The Libertines - Time For Heroes

With the disappointing second album from Babyshambles and his pointless paparazzi baiting, Pete Doherty has fallen far from grace. What better juncture, then, to release Time For Heroes, a best of album collecting his work with The Libertines, the now-scattered boys from Albion who saved British rock and showed The Strokes a thing or two on dressing well. The media focused on band members more than their music, perhaps because there only were two released albums. Maybe a 'best of' is a little misguided: Time For Heroes is more like a 'most of'. Collected here are the obvious radio hits, Can't Stand Me Now and Don't Look Back Into The Sun, along with a few live favourites and uncollected singles. For those with both Libertines albums, this collection doesn't warrant purchase, but for newcomers this is a fine introduction to a band whose music is often overshadowed by their legacy. [Hamza K]