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Carl Barat on new Libertines songs: 'No longer about doomed youth'

Looks like we'll be seeing a sunnier side to the indie icons

Mick Jones: The former Clash guitarist produced both previous albums and would make perfect sense for the next one.

Jangly guitars: Carl Barat and Pete Doherty's valve-driven guitar sound is an integral part of what makes them a powerful band and it's largely indebted to the Vox AC 30 ampifier.

Co-frontmen: Pete and Carl are often seen sharing the same mic, reflecting their brotherly love. Having two different characters on vocals with equally compelling ability is unique to The Libertines.

Live sound: The Beatles' approach to recording their first album was to make it sound like they do as a live band, and The Libertines have taken a similar approach. They capture the ferocious live-adrenaline immaculately on both their previous albums.

Great lyrics: Pete Doherty has gained significant respect for his lyrics and it's something he takes great pride in, whether with the Libs, Babyshambles or solo. He's well versed in poetry, philosophy and literature. Outstanding word-smithery is an integral part of what make The Libertines not just another garage rock revival band.

Consistency: The last two albums are difficult to pick a favourite from and have no filler. We hope their long-awaited third can make the ranking even more tough.

Punk tempo: 'I Get Along' from their debut Up The Bracket shows The Libertines at their punkiest and this track always goes down a storm live. A similar raw energy will be a vital component for the new album.

Wolfman: The words to 'For Lovers' were written by Wolfman and sung by Pete Doherty. The track is one of the best things Doherty has done outside of The Libertines and some involvement from the Wolfman would work well.

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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.

Carl Barat on new Libertines songs: 'No longer about doomed youth'

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