Liam Gallagher John Squire
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Studio album by Liam Gallagher and John Squire | ||||
Released | 1 March 2024 (2024-03-01) | |||
Recorded | 2023 | |||
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Length | 39:40 | |||
Label | Warner Music UK | |||
Producer | Greg Kurstin | |||
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Source | Rating |
Metacritic | 73/100 |
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Clash | 7/10[4] |
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Liam Gallagher John Squire[13] (also referred to as Liam Gallagher & John Squire[a]) is a collaborative studio album by English singer-songwriter Liam Gallagher and guitarist John Squire, released on 1 March 2024 through Warner Music UK.[15][16] The album was preceded by the singles "Just Another Rainbow" and "Mars to Liverpool".[17] It marks Squire's first album of material under his own name in twenty years since Marshall's House (2004).
Singles
On 5 January 2024, Gallagher and Squire released "Just Another Rainbow". The single debuted and peaked at number 16 on the UK Singles Chart.[18][19]
The album's second single, "Mars to Liverpool" was released on 26 January 2024.[20][21] It peaked at number 16 on the UK Singles Downloads Chart.[22]
The album's third single "Raise Your Hands" was released on 3 March 2024, it was promoted at the Manchester derby at the City of Manchester Stadium
The album's fourth single "I'm a Wheel" was released on 10 April 2024, it was promoted at The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon.
Tour
The duo announced a 2024 tour on 26 January; it began on 13 March at the Barrowland Ballroom in Glasgow, Scotland, and ended on 11 April at the Brooklyn Paramount Theater in New York City.[23] Joining Gallagher and Squire as their backing band were the album's drummer Joey Waronker, Gallagher's longtime touring keyboardist Christian Madden, and Barrie Cadogan – who had played guitar for Gallagher from 2022 to 2023 – on bass. The tour's setlist consisted of all ten tracks from the album, plus a cover of "Jumpin' Jack Flash" by The Rolling Stones.[24]
Track listing
All tracks are written by John Squire.
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Raise Your Hands" | 4:20 |
2. | "Mars to Liverpool" | 3:40 |
3. | "One Day at a Time" | 3:43 |
4. | "I'm a Wheel" | 3:46 |
5. | "Just Another Rainbow" | 5:36 |
6. | "Love You Forever" | 3:35 |
7. | "Make It Up as You Go Along" | 2:11 |
8. | "You're Not the Only One" | 3:56 |
9. | "I'm So Bored" | 4:46 |
10. | "Mother Nature's Song" | 4:07 |
Total length: | 39:40 |
Personnel
Musicians
- Liam Gallagher – vocals (all tracks), hand claps (tracks 1, 3, 4, 7, 8), remixing (8)
- John Squire – electric guitar (all tracks), acoustic guitar (tracks 1–3, 7, 9, 10), hand claps (1, 3, 4, 7)
- Greg Kurstin – bass (all tracks), drum programming (1), percussion (1, 3–8), hand claps (1, 3, 4), synthesizer (1, 4, 5, 8), keyboards (1, 5), piano (1, 10), Hammond B3 organ (2), Wurlitzer (2), Mellotron (5, 10), vibraphone (5); congas, upright piano (8)
- Joey Waronker – drums
- Debbie Gwyther – hand claps (tracks 1, 3, 4, 7)
- Martha Squire – hand claps (tracks 1, 3, 4, 7)
Technical
- Greg Kurstin – production, engineering
- John Greenham – mastering
- Mark "Spike" Stent – mixing
- Julian Burg – engineering
- Matt Tuggle – engineering
Charts
Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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Australian Albums (ARIA)[25] | 65 |
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[26] | 38 |
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)[27] | 9 |
Croatian International Albums (HDU)[28] | 14 |
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[29] | 84 |
French Albums (SNEP)[30] | 20 |
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[31] | 9 |
Hungarian Albums (MAHASZ)[32] | 36 |
Irish Albums (OCC)[33] | 1 |
Italian Albums (FIMI)[34] | 7 |
Japanese Albums (Oricon)[35] | 18 |
Japanese Combined Albums (Oricon)[36] | 30 |
Japanese Hot Albums (Billboard Japan)[37] | 14 |
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[38] | 32 |
Portuguese Albums (AFP)[39] | 116 |
Scottish Albums (OCC)[40] | 1 |
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[41] | 5 |
UK Albums (OCC)[42] | 1 |
Notes
- ^ Promotional materials and Gallagher himself refer to the album without the ampersand; the latter title is used by streaming services.[14]
References
- ^ Bill Pearis (29 February 2024). "Review: Britpop vets Liam Gallagher & John Squire are the resurrection on collab debut LP". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
- ^ JR Moores (20 February 2024). "Liam the Resurrection: Liam Gallagher John Squire Reviewed". The Quietus. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
- ^ a b "Liam Gallagher John Squire review – their best work since Oasis and the Stone Roses". The Guardian. 19 February 2024. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
