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Liam Gallagher - "As You Were"

20/10/2017

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While talking about music in the 90’s, it’s easy to just talk about how NIRVANA were the hottest band in the world for a while and say that, alternative rock and metal in its multitude of sub-genres was going through a massive transition but, here in the UK, the scene was so incredibly random…aside from a booming rave culture spanning from the naughty north to the sexy south (God that was a terrible song), we had the SPICE GIRLS wanting all of the zig-a-zig-ah…drugs or sex, you be the judge…we even had MR BLOBBY at Christmas Number 1 in 1993 for fuck sake, but one of the most enduring movements in British music was Britpop…merely a pigeonhole for bands of a certain era, it was made famous by indie-rock artists such as BLUR and PULP but probably the biggest of the lot, was OASIS. Featuring the now iconic Gallagher brothers; Liam and Noel, they became one of the biggest bands to ever come out of the UK, finding rare success Stateside for a British artist, but, sadly you can have too much of a good thing and in 2009, after continuous strain between the brothers, Oasis came to an end. There has been plenty of talk about reunions over the years but other projects have taken priority and now, in 2017, we find LIAM GALLAGHER finally releasing his debut solo album; “As You Were”…is the darling of UK rock ‘n’ roll merely delaying the inevitable or is his story still very much morning glory? Let’s find out…

The album opens up with “Wall Of Glass” and after a harmonica driven country-blues style intro we’re met with relatively simplistic yet catchy indie-rock, the chorus keeps things minimal with some choir-esque backing vocals, accompanying Liam’s distinct voice rather well all things considering, giving his droning Manc accent an added sense of soul, it’s a nice enough introduction really and there’s plenty more where that came from…”Greedy Soul” keeps up the  indie-rock momentum but it’s got one hell of a groove…the rhythm is infectious here but again, kept simplistic much like the opener but bettered, it’s so slick and it’s got a great hook this, an easy album highlight. We revisit certain country elements on “You Better Run” too and in ways it’s like Liam has been listening to  JAKE BUGG to rediscover his mojo here…boosted further by subtle layering’s of brass, it’s good stuff.

​“Come Back To Me” has a touch more of the old attitude we know and love, couple that with more prominent electric guitar, we’re taken on a trip down memory lane audibly, while bonus track “Doesn’t Have To Be This Way” has certain throw-back qualities to the likes of THE LIGHTNING SEEDS in its melody and structure, but it’s not all smelling of stone roses…oh no…for Liam has mellowed somewhat in his age and there are several ballads dotted throughout this album…”Paper Crown” is a quaint little BEATLES inspired acoustic piece, while “All My People / All Mankind” takes a dreary, dismal look at society, lambasting selfies and such of the world around him, declaring his return, no more bullshit essentially and it’s quite a serious track in tone. While Oasis fans are desperate for that reunion, Liam here proves that he’s still one of the most important performers in British music…he may not sound as pissed off as he used to, and to be perfectly honest he probably doesn’t care what you think in that respect, but the important thing is he’s back making new music, and it’s a well-balanced album from start to finish. Now…as you were. [7]

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