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Post by doctorwho on Sept 10, 2019 18:31:01 GMT -5
Waiting for the the 1.8/10 from Pitchfork, should be a great read. Its sad that we will always have that and a couple of fat yank reviews to always bring down his metacritic score
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Post by Lundblad on Sept 10, 2019 18:33:10 GMT -5
Does anyone recall how these outlets reviewed 'As You Were'? That should be a 7/10 across the board. It got 4/5 in Q, Mojo and NME
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Post by doctorwho on Sept 10, 2019 18:36:49 GMT -5
Does anyone recall how these outlets reviewed 'As You Were'? That should be a 7/10 across the board. Tbf NME, Mojo and Q always gave Beady Eye albums good reviews too. Not saying they weren't good albums because i think they were. Just didn't mean much in the long run when the piranhas got going. But all of these scores so far are as expected to me (provided it wasn't an awful record). Who even takes reviews seriously anyway? Like we've said - Pitchfork will always bash it, as will a couple more who think their music is so much more sophisticated (cough cough Guardian). Even these positive reviews NME comparing One Of Us to Stop Crying Your Heart Out? Wtf. Music is subjective and these magazines and papers rely on Liam. In good ways and bad. We'll never get truly honest subjective Journalism.
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Post by carljungfu on Sept 10, 2019 21:16:39 GMT -5
www.live4ever.uk.com/2019/09/album-review-liam-gallagher-why-me-why-not/Confident though he is, one suspects that even Liam Gallagher was taken aback by the success of his debut solo album As You Were. Both exciting and solid, the platinum selling album successfully played to his strengths, equally divided between plaintive ballads and classic rock and roll. The success that followed through big gigs, copious radio play and entertaining interviews made the UK fall in love with Liam all over again. But how best to follow that up? The novelty of his return has worn off, so now it’s got to be about the songs. As a minimum he has to consolidate. You won’t be surprised to learn that he’s generally playing it safe, but he’s now confident enough to tinker with the winning formula. Comeback single Shockwave is familiar territory though. It’s giddy glam rock that’s designed to play to his strengths with a verse cribbed from Spread Your Love by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. A mighty chorus, a sneering middle eight (‘you’re a snake, you’re a weasel’ – wonder who that’s directed at?) and the overall message, ‘I’m back’. One Of Us pushes the boat out further, even if it’s just to the other side of the quay; the dramatic strings are reminiscent of Richard Ashcroft, accompanying a groovy bassline that channels Ian Brown, topped off with an earworm of a chorus. Having similar demographics, it’s a wise move and it’s possibly the best thing he’s put his name to in the last decade. The compulsory big ballad follows, Once being a little too on-the-nose Lennon-esque. Trite rhyming couplets don’t distract from the inherent beauty of the song, although we have been here many times before. As It Was (the documentary film) revealed Liam Gallagher to be the conductor of his previous album. Presuming they followed the same format for Why Me? Why Not. (and why wouldn’t they), then Gallagher has more ideas than he’s given credit for. Equally, as controversial as it is, the beauty of working with professional musicians is that their proficiency adds flavour. The title-track is pure White Album, apt given its source material (the album being named after a pair of Lennon paintings), while Meadow is all distorted vocals and dry acoustic guitars, but goes leftfield as it progresses before culminating with what sounds like a spaceship landing. We even get a boisterous spoken-word section at the end of Gone. A breezy freedom inhabits the album: Now That I’ve Found You is a message to his formerly estranged daughter Molly who re-entered his life a few years ago. It manages to combine Semisonic with Status Quo, which is probably not something you thought you wanted but is a pleasant surprise. Elsewhere, Alright Now skips everywhere melodically with a jaunty bridge and a Harrison solo as played by David Gilmour. It’s got no discernible chorus but that works in its favour. Halo is the spiritual brother of Beady Eye’s Bring The Light, driving honky tonk piano and a whistling breakdown which successfully masks some more lyrical clangers. The River rectifies this; a marauding beast taking the modern world to task (‘the device in your hand masks your beauty’). It goes without saying that, as good as these songs are, it’s Gallagher’s voice that makes some of them transcendent. At certain points he goes full falsetto, and his talent for perfectly pitching his vocals to compliment the music continues to be his greatest strength. He’s stated on record that he intends to take a break once this album has been toured, and indeed Gone has a tone that matches the lyrics in saying ta-ta for now. He’ll be departing on good terms. Gallagher knows his job is to move hearts and souls, and this album is possibly the most uplifting of the year. 8/10 (Richard Bowes) Horribly written-- worse, tedious.
