Waterloo to Anywhere | ||||
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Studio album by Dirty Pretty Things | ||||
Released | 8 May 2006 | |||
Genre |
Garage Rock Revival Post-punk revival |
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Length | 36:34 | |||
Label | Mercury, Vertigo | |||
Producer | Dave Sardy, Tony Doogan | |||
Dirty Pretty Things chronology | ||||
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Source | Rating |
Allmusic | |
Blender | |
The Guardian | |
NME | (8/10) |
Pitchfork Media | (7.0/10) |
Q | |
Rolling Stone | |
Slant Magazine |
Waterloo to Anywhere is the debut album by English indie rock band Dirty Pretty Things, fronted by then former Libertine Carl Barât. The album was produced by Dave Sardy and Tony Doogan, and released on 8 May 2006 in the United Kingdom where it debuted at #3 in the UK Albums Chart (see 2006 in British music).
The album was leaked onto the internet in early April 2006. The cover and all artwork for the album was made by artist Hannah Bays.
A limited edition version of the LP included an additional 7" with the following tracks.
A limited edition version of the CD included a DVD directed by Goatie Lewis with five live tracks from their concert at Macadam Building, King's College London, on 8 March 2006.
The lead single from the album, "Bang Bang You're Dead", was released on April 24 and peaked at #4 in the UK Singles Chart. Second single "Deadwood" peaked at #20 upon its release on July 11. The third single from the album, "Wondering" was released on October 15 and peaked at #34 in the charts.