Carl Barat has revealed that the new Libertines material being made is 'suprisingly upbeat'.
The poetic rock band started work on their follow-up to 2004's self titled album last year in Thailand and Barat has only good things to say in his recent interview with Loaded magazine.
Speaking about their new direction he says: "The Libertines have always been about anthems to doomed youth. I'm not entirely sure how happy the new songs will be lyrically, but the message is strong in the new songs. It's doomed youth overcoming hardships with optimism."
Despite this, he seemed cautious about the band's futher plans admitting they have a tendency to go wrong: "You can't make plans with The Libertines, because they usually go wrong.
"I'm seeing Pete in Thailand again soon, but everything in the band has to be taken step-by-step. The new album has to be the right record, and we don't want to rush it."
The Libertines were recently announced as the first headliners for this year's T in the Park festival, taking place Strathallan Castle from 10-12 July.
Tickets for the festival go on sale at 9am from 27 February. For tickets and more information, visit here.
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