Noel Gallagher’s new album is one of his most refined works. It is the work of a musician who maintains his identity without repetitiveness, renewing himself from the solid foundations of his career
Noel Gallagher gives us Council Skies. Since the release of his self-titled album: Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds in 2011, Noel Gallagher’s solo career has only consolidated to the point that there are those who claim that Noel’s work as a soloist surpasses the iconic work that gave us left as the brain of Oasis. In this summer Noel give us Council Skies, fourth studio album of his solo career, heir to the glory of Oasis in his recording career between 1994 and 2008 and backed by his solo predecessors: Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds (2011 ), Chasing Yesterday (2015), Who Built the Moon? (2017) and the compilation Back the Way We Come Vol. 1 (2021).
Council Skies by Noel Gallagher, another foundation for a successful career
Produced by Sour Mash, a label owned by Noel Gallagher and recorded at the Lone Star and Abbey Road studios in London. It is made up of 10 songs with a total duration of 43 minutes in its basic edition, available on platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music. There is also a physical version in CD format that has a bonus track. There is also a limited edition in LP format with two extra songs and a deluxe edition on CD that has 14 extra tracks with a total duration of 108 minutes.
About adult love, life and acceptance
The songs that make up Council Skies have the representative elements of Noel Gallagher’s musical work.
Deep lyrics about love, but not cheesy and sugary love, but adult and realistic love. In “Trying to Find a World That’s Been and Gone: Part 1” (track 5) he addresses the grief resulting from separation in a personal relationship. He reflects on facing existence through his brutally honest personal view of life on “Easy Now” (track 6). Inclusion is addressed in “Pretty Boy” (track 2). In the video clip, oficial the topic of transsexuality is touched upon with the honesty that has made Noel Gallagher loved and hated. Noel deals with a current topic with clarity and simplicity without falling into harassing preaching and woke victimization.
The hymn maker
Choirs, strings and other orchestral elements with acoustic guitar chords and excellent drum, bass, keyboard and percussion performances resulting from the collaboration of musicians such as: Gem Archer and Chris Sharrock, former members of Oasis and Pet Shop Boys, Robert Smith and Jason Cooper. Critics treat Council Skies very well. Metacritics gave it a rating of 81, having universal acclaim, that is, without negative criticism. Other specialized media have praised the album and here at Bubbles & Cherries we join the clamor, praise and cheers towards the latest work of the greatest of the Gallaghers.
The acclaimed, but (perhaps) unnecessary return
Noel Gallagher and his brother, Liam, are die-hard football fans, fans of the current Premier League and UEFA Champions League champions, Manchester City. In the run-up to the last Champions League final, in which City defeated Inter Milan in Istanbul, a rumor arose that if the Citizens defeated the Neroazzurri and therefore took the crown to gray and industrious Manchester, As it happened in the end, drunk with happiness, the Gallaghers would re-found Oasis, the biggest rock band of the last decade of the 20th century.
On X, formerly Twitter, the rumor grew along with Jack Grealish’s drunkenness. The Manchester City and England national team player, who made public the alcoholic feast with which he celebrated the most glorious season in the club’s history.
The expectation grew to the point that many fans chose a photo of Grealish at the team celebration as a potential cover for Oasis’ supposed comeback album. In the end it was just that, in wishes and clamors, because although Liam is enthusiastic, Noel, despite the famous “He’s got my number, he’s got my manager number. Call us ”doesn’t feel like resuming the work and artistic relationship (and perhaps not the family one) with his brother.
The public that loved the Britpop of the nineties and the evolution of the band in the two thousand, as well as the vocalist, miss Oasis, but the brain of the band is more comfortable in his solo role.
Mass hysteria calls for the return of Oasis but do we really need it? Especially when Noel Gallagher and his High Flying Birds are superb
I don’t think so, what about you?
