DPT album probs

Second record is proving difficult for band

01 Feb 08 - Dirty Pretty Things have told 6 Music that they are having difficulties with their second album.

Bassist Didz has told us that the follow up to Waterloo to Anywhere is proving problematic:

"We keep running into things that we didn't think we would problem-wise, so we're just tying up a few loose ends. It was difficult writing it on the road and stitching it all together."

The lads recorded the album out in the desert near LA which they admit played on their minds a bit:

“We were out in the middle of nowhere by Howard Hughes’ aircraft hanger. We weren’t allowed in! There was not much to see and we went a bit stir crazy. It was not a nice time but we got things done.”

Lead singer Carl Barat looked visibly frustrated when talking about the album and agreed that the follow up has been a long time coming:

"The recording process was quite long. We were approaching from a different style of doing things as well, less jingly-jangly and happy-go-lucky. It was a bit more planned."

"It's a great record. I can't wait to get it out before we get bored of it!"

"It's quite frustrating not to have anything out. We're eager to get the record out but a lot of hiccups seem to be happening along the way."
Dirty Pretty Things

The problems with this second album could mean they miss out on a slot at Glastonbury if they don't come up with anything. The lads continued:

"Glastonbury's been rumoured but we don't have many bargaining chips when we don't have any songs out."

"It's quite frustrating not to have anything out. We're eager to get the record out but a lot of hiccups seem to be happening along the way."

"There are a lot of loose ends that need to be tied up properly and then someone had to go back to Los Angeles and pick up the files again and strange things like that."

When asked if they would consider following in Radiohead's footsteps when releasing this album, the lads were realistic:

"It's a nice idea but a lot of band's hands are tied with what they can do legally. Radiohead are in a great position as they're one of the biggest bands on the planet but not everyone can do that."

"Although, what they've done is very good and fair play to them for taking their position in the world and making use of it."