Marvin’s High Flying ALBUMS OF 2011
Let’s Start off with
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying birds
I might be biased but if there’s one album i’d find best to promote to unknowns , it is this one. I’d use the all-obscene streak of calling it ultimately “ THe BEST SHIT IN THE WORLD”. The whole album itself is magnificent in every sense of the word and more. According to some magazines I am not allowed to namedrop here, “ It’s the best collection of songs since Morning glory. 4/5 Stars”. That itself is saying a lot cause what the Story(Morning Glory)? is the highest selling record in the Uk behind MJ’s “Thriller”, a bit of a pop history lesson there. But that’s the past, innit? Looking on to your future being now. Fruit basket tampered, Oasis in shambles. Liam, Gem and Andy’s with beady eye. Noel’s free of the shackles of yesteryears and here we have the most anticipated album since the 10 commandments.
Track by track guide.
1. Everybody’s on the run – You couldn’t start an album any better than this one, it builds up and down like a volcano waiting to burst but decided not too , but does eventually when you least expect it to be. With choral and orchestral accompaniment in this track and a belter of a vocals. One of my favorites, ever since the soundcheck version via youtube saw the light of day. Reminds me of a soundtrack to the greatest love movie never made. Nothing short or premature about it, it’s the full article. It’s timeless through and through. “ …Hang in there love, You’ve got to hold on, You’ve got to be Strong enough for love…”
2. Dream on – A bit silly this one, but an enjoyable tune, indeed. I love it. Especially when the trumpet/horns and subtle shouts of “come on” kick in right at the end. It’s a bit of a willy wonka, I’m sat at the garden reading a book looking outside observing the neighbours/family doing silly stuff kinda tune, cause they got no meaning you see. My siblings and I love this tune. it. “ …The tears you cried are only meant to flatter me..”
3. If I had a Gun – Possibly my favorite track of the album. If there was one song I would want to claim as my own, It’s this one( Now, where’s my time machine?). One of his best lyrics yet, very true to the soul, something that tugs you in the heart. “..Excuse me If I spoke too soon but my eyes have always followed you around the room..” Even the melody fits perfectly to the lyrics, cascades to a whole elevation. Stuffing different chord progressions into the same vocal melody. Nice trick, indeed. “ I’m holding on and waiting for the moment for my heart to be unbroken by the seams…”
4. The Death of you and Me – The lead single of the album. With themes of nostalgia, the longing to be somewhere else. Escapism. It’s a nice jazz shuffler with horn/trumpets/brass thrown into the mix. A nice change, settling down in a place, anywhere but here “..Let’s run away to sea forever we’ll be free, free to spend our whole lives running..”
5. (I wanna Live in a Dream In My) Record Machine – I like this tune. It’s very atmospheric with kids chatter greasing the gears. Builds up to orchestral and choral brilliance and a sprinkle of genius. Again, the them of escapism, with a lot more in your face. The last coda is sickening mind blowing(take note! Safety belts for the mind. Check!).. “ I want a piece of the world and you can’t make me spit it out..”
6. Aka…What a Life! – Another unexpected track of the chief. This song is a grower. I would imagine this is what John Lennon would have sounded if he did Dance in this era we’re in. Different beats, still singing. “..It may be a dream but it tastes like poison..”
7. Soldier boys and Jesus Freaks – Politically driven. Very the kinks-esque tune. I Think this is the weakest of the lot. But no worries, it’s still worth the listen. I could relate to the distaste of political figures and fakes who put on a religious facade when they’re out. “For soldier boys and jesus freaks, they go to heaven on their holidays..”
8. Aka…Broken Arrow – A tale of an angel coming down and ease my troubled mind. I like this. I’m sure in futures time, this will be one of the more underrated tunes. I think it’s about love, wanting to be saved and wanting to be alone at the same time. Its also a transition from running from the old place and into the new. “..If I die in a dream then let me live my life..”
9. (stranded on) The Wrong Beach – Another filler tune but would sound amazing live I suppose. Sometimes, in the course of the journey , we may get lost and lose our way there. And i think this is what the sentiments of the song’s about. “ Falling..I’ll meet you on the way down, I’ll meet you on the rebound”
10. Stop the Clocks – I had chills down my spine on the first few listens of this one. Love everything about it, the lyrics, the melody. The idealism which verges the impossible. The closure. An epic one, indeed. Builds up nicely on acoustic and then accompanied by choral accompaniment and for the last 1 minute , a whole lotta noise before a nice stop. “ Lock the box and leave it all behind, on the backseat of my mind..”
And that’s it for now….
