It sent a few shockwaves around the music world - a Tim Burgess solo album. What does that mean for the Charlatans? Find out.

Hear the Tim Burgess interview

I Believe is the debut solo album from Charlatans frontman Tim Burgess.

If you're expecting more songs like The Only One I Know and Weirdo forget it.

When Dean Jackson met Tim Burgess

I Believe heads in many musical directions, most of them a far cry from the Charlatans sound.

Tim's been explaining the reasons behind going solo and whether his band days are over.

Hear Tim Burgess talking to Dean Jackson

During the interview Tim talks about:-

• The "I Believe" influences.
• How he wrote it on the tour bus.
• What the rest of the band make of it.
• Living in LA.
• Eating fish 'n' chips in the Cat and Fiddle...LA.
• Allegations he's a pushy bloke.
• Why I Believe has been released on a small label.

Hear Tim Burgess talking to Dean Jackson

The cover to Tim's I Believe album

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