Up the Bracket (song)
2002 single by The Libertines
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"Up the Bracket" is a song by the Libertines, released in September 2002. It is their second overall single and their first from the debut album Up the Bracket.
| "Up the Bracket" | ||||
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| Single by The Libertines | ||||
| from the album Up the Bracket | ||||
| Released | 30 September 2002 | |||
| Genre | Garage rock | |||
| Length | 2:38 | |||
| Label | Rough Trade Records | |||
| Songwriters | Pete Doherty, Carl Barât | |||
| Producer | Mick Jones | |||
| The Libertines singles chronology | ||||
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The song alludes to London street crime, and tells the story of a romantic couple who refuse to become informants for a pair of gangsters, the gangsters might be an allusion to the Kray Twins, since the Kray family lived in 178 Vallance Road; and the danger that this decision creates.The title is a slang term used by comedian Tony Hancock for a punch to the throat; while "two crooked fingers" refers to the V-sign.[1][2][3] "Joseph bloody in the hole" is a reference to Genesis, chapter 37.
In May 2007, NME magazine placed "Up the Bracket" at number 47 in its list of the 50 Greatest Indie Anthems Ever.[4]
Track listing
All songs written by Pete Doherty and Carl Barât.
CD 1
- "Up the Bracket" - 2:41
- "Boys in the Band" - 3:41
- "Skag & Bone Man" - 1:46
CD 2
- "Up the Bracket" - 2:41
- "The Delaney" - 2:39
- "Plan A" - 3:22
7"
- "Up the Bracket" - 2:41
- "Boys in the Band" - 3:41
Chart performance
| Chart (2002) | Peak position[5] |
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| UK Singles Chart | 29 |