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Post by matt on Feb 8, 2023 7:09:24 GMT -5
They buy lawyers like they buy players. Not much, if anything will happen. At most they will get a fine. Maybe they will get a few points deducted in a future season, but I doubt it. Letting nation states own clubs is a horrible development, but the horse has long bolted. PSG, Newcastle, Man City ... and it;s only going to get worse. They will get points deducted in a pre-season tournament. Regardless of the scale of punishment, I don’t think it will ever address the fundamental issue. No doubt, they’re guilty as hell and have fiddled the system ever since being bought out in 2008, all their silverware is tainted and paying Haaland a million a week (at least, I wonder how much unauthorised payments on top of that are going to the family and agent...) shows a system abused and broken beyond repair. They’ll probably get away with it. But they represent a wider problem in football, I have no doubt this would happen under similar ownership for all other big clubs. Give them a chance and Utd and Liverpool will follow suit. Because there’s no such thing as financial fair play, Newcastle will make City look positively frugal these next few years. I’d rather laws be enshrined to pass all club ownership over to supporters groups, or a model similar to Germany rather than City be made an example of. Unfortunately the tribal nature of the game will want to see City absolutely destroyed that will drown out any real discussion about the shift in attitudes that need to take place. It reflects our political system though, all that rampant dodgy capitalism and dirty money that’s been legitimised ever since Thatcherism. The English game and league system should be the best thing ever, and it’s roots and history is fascinating. Something that should be sacred like this it shows you that, actually, nothing is sacred under such destructive ideology. Man City have not destroyed English football, they are just merely a symptom of the disease that run this country and the game itself. |
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Post by matt on Feb 7, 2023 10:42:35 GMT -5
So these songs registered on ASCAP/BMI, are they registered on completion of writing or completion of a recording?
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Post by matt on Feb 7, 2023 6:09:38 GMT -5
A paltry fine is all that it will be, the Premier League won't want to do anything that taints their brand.
Chelsea up next, Newcastle have joined City in doing a deal with the devil, all with the likelihood of Man Utd and Liverpool being bought out by similar Middle Eastern oil tycoons.
It's capitalism gone mad and English football is in ruins. Can only hope geopolitics destroys all these clubs to the extent that football is brought back into fan/community ownership.
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Post by matt on Feb 4, 2023 11:35:32 GMT -5
I haven't listened to this song since it came out until the last week when I was revisiting it.
And I'll be honest, the tune and it's general spirit is becoming endearing to me. I listened to some covers that stripped it back and put it at a quicker pace, and it really lifted it revealing a genuinely lovely and optimistic tune that only Noel could write. Maybe his most sentimental and optimistic song since going solo which is why it is getting comparisons to classic Oasis.
But going back to Noel's own version.... jeez, does this man know how to absolutely slaughter his own songs. So painfully slow, heavy and lumbered in its production that it really bogs down a lovely tune. At the risk of sounding like a broken record, but fucking hell, production is the issue time and time again with this man. He just doesn't get it. If he was manning the controls for Definitely Maybe and Morning Glory, they'd have only achieved moderate success with such bland uninspired production.
It's an 8/10 melody destroyed by a 2/10 production.
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Post by matt on Feb 4, 2023 10:58:46 GMT -5
Do you think Gem will ever go solo? He was in a band as front man, contributed songs to Oasis and Beady Eye and now he is relegated to being stage left and "only" playing guitar. He's got some tunes, has an OK voice and would probably have a decent enough core support from Oasis fans. OK, he wouldn't exactly top the charts, but I could see him doing it as a side gig alongside the HFB. Only if Guantanamo Bay needs a house band. |
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Post by matt on Feb 2, 2023 13:44:16 GMT -5
Going back to Dylan's "Time Out of Mind" again at the moment... What do we think of one of the brothers doing an album with Daniel Lanois? I could see Liam's voice cutting through that Bayou swamp-heat sound perfectly, and it might bring out a nice mix for Noel where he could still write verse-chorus songs on his acoustic but then push it into unexplored territory with a dirtier, more atmospheric sound. In an ideal world I'd love him to produce, but I think Lanois works best with those who in thrall to classic 'rootsy' traditional music, be that folk, country, gospel or blues. Oasis have never gone in for that sadly. |
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Post by matt on Feb 1, 2023 18:21:23 GMT -5
How did we miss these? These are massive, bigger than the Mustique demos in my opinion.
