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Post by jxing on Oct 2, 2017 8:15:03 GMT -5
I don't think this has been posted. Review from France www.aficia.info/actualite-musique/greedy-soul-liam-gallagher-transforme-or-nouveau-titre/125835?platform=hootsuiteLiam Gallagher unveils the title "Greedy Soul", before the release of his first solo album. This is to discover on aficia! Since the separation of Oasis in 2009, the brothers Gallagher have often made the news through quarrels more than for their music. After his experience with Beady Eye , Liam Gallagher set to work to prepare his first solo album, As You Were , available on October 6th. The first singles, " Wall Of Glass ", " Chinatown " and " For What It's Worth ", gave us a rather satisfactory first glimpse of what this first effort would do, which will contain no fewer than 15 titles in its deluxe version. "Greedy Soul" Fourth extract of As You Were , " Greedy Soul " is a piece in which the singer lets the mystery shine on its recipient. Is he addressing once again his brother Noel who put on sale the last objects that hung him up at Oasis? When we listen to the song, it is the first answer that comes to mind ... While we were talking about a potential reconciliation in the words of "For What It's Worth", it seems to be nothing and the boys continue their fraternal quarrel with rocky accents. A title that the singer wanted to illustrate through a video tour in the mythical Air Studios in London. Great! Discover "For What It's Worth," the new title by Liam Gallagher:
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Post by joladella on Oct 2, 2017 11:11:38 GMT -5
A very short one in iTicket, the free magazine of Austrian ticket seller Oeticket.
"It's not a rare thing for the former Oasis voice to look towards John Lennon - the result: fine Britpop with a touch of psychedelia"
OK, does not say much, but I'm always delighted to see him - especially positively - mentioned here.
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Post by mancraider on Oct 2, 2017 14:04:06 GMT -5
Riff Magazine www.riffmagazine.com/album-reviews/liam-gallagher-as-you-were/?platform=hootsuiteALBUM REVIEW: Liam Gallagher airs his grievances on solo debut As You Were Roman Gokhman October 2, 2017, 11:00 am No Comments29 facebook twitter stumbleupon Print Friendly Version of this pagePrint Get a PDF version of this webpagePDF Liam Gallagher, As You Were “There’s no time for looking back,” Liam Gallagher sings on “I’ve All I Need,” the closing track on his debut solo album, As You Were. The strings swell in classic Oasis fashion, the song crescendos with chiming guitars and a loopy lead comes in to deliver the song home. “If all I had was you, then darling please be true.” As You Were Liam Gallagher Oct. 6 It’s a terrific, heartfelt, mid-tempo rock song, which follows 11 other tracks where Gallagher does look back, seemingly in anger and vindictiveness, to a person or various people who have wronged him. That’s not to diminish the songs—nearly all of them are sonic standouts—nor the songwriting. Taylor Swift has built a career out of holding grudges against her former beaus and frenemies, and Gallagher has some acerbic prose on As You Were. Gallagher is a complicated person: a terrific musician with grudges galore. His long-running dispute with his brother splintered Oasis, but it’s one of many. He is not shy about commenting on what or who is pissing him off on any given day. He had some help on the record from Dan Grech-Marguerat (Radiohead, Lana Del Rey), Greg Kurstin (Adele, Sia) and Andrew Wyatt (Florence and the Machine). But the songs are personal, and often angry. He kicks the album off with bluesy bombast on “Wall of Glass.” A distorted harmonica segues into rock and roll drums, and finally his distinct nasally vocals. “I don’t need to be unkind, but I’ve seen what I’ve seen in your mind,” Gallagher sings in the chorus. “And the stone you’ve thrown will turn back in its path/ One day you’ll shatter like a wall of glass.” The heaviness of the song is a bit darker than your standard Oasis fare, and its fun, swaying melody covers a bitter message. But damn it, it’s such a grooving melody. The second track, “Bold,” recalls both the step-down chord progression of Tom Petty’s “Into the Great Wide Open” and the chiming guitar that inspired so many copycats in the 1990s. The following “Greedy Soul” has a rockabilly beat and guitar and more bile-filled lines: “You thought you’d kiss and tell/ I hope you go to hell.” A simplistic but irresistible riff drives the song and propels the album into the next gear. Following the three rockers, Gallagher slows the tempo—but not the tension—with four acoustic guitar-led songs. “Paper Crown” begins with nothing but a bittersweet guitar melody and the songwriter’s bitter lyric: “When they gave you roses and believed your wild excuses/ You were sealing the deal. … You went too far, woman/ Now you’re feeling the fear/ ‘Cause you’ve never been alone before/ And the wolf is at the door.” Album single “For What It’s Worth” presents Gallagher as a misunderstood person and artist. It’s got the grandest chorus on the album and is more like classic Oasis than any other track. He has described it as