Carl Barat: 'I prefer performing solo'

Carl Barat has revealed that he prefers performing without a band.

The former Libertines and Dirty Pretty Things frontman, who is currently working on his debut solo LP, said that he is enjoying the experience.

Bang Showbiz quotes him as saying: "Life really is easier not being in a band, it's very liberating. I've always liked working with other people, to have someone to throw ideas back and forth with, but it is really good."

The rocker also admitted that he was initially concerned that his material would not measure up to expectations.

"I was worried before. I was always scared in case what I was writing was s**t. I just have to get on with it though and stop being worried," he continued.

Barat added that his solo work will be radically different to his previous output as he is tired of "hiding" behind instruments.

He stated: "I've demoed five or six tracks so far. It's a departure from me and all the bands, it's really different. I'm doing things I haven't done before and not hiding my voice behind guitars, which is essentially what I've always done, using guitars as the main voice. Just exploring the nakedness of it a bit more."

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