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I was definitely worried about him,” says Barât. “He was a dear, dear friend. It was a very strange time, you know? We would only communicate through little barbs in our songs and interviews.“ Barât first heard about the possibility of a Libertines reunion after Doherty mentioned the idea to an Israeli newspaper last spring. Soon, the duo were meeting for mojitos to talk it over. "There were a few quick fixes,” says Barât of their relationship. In June, the band gathered in a Hamburg studio to rehearse. Playing together felt right immediately. "It was undeniable. You could see it on everyone’s faces. It’s like an old storybook covered in dust. You pull it out, and it’s everything you’ve ever wanted.