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It can be difficult keeping up with the events of Carl Barat’s life, with more twists and turns than a soap opera, you only have to blink and you’ve missed another memorable episode. Band breakups, public spats, health scares and reformations all feature on this roller coaster ride of a decade for the Libertine. Yet life is now looking pretty sweet for Carl, having recently regrouped with his first love, the Libertines, and played historic gigs that were met with critical acclaim. He’s also just completed work on his first solo album and written a book of memoirs, demonstrating a work rate that could rival Damon Albarn’s.

Carl Barat has announced details of a UK solo tour to commence in October.

Former Libertines songwriter Carl Barat has revealed work on his debut solo album is complete.

Former Libertines man Carl Barat has outlined the plans for his debut solo record.

In a statement released today, Barat confirmed his intention to record a solo album, explaining that he has been writing songs intended for a solo record since the split up of his former band Dirty Pretty Things in October last year. He said he intends to demo the songs over the coming months and plans to release the album next year.

He also revealed he is in discussions with a number of labels to sign his first solo deal, and is expected to announce live dates shortly.

Peter Doherty has once again hinted a Libertines reunion could be close after revealing he and fellow ex-bandmate Carl Barat discussed the idea after a gig together in May.

Speaking to The Times newspaper, Doherty said: “Basically we had a good couple of hours. We were up all night together. Yeah, 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. Next year.”

He also discussed his feelings after the band carried on for a short while without him, telling him he could return to the band only when his drug problems were under control. “My heart caved in. I was destroyed, he said. “Not by the fall-out, but by seeing him on Top of the Pops doing Don’t Look Back Into the Sun without me. The very idea of them doing a gig without me was just, like…whatever happened, whatever he did, I would never, ever do a gig without him and call myself the Libertines.”

Doherty has recently released his first solo record, and revealed he already has plans in place for a follow up: “I just see ‘Grace/Wastelands 2′,” he said. “I think I’ve got a ‘Harvest’ in there. I keep getting flashes of it, even if it’s just for a couple of minutes.”

Doherty will be performing at this year’s V Festival, which takes place on the weekend of 22nd and 23rd of August.