Sequel To The Prequel

The third album from Babyshambles, Sequel To The Prequel, was recorded at Question De Son in Paris and mixed at Miloco’s The Bunker with long-time ‘Shambles collaborator, producer Stephen Street (Blur, The Smiths, Kaiser Chiefs).

Following on from the band’s 2007 ‘Shotter’s Nation’ record and 2005’s debut, ‘Down In Albion’, Sequel To The Prequel has been long awaited. Asked about the forthcoming release, Pete Doherty confessed he felt ‘energised by it all’ and that he was glad to be back in the studio.

It’s obvious that this record was a real ‘coming together’ of the band, with often side-lined members, bassist Drew McConnell and Mik Witnall accountable for dragging this album into existence. It’s fair to say that much of the organisation – and songwriting – is down to McConnell. After a serious cycling accident three years ago, he spent his convalescence writing and reflecting (see track, Picture Me In A Hospital). His new found perspective on the world filled him with an abundance of creativity and motivation to get the band kicking and screaming again.

Have a listen, below to the first single from the album, Nothing Comes To Nothing and the album’s opening track, Fireman:

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