Oasis legend Liam Gallagher and The Stone Roses iconic guitarist John Squire are set to release their highly anticipated debut album on Friday 1st March. It’s an album that has described by Liam as being both “spiritual” and “crucial” and “The people that are into the Stone Roses and Oasis and that kinda thing, I think they’ll fucking love it.”
The album well and truly lives up to Liam’s hype and is undoubtedly an album of the year contender that shows British rocknroll is alive and kicking.
The self titled album features 10 songs including the two previously released singles Just Another Rainbow and Mars To Liverpool.
Having sold out their 13 date UK and European tour in an incredible 30 seconds, anticipation for the debut album has reached fever pitch. It’s quite simply the collaboration we’ve all been waiting for!
Liam and John have poured absolutely everything into this album, leaving no stone unturned and ensured they’ve delivered an album that will stand the test of time.
Here’s the ThisIsTheMusic track by track preview.
Raise Your Hands is a foot stomping anthemic rocknroll tune. The pounding drums and guitar riffs ring out throughout the track expertly supported with a stunning piano arrangement. The guitar riffs and hooks are stunning and Liam’s vocal will blow you away. The piano that bridges outro is both unexpected and beautiful, before Squire cuts loose with a striking guitar solo. A real statement of intent of what’s to come.
Mars To Liverpool the songs opening lyric “Jesus Christ, about last night, I can only apologise” could only be written for Liam and sung by him. It’s full of swagger and delight. Squire’s guitars are unmistakable and supplement Liam’s vocals superbly. The chorus is euphoric, its catchy and uplifting and will be one that you’ll be belting back word for word on the upcoming tour.
One Day At A Time starts off with an acoustic guitar riff before merging into a mid-tempo foot stomping anthem. The bluesy riffs and beats really shine and the vocal really showcases Liam’s soulful side and fits the mood of the song perfectly.
I’m A Wheel is a sleazy garage blues anthem that has the classic New Orleans vibe about it. The fuzzy guitar riffs and stomping drums work in unison with the thumping bass line and ensures it has a highly addictive groove that is totally absorbing.
Just Another Rainbow the debut single, tinged with psychedelia and plenty of groove, whip is a common theme across the album. The crunching Squire riffs and shoe gazing guitar solos really come to the fore and showcase why he is one of the greatest guitarists of all time. Liam’s vocal is full of its trademark snarl and has a bit of Lennon Mind Games era about it.
Love You Forever is a blend of strummed guitars, distorted dirty riffs, and groove laden drums that give the track a real coolness and swagger that wouldn’t have sounded out of place on the Roses second album. Its bluesy riffs and beats are complimented by Liam’s powerful vocal.
Make It Up As You Go Along starts off with a Stone Roses, style guitar riff before developing into a stomping groove.It’s more laid back than the other tracks on the album and really highlights the skill of musicianship on display.
You’re Not The Only One opens up an infusion of blues rock guitar riffs, pounding drum beats and urgent keyboard strokes. It’s got a real energetic groove and is packed full of fantastic riffs, including the best guitar solo on the album that will give you goosebumps. It all blends perfectly and then on top of all that there is the glorious vocal, powerful and emotive, soaring and melodic.
I’m So Bored starts off with a tremendous guitar riff that drives the song on throughout and has a real hint of Revolver. The thumping drums are a real highlight and the energy on this track is just fantastic.
Mother Nature’s Song is the song that Liam has said makes him emotional and it’s easy to see why. It’s a tender, chilled song packed full of emotion and built around the strumming acoustic guitar and the distorted guitar riffs.
The debut album is a fine collection of songs, delivered with style and sees Gallagher and Squire at the top of their game. The production is immense and ensures the album feels fresh, exciting and hugely infectious. It’s packed full of belting songs and is undoubtedly one of the best albums of the decade.
The self titled debut album is released on Friday 1st March and can be pre-ordered here.
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