Of course, it's not quite as momentous as the fantasy of a reunion of The Libertines but a band that has the blessing of Pete Doherty's aptitude for sophisticated yet brutal songwriting is always worth paying attention too. With Pete Doherty removing himself from the tabloid spotlight, focusing on writing and of course (we all hope) attempting to rehabilitate himself, fans are thirsty for some new material whether it's under the name of Babyshambles or The Libertines. It was revealed earlier this year that Doherty was working on new material that could potentially appear on a Babyshambles third record, however these hopes were recently undermined by Pete declaring that 'the future is uncertain' over disputes with management. Babyshambles are more than capable of progressing and continuing to establish themselves as a great British indie rock group, particularly when you look at how much progress in both sound and style was made between 'Down in Albion' and 'Shotter's Nation'. The band went from a shambolic, debauched punk sound with glimpses of immense lyrical talent to developing a more mature and sophisticated 60s sound likening them to The Kinks yet still managing to retain their British punk roots. There is no doubt that there is more than enough potential for a third album to deliver something nothing short of genius with the helping creative mind of Mr Doherty, but is the timing right for Babyshambles? Or should their legacy be left behind remaining intact. It's clear that the stability of the band is dubious, but let's be honest there is definitely a huge gap in the music industry waiting for Babyshambles to return.
Reunion or not. Here is why Babyshambles made such a lasting impression - The record speaks for itself.
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