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Up the Bracket

by The Libertines

Released: October 14, 2002

Indie rock, punk rock, garage rock revival, garage punk

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Breakthrough.

The Album

"Up the Bracket" is the debut album by English indie rock band The Libertines, released in October 2002. The cover art features an image of riot police confronting protesters during the Argentine economic crisis of 1999–2002. The album's title, Up the Bracket, references a phrase from comedian Tony Hancock, a favorite of lead singer Pete Doherty.

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Hancock is also alluded to in the opening…

Hancock is also alluded to in the opening track "Vertigo." The album was re-released on September 8, 2003, featuring an additional track, "What a Waster," along with a DVD that includes promotional videos for the singles "Up the Bracket," "Time for Heroes," and "I Get Along.".

In Hancock's Half Hour, "Up the Bracket" is…

In Hancock's Half Hour, "Up the Bracket" is slang for a punch in the throat.

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Essential Tracks

Up The Bracket

"Up the Bracket" is the debut album by English indie rock band The Libertines, released in October 2002.

I Get Along

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Reception

It reached No. 35 on the UK Albums Chart and played a significant role in the resurgence of the British indie and alternative music scene. The album received widespread critical acclaim and is now regarded as one of the greatest albums of the 2000s.

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Legacy

The album received widespread critical acclaim and is now regarded as one of the greatest albums of the 2000s.

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The Complete Album Story

"Up the Bracket" is the debut album by English indie rock band The Libertines, released in October 2002. It reached No. 35 on the UK Albums Chart and played a significant role in the resurgence of the British indie and alternative music scene. The album received widespread critical acclaim and is now regarded as one of the greatest albums of the 2000s.

The cover art features an image of riot police confronting protesters during the Argentine economic crisis of 1999–2002. The album's title, Up the Bracket, references a phrase from comedian Tony Hancock, a favorite of lead singer Pete Doherty. In Hancock's Half Hour, "Up the Bracket" is slang for a punch in the throat. Hancock is also alluded to in the opening track "Vertigo."

The album was re-released on September 8, 2003, featuring an additional track, "What a Waster," along with a DVD that includes promotional videos for the singles "Up the Bracket," "Time for Heroes," and "I Get Along."