Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds – Council Skies (LP+7″)

From the evocative album title to the cover art, to the lyrics themselves, Council Skies sees Noel Gallagher reclaiming his past and paying homage to his Mancunian roots. His most varied and accomplished solo record to date, Noel’s fourth solo studio album is a record framed by confidence, risk-taking, surefooted creative freedom, and great emotional depth.

Council Skies was recorded at Noel’s own Lone Star Sound Recording Studios in London, with the album’s lusciously orchestrated strings recorded at the legendary Abbey Road Studios. Produced by Noel with long-time collaborator Paul ‘Strangeboy’ Stacey, the album also features performances from Johnny Marr on three tracks, including recent single Pretty Boy. Council Skies takes its title from a book by revered northern illustrator and friend of Noel, artist Pete McKee.

TRACKLIST

LP:
1. I’m Not Giving Up Tonight
2. Pretty Boy
3. Dead to the World
4. Open the Door, See What You Find
5. Trying to Find a World That’s Been and Gone Pt. 1
6. Easy Now
7. Council Skies
8. There She Blows!
9. Love is a Rich Man
10. Think of a Number

7″:
1. We’re Gonna Get There in the End
2. Pretty Boy (Acoustic)