his attempt at apology, “not to one person, but to everyone.” He acknowledged he’s “no good at saying sorry.” The song echoes “Don’t Look Back in Anger” in lyricism and tone. But while that song seemed reconciliatory, this one lists excuses. “In my defense all my intentions were good,” he sings. “You know I’d give you blood if it would be enough/ Devil’s been on my doorstep since the day I was born.” Gallagher sings about himself as a “dreamer” who may have lost his way and forgotten who he was fighting for. “I’ve been crucified for just being alive,” he sings. Again, it’s a gorgeous song, with well-crafted, personal lyrics. But the words contradict those on other songs, where he does not seem sorry, at all. Liam Gallagher 8 p.m., Nov. 13 The Warfield Tickets: $34-$44. That’s evidenced two tracks later, on “You Better Run,” a blues and country-based galloper of a track where Gallagher threatens, “I’m gonna steal your thunder/ You’d better Run/ You’d better hide,” and later declares: “I’ve got to stand for something/ That’s why I’m not standing for you.” The bottom third of As You Were is as strong as the top and middle, and at times a little sweeter and less vindictive. It’s highlighted by the intricate melancholic minor-key fingerpicking paired with a solitary kick drum and later a synth on “Chinatown,” the swirling psychedelia of “Come Back To Me,” and a hopeful outlook on “Universal Gleam.” Sings Gallagher: “I’ll help you fix your broken dreams/ I’ll give you something you can shout about/ I won’t ever let you down/ But I’m older now/ Gonna show you how/ For real.” The simplicity of the song structure, with handclaps and even some birdsong, paired with sincerity of lyrics, deliver the apology promised earlier. Gallagher has been quotes as saying that he will quit making music if As You Were flops. It won’t, simply because fans can’t resist his unique personality and character. It also won’t because the album is terrific both sonically and lyrically. But it also makes me feel a bit uneasy. These fights seem personal. At least some of these songs exist for an individual audience. It doesn’t diminish the nature of the songs themselves, but can make listeners feel like they walked into a feud, and want to quietly back away without being seen.
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Post by psj3809 on Oct 2, 2017 14:11:36 GMT -5
^nice review. Sounds really good
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Post by SheSaidHerNameWasDot on Oct 2, 2017 16:13:56 GMT -5
^nice review. Sounds really good And what about the shit reviews that make it sound really shit? Tip. Review it yourself.
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Post by durk on Oct 2, 2017 17:18:27 GMT -5
that is a well-written review.
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Post by welshylad on Oct 2, 2017 17:28:43 GMT -5
Why doesnt it mention I Get By?
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Post by psj3809 on Oct 2, 2017 17:28:43 GMT -5
^nice review. Sounds really good And what about the shit reviews that make it sound really shit? Tip. Review it yourself. If a reviews decent and talks about the songs and is longer than a few sentences I’ll take notice whether they say it’s good or shit. Don’t take them seriously but good to read to build up more hype
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Post by elephantstone93 on Oct 3, 2017 0:24:36 GMT -5
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Post by elephantstone93 on Oct 3, 2017 0:28:29 GMT -5
Also this will definitely change but imagine it ends up averaging around this score. A good start at least. I’m not sure the critics that gave it 2/5 get used on Metacritic, such is the size of them. I could be wrong but I’ve not seen them on it before. www.metacritic.com/music/as-you-were/liam-gallagher
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Post by elephantstone93 on Oct 3, 2017 0:34:40 GMT -5
My last post reads wrong. Obviously if a critic gives a 2/5 score it will get used on Metacritic, but I’ve never seen the two sites that gave this a 2/5 on there before.
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Post by mancraider on Oct 3, 2017 1:38:35 GMT -5
Consequence of Sound.
Liam Gallagher – As You Were
The former Oasis frontman gets a chance to do things his way, and it pays off
BY AMANDA SILBERLINGON OCTOBER 03, 2017, 5:00AM B- ARTIST LIAM GALLAGHER RELEASE DATE OCTOBER 06, 2017 LABEL WARNER BROS. RECORDS FORMATS DIGITAL, VINYL, CD BUY IT ON AMAZON FACEBOOK TWITTER TUMBLR REDDIT Former Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher may be one of his generation’s greats, but that doesn’t mean anyone was expecting anything too impressive from As You Were, the Manchester musician’s first solo album. That’s because after Oasis’ volatile breakup, the two albums Gallagher recorded with Beady Eye shaped up to be nothing more than mediocre attempts at recapturing the grandiose appeal that made Oasis superstars. Liam doesn’t play well with others (his Twitter is basically a nonstop stream of insults), so maybe that’s why As You Were stands so strongly apart from Beady Eye’s discography. On As You Were, Liam Gallagher gets a chance to do things his way, and it pays off.
