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8.0
91953
8.0 |
Q
Studded with wonderful moments, even some grander stretches. Print edition only
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8.0
91954
8.0 |
Mojo
You come away from Hamburg Demonstrations only further assured of the breadth and indestructibility of Doherty's talent
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8.0
92001
8.0 |
NME
As he approaches 40, it sounds like a long-overdue coming-of-age. It’s never been easy being a fan of Doherty, but it’s certainly getting more rewarding
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7.4
92039
7.4 |
Gig Soup
Doherty is a rambling poet full of frustration and reason and this time he has managed to harmonize his thoughts with his music, and it is beautiful
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7.0
92070
7.0 |
All Music
Doherty's solo career has resulted in some of his most rewarding music even if it's not the most attention-getting, and fans who have stuck with him this long will find a lot to enjoy on Hamburg Demonstrations
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7.0
92128
7.0 |
Clash
Many years ago Doherty sang: “If you’ve lost your faith in love and music, the end won’t be long.” ‘Hamburg Demonstrations’ embodies this hopeful ideal above all
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7.0
92028
7.0 |
musicOMH
He is an old fashioned romantic at heart and his message remains as relevant as ever here
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6.0
92207
6.0 |
State
This record harks back to what The Libertines were before The Strokes came along and made them switch their cloth caps for biker jackets
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6.0
92023
6.0 |
The Observer
At least Doherty can once again show why anybody was bothered about him in the first place
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6.0
91950
6.0 |
The Music
His emotions are left on his sleeve as he opens up with no regrets
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6.0
91951
6.0 |
The Irish Times
A cathartic piece of work
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6.0
91952
6.0 |
Uncut
A measured set. Print edition only
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6.0
91955
6.0 |
Drowned In Sound
It may not be perfect, or even great, but Pete Doherty has somewhat surprised with Hamburg Demonstrations by proving to a world increasingly less interested in his antics that, when given the chance, he can still pen a tune or two
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6.0
91963
6.0 |
DIY
Trading in the playful witticisms and hazy romanticism he’s best loved for, Peter Doherty’s new album gives lost pearls a polish
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6.0
91980
6.0 |
The Skinny
A slightly boozy, bluesy, badly tuned, occasionally winsome collection of songs that treads a neat path between pseud’s corner and authentic alley
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6.0
91993
6.0 |
The Independent
It’s an odd mix of ambition and disorder, with Doherty’s familiar raggedy-ass rock tempered with poignant moments
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6.0
91995
6.0 |
The Guardian
Astute and refreshingly low-key
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6.0
91996
6.0 |
Evening Standard
The Libertines frontman’s warmth is teased out on demo-esque recordings
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5.8
91999
5.8 |
A.V. Club
Doherty’s too singular a presence to ever disappear in his music, but there is the sense here that he’s trying to get away from himself, to grasp at problems that loom larger than those in his personal life
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5.0
91957
5.0 |
Loud And Quiet
Still with glimmers of melodic genius and daft romance, I still believe in Peter Doherty, I just wish he would a little bit more, too
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5.0
92109
5.0 |
PopMatters
Hamburg Demonstrations is exactly what we've come to expect from Doherty: tongue-in-cheek Brit-rock bristling with vernacular attitude and guitars reeking of booze and windowless bedrooms
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3.0
92272
3.0 |
Under The Radar
The intriguing collage cover of Hamburg Demonstrations is the best thing about this album, which feels unfinished, more like a gathering of demos than a realized, cohesive collection
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