In a new interview indie icon Pete Doherty has revealed that The Libertines discussed plans to reform for a new album earlier this year.
The Libertines formed almost a decade ago. Boasting a youthful Johnny Borrell in their early incarnation, the classic four piece went on to capture the hearts of a generation. In search of the Arcadian dream, the band’s mixture of Romantic fantasy and great songs made them instant heroes.
Sadly it all ended in tears. Singer Pete Doherty’s escalating drug habit drove the band apart, with fellow songwriter Carl Barat charging his friend with theft after Doherty broke into his flat to retrieve a harmonica.
However earlier this year it seemed as if an unlikely re-union could be on the cards. At a benefit show for popular London promoter Johnny Sedassy the pair emerged onstage and ploughed through a host of Libertines tracks.
Neither party has discussed the events in full, but in a new interview Pete Doherty has revealed to The Times that the pair discussed heading back to the studio to work on new material.
“We had a good couple of hours (after the show),” he said.
“We were up all night together. It was amazing really. I think we’re gonna make a record and tour. Get The Libertines to take it to the next step, next stage.”
Pete Doherty has moved on since The Libertines, of course. The singer formed Babyshambles before releasing a solo album earlier this year. Produced by Stephen Street ‘Grace / Wastelands’ revealed a new direction for the songwriter.
“I just see ‘Grace/Wastelands 2’,” he said. “I think I’ve got a ‘Harvest’ (classic Neil Young album) in there. I keep getting flashes of it, even if it’s just for a couple of minutes.”
Pete Doherty is due to play a set at Reading and Leeds this summer.
