Carl Barat - Under the Influence

A collection of some of the songs that inspire him, Carl Barat's Under The Influence (which has a totally different meaning than former bandmate/professional addict Pete Doherty's "under the influence") is hardly shocking, given the sound of The Libertines and his solo work. His mix focuses on classic British music that, whether it's punk (The Stranglers' "No More Heroes," The Clash's "Remote Control"), glam (Bowie's "Oh You Pretty Things"), Brit-pop (Supergrass' "Sitting Up Straight," Pulp's "Sorted for E's & Wizz"), or garage/2-step (The Streets' "Fit But You Know It"), puts as much emphasis on memorable melodies and well-chosen words as it does on energy and attitude. Read More