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Post by yearzero on Apr 17, 2013 13:55:50 GMT -5
A positive review  www.nme.com/reviews/beady-eye/14338April 16, 2013 Beady Eye - 'Flick Of The Finger'A call to arms that confirms Liam was born to lead
Let's get something straight: there's not a single human being this side of the Statue of Liberty who isn't interested in what Liam Gallagher's doing. Whether he's running around Hampstead Heath (every morning at 6am), christening his cat ("Lazy Our Kid") or standing outside a Soho pub holding three bottles of Champagne (as seen in a recent tabloid story), you will look. Don't deny it. You'll definitely listen to at least 30 seconds of 'Flick Of The Finger', the trippy first taster from Beady Eye's forthcoming album, 'BE' – so named because it's the acronym of Beady Eye, but presumably also because it's the verb for human existence. Mega. Being curious about Liam is just a fact of life. He's described 'BE' as "fucking lairy cosmic". Well, if he'd scored Star Wars, 'Flick Of The Finger' would be his 'Imperial Death March'. A brass band takes us on a journey through Liam's mind as he first wakes up "with the moon and the room on the wrong side", then swaggers off towards the future. If you were going to follow any man into the unknown it'd be him. His call-to-arms here ("It's ahhhhhnnnn") confirms that he was born to lead. Let's not be daft and credit producer Dave Sitek for this. You can't hear Sitek. You wouldn't hear Krakatoa erupt over the sound of Liam's bravado. Anyway, is 'Flick Of The Finger' any good? Yeah. So, up yours.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2013 14:14:13 GMT -5
Thanks year ! I for one love the end part there'. never gave a shit about who produced albums , always thought it was way overrated , always will ,,whether I like or not got nothing to do with who produced the music but all about who makes it the day I care about who produced is the day I stop listening to a band because if you need a producer to get your sound down you ain't playing rock and roll. ... Thanks man And I stress TO ME maybe I'm old school but I never once looked At or cared who produced. Zep ( yes I know page ) The who , the stones ect ect ..glad someone still believes music is about the band not the one playing with the soundboard . |
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Post by Ash & Debris on Apr 17, 2013 14:18:46 GMT -5
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Post by live4everfessi on Apr 17, 2013 14:21:56 GMT -5
If NME spent more time actually talking about the music itself rather than the person who sings the song and building pretentious narratives their 'track' reviews might be worth reading.
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Post by GIMH on Apr 17, 2013 15:18:00 GMT -5
Yes, oh yes
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Post by Teal on Apr 17, 2013 16:23:57 GMT -5
If NME spent more time actually talking about the music itself rather than the person who sings the song and building pretentious narratives their 'track' reviews might be worth reading. Gotta agree with this.... Stupid review of a decent song. |
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Post by leak4ever on Apr 18, 2013 6:52:11 GMT -5
 Not sure it's the response they were looking for when writing that song... |
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Post by frjdoasis on Apr 18, 2013 7:58:49 GMT -5
How you can review a single song is beyond me. Reviews make sense for albums. Plus, this is a silly review, throwing in all this gossip and the "swagger" nonsense some are used to throw in when they talk about LG
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Post by yearzero on Apr 18, 2013 12:27:14 GMT -5
I do agree, it is a rubbish review from a writing and musical standpoint. It doesn't say that much. But at least it's a positive reaction.  And it will get publicity for BE and Liam. kalas, I'm the same. I tend not to pay attention to the producer, not at first anyway. No matter how good a producer is, I don't think he/she would make a terrible song become amazing. But I do think a good producer can make an already-good song even better, and a bad one can unfortunately make a good song less memorable. |
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Post by KRRRRRRR on Apr 18, 2013 12:31:40 GMT -5
Review sucks, but the song has flipped me from laughing at Beady Eye to wanting to see them again and made me hopeful for the record.
