Time for Heroes - The Best of The Libertines
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Time for Heroes – The Best of The Libertines is the greatest hits
collection by English rock
band The Libertines
, released in October 2007 on Rough Trade Records
. It is the first material to be released by the group, who split up following a deterioration in the relationship between Pete Doherty
and the other members of the band, since the single "What Became of the Likely Lads
" in October 2004. The album contains no previously unreleased material. However, "The Delaney" and "Don't Look Back into the Sun" do not appear on any of the band's albums whilst "Mayday" and "What a Waster" appear only on Up The Bracket
in Australia and America. The album had zero input from the band.
and Carl Barât
except where noted.
Greatest hits
A greatest hits album is a music compilation album of successful, previously released songs by a particular artist or band...
collection by English rock
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
band The Libertines
The Libertines
The Libertines were an English rock band, formed in London in 1997 by frontmen Carl Barât and Pete Doherty . The band, centred on the song-writing partnership of Barat and Doherty, also included John Hassall and Gary Powell for most of its recording career...
, released in October 2007 on Rough Trade Records
Rough Trade Records
Rough Trade Records is an independent record label based in London. It was formed in 1978 by Geoff Travis who had opened a record store off Ladbroke Grove...
. It is the first material to be released by the group, who split up following a deterioration in the relationship between Pete Doherty
Pete Doherty
Peter Doherty is an English musician, writer, actor, poet and artist. He is best known musically for being co-frontman of The Libertines, which he reformed with Carl Barât in 2010. His other musical project is indie band Babyshambles...
and the other members of the band, since the single "What Became of the Likely Lads
What Became of the Likely Lads
"What Became of the Likely Lads" is a song by The Libertines, which was released as the final single from their self-titled, second album, The Libertines....
" in October 2004. The album contains no previously unreleased material. However, "The Delaney" and "Don't Look Back into the Sun" do not appear on any of the band's albums whilst "Mayday" and "What a Waster" appear only on Up The Bracket
Up the Bracket
Up the Bracket is the debut album by British rock band The Libertines, released in October 2002. It reached #35 in the UK Albums Chart.The album was re-released on 8 September 2003 with an additional track, "What a Waster" and DVD featuring the promotional videos for the singles: "Up the Bracket",...
in Australia and America. The album had zero input from the band.
Track listing
All songs written by Pete DohertyPete Doherty
Peter Doherty is an English musician, writer, actor, poet and artist. He is best known musically for being co-frontman of The Libertines, which he reformed with Carl Barât in 2010. His other musical project is indie band Babyshambles...
and Carl Barât
Carl Barât
Carl Ashley Raphael Barât is an English musician, actor and author. He was the frontman and lead guitarist of Dirty Pretty Things, and recently debuted a solo album, but is best known for being the co-frontman with Peter Doherty of the garage rock band The Libertines.-Early life:Carl Barât was...
except where noted.
- "Up the BracketUp the Bracket (song)"Up the Bracket" is the second single from The Libertines and their first from debut album Up the Bracket.In May 2007, NME magazine placed "Up the Bracket" at number 47 in its list of the 50 Greatest Indie Anthems Ever.-Chart performance:...
" from Up the BracketUp the BracketUp the Bracket is the debut album by British rock band The Libertines, released in October 2002. It reached #35 in the UK Albums Chart.The album was re-released on 8 September 2003 with an additional track, "What a Waster" and DVD featuring the promotional videos for the singles: "Up the Bracket",...
- "Time for HeroesTime for Heroes"Time for Heroes" is a song by English rock band The Libertines, and is featured on their debut album, Up the Bracket. It was released 13 January 2003 as the third single from that album, placing at #20 in the UK Singles Chart...
" from Up the Bracket - "Mayday" from "What a WasterWhat a Waster"What a Waster" is the first single from The Libertines. The song was used in the film The Football Factory. The song received little airplay because it has a lot of profanity. "What a Waster" was initially left off debut album Up the Bracket but was later included as the 13th track on a subsequent...
" or Australian version of Up the Bracket - "Don't Look Back into the SunDon't Look Back into the Sun"Don't Look Back into the Sun" is the fourth single released by The Libertines. NME Magazine awarded it single of the week upon its release. It was released as a single only, therefore not appearing on any albums....
" from Don't Look Back into the Sun/Death on the StairsDon't Look Back into the Sun/Death on the Stairs (EP)The Don't Look Back Into The Sun/Death On The Stairs EP is a Japan-only 7 track EP released by The Libertines in September 2003. It is a multi-media CD released containing the video to "I Get Along" as the eighth track listing...
EP - "Tell the King" from Up the Bracket
- "What Katie Did" (Doherty) from The LibertinesThe Libertines (album)The Libertines is the second album by the British indie rock band The Libertines. Released on 30 August 2004, it is particularly biographical of the relationship between frontmen Carl Barât and Pete Doherty. The album instantly reached #1 in the UK and is on its way to achieving platinum...
- "Can't Stand Me NowCan't Stand Me Now"Can't Stand Me Now" is the first single from The Libertines' eponymous second album. The song was their biggest hit and peaked at #2 on the UK singles chart....
" (Doherty / Barât / Hammerton) from The Libertines - "What a WasterWhat a Waster"What a Waster" is the first single from The Libertines. The song was used in the film The Football Factory. The song received little airplay because it has a lot of profanity. "What a Waster" was initially left off debut album Up the Bracket but was later included as the 13th track on a subsequent...
" from "What a Waster" or American version of Up the Bracket - "The Delaney" B-Side from "Up the BracketUp the Bracket (song)"Up the Bracket" is the second single from The Libertines and their first from debut album Up the Bracket.In May 2007, NME magazine placed "Up the Bracket" at number 47 in its list of the 50 Greatest Indie Anthems Ever.-Chart performance:...
" (song) - "Boys in the Band" from Up the Bracket
- "Death on the Stairs (Re-recorded)" from Don't Look back into the Sun/Death On the Stairs EP
- "I Get Along" from Up the Bracket
- "What Became of the Likely LadsWhat Became of the Likely Lads"What Became of the Likely Lads" is a song by The Libertines, which was released as the final single from their self-titled, second album, The Libertines....
" from The Libertines
Bonus tracks for the Japanese version
- "Vertigo"
- "Music When The Lights Go Out"
Chart performance
| Chart (2007) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Albums Chart UK Albums Chart The UK Albums Chart is a list of albums ranked by physical and digital sales in the United Kingdom. It is compiled every week by The Official Charts Company and broadcast on a Sunday on BBC Radio 1 , and published in Music Week magazine and on the OCC website .To qualify for the UK albums chart... |
23 |
| German Albums Chart | 62 |
| Japan Albums Chart Oricon , established in 1999, is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics and information on music and the music industry in Japan. It started as , which was founded by Sōkō Koike in November 1967 and became known for its music charts. Oricon Inc... |
155 |