As You Were (Deluxe Edition)
Man, it’s good to have him back. Aided by some cannily recruited collaborators (Greg Kurstin, Andrew Wyatt), this debut solo album gives us the Liam Gallagher we want: impassioned and piloting rock ‘n’ roll high on attitude and skyscraping choruses. Lusty opener and comeback single “Wall of Glass” sets a robust pace, but “Greedy Soul,” “You Better Run,” and “I Get By” all light glorious fires for that voice to pour gasoline over. Most impressive, however, is the reminder of Gallagher’s singular talent for making mid-paced album tracks feel like stadium anthems. Investigate the regal “When I’m in Need” and reflective “Chinatown”—exquisite entries in the expanding, maturing Gallagher songbook.
The debut solo album from the 45-year-old, would-be rock’n’roll savior fails to match the charm of his cantankerous public persona.
The debut solo album from the 45-year-old, would-be rock’n’roll savior fails to match the charm of his cantankerous public persona.
The Kid marks a new career high for Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith, while Kelela’s first proper album feels watered down. These plus Wolf Parade, Liam Gallagher, and more in the week’s notable releases.
The Kid marks a new career high for Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith, while Kelela’s first proper album feels watered down. These plus Wolf Parade, Liam Gallagher, and more in the week’s notable releases.
Steering clear of weak Oasis imitations, 'As You Were' brings pop gloss to Liam’s serious swagger and beautifully ballsy attitude.
As You Were is practically all comfortable, predictable, Oasis-without-Noel comfort food.
Steering clear of weak Oasis imitations, 'As You Were' brings pop gloss to Liam’s serious swagger and beautifully ballsy attitude.
As You Were is practically all comfortable, predictable, Oasis-without-Noel comfort food.
Not only a cohesive, fluid record, but shows that at age 45, “our kid” isn’t ready to go away just yet.
Wow! Who would have thought that at 45 Liam Gallagher would reinvent himself as a bossa nova crooner? Ah, only kidding.
Not only a cohesive, fluid record, but shows that at age 45, “our kid” isn’t ready to go away just yet.
Wow! Who would have thought that at 45 Liam Gallagher would reinvent himself as a bossa nova crooner? Ah, only kidding.
Also JD McPherson - Undivided Heart & Soul, Melanie De Biasio - Lilies, The Pretty Things - Greatest Hits
Also JD McPherson - Undivided Heart & Soul, Melanie De Biasio - Lilies, The Pretty Things - Greatest Hits
Whether he's needlessly berating his older brother or beefing with pubs over his beloved "tracky bottoms," Liam Gallagher's brash antics hav...
Whether he's needlessly berating his older brother or beefing with pubs over his beloved "tracky bottoms," Liam Gallagher's brash antics hav...
Park the specter of Oasis at the door before settling into Liam Gallagher's first solo album.
Park the specter of Oasis at the door before settling into Liam Gallagher's first solo album.
One thing you could never accuse Liam Gallagher of being is boring. As Oasis’ lustre faded, he was still snarling away in the centre of the stage
One thing you could never accuse Liam Gallagher of being is boring. As Oasis’ lustre faded, he was still snarling away in the centre of the stage
The debut solo album from former-Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher is in the odd moment quite tender - but that's where the surprises end.
The debut solo album from former-Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher is in the odd moment quite tender - but that's where the surprises end.
'As You Were' by Liam Gallagher: Our review finds Liam Gallagher's 'As You Were' a strong return to form.
'As You Were' by Liam Gallagher: Our review finds Liam Gallagher's 'As You Were' a strong return to form.
The younger Gallagher now has better ballads than Noel – but his lyrics will have you beating your head against a table
The younger Gallagher now has better ballads than Noel – but his lyrics will have you beating your head against a table
Liam Gallagher’s solo debut is a swaggering, charming, funny, emotional, singalong romp.
Liam Gallagher’s solo debut is a swaggering, charming, funny, emotional, singalong romp.
The former Oasis and Beady Eye frontman looks to the future, but remains steeped in the past, review by Barney Harsent
The former Oasis and Beady Eye frontman looks to the future, but remains steeped in the past, review by Barney Harsent