Peter Doherty & Frédéric Lo Release – The Fantasy Life of Poetry & Crime via Strap Originals.
Written during the time he spent getting clean before lockdown, The Fantasy Life of Poetry & Crime is another beguiling left turn by prolific artist Peter Doherty who once again defies critics that have written him off as he produces his finest work to date. Their previous singles “You Can’t Keep It From Me Forever” was inspired by Peter’s drug-free lifestyle and the two’s love of classic indie-pop while title track “The Fantasy Life of Poetry & Crime” was inspired by French novelist Maurice Leblanc who captured the French literary imagination. Peter’s deft lyricism combined with Frédéric’s production and delicious francophone musical arrangements is a marriage made in heaven.
The record is filled with vivid lyrics and well thought out musical adventures. This is one of the rare albums records that I took multiple passes at from different viewpoints. On my first trip I listened to it as a whole. The next time I focused on the lyrical content. After that, I listened and let the music take my mind to another place. Finally, I gave it one more pass as one entire entity.
It was an amazing experience thanks to the brilliance of everyone involved with making this beautifully written and produced album. This will certainly be one of the albums I put on my short list of works I will be re-visiting when the time comes to pick an album of the year.
Best known as the front man of British indie-rock band The Libertines, who led a movement that resurged garage rock in the early 2000s along with bands like The Strokes and The Vines, and as the founder of Babyshambles, Peter Doherty has led a 20-year career achieving widespread success. As a solo artist, Peter has released three albums garnering over 37 million global streams, with praise from The Guardian, Vice, The A.V. Club, DIY, Stereogum, Clash, Slant Magazine, and more. Along with French musician, composer, producer, and singer-songwriter Frédéric Lo — most notably known for his work in duet with Daniel Darc and for his work with the likes of Pony Pony Run Run, Stephan Eicher, and Maxime Le Forestier – the pair capture the spirit of Normandy on The Fantasy Life of Poetry & Crime.
-Tommy Marz
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