Dirty Pretty Things

The Profile

Dirty Pretty Things were an English indie rock band formed by Carl Barat with Gary Powell, Didz Hammond, and Anthony Rossomando after The Libertines split. Active from 2005 to 2008, they released two albums—Waterloo to Anywhere and Romance at Short Notice—and several notable singles.

Formed by ex-Libertines members Carl Barat and Gary Powell with Didz Hammond and Anthony Rossomando; released Waterloo to Anywhere (2006) and Romance at Short Notice (2008); known singles include Bang Bang You're Dead, Deadwood, Wondering, and Tired of England.

Two DeBaser reviews size up Dirty Pretty Things’ post-Libertines run. Waterloo to Anywhere is deemed well-made but self-referential; Romance at Short Notice is enjoyable, cohesive, and no masterpiece. Singles like Bang Bang You’re Dead and Tired of England get attention. Overall verdict: solid craft, limited novelty.