This year, following the reunion of the Libertines at the Reading and Leeds festivals, Carl Barat is setting out on a solo tour.
At Carl Barat’s concerts, there will be a selection of Libertine and Dirty Pretty Things tracks to entertain the audience; however, much of his solo material tends to blend together.
The track ‘So Long My Love’ showcases some impressive theatrical elements, yet to be frank, most of his songs fall flat.
When he does perform a classic Libertine song like Time For Heroes, it feels rather peculiar to see it interpreted by a group of cello players.
It’s widely recognized that Pete Doherty is the standout figure in the Libertines. This dynamic is reminiscent of the Lennon and McCartney partnership, albeit more evident in this case.
While Carl has his merits, sadly he doesn’t shine as brightly without Pete by his side.
by Wallace McTavish
