Verdict: Four stars.

The Libertines led a masterclass in indie music at the SSE Hydro in Glasgow on Thursday night opening up with a tribute to their Scottish surroundings.

For a piper appeared on stage to blast out Flower of Scotland warming the hearts of the thousands of fans who turned out to see their rock heroes.

Tradition was followed by good old rock n' roll, Camden style, as the energetic quartet kicked their set off with Barbarians, The Delaney and Heart of the Matter.

Carl Barat, Pete Doherty, John Hassell and Gary Powell made their impact after just a few songs, and graced the stage with the same enthusiasm and hunger they had when they first burst on to the scene over almost two decades ago.

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The View's Kyle Falconer.

Earlier in the evening, headline-worthy acts in their own right Reverend and The Makers, and The View amped up the crowd. But the big attraction was the unique sound of The Libertines.

The frontman duo of Barat and Doherty gives The Libertines their appeal. From their on-stage bromance, to their powerful lyrics and in sync vocals, the musicial 'couple' just work and add to the allure of the band.

You're My Waterloo sounded just beautiful live and really showed off Doherty's dreamy vocals.

Anthem Can't Stand Me Now was a crowd-pleaser and proved their early back catalogue is timeless.

Their new music perhaps lacks a stand-out crowd-pleaser which was clear by how they ended their show.

Up The Bracket, What a Waster and Don't Look Back into the Sun - the songs that first propelled The Libertines into the spotlight - were the right choice for an encore but with their talent, you hope there is more is to come. 

Doherty promised, "I'll see you when I see you," as the sound faded, and judging by the reaction of the crowd, it's a date they will keep.