I have mixed feelings about Pete Doherty. On one hand, he seems to be a total smackhead and general media prostitute. On the other hand, he does seem to be hounded by the paparazzi, and he can write a great song when he puts his mind to it. I was never big into the Libertines, although ‘Can’t Stand Me Now’ was a good song. I’d heard Babyshambles’ earlier single, ‘F*ck Forever’, and thought it was excellent, if a bit rough. But ‘Delivery’ is different class.

First off, the song seems to rip off ‘You Really Got Me’ by the Kinks. It’s got a nice punky feel, clean and trebly, reminiscent of the Jam at their best. The lyrics paint a cautionary tale, though of what I’m not sure. Doherty’s life to date seems to be a cautionary tale, and it sounds like he’s telling his adoring fans not to worship him or his lifestyle, because he’s in pretty bad shape.

Anyhoo, here’s the video for the song. Doherty does his pouting and big eyes, there’s lots of tight-fitting suit jackets and skinny ties, artistic close-ups and everything else. An NME reader’s dream, in other words. Still, good song.

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