margate with Grammy-nominated producer Dimitri Tikovoï, and completed over seven days at La Ferme de Gestein Studios in Normandy. There was also additional production and mixing by Dan Grech-Marguerat. Vocalist-guitarist Carl Barât said:
“Our first record was born out of panic, and disbelief that we were actually allowed to be in a studio; the second was born of total strife and misery; the third was born of complexity; this one feels like we were all actually in the same place, at the same speed, and we really connected.”
Doherty added: “We’re over the moon, and the ball is in the back of the net… and I’m chuffed for the lads! I feel like we’ve completed a cycle of some kind as a band, and finally now we can add these songs to the set list, because we’ve got some bangers in there. Now we’ve opened the hotel and used the studio ourselves and it’s all worked out – more Libertines records? I should hope so!”
As a preview, they’ve shared the first single, Run Run Run, which delivers the infectious, indie-leaning garage-rock they’re loved for. Barât explained:
“It’s about being trapped, and trying to escape your dismal life, a bit like the man in Bukowski’s ‘Post Office’. The worst thing for The Libertines would be to get stuck in a ‘Run-run-run’ rut, constantly trying to relive our past.”
Those who pre-order the album will be given the opportunity to buy tickets for two days of acoustic and electric live shows by the band, completed by bassist John Hassall and drummer Gary Powell, at the 500 capacity Margate Lido on December 9 and 10.
’All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade’ tracklist:
Run, Run, Run
Mustang
Have A Friend
Merry Old England
Man With The Melody
Oh Shit
Night Of The Hunter
Baron’s Claw
Shiver
Be Young
Songs They Never Play On The Radio
The Libertines Upcoming Tour Dates are as follows
Sat December 09 2023 - MARGATE Lido
Sun December 10 2023 - MARGATE Lido
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