Best we’ve heard yet from the Beady Eye geezers. “The Roller” is the sort of minor key stomper in-their-prime Oasis could knock off in their sleep (or more likely whilst tripping balls). As to be expected with latter-day Liam vox, the Lennon aping is on full go here, from the the way the vocals are done up in the mix to the, um, actual vocals themselves. But still the tune is super cool, so fix up, look sharp, let the beat rock, all that, and press play.
Beady Eye – The RollerRating: 8.4
Here’s our second glimpse of what’s to come on Beady Eye’s forthcoming Different Gear, Still Speeding debut which drops February 28 on the bands own label, Beady Eye Records Ltd. “Four Letter Word” sounds much more Oasis than it’s predecessor, “Bring The Light”, and minus a fab melody and apocalyptic themed guitar riff, the song’s lyrics are really what Liam’ify this track to the next level. The frontman himself has been quoted, “The tunes are as good as ‘Definitely Maybe’, if not better,” and while we dig the Beady Eye sound, and think Lillywhite has done them some justice, thus far we’re skeptical.
“Four Letter Word” comes in tow with a slick new psych-rock Julian House and Julian Gibbs directed music video that originally debuted on the NME. The track is available in a limited, heavy-weight, numbered 7″ which features the b-side, “World Outside My Room”. Score yours on the Beady Eye website here.
Excpected Different Gear, Still Speeding tracklisting:
Four Letter Word
Millionaire
The Roller
Beatles And Stones
Wind Up Dream
Bring The Light
For Anyone
Kill For A Dream
Standing On The Edge Of The Noise
Wigwam
Three Ring Circus
The Beat Goes On
The Morning Son
Beady Eye info / buy it / Pretty Green
Rating: 8
“Bring The Light” is the new and first offering from Liam Gallagher‘s post-Oasis group, Beady Eye. With a full-length Steve Lillywhite produced debut expected to drop in early 2011, this band of former Oasis members Gem Archer, Andy Bell, and touring drummer Chris Sharrock [plus unofficials: Jay Darlington (keys man) and Jeff Wootton (bass man)] is no doubt looking to hit the ground running in the New Year.
I once read a quote along the lines of “Oasis is like religion, you either believe in it or you don’t”. Over time and after many conversations with music fans I’ve learned this happens to be a very true statement. (Whats the Story) Morning Glory was a first album of mine, a collection of songs with such a sound… and Alan White’s drumming was such an ideal complement… it’s needless to say not many albums since have measured up. While Oasis and non-Oasis fans alike may claim that Liam isn’t much of a singer anymore, let alone a songwriter, this album should put such concerns to rest one way or another. In our books, Liam Gallagher ranks one of the best frontmen of all time and we can only hope that he’s got a spark of that brilliant rock-naivety that brother Noel Gallagher seemed to have lost sight of, or interest in, post Be Here Now.
Oasis LPs, Definitely Maybe, Don’t Believe The Truth, Be Here Now all were in heavy rotation here at B3SCI throughout the night until 2:00 am (LA time) as we anticipated the official (UK 10:00 am) release, reminding me of past days waiting at Tower Records for midnight album releases. The track doesn’t disappoint. It’s classic oldskool Rock and Roll with the type of attitude any Oasis fan of the band’s last four albums will appreciate. If you’re one of those expecting “Supersonic” or “Columbia”, then don’t even press play. And one thing is for sure, it’s definitely not the song from the 22 second clip that the band leaked earlier in the week! The release is now available for free download on the band’s website and as a limited 7-inch press that also features a b-side of the groups take on World Of Twist’s “Sons Of The Stage”. Also worth mentioning for all the Shoegaze fans in the house, the former Ride guitarist Andy Bell has turned in his Oasis bass for a guitar in Beady Eye, and along with Gem Archer will be contributing some new songs to the forthcoming album.
In other news, Noel Gallagher, former “Chief” guitarist and Oasis songwriter is expected to drop his solo project sometime next year. Alan McGee (founder of Creation Records) recently mentioned during an interview with BBC Six music that he’s heard some of Noel’s new material, “Noel’s demos are absolutely amazing. Totally amazing. The reason that guy is quiet is he knows what he’s got up his sleeve.” We can’t wait.
