'CARL BARAT is to release a compilation of his favourite tracks for the latest ’UNDER THE INFUENCE’ collection. Drawing on bands from The Clash, The Mamas And The Papas, Supergrass to The Streets, the former Libertine will put out the collection on June 27. Speaking about the album in the sleevenotes, Barat said: “Growing up at the time and in the way I did, there can be no continuity or order in the music that fed me… So, in summary, make mine a pint and I’ll see you by the pool with a book of poetry and an acoustic.” The singer follows in the footsteps of past ’Under The Influence’ curators such as Morrissey, Ian Brown and Paul Weller. Carl Barat’s ’Under The Influence’ tracklisting is: The Mamas And The Papas – ‘Dream A Little Dream’ David Bowie – ‘Oh You Pretty Things’ Bob Dylan – ‘Hurricane’ The Small Faces – ‘The Universal’ The La’s – ‘Son Of A Gun’ Supergrass – ‘Sitting Up Straight’ New York Dolls – ‘Personality Crisis’ The Clash – ‘Remote Control’ The Jam – ‘Eton Rifles’ The Stranglers – ‘No More Heroes’ The Specials – ‘Too Much Too Young’ The Smiths – ‘Bigmouth Strikes Again’ Moldy Peaches – ‘Who’s Got The Crack’ Pulp – ‘Sorted For E’s And Wizz’ The Streets – ‘Fit But You Know It’ - From NME.com Whatever you think about Doherty and Babyshambles at least they're doin their own thing and recording their own material. I get the distinct feelin Mr. Barat is struggling for inspiration and just wants to cash in.... I mean older/more established artists may have done it as noted in the article but this for his first solo release? Cop out.