All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade

Pitchfork 6.3/10 On their second album since reforming in 2010, the UK’s once-notorious indie rockers settle into the congenial sound of a pretty good band.

NME 4/5 The Libertines' first album in nearly a decade doesn’t chase the same intoxicating high as their early material. They sound better for it.

DIY 3.5/5 It has the hallmarks of the Likely Lads’ heyday - to an extent.

The Independent 4/5 Pete Doherty delivers his best caterwauling since 2002, while Ohioan rock duo The Black Keys enter a period of newfound harmony

Clash 9/10 Despite the fact they came up in the spotlight heat of the early 2000s indie scene, it’s strange to hear The Libertines referencing contemporary cultural

Distorted Sound 8/10 Louis Suffill reviews the new album from indie rock legends The Libertines! Read the review of 'All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade' here!

Pop Matters 6/10 The Libertines' 'All Quiet on the Eastern Esplanade' is something of mixed bag, but it's worth persisting with for its moments of beauty and always fun energy.

The Telegraph 3/5 Pete Doherty remains obsessed with Englishness in the Libertines’ raucous new attack on Britain. But a lack of clarity lets it down