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Read More The truth is, I am (or was) a huge Oasis fan. Back in the day when the single Supersonic hit our ...
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Since Noel Gallagher left Oasis, the rest of band continued on without him, under a new name: Beady Eye. I'm not terribly excited about that name, but for better or worst, the band's sound is very much Oasis circa 2006 and on.
In my review of Oasis' last album, Dig Out Your Soul, I said that Noel "have soften his grip on Oasis and have let his brother Liam and others write and contribute songs ". I suppose it was only a natural evolution of the band, but I got the sense that Noel Gallagher was someone who ruled things in a dictatorship, so even if he had stayed, I don't think he would've been very happy that Oasis had become a republic.
With that introduction, I can tell you that having listened to Beady Eye's debut album, Different Gear, Still Speeding, that it starts where Dig Out Your Soul left off. Don't believe the critics that said that Beady Eye is basically Oasis back to its roots. If you ever listened to Definitely Maybe as much as I have, there is a certain rhythm and writing style that is very different from what Beady Eye is doing. For instance, Noel would never have backup girl singers and fast-paced pianos on Beady Eye's first single, "Bring the Light".
If you close your eyes and just pretend that Oasis never existed, Different Gear, Still Speeding actually is a pretty decent debut album. Parts of songs like "The Roller" and "Standing On The Edge Of The Noise" sounds like the Beatles. It's not until you hear "Beatles and Stones" that you think to yourself, "I get it, Beady Eye idolizes those bands". And in the song, Liam wants to "stand the test of time", just like Beatles and Rolling Stones. This is their strongest track, in my opinion, because it reminds me of what Liam Gallagher has always thought of himself: as a rocknroller.
Different Gear, Still Speeding is out now, via Dangerbird Records (for the US). Check out "Bring the Light" video below.
So, the good news is that Beady Eye is already a big success, even before Different Gear, Still Speeding the band were already selling-out gigs. The great news is that they're extending their tour to three North American dates, be the first to see them in either New York, Chicago, or Toronto, this June. Tickets went on sale TODAY, March 11th, so get tickets now if you want to see the band in their early stage now or you'll regret it later*.
Confirmed dates below, I'm almost certain more dates will be announce throughout these months. Don't know about you, but if and when they announce Minneapolis, I'll definitely, not maybe, be there to check them out.
UPDATE 03/21/11: New date announced: June 25 Philadelphia, PA @ Theater of Living Arts
On Sale March 25th at www.ticketmaster.com, TLA Box Office & Charge By Phone 215.922.1101
* I was fortunate enough to have interviewed and met Oasis for KFSR 90.7 FM before they became massive.
In my review of Oasis' last album, Dig Out Your Soul, I said that Noel "have soften his grip on Oasis and have let his brother Liam and others write and contribute songs ". I suppose it was only a natural evolution of the band, but I got the sense that Noel Gallagher was someone who ruled things in a dictatorship, so even if he had stayed, I don't think he would've been very happy that Oasis had become a republic.
With that introduction, I can tell you that having listened to Beady Eye's debut album, Different Gear, Still Speeding, that it starts where Dig Out Your Soul left off. Don't believe the critics that said that Beady Eye is basically Oasis back to its roots. If you ever listened to Definitely Maybe as much as I have, there is a certain rhythm and writing style that is very different from what Beady Eye is doing. For instance, Noel would never have backup girl singers and fast-paced pianos on Beady Eye's first single, "Bring the Light".
If you close your eyes and just pretend that Oasis never existed, Different Gear, Still Speeding actually is a pretty decent debut album. Parts of songs like "The Roller" and "Standing On The Edge Of The Noise" sounds like the Beatles. It's not until you hear "Beatles and Stones" that you think to yourself, "I get it, Beady Eye idolizes those bands". And in the song, Liam wants to "stand the test of time", just like Beatles and Rolling Stones. This is their strongest track, in my opinion, because it reminds me of what Liam Gallagher has always thought of himself: as a rocknroller.
Different Gear, Still Speeding is out now, via Dangerbird Records (for the US). Check out "Bring the Light" video below.
So, the good news is that Beady Eye is already a big success, even before Different Gear, Still Speeding the band were already selling-out gigs. The great news is that they're extending their tour to three North American dates, be the first to see them in either New York, Chicago, or Toronto, this June. Tickets went on sale TODAY, March 11th, so get tickets now if you want to see the band in their early stage now or you'll regret it later*.
Confirmed dates below, I'm almost certain more dates will be announce throughout these months. Don't know about you, but if and when they announce Minneapolis, I'll definitely, not maybe, be there to check them out.
UPDATE 03/21/11: New date announced: June 25 Philadelphia, PA @ Theater of Living Arts
On Sale March 25th at www.ticketmaster.com, TLA Box Office & Charge By Phone 215.922.1101
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03/13/11 Paris, Casino de Paris
03/14/11 Cologne, E-Werk 03/16/11 Milan, Alcatraz 03/18/11 Madrid, La Riviera 03/19/11 Toulouse, LE BIKINI 03/21/11 Amsterdam, Paradiso 03/22/11 Brussels, Ancienne Belgique 03/25/11 London, Royal Albert Hall 04/11/11 Nottingham, Rock City 04/12/11 Liverpool, Guild of Students 04/14/11 Dublin, Olympia 04/15/11 Dublin, Olympia 04/17/11 Belfast, Ulster Hall 04/18/11 Edinburgh, Corn Exchange 04/20/11 Newcastle, O2 Academy 04/21/11 Leeds, O2 Academy 04/23/11 Newport, Centre 04/24/11 Wolverhampton, Civic Hall 04/26/11 Southampton, Guildhall 04/27/11 Brighton, Centre |
05/06/11 Osaka, Zepp Osaka
05/07/11 Nagoya, Zepp Nagoya 05/09/11 Tokyo, Zepp Tokyo 05/10/11 Tokyo, Zepp Tokyo 05/12/11 Tokyo, Zepp Tokyo 05/15/11 Seoul, AX Hall 05/29/11 Jelling, Jelling Musikfestival 05/30/11 Hamburg, Große Freiheit 36 06/12/11 Newport, Isle Of Wight Festival 06/18/11 Chicago, IL @ Metro 06/20/11 Toronto, ON @ The Sound Academy 06/23/11 New York, NY @ Webster Hall 06/25/11 Philadelphia, PA @ Theater of Living Arts 06/30/11 Werchter, Rock Werchter 07/01/11 Arras, Main Square Festival 07/05/11 London, The Roundhouse 07/07/11 BIlbao, BBK 07/10/11 Kinross, T In The Park 07/14/11 Hultsfred, Hultsfred Festival 08/18/11 St. Pölten,Frequency Festival |
* I was fortunate enough to have interviewed and met Oasis for KFSR 90.7 FM before they became massive.
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