Beady Eye – Bring The Light (FREE download)Beady Eye info / buy it / Pretty Green
rating: 8.5
“1000 Years” is the new single off The Coral‘s forthcoming Butterfly House release. love it. dudes are back, c’mon who else could bring together astronauts, the desert, and trippy-ass 60’s psyche-pop like this!!
The Coral – 1000 Yearsspeaking of drugs and videos, “Miami” is one of our fave takes from Foals‘ latest release, Total Life Forever.
Foals – Miami“You and I” is the KILLER new cut from Washed Out which comes via Adult Swim. the track features some nice vox from Chairlift’s Caroline Polachek. unofficial video above.
Washed Out – You And I“Pressure”. yet another b3sci fav off Quadron’s self-titled debut.
Quadron – Pressure
great track. great melodies. from Oxford UK collective Stornoway…
Stornoway – I Saw You BlinkALSO: (below) noel gallagher talks “D’you Know What I Mean”. Oasis‘ new singles collection Time Flies 1994-2009 drops next week. band was epic in all the right ways. GET IT
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“Everybody Is On The Run” is an unreleased, and yet to be heard again, song from Noel Gallagher recorded during an Oasis soundcheck in Brazil early May 2009. Oasis nerds like us understand that it rarely gets better than the sound of Noel alone with his guitar, and this tune is no exception. a melancholy track, incredible melody, so simple, so soulful… so NOEL! that being said, the cheif’s new album is gonna be mind blowing!! c’mon now.. even George Martin considers “Noel to be the finest songwriter of his generation.” this record is gonna be MEGA! a rumored track listing and album release date (8/10/2010) is listed below. also below are a few clips of other unreleased tracks that may show up on his solo album…
“NG – 8/10/10
1. Revolution Song
2. Stop the Clocks
3. The Magic Can’t Be Right
4. Lazy Days and Sunny Rays
5. If there’s a god
6. Everybody’s on the Run
7. Let it come down over me
8. If i had a gun
9. I want to Live in a Dream in My Record Machine / Purple Parallelogram
10. Its Over now”
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clips of two other “new” gems…
in other big “O” news… a new Oasis compilation album titled Time Flies.. 1994-2009, will be released June 14th. Liam Gallagher’s to be named band, hopefully not called Oasis… and with ex-Oasis members including Andy Bell on guitar, is expected to release a single sometime in October in conjunction with some live dates. also, Liam is putting together a feature film with the team that produced 24 Hour Party People based on a book which he owns the rights about The Beatles circa 1968-1970, titled The Longest Cocktail Party: An Insider’s Diary Of The Beatles, Their Million Dollar Apple Empire And Its Wild Rise And Fall.
rating: 9.5
it’s FRIDAY and B3SCI is coming at you with IN THE MIX and a handful of BANGERS to hold you over for the weekend… so let’s see what we’ve got here:
“Laredo” is previewed from Band Of Horses new LP Infinite Arms dropping official May 18 via Brown Records/Fat Possum/Columbia Records. BUY IT! this track dishes everything that was ever right about Neil Young, and 90s pop-rock melodies. we LOVE it, GET INTO IT!
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Deftones Diamond Eyes LP drops tuesday May 4 via Reprise Records. not many bands, and especially alternative hard-rock bands, continue to remain relevant to their genre for more than 20 years! Deftones keep it real. via Record Store Day release, M83 put their signature touch on “Rocket Skates”. need we say more… except shouts to skoa.
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Deftones – Rocket Skates (M83 Remix)
the self proclaimed ‘Jay Electramadaanmuhammadasalamic’a rings in this lovely friday with “The Ghost Of Christopher Wallace”, debuting on The Morning After with Amy Yee today. track is SICK… and like Yee says “fuck it we’ll do it live”!! good pickup and download @ Team Yee
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Jay Electronica – The Ghost Of Christopher Wallace Feat. Diddy
FRIDAY BONUS!! check this rare audio clip of Blur and Oasis appearing on an American radio show back in ’94…
the first offering from Liam Gallagher/ Oasis co-starring Andy Bell/ Pretty Green… whatever the fuck you want to call it, seems an accurate glimpse at what we can expect from our kid moving forward. 2 minutes of straight-forward, no bull-shit rock and roll. that’s no bullocks folks, d’you know what i mean?? godlike.
