Burgess 'really proud' of The Charlatans' 35 years

Tim Burgess said he was "really proud" The Charlatans had never split up during 35 years in the music business

Frontman Tim Burgess says The Charlatans "just want to enjoy the moment - like the old days" as they release their latest record.

We Are Love is the indie band from Northwich in Cheshire's 14th studio album in 35 years.

A key part of the Madchester scene in the late 1980s and early 90s, The Charlatans achieved top 10 success with The Only One I Know in 1990 before going on to have a string of hits including One To Another and North Country Boy.

Speaking about their latest offering, lead singer Burgess told BBC North West Tonight: "It's nothing like we've done before, but then it's exactly like what we've done before. It's a weird thing that you are creating a new song that has familiarity."

'Good to be back'

Burgess said all of the new album's songs were about "love" and "the ups, the downs and the turnarounds" experienced during "35 years in a band with people you love".

He added: "Hopefully it will propel us into the future."

The singer said he was "really proud" the band had never split up during 35 years together.

Guitarist Baz Ketley said: "It felt really good to be back together because we wanted to make it not just alright but something that mattered."

The Charlatans are currently touring the UK with gigs in venues including Glasgow, Cardiff, Manchester and London.

The Charlatans starred on the Other Stage at Glastonbury in 2019