As said, for the most part barring some mixing, this could have been the actual album if it weren't for some bright sparks in Creation searching for the elusive sound we eventually got.
Liam's great as usual but the band missing that raw edge and a bit tame. Somewhat more like latter Oasis in sound when Noel's ego got too big to be questioned.
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Post by matt on Jan 31, 2023 17:31:36 GMT -5
Last of Us Episode 3 try not to cry challenge (impossible). What a wonderful little story ugh what a fantastic episode I played the video game when it came out years ago, was surprised to see it turned into a TV show considering just how cinematic like the game was. Must check it out though, seems like it bucks the trend in quality when it comes to video game adaptations. |
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Post by matt on Jan 30, 2023 13:08:07 GMT -5
Songbird has the populist appeal that no other Liam tune comes close to, mainly due to its light breezy effortless feel ("very much in keeping with its titular character" Alan Partridge would say).
Melodically sweet and simple, a heartfelt performance from Liam and actually one of the very very few songs from Oasis MkII nailed sonically without bludgeoning it to death with plodding rhythms.
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Post by matt on Jan 29, 2023 14:23:11 GMT -5
Cloudburst is one of Oasis's best b'sides from their early days and they should've played it more often. A forgotten gem, great tune. |
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Post by matt on Jan 28, 2023 21:45:14 GMT -5
Listened to his three full albums. Noel's solo career has been fantastic, so far. Everything since 2018 has been mixed and inessential, for me, though. Council Skies could be a turning point. I don’t want Council Skies to be the album that lacks serious effort and is the mere taxying and parking of his solo career prior to an uninspired Oasis reunion (i.e. creatively and live, picking up from where they left off), but I fear that’s what it will be. |
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Post by matt on Jan 28, 2023 19:50:49 GMT -5
I wasn't knowledgeable on anyone in Television to be honest but the music was superb, so a massive loss. It was five years ago around this time of the year I first listened to Marquee Moon. Bought it second hand in a music store and it's telling how great music is if you can pinpoint a specific part of your life to it. |
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Post by matt on Jan 28, 2023 15:11:15 GMT -5
I don't think 'Mike Bruce' exists.
I think its codeword for some sixth form movie projects that went horribly wrong.
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Post by matt on Jan 28, 2023 14:57:44 GMT -5
Just saw The Fabelmans at the cinema.
Loved it, such a thoughtful beautiful film. Could have been a tad more cynical and ugly but instead it's empathetic nature was sincere.