- ^ a b "Liam Gallagher + John Squire – Liam Gallagher + John Squire". Clash. 26 February 2024. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
- ^ "Liam Gallagher / John Squire – Liam Gallagher & John Squire". AllMusic. 1 March 2024. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
- ^ "Liam Gallagher's best album since Oasis". The Daily Express. 1 March 2024. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ "Liam Gallagher and John Squire channel psychedelic Beatles". The Daily Telegraph. 1 March 2024. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ "Liam Gallagher and John Squire review: Everything Oasis and Stone Roses fans could want". The Evening Standard. 1 March 2024. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ "Two Manchester greats join forces. 8/10". Hot Press. 1 March 2024. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ "Liam Gallagher John Squire Review: Oasis singer and Stone Roses guitarist unite for the best record either has made in decades". Mojo. 27 February 2024. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
- ^ "Liam Gallagher John Squire' review: this is the one we've waited for". NME. 28 February 2024. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
- ^ "Liam Gallagher and John Squire' review: an anticipated meeting of Manc music minds". Rolling Stone UK. 20 February 2024. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
- ^ Chelosky, Danielle (26 January 2024). "Liam Gallagher John Squire Announce Album Details and Tour, Share "Mars to Liverpool"". Stereogum. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
- ^ "Liam Gallagher John Squire - Album by Liam Gallagher, John Squire". Apple Music. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ Duran, Anagricel (18 December 2023). "Liam Gallagher and John Squire tease collaborative album with video and website". NME. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
- ^ O'Connor, Roisin (26 January 2024). "Liam Gallagher and Stone Roses' John Squire announce joint album". The Independent. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
- ^ Aubrey, Elizabeth (22 January 2024). "Liam Gallagher and John Squire announce next single 'Mars To Liverpool'". NME. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
- ^ Rigotti, Alex (5 January 2024). "Liam Gallagher and John Squire reveal progress on their 10-track album". NME. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
- ^ "Just Another Rainbow - Official Charts". Official Charts. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
- ^ "Liam Gallagher & John Squire - Mars to Liverpool". Spotify. 26 January 2024. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
- ^ Mensah, Jenny (26 January 2024). "Liam Gallagher & John Squire release Mars To Liverpool single, album details & tour dates for 2024". Radio X. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
- ^ "Liam Gallagher & John Squires - Mars to Liverpool - UK Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
- ^ Rigotti, Alex (26 January 2024). "Liam Gallagher and John Squire announce self-titled debut album and details of their 2024 tour". NME. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
- ^ Whitelaw, Paul (14 March 2024). "Liam Gallagher And John Squire Live Review: Oasis and Stone Roses heroes shine at first ever gig". Mojo. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
- ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 11 March 2024". The ARIA Report. No. 1775. Australian Recording Industry Association. 11 March 2024. p. 6.
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- ^ "Lista prodaje 10. tjedan 2024. (26.02.2024. - 03.03.2024.)" (in Croatian). HDU. 15 March 2024. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
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- ^ "Top Albums (Week 10, 2024)". Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
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- ^ "Album Top 40 slágerlista – 2024. 10. hét" (in Hungarian). MAHASZ. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
- ^ "Official Irish Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
- ^ "Album – Classifica settimanale WK 10 (dal 01.03.2024 al 07.03.2024)" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved 9 March 2024.
- ^ "Oricon Top 50 Albums: 2024-03-11/p/2" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
- ^ "Oricon Top 50 Combined Albums: 2024-03-11" (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on 7 March 2024. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Japan Hot Albums – Week of 6 March 2024". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved 6 March 2024.
- ^ "NZ Top 40 Albums Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 11 March 2024. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
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- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 9 March 2024.
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- ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
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