The Libertines Are Far From Quiet as They Rock Manchester Albert Hall [Photos]

The fact that a band like The Libertines who have filled arenas and headlined festivals across the UK are playing not one but three very sold-out nights at the ornate Albert Hall in Manchester means that fans lucky enough to get a ticket for one, or all, of these shows is in for a special treat.

Billing these dates as the All Quiet On The Eastern Parade tour, The Libertines are known for the raucous rock n’ roll shows and these shows in Manchester are no different. Performing a twenty-five song set which saw the band dive into their back catalogue kicking off with 2004’s “The Delaney” following it with “What Became of the Likely Lads” from the same year. The rest of the set was peppered with tracks from the new album with the band treating fans to well-received renditions of “I Have a Friend,” “Run Run Run,” and “Baron’s Claw.”

In the past the Pete Doherty-led rockers were known for their chaotic, unpredictable shows but, these days Doherty and Carl Barat are a little calmer even adding a dramatic touch to the set with the well-considered use of a string section.

Even though this tour sits under the banner of the new album, three nights in Manchester Albert Hall was something that was going to be far from quiet and, on that score, Pete, Carl and the Libertines put on a loud, rowdy night of rock n’ roll.

Our photography Katie Probert Photography head down to the show and you can check out her gallery and the Libertines setlist here:

The Libertines Set List:

1. The Delaney
2. What Became of the Likely Lads
3. Up the Bracket
4. Boys in the Band
5. I Have a Friend
6. Night of the Hunter
7. What Katie Did
8. The Good Old Days
9. Baron’s Claw
10. Vertigo
11. Shiver
12. Merry Old England
13. Death on the Stairs
14. You’re My Waterloo
15. Music When the Lights Go Out
16. Horrorshow
17. Run Run Run
18. Can’t Stand Me Now
19. Man With the Melody
20. What a Waster
21. Gunga Din
22. Last Post on the Bugle
23. Songs They Never Play on the Radio
24. Time for Heroes
25. Don’t Look Back Into the Sun

The Libertines (w/ Hot Wax) @ Albert Hall (Manchester, UK) on November 8th, 2024

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