Oh! What a Lovely Tour
Babyshambles · 2008
150 min · 45 tracks · indie rock
A frenetic blend of indie rock energy, lyrical wit, and raw emotion unfolds throughout the album.
Why this album works
The album was notable for its live recordings that showcased the band's stage presence, leading to mixed reviews but a dedicated fan base. It peaked at number 10 on the UK Albums Chart and solidified Babyshambles' place in the indie rock scene of the late 2000s despite ongoing controversies surrounding Doherty.
- Best for
- dynamic peaks and troughs engaging lyrical storytelling for lively gatherings
- Context
- Released on June 2, 2008, 'Oh! What a Lovely Tour' came during Babyshambles' transitional period following their 2007 album 'Shotter's Nation'. By this time, frontman Pete Doherty was navigating a tumultuous public image and personal struggles, yet continued to evolve musically with a focus on live performance energy captured in this album.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ed Sheeran· Muse· Robbie Williams· Radiohead· Manic Street Preachers· Depeche Mode· Ellie Goulding· Duran Duran
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Carry On Up the Morning Standout 3:04
- 2 Delivery Standout 3:18
- 3 Beg, Steal or Borrow 3:16
- 4 Baddie's Boogie 3:48
- 5 Unstookie Titled 4:37
- 6 Side of the Road 3:09
- 7 UnBiloTitled 4:09
- 8 The Blinding 2:41
- 9 You Talk 2:55
- 10 Sedative 5:48
- 11 Crumb Begging Baghead 3:40
- 12 Lost Art of Murder / The Good Old Days 3:46
- 13 There She Goes 6:25
- 14 Albion Standout 5:17
- 15 Pipedown 2:50
- 16 Killamangiro 3:55
- 17 Back From the Dead 4:29
- 18 I Wish 3:30
- 19 Fuck Forever 6:23
Disc 2
- 1 Intro 0:40
- 2 Carry on Up the Morning Standout 3:00
- 3 Delivery Standout 2:34
- 4 Beg, Steal or Borrow 3:10
- 5 Baddie's Boogie 3:37
- 6 Unstookie Titled 4:28
- 7 Side of the Road 2:44
- 8 UnBiloTitled 3:52
- 9 The Blinding 2:56
- 10 You Talk 3:35
- 11 Sedative 4:29
- 12 Crumb Begging Baghead 3:21
- 13 (Interval)
- 14 Lost Art of Murder / The Good Old Days 5:24
- 15 There She Goes 4:44
- 16 Albion Standout 4:59
- 17 Pipedown 2:29
- 18 Killamangiro 3:56
- 19 Back From the Dead 4:50
- 20 I Wish 2:41
- 21 Fuck Forever 4:58
- 22 End 0:44
- 23 The Blinding
- 24 Love You But You're Green
- 25 Delivery Standout
- 26 You Talk
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