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Hamburg Demonstrations is the new album from the enigmatic The Libertines front man Pete Doherty. Produced & mixed by Johann Scheerer (Faust/Bosnian Rainbows/The Killers) and recorded at his analogue-based studio, Clouds Hill Recordings in Hamburg.

Hamburg Demonstrations includes the previously released singles ‘The Whole World Is Our Playground’ and a new recording of the Amy Winehouse tribute ‘Flags From The Old Regime’. The album also features ’Hell To Pay At The Gates Of Heaven’ written after the Paris attacks last November – it laments the fact that young people are now picking up guns instead of guitars “Come on boys choose your weapon J-45 or AK-47?”, ‘Kolly Kibber’ inspired by the newspaper man who meets a sticky end at the beginning of ‘Brighton Rock’ and ‘A Spy In The House Of Love’ a title borrowed from the Anaïs Nin novel.

STAFF COMMENTS

Barry says: Pete Doherty has grown up a bit hasn't he? For one, he's now called Peter, has laid off the hard stuff and has learned to remain in 'The Zone' long enough to pull out a great tune (or several). The sound of a renewed interest in the music Biz, and an invigorated energy in the studio. A refreshing take on a wholly successful formula, and a welcome return for Pete(r).

TRACK LISTING

1. Kolly Kibber
2. Down For The Outing
3. Birdcage
4. Hell To Pay At The Gates Of Heaven
5. Flags From The Old Regime
6. I Don't Love Anyone (But You're Not Just Anyone) (Version 2)
7. A Spy In The House Of Love (Demo Vocals)
8. Oily Boker
9. I Don't Love Anyone (But You're Not Just Anyone)
10. The Whole World Is Our Playground
11. She Is Far