What makes Let It Reign by Carl Barât notable?

Let It Reign received positive critical reception for its introspective songwriting and musicality, earning praise from outlets like NME and Clash. It also charted in the UK Albums Chart, signifying Barât's enduring presence in the indie rock scene post-Libertines. Released in early 2015, Let It Reign marked Carl Barât's return to solo work after the dissolution of The Libertines and his subsequent band, Dirty Pretty Things. This album came as a follow-up to his debut solo effort, which aimed to reestablish his identity as a frontman beyond his earlier successes.

How many songs are on Let It Reign?

Let It Reign has 10 tracks, running approximately 35 minutes.

Let It Reign

Carl Barât · 2015

35 min · 10 tracks · indie rock

A gritty blend of indie rock and punk that channels raw emotion through anthemic melodies and reflective lyrics.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Glory Days — This opening track sets the tone for the album with an infectious energy that blends nostalgia and urgency, showcasing Barât's lyrical strengths.
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Victory Gin — The song captures a sense of disillusionment with modern life through sharp imagery and catchy hooks, reflecting the album's central themes of struggle.
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War of the Roses — As one of the longer tracks, it delves deeper into political themes while maintaining a personal touch, exemplifying Barât's ability to intertwine the personal and political.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100

Foothills

Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album showcases solid songwriting and production but lacks standout moments that elevate it beyond its genre.

What we noticed

The first three tracks feature driving guitar riffs and a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more reflective tone.
Several tracks employ a call-and-response vocal technique, enhancing the anthemic quality of the choruses.
The album closes with a title track that features layered instrumentation and builds to a climactic finish, contrasting with earlier tracks.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Glory Days 3:42
2 Victory Gin 3:54
3 Summer in the Trenches 3:03
4 A Storm Is Coming 3:59
5 Beginning to See 3:47
6 March of the Idle 3:40
7 We Want More 3:33
8 War of the Roses 4:54
9 The Gears 1:32
10 Let It Rain 3:27

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