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  • Audio CD (1 Oct 2007)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Enhanced
  • Label: Regal
  • ASIN: B000VBJAR2
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
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Track Listings

1. Carry On Up The Morning
2. Delivery
3. You Talk
4. UnBiloTitled
5. Side Of The Road
6. Crumb Begging
7. Unstookie Titled
8. French Dog Blues
9. There She Goes
10. Baddies Boogie
11. Deft Left Hand
12. Lost Art Of Murder

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Even Pete Doherty stoops to making records from time to time, and Shotter’s Nation might be the best chance he’ll ever have to convince the wider public that there’s more to him than his role as Britain’s favourite comedy junkie. Finally given a major label budget and a name producer, the eternally erratic Doherty can show that he didn’t peak with the Libertines early singles. Babyshambles’ murky sounding debut Down in Albion was patchy but had its moments, but thankfully the present line-up, bolstered by veteran guitarist Mick Whitnall, sound focussed throughout, producer Stephen Street absolutely nailing a classic if dated Brit rock sound. Doherty’s chaotic existence certainly generates plenty of material and what used to be called side one is cracking. "Carry on up the Morning", the punchy if mawkish hit single "Delivery" and the catchy "UnBiloTitled", a pretty song about seedy lives, are powerful and compelling. "Crumb Begging Baghead" is lyrically pitiful yet insistently memorable and "Unstookie Titled" appears to offer some unexpected self-awareness. The second half of the record is less strong, though veteran acoustic guitarist Bert Jansch appears on the maudlin closer "Lost Art of Murder" and the junkie business of "There She Goes" is amusingly sleazy if musically slight. Doherty is an unusual star, living a life no one could aspire to, and in his defence, he never glamorises it. But if fame is a state where one’s life is beyond one’s control, then it’s no surprise that a junkie should take to it so naturally. Shotter’s Nation almost justifies his status. --Steve Jelbert



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Babyshambles' first full length release since signing to Parlophone is the follow-up to their 2005 debut 'Down In Albion'. Produced by Stephen Street (Blur, Kaiser Chiefs) and recorded in London, the album marks a return to form for Doherty, while maintaining the band's trademark ramshackle overallsound. A primarily upbeat collection of post-punk gems, 'Shotter's Nation' is a more focused work than its predecessor,and is a signal of a band finally realising their potential. Includes the single 'Delivery.'

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18 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A second album that does more than enough to better the debut., 25 Sep 2007
I was a huge Libertines fan, but to be honest, 'Down in Albion' was 75% cool, 25% alright. Certain tracks just didn't impress, an obvious one being 'Pentonville', which just had no business being on that CD. The 'Blinding' EP had two good songs, and the rest were, well, a bit lacklustre, really. Pete Doherty is capable of brilliant songwriting. The first Libertines album was fantastic, for instance. However, based on what Babyshambles had produced up until now, he wasn't quite living up to his hype.

This brings us to 'Shotter's Nation', where we find a now clean Pete Doherty. To be honest, the sound isn't anywhere near as chaotic, and Doherty is actually singing, as opposed to slurring, most of his lyrics.

Trouble is, your first natural reaction to any singer's first album as a recovered junkie is to expect annoying acoustic hippie twoddle about coming from the brink, and for this reason, I was a little apprehensive about Babyshambles' new album. I should have had more faith, really.

This is a fantastic album. Half the CD is Clash-style punk; the other half is interesting, toned-down, reflective indie songs. You get the impression that this album has been designed for people to wave lighters and chant along to. That's not a bad thing though.

The single, 'Delivery', is awesome. Elsewhere, 'French Dog Blues', 'Carry on up the morning' and 'Deft Left Hand' wouldn't sound out of place on either of the Libertines' CDs. My personal favourite though is 'Side of the Road', which is every bit as charged as 'Pipedown' or 'A rebours' on the first Babyshambles album.