Lead single “Wall of Glass” starts the album with a sound that demands a stadium to contain its expansiveness – but there’s a jaw-dropping moment after a bluesy guitar solo when the chorus of instruments fades out, apart from a repetitive kick drum beat. With double-tracked, harmonious vocals, Gallagher sings over the isolated drums, each line divided by a twangy, echoing guitar strum. In that moment, “Wall of Glass” sounds like it could fit easily onto Oasis’ famed (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? Gallagher’s voice remains as attention-grabbing as ever. “Bold” and “Greedy Soul” follow “Wall of Glass” with a similar vastness – you can imagine where arena lights would flash across a crowd in each song. But does this epic production standard come off as genuine?
(Rock ‘N’ Roll Star: A Conversation with Liam Gallagher)
After he wrote “Bold” and “When I’m in Need”, Gallagher scored a deal with Warner Brothers. Soon after, Gallagher flew out to Los Angeles to meet with potential collaborators. As a result, eight of the album’s 12 tracks were co-written with influential producers like Andrew Wyatt (Miike Snow, Lorde, Charli XCX) and Greg Kurstin (Adele, Foo Fighters, Beck).
Is there any shame in co-writing music when it’s almost an industry standard for artists on major labels? Considering the fact that Gallagher calls himself “the best songwriter in the world,” it’s a little weird. But it is also worth noting that Liam never wanted to be a solo artist. In an interview with Newsweek, Gallagher says, “There is no band at the moment, so a solo record it is … I’m doing a solo record ’cause I have to.” If you give Liam the benefit of the doubt, it’s almost as though production professionals are Gallagher’s stand-in bandmates.
Though As You Were kicks off with stadium-sized rock songs, some of the record’s most memorable moments arrive on its ballads. On “Paper Crown”, Gallagher takes things down a notch – the melancholy, acoustic folk song laments loneliness in a vague manner, suggesting that the “ashes of your paper crown” reflect a fall from royalty (or, rock ‘n’ roll royalty?). Then, “For What It’s Worth” shows Liam at his most uncharacteristically vulnerable. It’s almost comical when Liam sings, “In my defense, all my intentions were good/ And heaven holds a place for all the misunderstood.” How misunderstood is someone who has spent the greater part of their career making enemies? Regardless, it’s refreshing to see Liam show any semblance of emotional growth. But therein lies what is simultaneously the most compelling and most confusing aspect of the album: Gallagher portrays himself as both a rock ‘n’ roll star and a sensitive songsmith, and by the end of the record, it’s still unclear what As You Were wants to say.
Is it enough for an album to just be well produced and catchy? Maybe it’s the rotating cast of co-writers and collaborators that leave As You Were feeling as though it lacks any unifying theme or message. “For What It’s Worth” is an apology, while “You Better Run” comes off as a threat and dares us to “walk in someone else’s shoes”; it’s hard to trace any potential narrative, but to be fair, Liam Gallagher’s shoes aren’t easy to walk in. No matter what he creates, he will never be allowed to match the songs he wrote in 1995, which must be incredibly frustrating. What you can’t take away from him, however, is that As You Were unmistakably glistens with the signs of a Liam Gallagher creation: it’s riddled with Beatles references and sass, but above all, it wields the guitar as an unstoppable force to be reckoned with.
Essential Tracks: “Wall of Glass”, “Bold”, and “Paper Crown”
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Post by mancraider on Oct 3, 2017 1:41:31 GMT -5
Consequence of Sound. Liam Gallagher – As You Were The former Oasis frontman gets a chance to do things his way, and it pays off BY AMANDA SILBERLINGON OCTOBER 03, 2017, 5:00AM B- ARTIST LIAM GALLAGHER RELEASE DATE OCTOBER 06, 2017 LABEL WARNER BROS. RECORDS FORMATS DIGITAL, VINYL, CD BUY IT ON AMAZON FACEBOOK TWITTER TUMBLR REDDIT Former Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher may be one of his generation’s greats, but that doesn’t mean anyone was expecting anything too impressive from As You Were, the Manchester musician’s first solo album. That’s because after Oasis’ volatile breakup, the two albums Gallagher recorded with Beady Eye shaped up to be nothing more than mediocre attempts at recapturing the grandiose appeal that made Oasis superstars. Liam doesn’t play well with others (his Twitter is basically a nonstop stream of insults), so maybe that’s why As You Were stands so strongly apart from Beady Eye’s discography. On As You Were, Liam Gallagher gets a chance to do things his way, and it pays off. Lead single “Wall of Glass” starts the album with a sound that demands a stadium to contain its expansiveness – but there’s a jaw-dropping moment after a bluesy guitar solo when the chorus of instruments fades out, apart from a repetitive kick drum beat. With double-tracked, harmonious vocals, Gallagher sings over the isolated drums, each line divided by a twangy, echoing guitar strum. In that moment, “Wall of Glass” sounds like it could fit easily onto Oasis’ famed (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? Gallagher’s