Dirty Pretty Things (band)
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Dirty Pretty Things is the band fronted by former member of The Libertines, Carl Barât. The formation of the band was announced in September 2005, after The Libertines had split up in 2004 due to a falling out between Barât and Pete Doherty. Barât had done some work with Vertigo Records and had previously revealed that his new project was with the label. Didz Hammond announced he was leaving the Cooper Temple Clause [1] to join the band alongside ex-Libertines drummer Gary Powell and guitarist Anthony Rossomando, who had filled in for Doherty following his departure from the Libertines.
The name was shared by Barât's club nights currently taking place in various venues across London, which now assumes the name "Bright Young Things" to avoid confusion. Dirty Pretty Things played their first shows in October 2005 in Italy and Paris, France.
Initially, the choice of name caused some troubles. A four-piece band from Salisbury had been playing as "Dirty Pretty Things" since early January of 2005, claiming to have already copyrighted the name in the UK [2]; the two groups ended up coming to an agreement over the name. An Australian band had also been playing under that name since 2003, though since opted to change it. The band were helped out on their previous tour by The Hurricanes. An Edinburgh based band, that are playing the circuit.
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[edit] Biography
Dirty Pretty Things began recording their first album in Los Angeles, California, with high-profile producer Dave Sardy (producer of the Oasis album Don't Believe the Truth), and in Glasgow, Scotland with producer Tony Doogan.
The first track of the band's to be released on the CD format was "You Fucking Love It" which was made available on a free CD with the April 1, 2006 issue of NME entitled "NME and MTV2 present Best Newbands Showcase 2006".
The band's debut album, entitled Waterloo to Anywhere, was released on May 8, 2006 reaching #3 on the music charts and receiving critical approval. The first single (and first official band release) from the album, "Bang Bang, You're Dead", was released on April 24, 2006 and reached #5 in the singles chart in its first week of sales. The second single was "Deadwood", released on 10 July, 2006 and got to #20 in the singles chart.
They have toured extensively in the UK during the first half of 2006. Their setlist has comprised most of the songs from the debut album, along with a few Libertines songs (usually "Death on the Stairs", "France", and "I Get Along"). They played their first American show at the SXSW festival in Texas. They have been confirmed for several festivals in the UK for the summer of 2006, including the Isle of Wight Festival, Wireless Festival, T in the Park, and they played at the Irish festival Oxegen. It has also recently been announced that the band will support the Red Hot Chili Peppers at their concerts in Ipswich and Coventry in July 2006.
On May 13, 2006 Carl and Didz appeared on the popular football show Soccer AM. The pair appeared to be drunk following a night out after a gig in Wolverhampton, causing fellow guest Noel Gallagher to compare Barat slightly incoherent rambling to that of his brother Liam.
'Wondering' was the third single released from Waterloo to Anywhere on September 25 2006 and reached #34.
On a holiday in Taipei, Carl broke his collarbone (he has fallen from a motorbike during a drinking session), thus giving the impression that DPT would have to cancel upcoming dates in North America. However, the band recruited the help of Josh Hubbard, the guitarist from Hull band The Paddingtons, to play guitar while Carl's injury heals. Barat, sans guitar, appeared on stage to raucous applause from the massive crowd - his arm in a sling in Edinburgh's Corn Exchange on August 28 2006.
On Thursday ? 21 2006 Carl mentioned he liked how it felt not playing guitar and may not not do it again; however, later that night in Belfast he again picked up his guitar for a gig in the Mandela hall.
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On the 10th October 2006, Pete Doherty and Kate Moss were reportedly set to marry in Ibiza with Carl being quoted as the best man.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
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[edit] Singles
| Year | Title | Chart Positions | Album | ||
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| UK Singles Chart | UK Download Chart | US Modern Rock | |||
| 2006 | "Bang Bang You’re Dead" | #5 | #4 | - | Waterloo to Anywhere |
| 2006 | "Deadwood" | #20 | - | - | Waterloo to Anywhere |
| 2006 | "Wondering" | #34 | - | - | Waterloo to Anywhere |
[edit] See also
- The Libertines - Barat's and Powell's former band
- Cooper Temple Clause - Didz's former band
- Indie rock
- Garage rock revival
[edit] External links
- Official Dirty Pretty Things website Dirty Pretty Things official website.
- Official Libertines Website The official website of Carl Barât's former band, The Libertines.
- The Libertines Bound Together The Libertines Bound Together - official site of bestselling Carl Barât/Libertines biography
- Dirty Pretty Things Carl Barât's club night website, now assuming the new name "Bright Young Things".
- Dirty Pretty Things Articles on the band at This Is Fake DIY
- Dirty Pretty Things Evening News.da:Dirty Pretty Things
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