Liam Gallagher – Man of Misery
bump anyone?
rating: 8
b3science reviews our choice top 10 remixes of 2009! so check’em while they’re still hot! and stay tuned tomorrow… as we count down the year’s best 20 albums and thursday as we reveal our favorite40 tracks of the year. check the original posts for a synopsis on the track as well as artist and purchase info.
1. Michael Jackson – Remember the Time (Sleeper Heartbroken Remix) (original post)
2. The Virgins – Rich Girls (Le Castlevania’s Spring Break No Parents Remix) (original post)
3. Lily Allen – The Fear (Duke Dumont Remix) (original post)
4. Tweet – Call Me (Tokimonsta Remix) (original post)
5. Oasis – (Get Off Your) High Horse Lady (Devendra Banhart Remix) (original post)
6. Marvin Gaye – What’s Going On (Beatnick & K-Salaam Remix) (original post)
7. Phoenix – Fences (Friendly Fires Remix) (original post)
8. Mayer Hawthorne – Just Ain’t Gonna Work Out (Astronote El Camino Remix) (original post)
9. Erykah Badu – Soldier (Co. fee Remix) (original post)
10. Soulsavers – Death Bells (Mogwai Remix) (original post)
honorable mentions:
Little Dragon – Twice (Aaron Jerome Remix)
Emiliana Torini – Me and Armini (Simone Lombardi Remix)
Anti-Pop Consortium – “Volcano” (Four Tet Remix)
Kid Cudi – “Day N Nite” (Feat. Prince) (Terry Urban and Crookers Re-Edit)
Bei Bei – Stronger (Floating Points Remix)
Phoenix – Lisztomania (Classixx Version)
new from one of LA’s hottest up and coming groups, “Bombs On LA” is off The Bixby Knolls debut EP Love to Hate Today which drops early 2010. their sound is best decribed by the band as:
The north of England and the west of America meet at The Bixby Knolls. A blistering blend of British northern grit with a prevailing nod to great Western Americana. The aural pleasures of Arthur Lee and Love with Joy Division, The Clash with The Beach Boys, The Smiths and Oasis with Link Wray…
The Bixby Knolls will be headlining the Spaceland in LA tomorrow, Tuesday, November 24th. and needless to say, we’ll be there.
The Bixby Knolls – Bombs On LA
rating: 8.6
“Standing Still” is the new single from the up and coming dublin, ireland band The Brothers Movement. their self-titled debut LP drops official early november, and from the sounds of it expect an effort that channels 90’s britpop ie. early verve and oasis but with the more contemporary indie spin of bands like LA’s black rebel motorcycle club. we’ll keep you posted, but for now dig on some pretty dec rock and roll..
The Brothers Movement – Standing Still
speaking of the verve…
rating: 7.4
“we share the same skies” has marr’s signature all over it. sure blahjohnny.blahblahmarr, but gotta hand it to the man.. he’s a barnacle when it comes to a good project. since his days with morrissey and co. he’s added his influence to projects with Talking Heads, Pet Shop Boys, Beck, Oasis, The Pretenders, Bernard Sumner, and Black Grape to name a few, in addition to current status as official member of Modest Mouse and now The Cribs. And until The Smiths get back together, which most likely won’t happen unless i win the lottery and offer them all my money, his work here with The Cribs will definitely suffice..
The Cribs fourth studio LP dropped last week in the UK and it will have an “official” US release mid-November (available now for download). it showcases Jarmen bros. and co. in fine form. “Cheat On Me” really grows. they’ll be in NY and LA for 3 days amidst their current tour schedule.. can’t, won’t, must-not miss them
The Cribs – “We Share the Same Skies”
rating: 8.3
