Formed as the Libertines were beginning to fall apart, Babyshambles became the main vessel for Pete Doherty's poetic, chaotic rock when he was ousted from his band for drug use and erratic behavior. Babyshambles released a 7" in April 2004, but by December, the band had to cancel or halt shows because Doherty was unable to perform; one of the cancellations sparked a riot at the London Astoria. Down in Albion, produced by Mick Jones, was the band's debut album, released in the U.K. in fall 2005. The Blinding EP arrived the following year. Shotter's Nation arrived a year later, boasting more polished production and focused songwriting. ~ Heather Phares