voice remains as attention-grabbing as ever. “Bold” and “Greedy Soul” follow “Wall of Glass” with a similar vastness – you can imagine where arena lights would flash across a crowd in each song. But does this epic production standard come off as genuine? (Rock ‘N’ Roll Star: A Conversation with Liam Gallagher) After he wrote “Bold” and “When I’m in Need”, Gallagher scored a deal with Warner Brothers. Soon after, Gallagher flew out to Los Angeles to meet with potential collaborators. As a result, eight of the album’s 12 tracks were co-written with influential producers like Andrew Wyatt (Miike Snow, Lorde, Charli XCX) and Greg Kurstin (Adele, Foo Fighters, Beck). Is there any shame in co-writing music when it’s almost an industry standard for artists on major labels? Considering the fact that Gallagher calls himself “the best songwriter in the world,” it’s a little weird. But it is also worth noting that Liam never wanted to be a solo artist. In an interview with Newsweek, Gallagher says, “There is no band at the moment, so a solo record it is … I’m doing a solo record ’cause I have to.” If you give Liam the benefit of the doubt, it’s almost as though production professionals are Gallagher’s stand-in bandmates. Though As You Were kicks off with stadium-sized rock songs, some of the record’s most memorable moments arrive on its ballads. On “Paper Crown”, Gallagher takes things down a notch – the melancholy, acoustic folk song laments loneliness in a vague manner, suggesting that the “ashes of your paper crown” reflect a fall from royalty (or, rock ‘n’ roll royalty?). Then, “For What It’s Worth” shows Liam at his most uncharacteristically vulnerable. It’s almost comical when Liam sings, “In my defense, all my intentions were good/ And heaven holds a place for all the misunderstood.” How misunderstood is someone who has spent the greater part of their career making enemies? Regardless, it’s refreshing to see Liam show any semblance of emotional growth. But therein lies what is simultaneously the most compelling and most confusing aspect of the album: Gallagher portrays himself as both a rock ‘n’ roll star and a sensitive songsmith, and by the end of the record, it’s still unclear what As You Were wants to say. Is it enough for an album to just be well produced and catchy? Maybe it’s the rotating cast of co-writers and collaborators that leave As You Were feeling as though it lacks any unifying theme or message. “For What It’s Worth” is an apology, while “You Better Run” comes off as a threat and dares us to “walk in someone else’s shoes”; it’s hard to trace any potential narrative, but to be fair, Liam Gallagher’s shoes aren’t easy to walk in. No matter what he creates, he will never be allowed to match the songs he wrote in 1995, which must be incredibly frustrating. What you can’t take away from him, however, is that As You Were unmistakably glistens with the signs of a Liam Gallagher creation: it’s riddled with Beatles references and sass, but above all, it wields the guitar as an unstoppable force to be reckoned with. Essential Tracks: “Wall of Glass”, “Bold”, and “Paper Crown” Obviously don't know which gallagher is which. As Apparantly liam calls himself the greatest songwriter in the world and wrote many of oasis greatest hits from the 90s.
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Post by icebreath on Oct 3, 2017 1:48:42 GMT -5
Considering the fact that Gallagher calls himself “the best songwriter in the world,” it’s a little weird. It’s almost comical when Liam sings, “In my defense, all my intentions were good/ And heaven holds a place for all the misunderstood.” How misunderstood is someone who has spent the greater part of their career making enemies? No matter what he creates, he will never be allowed to match the songs he wrote in 1995, which must be incredibly frustrating. Thanks for posting but this gets on my nerves. What a load of crap If you consider yourself a reviewer, you have to educate yourself before writing stupid things.
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Post by icebreath on Oct 3, 2017 1:50:49 GMT -5
A review from themusic.au
Rating: 3.5/5
In case you haven't noticed the '90s are back in a big, trendy, way.
The X-Files was reborn on the small screen last year, preceding a Twin Peaks sequel for 2017. Dad hats have replaced those emblazoned with US sporting team logos and your cousin's old Planet Hollywood T-shirt is cool again. And now, Liam Gallagher, the Mancunian Britpop star is back; albeit without any retro-laced irony.
Instead, As You Were, Gallagher's solo debut 20 years after he burst onto the scene with Oasis, retains the heavy Beatles influences his former band were renowned for. He's even ignored any semblance of subtlety as he overtly references Helter Skelter during the up-tempo You Better Run, and reminds the world happiness is a warm gun in Chinatown. Beatlemania aside, For What It's Worth is a piano-driven song good enough to have appeared on any Oasis album, while Wall Of Glass and the acoustic-heavy Paper Crown are a credit to his overshadowed and underrated ballad writing.
In all, As You Were is not a departure from Gallagher's oeuvre and screams solipsism at times. Yet still marks his high point since Oasis' 2009 implosion and is strong enough to suit the current '90s revival just fine.