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Post by matt on Jan 26, 2023 15:44:42 GMT -5
Peggy's big 80th in 4 days lads!  I wonder what, if anything, Liam will post about it and I can't help but hope in my silly heart it's a FULL family picture A family fun day at the circus I reckon. Noel too short for the rides unfortunately but he’ll get extra candy floss for his troubles. |
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Post by matt on Jan 25, 2023 14:45:44 GMT -5
Honestly all I want from this album to feature a well crafted selection of high quality songs, because Noel hasn’t really had that with any album - Oasis or Solo - since the 90’s I don’t care if it’s classic Noel or experimental Noel, ideally a mix of the two, but aslong as the songs are high quality and well written. The big problem with the last album (WBTM) was that the first 5 tracks were absolutely fantastic, but then the album falls HARD off a cliff as soon as “Be Careful What You Wish For” kicks in (with the exception of the TMWBTM). It was only a half good record for that reason. Then the EP title tracks solidified Noel’s failed experiments. The first three tracks of this album we’ve heard are great so far, hopefully the rest follows with a mix of old Noel and new Noel, but ideally all containing the magic we know he is capable of. I agree to some extent, I think Who Built The Moon properly sags in the middle after five absolute belters. But for me, the last third saves it. I'm probably an exception but the instrumental interludes work, I like their ambiance, and it feels like its building to something. And for me it pays off, I love the trio of songs at the end, strongest finish to a Gallagher album in over 20 years at that point. If Love Is The Law, I think melodically its one of his stronger efforts and straight up pop, Man Who Built The Moon is epic soundscape and Dead In The Water, while it doesn't fit sonically or lyrically, works because it's a jolt to the system. It feels like the perfect epilogue. |
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Post by matt on Jan 25, 2023 14:31:43 GMT -5
Oasis certainly don't have anything to lose through a reunion. It's not like they quit at their peak like The Smiths or Roses, we remember them at their worst. But that's the hardcore fans point of view. We know that but the general punter on the street will be recalling the peak years and pining for the 90s, oblivious to the endless shitshows of the last number of years.
It would have been entertaining if the shows were disastrous and chaotic in a rock n roll way. But they weren't. They were boring, which is the worst insult you can give to any act. That's my main concern about a reunion. I'm not paying good money to hear Liam's voice shot to bits, Noel staring at his shoes for two hours with a face like a smacked arse, and the rest of them going through the motions. The whole experience would be a sluggish chore for band and attendees. Absolute daylight robbery.
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Post by matt on Jan 25, 2023 14:11:10 GMT -5
I doubt if James is that big a snowflake he cares that much about anything said here-he gets lots of postive feedback on his comments section. I had no problem with the Tom Meighan interview.Theres no evidence that Tom is a habitual wife beating monster as some on here have painted him.Maybe they have information none of the rest of us have but the video makes it clear the incident was somewhat misrepresented-as his wife was only too happy to explain.If I believed this was a pattern of behaviour from him I certainly wouldnt be offering these sentiments. And as much as some dont like his music a normal punter gettin a song in the i-tunes charts is a nice little achievement.And to the inevitable chorus of naysayers I would say when was the last time you or your mates band were able to pull it off? Yeah, how dare folk get all sensitive and easily offended about woman beating! Nothing wrong with teaching the lasses a few lessons eh pal?! And seriously, who cares if there isn't evidence he's a habitual woman beater. Once is bad enough. Or is trauma only sustained after multiple attacks? Hargreaves video is damaging to the point that it is desperate attempt to clean up the image of a singer he idolises. If the issue is to be discussed, it's why his girlfriend is on the receiving end of his emotional insecurities, something that has wider relevance in society than desperately trying to save the career of some z-list celebrity. If you have a genuine moral conscience, you tread these issues sensitively and get to what really matters. All he cares about is Meighan. He's framing the issue entirely the wrong way. |
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Post by matt on Jan 25, 2023 13:51:55 GMT -5
For a bonus song (and live recording) to have that many streams kind of proves Walkersafc's point. It was by far the best received track of that cycle within the fan base. I don't think that's even up for discussion. I do find it very strange how the defence of Holy Mountain being a very marmite song is often about it's streams and chart lingering. It's very often the exact same people who say Liam's top 20 singles or album sales vs Noel's are in no way a barometer for who is better. Not to mention that the lead single from an artist like Noel will be on a shit ton of Spotify playlists. Just off the top of my head it's on a "made in manchester" one i've got. That's the way you get spotify streams/the chart staying power now. Not a thing to do with how good it is or a thing to measure what's most popular. Dead In The Water performs very well simply on account that its one of his best songs ever. It's miles better than anything he'd released in his solo career and latter Oasis before hand. I think it's the only one that you could argue is a genuine classic and Noel, if he is trying to repeat it, is destined to failure (we'll see how this new album goes...). But that doesn't undermine the rest of Who Built The Moon. It has a lot of crossover appeal, the critics who were previously sniffy digged it. My sister, who bemoans how boring Oasis and Noel is, enjoyed it. It's bizarre there seems to be this obsession to bring that album down. I tend to think the folk who make it a campaign to say WBTM was an unmitigated failure are the sort who were terrified of that Pretty Boy video. Anything perceived as slightly different. Oh, and they are hardcore fans of James Hargreaves tunes, singing it to their imaginary girlfriends, while bemoaning Noel's 'gay fukin disco shite' music. |
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Post by matt on Jan 25, 2023 5:06:29 GMT -5
NG is out & about with MS & JC Who are MS and JC? Michael Schumacher & Jesus Christ |
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Post by matt on Jan 24, 2023 15:49:52 GMT -5
Aberdeen, fucking hell.... I've never even heard of Darvel.