Don't be put off by the fact that it's produced by Blur's producer, that Doherty's no longer a raging addict and that one of the original band members isn't there. There is nothing Britpop about this album, and you certainly don't have another Oasis or Charlatans on your hands. Don't hesitate to buy this. It could easily wind up being the album of the year.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as the last one!, 3 Oct 2007
By Mr. B. Rich-swift "Ben" (UK) - See all my reviews
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I so much wanted to love this album and have played it to death since getting it 2 days ago, but I am very sad to say that I am somewhat dissapointed. I loved Down In Albion more then any other album I own, more then the Libertines albums and I hoped this would be the same snarling Pete sticking 2 fingers up at the world but it is not. What it is is a very well produced and tightly played album. Gone are the sounds of Pete knocking over the microphone on the 1st Shambles album, this is an album for a wider audience.

The first album was raucus, a rock and roll journey to the back street dives and crack houses of good old Blighty where as this album takes you for a stroll through a park. A much more mellow feeling. The Lib's albums and the first Babyshamble's album had a sound of their own, but this is an album where you are constantly thinking "Oh, that's the sound of the Cure or the Stone Roses or the....." I had so much hope for the future sound of Babyshambles after playing The Blindind E.P to death but there is not one song that comes close to any of them.

I am not saying that this is a bad album, it is not by any means that. If it was written by anybody else I would think "wow!" but I know what Pete is capable of and I think he is capable of more challenging music then this. Maybe in time I will grow to love it as much as his other work but I doubt it.

This is a skag album, mellow and warm, I prefer his crack albums wild and out of control. Take your pick.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Quality Album, 18 Oct 2007
As A Libertines fan, and owning both albums, and Babyshambles last album, 'Down in Albion', this album has exceeded my expectations. The Music is reminiscent of the old Libertines albums, but has a newer feel. A quality buy, cant wait for the next.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Recomended!
Excellent album that you wont get board of! Probs the best one the Libertines have made! Check out some of the songs on youtube (French dog blues etc)
Big thumbs up!
Published 6 months ago by Ben Hamilton

3.0 out of 5 stars Definitely better than their first one
Barcode: 5099950862023

I think like a lot of people, i really enjoyed the Libertines' carefree, catchy tunes - the music that really sparked off British Indie as we... Read more
Published 16 months ago by L. Green

5.0 out of 5 stars Far from a Shambles!
I've bought the Libertine albums and liked most of what they did. The first Babyshambles album though I steered well clear of and didn't take much of an intrest in, thats because... Read more
Published 18 months ago by D. Ludwig

4.0 out of 5 stars Much Better.......
I must admit I quite liked Down in Albion. The production didn't put me off in the slightest, in fact I really liked the rawness in F*ck Forever, Killamangiro, 8 Dead Boys and... Read more
Published 19 months ago by P. Jones

3.0 out of 5 stars The Tabloid's favorite fades to obscurity
Poor old Babyshambles. What a problem child?

Here's my take on what's happened. Babyshambles release Down in Albion, which polarises opinions. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Go Go Dancer

2.0 out of 5 stars Overproduced
The beauty of both the Libertines and "Down in Albion" for me was the sparse sound. Belle and the Bete being the high point - lots of spaces between the notes. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Mr. Trench

2.0 out of 5 stars Not even a proper producer can make Pete Doherty interesting
It's safe to say I'm not a Pete Doherty fan and Down In Albion certainly suggested cynicism was in order; to be frank it was a complete mess. Read more
Published 21 months ago by IWFIcon

3.0 out of 5 stars Pete has sold his soul
Being a massive Libertines fan, I am always eager to hear fresh material from a man who is rightly considered to be a musical and poetic genius. Read more
Published 21 months ago by L. Larkin

5.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly Good
I'm a huge Libertines fan and when that band broke up I didn't think we were going to get any more music as good as that which they put out on those two albums. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Cuban Heel

3.0 out of 5 stars doesn't live up to the demos.. or 'down in albion'.
In my opinion, the album that everyone rates so high here, does not do its songs justice at all.

It's a good album! Read more
Published 21 months ago by UnDaniTitled

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