In the deepest, darkest COVID days of late 2020, Liam Gallagher threw music fans a lifeline when he released a live streamed concert of him and his band sailing down the Thames playing a selection of solo tracks and Oasis classics. The beautifully shot video was a much-needed respite for those not able to attend concerts. Not to mention the site of much loved Bonehead on guitar.
Opening with “Hello”, the younger Gallagher then plays three solo tracks including “Halo” whose piano intro get obliterated by a wall of sound by the first verse. “Greedy Soul” from Gallagher’s first solo album is a driving rock song, a bit daft but all attitude before “Once” slows things down for a few minutes while looking back at the good old days.
Concentrating on the punkier, sneering tracks from his back catalogue – Liam throws the heads in the crowd a few looks with Oasis b-sides “Fade Away” and “Headshrinker” along with the psychedelic swirl of “Columbia”. “Champagne Supernova” appears in a shorter, lovely piano led style as he wishes all a Happy Christmas. Gallagher closes the set with a tender new song, “All You’re Dreaming Of” that had just been released the week before. Whereas a DVD of the event would be a welcome addition, the CD is a reminder of a fun night had by fans across the world who could hear some much missed live music.
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