The Libertines released their first single "What a Waster" in June 2002 through Rough Trade Records. The single broke into the UK top 40, and earned the band acclaim from the British music press.[1] The Libertines followed up with their debut full-length album Up the Bracket in October 2002. Although Up the Bracket only peaked at number thirty-five in the UK, it was critically acclaimed,[2] and rated as one of the year's best by many publications.[citation needed] Two singles were released to support the album; "Up the Bracket", which reached number twenty-nine in the UK, and "Time for Heroes", which peaked at the twentieth spot.
In August 2003, the Libertines released their fourth single, "Don't Look Back into the Sun". It was their highest-charting effort so far, reaching number eleven. The band's self-titled second album The Libertines was released a year later in August 2004. The album debuted at the top of the British charts, helped by lead single "Can't Stand Me Now", which hit number two. The Libertines, which was certified platinum in the UK, saw the band chart in the United States for the first time, peaking at number 111 on the Billboard 200. In 2007, Rough Trade issued a greatest hits compilation, Time for Heroes – The Best of The Libertines, which reached number twenty-three in the UK.[3]
^Up the Bracket did not enter the US Billboard 200, but peaked at number 13 on the US Heatseekers Albums Chart.[13]
^Anthems for Doomed Youth did not enter the US Billboard 200, but peaked at number 99 on the Current Album Sales Chart.[15]
^All Quiet on the Eastern Esplanade did not enter the Sverigetopplistan Albums chart but peaked at number five on the Sverigetopplistan Physical Albums chart.[18]
^"You're My Waterloo" did not enter the Flanders Ultratop 50, but entered the Ultratop "Extra Tips".
^"Run Run Run" did not enter the UK Singles Chart, but peaked at number 95 on the UK Singles Sales Chart Top 100.[31]
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