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Post by freddy838 on Sept 11, 2019 1:15:51 GMT -5
Does anyone recall how these outlets reviewed 'As You Were'? That should be a 7/10 across the board. Tbf NME, Mojo and Q always gave Beady Eye albums good reviews too. Not saying they weren't good albums because i think they were. Just didn't mean much in the long run when the piranhas got going. But all of these scores so far are as expected to me (provided it wasn't an awful record). Who even takes reviews seriously anyway? Like we've said - Pitchfork will always bash it, as will a couple more who think their music is so much more sophisticated (cough cough Guardian). Even these positive reviews NME comparing One Of Us to Stop Crying Your Heart Out? Wtf. Music is subjective and these magazines and papers rely on Liam. In good ways and bad. We'll never get truly honest subjective Journalism. They probably still get a massive bump in sales when Liam or Noel are on the front cover so it's best to keep them happy. I've not got much time for music reviewers anyway, who chooses them, how many times do they listen to the record, what qualifies them to criticise music etc. Just make up your own mind.
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Post by The Escapist on Sept 11, 2019 2:11:11 GMT -5
I think you can tell from the reviews themselves who is a fan of Liam and who isn't. The good news is that both disciples and heretics seem to be finding a lot to enjoy in the new record. I hope I do, too.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 11, 2019 2:21:57 GMT -5
I think you can tell from the reviews themselves who is a fan of Liam and who isn't. The good news is that both disciples and heretics seem to be finding a lot to enjoy in the new record. I hope I do, too. I love the way you articulate. Great post.
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Post by chamu on Sept 11, 2019 2:32:07 GMT -5
igotflair have you heard the extra tracks? what´s your opinion? Many thanks!
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Post by leron on Sept 11, 2019 2:34:52 GMT -5
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Post by draper on Sept 11, 2019 3:53:07 GMT -5
Dutch magazine Oor reviewed Liams album in the new issue. " There are rockers on the album like Shockwave, Halo and The River, and you can still hear Liams love for the Beatles throughout the songs". They like One of Us and Once. Why me? Why not, Meadow and Alright Now have good beatlesque verses, but lack good choruses. They don't like Be Still and Now That I've Found You, calling them throwaway songs.
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Post by mimmihopps on Sept 11, 2019 4:03:22 GMT -5
Dutch magazine Oor reviewed Liams album in the new issue. " There are rockers on the album like Shockwave, Halo and The River, and you can still hear Liams love for the Beatles throughout the songs". They like One of Us and Once. Why me? Why not, Meadow and Alright Now have good beatlesque verses, but lack good choruses. They don't like Be Still and Now That I've Found You, calling them throwaway songs. I haven't got my copy yet, but made this thread yesterday. live4ever.proboards.com/thread/91108/liam-months-oor-dutch-magazineGreat to see Liam on the front cover.