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Post by matt on Jan 24, 2023 15:44:20 GMT -5
It suffers from the same problem as every other album after SOTSOG: not enough Noel-written, Liam-sung tunes. It's as simple as that. It was never going to be experimental. But for a fairly stripped back meat and potatoes album, the songs need to be there. Save a couple of Liam's songs (Guess God Thinks I'm Abel still his best Oasis song in my opinion and one of the best post-BHN Oasis songs easily) but I'm sure Noel had enough for the album. |
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Post by matt on Jan 24, 2023 9:43:42 GMT -5
How, exactly, has Liam been a clown 2017-2023+ Liam’s comeback is one of the greatest in history. What comeback? He had a band that had albums that peaked at 3 and 2…Then went quiet musically for about 3 years (many successful bands and artists do) - and then he returned with a solo career. Yeah he had a bit of an upturn in popularity with the public and whatnot but It’s not like he really went downhill or had been devoid of success for years and years. I think this comeback thing is way overstated sometimes. He had already maintained a fanbase, hence Beady Eye charting well with albums and being able to walk into a record deal when he decided to go solo. People act like he worked his way up again from the very bottom after being a forgotten man for years. Yeah he’s carved out a pretty good solo career and been marketed well, but it was never going to bomb in reality. He’s Liam Gallagher from Oasis. He’ll have a good enough fanbase forever. Think you're underestimating just how bad Beady Eye were. It just seemed to be constant regression for Liam, lesser returns with Oasis and then releasing bum notes with what was always Oasis without the songwriting talent. I had my doubts, the return shocked me. Really good album, gave the fans what they wanted and his live performances are the best since the Oasis heyday. |
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Post by matt on Jan 22, 2023 8:18:25 GMT -5
If this song was released today, instead of 1997, people would be proclaiming the return of U2 and remarking at how it's the freshest the band has sounded in years. Like, seriously. The way this song is produced with the way those high-pitched vocals are processed and used as instrumentation, the strong bass & drums, Bono's delivery and the lyrics he delivers were all way ahead of their time. Bono's lyrics around this time had great imagery, tells a good story but a really sad song though. They've redone it for the upcoming Songs of Surrender. Not one they've given any attention to since 1997 so looking forward to it. |
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Post by matt on Jan 21, 2023 21:01:06 GMT -5
The drums are criminally bad. Alan White did not die for this. Is Sharrock still his drummer? The plod was strong with Jeremy Stacey. Is he back?No, and I don't think it's a problem with the drummer either. Both Sharrock and Stacey are excellent drummers in their own right. You only need to hear Who Built The Moon to see that Stacey, who contributes on a good deal of those tracks with some excellent performances, doesn't lumber and plod around like on previous High Flying Birds albums. The problem is Noel's arrangements and compositions. They are frighteningly dull. I listened to the Live Forever performance from 2021 that he did for Radio 2 and thought he'd really nailed becoming an accomplished arranger. I was hoping something of that ethereal, dreamy nature for this album, given the fact I wasn't holding out much hope of it being any sonic masterpiece given he's producing it himself. Unfortunately, Easy Now trashes that hope and we're right back to square one to the drab dark days of Dave Sardy. |
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