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Post by elephantstone93 on Oct 3, 2017 2:02:23 GMT -5
Consequence of Sound. Liam Gallagher – As You Were The former Oasis frontman gets a chance to do things his way, and it pays off BY AMANDA SILBERLINGON OCTOBER 03, 2017, 5:00AM B- ARTIST LIAM GALLAGHER RELEASE DATE OCTOBER 06, 2017 LABEL WARNER BROS. RECORDS FORMATS DIGITAL, VINYL, CD BUY IT ON AMAZON FACEBOOK TWITTER TUMBLR REDDIT Former Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher may be one of his generation’s greats, but that doesn’t mean anyone was expecting anything too impressive from As You Were, the Manchester musician’s first solo album. That’s because after Oasis’ volatile breakup, the two albums Gallagher recorded with Beady Eye shaped up to be nothing more than mediocre attempts at recapturing the grandiose appeal that made Oasis superstars. Liam doesn’t play well with others (his Twitter is basically a nonstop stream of insults), so maybe that’s why As You Were stands so strongly apart from Beady Eye’s discography. On As You Were, Liam Gallagher gets a chance to do things his way, and it pays off. Lead single “Wall of Glass” starts the album with a sound that demands a stadium to contain its expansiveness – but there’s a jaw-dropping moment after a bluesy guitar solo when the chorus of instruments fades out, apart from a repetitive kick drum beat. With double-tracked, harmonious vocals, Gallagher sings over the isolated drums, each line divided by a twangy, echoing guitar strum. In that moment, “Wall of Glass” sounds like it could fit easily onto Oasis’ famed (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? Gallagher’s voice remains as attention-grabbing as ever. “Bold” and “Greedy Soul” follow “Wall of Glass” with a similar vastness – you can imagine where arena lights would flash across a crowd in each song. But does this epic production standard come off as genuine? (Rock ‘N’ Roll Star: A Conversation with Liam Gallagher) After he wrote “Bold” and “When I’m in Need”, Gallagher scored a deal with Warner Brothers. Soon after, Gallagher flew out to Los Angeles to meet with potential collaborators. As a result, eight of the album’s 12 tracks were co-written with influential producers like Andrew Wyatt (Miike Snow, Lorde, Charli XCX) and Greg Kurstin (Adele, Foo Fighters, Beck). Is there any shame in co-writing music when it’s almost an industry standard for artists on major labels? Considering the fact that Gallagher calls himself “the best songwriter in the world,” it’s a little weird. But it is also worth noting that Liam never wanted to be a solo artist. In an interview with Newsweek, Gallagher says, “There is no band at the moment, so a solo record it is … I’m doing a solo record ’cause I have to.” If you give Liam the benefit of the doubt, it’s almost as though production professionals are Gallagher’s stand-in bandmates. Though As You Were kicks off with stadium-sized rock songs, some of the record’s most memorable moments arrive on its ballads. On “Paper Crown”, Gallagher takes things down a notch – the melancholy, acoustic folk song laments loneliness in a vague manner, suggesting that the “ashes of your paper crown” reflect a fall from royalty (or, rock ‘n’ roll royalty?). Then, “For What It’s Worth” shows Liam at his most uncharacteristically vulnerable. It’s almost comical when Liam sings, “In my defense, all my intentions were good/ And heaven holds a place for all the misunderstood.” How misunderstood is someone who has spent the greater part of their career making enemies? Regardless, it’s refreshing to see Liam show any semblance of emotional growth. But therein lies what is simultaneously the most compelling and most confusing aspect of the album: Gallagher portrays himself as both a rock ‘n’ roll star and a sensitive songsmith, and by the end of the record, it’s still unclear what As You Were wants to say. Is it enough for an album to just be well produced and catchy? Maybe it’s the rotating cast of co-writers and collaborators that leave As You Were feeling as though it lacks any unifying theme or message. “For What It’s Worth” is an apology, while “You Better Run” comes off as a threat and dares us to “walk in someone else’s shoes”; it’s hard to trace any potential narrative, but to be fair, Liam Gallagher’s shoes aren’t easy to walk in. No matter what he creates, he will never be allowed to match the songs he wrote in 1995, which must be incredibly frustrating. What you can’t take away from him, however, is that As You Were unmistakably glistens with the signs of a Liam Gallagher creation: it’s riddled with Beatles references and sass, but above all, it wields the guitar as an unstoppable force to be reckoned with. Essential Tracks: “Wall of Glass”, “Bold”, and “Paper Crown” What does B- equate to in numbers? 6-7/10?
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Post by OasisDG on Oct 3, 2017 2:06:16 GMT -5
Not sure it's a great sign that nearly every review only talks about the first half of the album..