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Post by leron on Sept 11, 2019 4:03:55 GMT -5
Dutch magazine Oor reviewed Liams album in the new issue. " There are rockers on the album like Shockwave, Halo and The River, and you can still hear Liams love for the Beatles throughout the songs". They like One of Us and Once. Why me? Why not, Meadow and Alright Now have good beatlesque verses, but lack good choruses. They don't like Be Still and Now That I've Found You, calling them throwaway songs. I think be still is great, definitely not a throwaway song and I've only heard good things about now that I've found you.. Doesn't sound like a good review
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Post by draper on Sept 11, 2019 4:08:17 GMT -5
Dutch magazine Oor reviewed Liams album in the new issue. " There are rockers on the album like Shockwave, Halo and The River, and you can still hear Liams love for the Beatles throughout the songs". They like One of Us and Once. Why me? Why not, Meadow and Alright Now have good beatlesque verses, but lack good choruses. They don't like Be Still and Now That I've Found You, calling them throwaway songs. I think be still is great, definitely not a throwaway song and I've only heard good things about now that I've found you.. Doesn't sound like a good review Well, a review is always the opinion of one person so...seems he just doesn't like those songs
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Post by I Built The Moon on Sept 11, 2019 4:35:48 GMT -5
Dutch magazine Oor reviewed Liams album in the new issue. " There are rockers on the album like Shockwave, Halo and The River, and you can still hear Liams love for the Beatles throughout the songs". They like One of Us and Once. Why me? Why not, Meadow and Alright Now have good beatlesque verses, but lack good choruses. They don't like Be Still and Now That I've Found You, calling them throwaway songs. I think be still is great, definitely not a throwaway song and I've only heard good things about now that I've found you.. Doesn't sound like a good review Not sure what can be qualified as a 'bad review' unless there's obviously shoddy journalism going on haha
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Post by leron on Sept 11, 2019 4:48:16 GMT -5
I think be still is great, definitely not a throwaway song and I've only heard good things about now that I've found you.. Doesn't sound like a good review Not sure what can be qualified as a 'bad review' unless there's obviously shoddy journalism going on haha A bad written review but i haven't read it so you're right 😂 I just wanted to point out that be still isn't a throwaway song but this is just my opinion
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Post by I Built The Moon on Sept 11, 2019 5:02:29 GMT -5
Not sure what can be qualified as a 'bad review' unless there's obviously shoddy journalism going on haha A bad written review but i haven't read it so you're right 😂 I just wanted to point out that be still isn't a throwaway song but this is just my opinion Hoping you're right of course. The more awesome tracks on the album, the better!
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Post by dennizz on Sept 11, 2019 8:04:39 GMT -5
i hope its not the press jumping on the bandwagon like they did with be here now
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Post by dennizz on Sept 11, 2019 8:08:43 GMT -5
Dutch magazine Oor reviewed Liams album in the new issue. " There are rockers on the album like Shockwave, Halo and The River, and you can still hear Liams love for the Beatles throughout the songs". They like One of Us and Once. Why me? Why not, Meadow and Alright Now have good beatlesque verses, but lack good choruses. They don't like Be Still and Now That I've Found You, calling them throwaway songs. Oasis and Liam always get a lukewarm reception in this magazine
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Post by Deleted on Sept 11, 2019 8:08:48 GMT -5
I just wanted to point out that be still isn't a throwaway song but this is just my opinion Hoping you're right of course. The more awesome tracks on the album, the better! It’s definitely one that’s written with live performances in mind. Big guitars.
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Post by leron on Sept 11, 2019 8:16:16 GMT -5
Hoping you're right of course. The more awesome tracks on the album, the better! It’s definitely one that’s written with live performances in mind. Big guitars. It kinda reminds me of supersonic with due proportion
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Post by Deleted on Sept 11, 2019 8:21:56 GMT -5
It’s definitely one that’s written with live performances in mind. Big guitars. It kinda reminds me of supersonic with due proportion Hmmm... not sure, it’s a bit It Doesn’t Have to be That Way meets Greedy Soul if I had to compare it with something on As You Were. But live it’ll be a monster.
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Post by draper on Sept 11, 2019 8:30:58 GMT -5
It kinda reminds me of supersonic with due proportion Hmmm... not sure, a bit It Doesn’t Have to be That Way meets Greedy Soul if I had to compare it with something on As You Were. But live it’ll be a monster. How come you've all heard these songs ?
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Post by doctorwho on Sept 11, 2019 10:19:33 GMT -5
Hmmm... not sure, a bit It Doesn’t Have to be That Way meets Greedy Soul if I had to compare it with something on As You Were. But live it’ll be a monster. How come you've all heard these songs ? She's Electric
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Post by Deleted on Sept 11, 2019 12:49:11 GMT -5
Pretty weird that there's a whole forum labelled "In the Press" and there's a single thread for album reviews.
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Post by Mr. Bigglesworth on Sept 11, 2019 13:05:49 GMT -5
Don't get it. The album was not bad.
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