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Album reviews: November 22, 2022
IAN SINCLAIR reviews releases from The Libertines, Bruce Springsteen and Garrett Saracho

The Libertines
Up The Bracket
(Rough Trade)
★★★★

TWENTY years ago the debut album from The Libertines lit a rocket under British indie guitar music.

This reissue — including a recording of a 100 Club gig, a slew of studio outtakes and demos and a booklet — is a welcome reminder of those heady days before co-frontman Pete Doherty become tabloid fodder.

Bruce Springsteen
Only The Strong Survive
(Columbia)
★★★★

Garrett Saracho
15
(Jazz Is Dead)
★★★

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