I've been listening...

OK. I said I was back but I wasn’t. As it occurs, life is full of surprises and my life became even more hectic that it had been so far. Therefore, I couldn’t write. Again. If everything goes according to the plan, I’ll stay.

First of all, I just want to say hello to K. Hi K.! K. was on the ship that recently sank in the Antarctic waters... And gave me a heart attack...

Right. Now...

Have you heard the new Babyshambles album yet?! I know, I know... I said that Down in Albion was great and everybody hated it but this time I think that even people who are not as biased as I am (as in: not deeply and forever admiring the striking genius of P.D.) will appreciate this wonderful and special gift from one of the best bands in the history of music!
When in 2006 Pete and co. finally released DiA, I was the happiest person in the world. Despite the bitter words of critics, I still believe it’s a classic and our grandchildren will listen to it (as long as the music and earth in general will still exist by then). Then there came The Blinding and the critics had nothing to say but wait and see. And we all waited. And we all have a chance to see – Shotters Nation rules!!
I had my doubts at first. I thought it was too pretty and too polished and I blamed Mr Street who produced it. But after playing it time after time, I got more familiar with the sound and I found the harshness I was looking for but on the deeper levels. It turns out that Pete is a singer and a good one! And - you can understand what he is actually singing about!! And when you really start listening to what he is saying and how he is saying it – blows your mind! Even the infantile bits seem very poetic when he is the one making the poetry.
But Shotters Nation is not the solo effort. Not this time. Of course, without Pete’s voice, heart-breaking stories, puppy eyes and charm that only he can have, there wouldn’t be a discussion about something as special as it is. However, this underestimated prince of art wouldn’t make it, should it be for Adam Ficek, Mick Whitnall and Drew McConnell. Whatever you’ve heard about them, these three boys kick ass and they make you want to get it kicked even more. Acknowledging that Pete is not a God and letting the band and the producer speak is a big step towards the success.
It is still a very personal journey. The lyrics, as always, bare all and it would be nice if people instead of making the assumptions, would just listen what this boy has got to say. He is (again) asking for understanding, respect and a cuddle. And he deserves one too.
There are three kinds of people in the world: people who know Peter Doherty as Kate Moss’s ex; people who know Kate Moss as Peter Doherty’s ex (that would be me) and people who don’t give a fuck and are happy that way. I hope at least the first kind will see a human instead of a junkie after listening to SN. The difficult second album trial has been officially won. They even landed in charts. Well, I’m off to see them in January and hopefully, this once they won’t cancel! And others can go and try to compare every new indie band to The Libs. Good Luck. As far as I know The Libs have split up and now new gang is in town. Carl who...?