Hey,
I work at Sunset Studio's in LA got to listen to some of the master tapes of the new Oasis album, plus I also got my hands on a copy of the official tracklisting. I imagine you guys will be quite critical, but this is what I heard and saw, its all genuine;

Let It Come Down Over Me – What would have been the last track on DBTT is the first track on IWLADIMRM – Let It Come Down Over Me. Very Oasis sounding and definatley very DBTT sounding. All of Oasis’ opening tracks have had Liam on vocals, and that’s not about to change. Written by Noel and clocks in at exactly 3 minutes.

Evil Eye - Liam penned track. Very rocking tune which sounds similar in structure to The Meaning of Soul. Includes a bass solo at the beginning, middle and end of the song, and clocks in at just over 2 minutes.

Sweet and Sour – Gem Archers first appearance as a songwriter on the record, and what a song. Features some amazing guitar work by Gem himself, including use of a Wah-pedal. One of my favourites on the album. Sung by Liam and clocks in at 3:23.

The Boy with the Blues – Liam’s second effort as a songwriter on the record, and probably the most laid back song on the album thus far. Dominated by acoustic guitars, pianos and percussion, this song clocks in at 2:15. Although not my favourite track on the album, Id say these where some of Liam’s best lyrics. Liam sung.

Stop the Clocks – The much anticipated “best song Ive ever written” finally makes its appearance with Noel Gallagher’s mesmerizing “Stop the Clocks”. Without a shadow of a doubt definitely lives up to all the praise Noel has given it. Starts with a quiet chord progression played on an acoustic guitar and gradually builds up to something of an anthem with electric guitars, bass and drums and is totally Noel sung. Lyrics are mega. Song lasts for almost 6 minutes.

To Love – This is, I believe the song Noel played in Australia on LDSMD, and his second song on the album. A personal favourite of mine, the song is completely acoustic and sung by Noel, however backing vocals by Liam can be heard during the songs second verse and outro. Not long, but definitely single materal, 2:34.

The Magic Cant Be Right – Another Noel song, and a swift return to the rock ‘n’ roll sound that we all know and love. Very heavy and almost punk sounding. Liam sung, 3:28.

(Maybe) Sometime in the Future – Andy Bell’s only tune on the album. I have to say this one really impressed me, and I couldnt believe Andy had written this at first, sounds like something Noel might have penned. Very Oasis sounding. Liam and Noel sing almost the whole song together, apart from a solo part by Liam during the bridge and outro. 4:07.

Revolver Man – Noel penned track that sounds remarkably like something that could have came straight out of (Whats the Story) Morning Glory. Very rock ‘n’ roll and sung by Liam.

Call On Us – Gem’s second and final song on the record. An upbeat, somewhat “friendly” song and is sung by Noel, although the backing vocals featured frequently during the song could very well belong to Gem, doesn’t sound like Liam at all. Features the lyric in the chorus “come together/call on us/leave us be/have good luck”.

I Wanna Live a Dream In My Record Machine – And finally, to round off the album is the psychedelic title track. 10 minutes long and features vocals by both Noel and Liam. About 3 guitar solos. The effort put into this song blew me away, the guitar and drums are top notch, and the lyrics are some of the best on the album. Definitely should be a single.




P.S. Im no tennis player