Waterloo to Anywhere cover

Released 20 years ago

Waterloo to Anywhere

Dirty Pretty Things · 2006

37 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock

Raucous and energetic, this album blends gritty rock with sharp lyrics and a punk ethos.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • raucous energy for social settings
  • short tracks for quick bursts
  • sharp lyrics with playful irreverence
  • steady pacing for road trips
  • sing-along moments with friends

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, reflective sounds
  • seek lengthy immersive experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on May 8, 2006, 'Waterloo to Anywhere' is Dirty Pretty Things' debut album following the breakup of The Libertines, where frontman Carl Barat sought to carve out a distinct identity. This album marks a significant moment in Barat's career as he transitioned from the chaotic fame of his previous band into a new creative endeavor focused on storytelling and raw musical expression.
Stylistic neighbors
Blur· The Kooks· The Fratellis

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Deadwood 2:31
  • 2 Doctors and Dealers 3:18
  • 3 Bang Bang You're Dead 3:36
  • 4 Blood Thirsty Bastards 3:12
  • 5 The Gentry Cove 2:34
  • 6 Gin & Milk 3:18
  • 7 The Enemy 3:38
  • 8 If You Love a Woman 3:14
  • 9 You Fucking Love It 1:58
  • 10 Wondering 2:58
  • 11 Last of the Small Town Playboys 3:33
  • 12 B.U.R.M.A. 3:19

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata