What a Waster


"What a Waster" is the debut single by English rock band The Libertines. The song received little airplay because it contains frequent profanity. "What a Waster" was initially left off the UK edition of the band's debut album Up the Bracket but was later included as the 13th track on a subsequent re-issue.
The song was used in the film The [Football Factory (film)|The Football Factory].

Reception

NME included the song at number 96 in their list of 500 Greatest Songs of All Time, writing that the song "subscribed to all the classic pop single rules: under three minutes, catchy-as-hell, five chords max and instantly banned by broadcasters the world over."

Track listing

All songs written by Pete Doherty and Carl Barât.
;7"
  1. "What a Waster" – 2:58
  2. "I Get Along" – 2:53
;CD
  1. "What a Waster" – 2:58
  2. "I Get Along" – 2:53
  3. "Mayday" – 1:03