DGSS was terrible for me and they blew when I saw them live (Webster Hall, NYC), but I'll always give Liam Gallagher another chance. So far, so good.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 18, 2013 12:49:53 GMT -5
I do agree, it is a rubbish review from a writing and musical standpoint. It doesn't say that much. But at least it's a positive reaction. And it will get publicity for BE and Liam. kalas, I'm the same. I tend not to pay attention to the producer, not at first anyway. No matter how good a producer is, I don't think he/she would make a terrible song become amazing. But I do think a good producer can make an already-good song even better, and a bad one can unfortunately make a good song less memorable. No I absolutly agree with that ...... That is what Lennon2217 also has stated and in that vain I could not agree more man Your both right .,, I meant too much has been bantered about producers IMO. and was merely pointing out if the tune ain't there the producer means shit and the band is in trouble .... But a good producer can make a good song better no argument there man  ... And also that I never once looked into music like that , as well I never cared who produced..... the wall. Or London calling. Appetite for destruction. ... You get my point. If the a Tune is tops no need worry  |
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Post by yearzero on Apr 18, 2013 13:11:13 GMT -5
I do agree, it is a rubbish review from a writing and musical standpoint. It doesn't say that much. But at least it's a positive reaction. And it will get publicity for BE and Liam. kalas, I'm the same. I tend not to pay attention to the producer, not at first anyway. No matter how good a producer is, I don't think he/she would make a terrible song become amazing. But I do think a good producer can make an already-good song even better, and a bad one can unfortunately make a good song less memorable. No I absolutly agree with that ...... That is what Lennon2217 also has stated and in that vain I could not agree more man Your both right .,, I meant too much has been bantered about producers IMO. and was merely pointing out if the tune ain't there the producer means shit and the band is in trouble .... But a good producer can make a good song better no argument there man ... And also that I never once looked into music like that , as well I never cared who produced..... the wall. Or London calling. Appetite for destruction. ... You get my point. If the a Tune is tops no need worry Absolutely When I hear a great song, my first thought isn't going to be, hm, who's the producer? I think most of us, like you and me, react to music with our ears and our hearts first. If a song grabs you in some way, it just does. When I sit down and hear a song multiple times, that's when I might start analysing it or finding out how it was written, arranged, etc. There are so many ingredients in a piece of music, and the producer is just a part of it. And I just enjoy music for the tune and what feelings it brings up, ultimately. |
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Post by yeayeayeah on Apr 18, 2013 16:14:00 GMT -5
Songbird would be nothing without Noels production
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Post by downer on Apr 18, 2013 17:56:14 GMT -5
Songbird would be nothing without Noels production Agreed, the arrangement of the song is really nice. But also, most of Noels songs would be nothing without Liams voice, he owes Liam, like.. big time.. :-) |
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Post by yeayeayeah on Apr 18, 2013 19:15:40 GMT -5
Songbird would be nothing without Noels production Agreed, the arrangement of the song is really nice. But also, most of Noels songs would be nothing without Liams voice, he owes Liam, like.. big time.. :-) Yea, it is noticeable on HFB album. liams voice really did push Noels songs up a level. That was one of the problems with the post 2000 oasis, they didnt have enough songs where Noel was the writer and liam the singer. Im a fan of most of liams songs but could live without pretty much all of Gem and Andys oasis songs(really like TUTS though). The magic of the oasis sound was that relationship between Noel's songwriting and Liams voice. |
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Post by keazu on Apr 18, 2013 23:21:13 GMT -5
This legitimately sounds as if she's completely tearing it apart, to be honest. Sounds completely sarcastic, and the tweet only seems to make me think that more. It's like a satire, as if Liam had reviewed his own song. Can't hear Sitek? That's what really made me realize it was a joke.
You can't all seriously be missing this can you?
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Post by gdforever on Apr 18, 2013 23:45:35 GMT -5
This legitimately sounds as if she's completely tearing it apart, to be honest. Sounds completely sarcastic, and the tweet only seems to make me think that more. It's like a satire, as if Liam had reviewed his own song. Can't hear Sitek? That's what really made me realize it was a joke. You can't all seriously be missing this can you? What tweet? I thought it sounded positive. Am I missing something? |
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Post by olesiadudnik on Apr 19, 2013 11:32:12 GMT -5
Good god, NME reviews are so juvenile.
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Post by Teal on Apr 19, 2013 12:11:19 GMT -5
I thought it sounded positive. Am I missing something? "You'll definitely listen to at least 30 seconds of 'Flick Of The Finger', the trippy first taster from Beady Eye's forthcoming album, 'BE' – so named because it's the acronym of Beady Eye, but presumably also because it's the verb for human existence." Well if sentences like that don't sound like complete sarcasm, I don't know what does. |
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Post by olesiadudnik on Apr 19, 2013 14:40:51 GMT -5
In any case, not all positive reviews are good reviews.
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Post by oneeye on Apr 19, 2013 15:00:10 GMT -5
Not sure it's the response they were looking for when writing that song... This is just the type of nitwit NME have, I mean why would such a song make you laugh? Idiot! |
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Post by GlastoEls on Apr 20, 2013 8:37:54 GMT -5
I thought it sounded positive. Am I missing something? "You'll definitely listen to at least 30 seconds of 'Flick Of The Finger', the trippy first taster from Beady Eye's forthcoming album, 'BE' – so named because it's the acronym of Beady Eye, but presumably also because it's the verb for human existence." Well if sentences like that don't sound like complete sarcasm, I don't know what does. That's just the snarky writing style so prevalent today. It's a positive review. |
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Post by keazu on Apr 20, 2013 15:22:19 GMT -5
I mean I could be wrong, as it would be very strange for someone to publish a completely sarcastic review, but I'm still sticking with it being sarcasm.
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Post by nedsatomicdustbin on Apr 20, 2013 15:33:53 GMT -5
I mean I could be wrong, as it would be very strange for someone to publish a completely sarcastic review, but I'm still sticking with it being sarcasm. FACT. |
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Post by gdforever on Apr 20, 2013 16:26:12 GMT -5
NME are capable of either.
But I'd rather snarky and positive over snarky and scathing any day.
Superficially it's positive...most people aren't looking at her twitter to get the context or snarky aside.
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