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Post by thomaslivesforever on Oct 3, 2017 2:27:17 GMT -5
Consequence of Sound. Liam Gallagher – As You Were The former Oasis frontman gets a chance to do things his way, and it pays off BY AMANDA SILBERLINGON OCTOBER 03, 2017, 5:00AM B- ARTIST LIAM GALLAGHER RELEASE DATE OCTOBER 06, 2017 LABEL WARNER BROS. RECORDS FORMATS DIGITAL, VINYL, CD BUY IT ON AMAZON FACEBOOK TWITTER TUMBLR REDDIT Former Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher may be one of his generation’s greats, but that doesn’t mean anyone was expecting anything too impressive from As You Were, the Manchester musician’s first solo album. That’s because after Oasis’ volatile breakup, the two albums Gallagher recorded with Beady Eye shaped up to be nothing more than mediocre attempts at recapturing the grandiose appeal that made Oasis superstars. Liam doesn’t play well with others (his Twitter is basically a nonstop stream of insults), so maybe that’s why As You Were stands so strongly apart from Beady Eye’s discography. On As You Were, Liam Gallagher gets a chance to do things his way, and it pays off. Lead single “Wall of Glass” starts the album with a sound that demands a stadium to contain its expansiveness – but there’s a jaw-dropping moment after a bluesy guitar solo when the chorus of instruments fades out, apart from a repetitive kick drum beat. With double-tracked, harmonious vocals, Gallagher sings over the isolated drums, each line divided by a twangy, echoing guitar strum. In that moment, “Wall of Glass” sounds like it could fit easily onto Oasis’ famed (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? Gallagher’s voice remains as attention-grabbing as ever. “Bold” and “Greedy Soul” follow “Wall of Glass” with a similar vastness – you can imagine where arena lights would flash across a crowd in each song. But does this epic production standard come off as genuine? (Rock ‘N’ Roll Star: A Conversation with Liam Gallagher) After he wrote “Bold” and “When I’m in Need”, Gallagher scored a deal with Warner Brothers. Soon after, Gallagher flew out to Los Angeles to meet with potential collaborators. As a result, eight of the album’s 12 tracks were co-written with influential producers like Andrew Wyatt (Miike Snow, Lorde, Charli XCX) and Greg Kurstin (Adele, Foo Fighters, Beck). Is there any shame in co-writing music when it’s almost an industry standard for artists on major labels? Considering the fact that Gallagher calls himself “the best songwriter in the world,” it’s a little weird. But it is also worth noting that Liam never wanted to be a solo artist. In an interview with Newsweek, Gallagher says, “There is no band at the moment, so a solo record it is … I’m doing a solo record ’cause I have to.” If you give Liam the benefit of the doubt, it’s almost as though production professionals are Gallagher’s stand-in bandmates. Though As You Were kicks off with stadium-sized rock songs, some of the record’s most memorable moments arrive on its ballads. On “Paper Crown”, Gallagher takes things down a notch – the melancholy, acoustic folk song laments loneliness in a vague manner, suggesting that the “ashes of your paper crown” reflect a fall from royalty (or, rock ‘n’ roll royalty?). Then, “For What It’s Worth” shows Liam at his most uncharacteristically vulnerable. It’s almost comical when Liam sings, “In my defense, all my intentions were good/ And heaven holds a place for all the misunderstood.” How misunderstood is someone who has spent the greater part of their career making enemies? Regardless, it’s refreshing to see Liam show any semblance of emotional growth. But therein lies what is simultaneously the most compelling and most confusing aspect of the album: Gallagher portrays himself as both a rock ‘n’ roll star and a sensitive songsmith, and by the end of the record, it’s still unclear what As You Were wants to say. Is it enough for an album to just be well produced and catchy? Maybe it’s the rotating cast of co-writers and collaborators that leave As You Were feeling as though it lacks any unifying theme or message. “For What It’s Worth” is an apology, while “You Better Run” comes off as a threat and dares us to “walk in someone else’s shoes”; it’s hard to trace any potential narrative, but to be fair, Liam Gallagher’s shoes aren’t easy to walk in. No matter what he creates, he will never be allowed to match the songs he wrote in 1995, which must be incredibly frustrating. What you can’t take away from him, however, is that As You Were unmistakably glistens with the signs of a Liam Gallagher creation: it’s riddled with Beatles references and sass, but above all, it wields the guitar as an unstoppable force to be reckoned with. Essential Tracks: “Wall of Glass”, “Bold”, and “Paper Crown” Obviously don't know which gallagher is which. As Apparantly liam calls himself the greatest songwriter in the world and wrote many of oasis greatest hits from the 90s. Its actually embarrassing. When not knowing who you are reviewing invalidates some of your points your editior should be having a word.
