One of the most confusing sensations for a first-time Libertines listener - particularly of a young age - is an inexplicable nostalgia. Songs such as Time For Heroes, What Became Of The Likely Lads, and - of course - Don't Look Back Into The Sun generate an incredible feeling of longing and loss, emotions underpinned by a characteristic jangly optimism. These musical qualities, as well as the vivid Old England world painted by Pete and Carl's lyrics, create a feeling of looking back fondly on something you haven't even experienced yet. It's a bizarre and specific emotion very few bands can tap into, yet one shared by thousands of Libertines fans across the world.