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Post by mancraider on Oct 3, 2017 2:30:39 GMT -5
Consequence of Sound. Liam Gallagher – As You Were The former Oasis frontman gets a chance to do things his way, and it pays off BY AMANDA SILBERLINGON OCTOBER 03, 2017, 5:00AM B- ARTIST LIAM GALLAGHER RELEASE DATE OCTOBER 06, 2017 LABEL WARNER BROS. RECORDS FORMATS DIGITAL, VINYL, CD BUY IT ON AMAZON FACEBOOK TWITTER TUMBLR REDDIT Former Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher may be one of his generation’s greats, but that doesn’t mean anyone was expecting anything too impressive from As You Were, the Manchester musician’s first solo album. That’s because after Oasis’ volatile breakup, the two albums Gallagher recorded with Beady Eye shaped up to be nothing more than mediocre attempts at recapturing the grandiose appeal that made Oasis superstars. Liam doesn’t play well with others (his Twitter is basically a nonstop stream of insults), so maybe that’s why As You Were stands so strongly apart from Beady Eye’s discography. On As You Were, Liam Gallagher gets a chance to do things his way, and it pays off. Lead single “Wall of Glass” starts the album with a sound that demands a stadium to contain its expansiveness – but there’s a jaw-dropping moment after a bluesy guitar solo when the chorus of instruments fades out, apart from a repetitive kick drum beat. With double-tracked, harmonious vocals, Gallagher sings over the isolated drums, each line divided by a twangy, echoing guitar strum. In that moment, “Wall of Glass” sounds like it could fit easily onto Oasis’ famed (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? Gallagher’s voice remains as attention-grabbing as ever. “Bold” and “Greedy Soul” follow “Wall of Glass” with a similar vastness – you can imagine where arena lights would flash across a crowd in each song. But does this epic production standard come off as genuine? (Rock ‘N’ Roll Star: A Conversation with Liam Gallagher) After he wrote “Bold” and “When I’m in Need”, Gallagher scored a deal with Warner Brothers. Soon after, Gallagher flew out to Los Angeles to meet with potential collaborators. As a result, eight of the album’s 12 tracks were co-written with influential producers like Andrew Wyatt (Miike Snow, Lorde, Charli XCX) and Greg Kurstin (Adele, Foo Fighters, Beck). Is there any shame in co-writing music when it’s almost an industry standard for artists on major labels? Considering the fact that Gallagher calls himself “the best songwriter in the world,” it’s a little weird. But it is also worth noting that Liam never wanted to be a solo artist. In an interview with Newsweek, Gallagher says, “There is no band at the moment, so a solo record it is … I’m doing a solo record ’cause I have to.” If you give Liam the benefit of the doubt, it’s almost as though production professionals are Gallagher’s stand-in bandmates. Though As You Were kicks off with stadium-sized rock songs, some of the record’s most memorable moments arrive on its ballads. On “Paper Crown”, Gallagher takes things down a notch – the melancholy, acoustic folk song laments loneliness in a vague manner, suggesting that the “ashes of your paper crown” reflect a fall from royalty (or, rock ‘n’ roll royalty?). Then, “For What It’s Worth” shows Liam at his most uncharacteristically vulnerable. It’s almost comical when Liam sings, “In my defense, all my intentions were good/ And heaven holds a place for all the misunderstood.” How misunderstood is someone who has spent the greater part of their career making enemies? Regardless, it’s refreshing to see Liam show any semblance of emotional growth. But therein lies what is simultaneously the most compelling and most confusing aspect of the album: Gallagher portrays himself as both a rock ‘n’ roll star and a sensitive songsmith, and by the end of the record, it’s still unclear what As You Were wants to say. Is it enough for an album to just be well produced and catchy? Maybe it’s the rotating cast of co-writers and collaborators that leave As You Were feeling as though it lacks any unifying theme or message. “For What It’s Worth” is an apology, while “You Better Run” comes off as a threat and dares us to “walk in someone else’s shoes”; it’s hard to trace any potential narrative, but to be fair, Liam Gallagher’s shoes aren’t easy to walk in. No matter what he creates, he will never be allowed to match the songs he wrote in 1995, which must be incredibly frustrating. What you can’t take away from him, however, is that As You Were unmistakably glistens with the signs of a Liam Gallagher creation: it’s riddled with Beatles references and sass, but above all, it wields the guitar as an unstoppable force to be reckoned with. Essential Tracks: “Wall of Glass”, “Bold”, and “Paper Crown” What does B- equate to in numbers? 6-7/10? Anything above a C was a pass when I was at school. No wasted effort from Liam there 😂
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Post by mrsifters80 on Oct 3, 2017 2:33:40 GMT -5
another positive one (sorry if this has already been posted) www.apessimistisneverdisappointed.com/2017/09/bold-review-of-as-you-werethe.html Bold: A Review Of As You Were,The Triumphant Solo Debut Album From Liam Gallagher Was that headline too much? Is the secret out that I have heard As You Were, the solo debut record from Liam Gallagher, and that I love it? The album, out Friday, October 6 on Warner Brothers Records, is, quite simply, the finest showcase yet for what is, arguably, the greatest voice of the modern rock era. As You Were provides what even the triumphs on Oasis and Beady Eye albums couldn't provide, and that is definitive proof that Liam Gallagher is the best rock 'n' roll singer of his generation. Sure, there was some familiar and welcomed fire on "Wall of Glass", lead-off single from As You Were, but it's the near-ballads here that crackle with life, from the trippy "Universal Gleam" and on to the splendid "Paper Crown", an achingly lovely number that sees Gallagher engage with the material in a manner that suggests Lennon ('natch), as well as Weller. It's evidence of a refinement of his technique that builds upon past successes like "The Morning Son" from the first Beady Eye record, or even mid-period Oasis single "Songbird", among others. It's almost as if the cliche of "Liam's grown into his voice" is somehow being proven here, as the rich lyrical turns on the yearning "When I'm In Need", and the supple melodic swells on "I've All I Need" seem to suggest. That latter cut does that usual Beatles chord-thing that old Oasis tracks did, but Liam sounds proverbially older and wiser here, the material his as he purrs through the arches of the tune. And to praise that song so specifically is not to say that there's no trace of the rowdy Our Kid here on As You Were, 'cause, truly "I Get By", the Stones-y "You Better Run", and the more successful "Greedy Soul" rawk with the sort of menace that those early Oasis offerings delivered in a more ramshackle fashion. If things here are sleek and reasonably well-produced (by The Bird and The Bee's Greg Curstin, among others), it's only in service of the material as, at least this time around, until the inevitable reunion with his brother at some point in our future, Liam's intent with As You Were is to offer his record, one entirely under his thumb, as it were. So, if things sound less like the products of an indie band, and more like numbers from a charismatic lead singer and a backing band, that's fine when the material has the kick and heft that "Bold", a fine and mature rocker, has, for instance. And as Liam coos a reckoning for past behaviors ("For What It's Worth"), or seemingly takes the high road against his brother (the beautiful "Paper Crown"), long-time fans of the guy are rewarded. This is finally his moment in the sun. And while some of us raved about that first Beady Eye record, and praised Liam's wrangling of a bunch of guys who used to be in Oasis, and Ride, and Heavy Stereo, into a fighting-fit Rock Band, there were loads more who didn't give him and that group the praise they deserved. So now it's time for us to sit back and watch as Liam lights the fuse and tosses the grenade into a moribund music scene, a scene that desperately needs front-men with the charisma and personality that this guy's brought to any material he's sung for more than a quarter-century now. What As You Were is, then, is all the usual Liam vocal tricks and flourishes wrapped into material that actually serves him extraordinarily well. The tracks here are uniformly strong, with some ("Paper Crown", "I've All I Need") being among the very best recordings Liam Gallagher has ever been a part of. So, ignore the genuflecting of this fan and just dip into any part of As You Were and remind yourself why this is The Voice that Rock as an institution needed so badly back in 1994. That he's maintained it, and that he's (finally) been able to put that voice into the service of songs that suit it so well are things to be happy about. And if you're a fan of his in any way, if he's touched you with his tunes, or given you the soundtrack of a night out, or roared like the hooligan you'd always wanted to be, buy As You Were when it's released next week. As You Were is out Friday, October 6 on Warner Brothers Records.
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Post by mancraider on Oct 3, 2017 4:43:10 GMT -5
This lot are not fans. Come back to me not a highlight either.
Loundandquiet.com
Liam Gallagher As You Were
(WARNERS)
5/10
Words by Liam Konemann This year, Liam Gallagher’s got back to what he does best – giving funny interviews. Because let’s face it, after two dogshit Beady Eye records, no one’s expecting this debut solo album to be any good. He’s calling ‘As You Were’ his “third coming” – something brash and defiant. Opener ‘Wall of Glass’ is that, but beyond that this is an unexpectedly vulnerable set of songs. ‘Bold’ and ‘Paper Crown’ are bruised rather than posturing, building up to the ultimate mea culpa ‘For What It’s Worth’. That track captures the album’s surprising sense of introspection and provides a genuinely sweet moment.
Of course, the brazen rock’n’roll influences aren’t entirely absent – they’re most blatant on ‘You Better Run’; more Beatles than Stones (naturally). That said, there are tracks even the staunchest Liam defender might struggle to get behind here, like ‘Greedy Soul’, ‘Chinatown’ and ‘Come Back to Me’. So no, this isn’t some triumphant rise from the ashes. Some bits are alright, other bits are terrible, but it’ll be enough to keeping him talking. In that respect, ‘As You Were’ is business as usual.
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Post by andymorris on Oct 3, 2017 4:49:50 GMT -5
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Post by mancraider on Oct 3, 2017 4:56:28 GMT -5
Leaving the quality issue which I assume is the source of your amusement, it doesn't sound anything like a MG track to me.
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Post by andymorris on Oct 3, 2017 5:22:06 GMT -5
Leaving the quality issue which I assume is the source of your amusement, it doesn't sound anything like a MG track to me. The song is ok, but is kinda overrated really. Doesn't even come close to a MG bside. And as you said, sounds nothing like MG.
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Post by elephantstone93 on Oct 3, 2017 5:33:20 GMT -5
The one thing in common with the negative reviews so far is that they all seem to have an agenda against Liam. When they clearly don’t like him it sets a precedent for their review. A bit shit really.
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