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Chasing Yesterday is the upcoming second studio album by the English rock band Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds. Written and produced by eponymous frontman Noel Gallagher, the album is set to be released on 2 March 2015 by Gallagher's label Sour Mash Records. The album was supported by the release of two singles – "In the Heat of the Moment" and "Ballad of the Mighty I".

Background

Noel Gallagher first confirmed that he was working on a follow-up to 2011's Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds in August 2013 during an interview on sports radio station Talksport, stating: "I've got tons of songs left over from the last one. I'm writing, putting stuff together. Yeah, I'll definitely make another [album], that's for sure".[1] In October he revealed that he was ready to start recording the album, explaining that he was "just waiting now for availabilities of my band and producers" in order to begin.[2]

In February 2014, former Oasis producer Mark Coyle revealed that Gallagher had written between 50 and 60 songs for the new album, which he was in the process of "whittling down into an album".[3] Talking about the songs, he claimed that "Noel's new album is fucking great", comparing it in style to Oasis album Definitely Maybe, and describing it as "seismic".[3]

Gallagher officially announced Chasing Yesterday on 13 October 2014 at a question-and-answer event hosted by Facebook in London, revealing the album's title, release date, track listing, supporting UK tour, and first two singles.[4]

Recording and production

Gallagher's regular producer Dave Sardy was unavailable to work on Chasing Yesterday, so the album was self-produced by the High Flying Birds frontman, who stated that he "enjoyed the freedom of [producing the album] but not the responsibility".[4]

Lead single "In the Heat of the Moment" was the final song recorded for the album.[4] Chasing Yesterday was completed by July 2014, but due to touring commitments and the reissues of Oasis albums it was held for release for several months, with Gallagher proclaiming that the wait was "beginning to do [his] head in".[5]

Former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr performed on the album's second single, "Ballad of the Mighty I". Speaking about the collaboration during the initial announcement of the album, Gallagher stated that "He's a very enthusiastic artist and I tried to get him to play on 'What a Life' ... He's a truly great guitarist and he has something that nobody else has. He's amazing, a top man."[4] Gallagher has claimed that Marr arrived to record his part for the track without having heard a demo, and that his contribution helped make the song "one of the best" he'd ever written.[6]

Promotion and release

The first music video from the album, for lead single "In the Heat of the Moment", was released on 23 October 2014.[7] The song was released as the first single from the album on 17 November, and entered the UK Singles Chart at number 26.[8] A music video was also released for the single's B-side, "Do the Damage", the following month.[9] The music video for "Ballad of the Mighty I" was released on 12 January 2015.[6]

The first concert tour in promotion of Chasing Yesterday was detailed during the initial announcement of the album in October 2014, with six shows confirmed in the UK between 3 and 10 March 2015,[4] all of which sold out in minutes.[10] A North American tour was also scheduled for May and June 2015.[11]

Title and artwork

The title of Chasing Yesterday was revealed during the album's official announcement on 13 October 2014.[4] Speaking during the announcement, Gallagher claimed that he "literally came up with it [a week earlier]", adding that "if [he] could change it [he] would change it".[12]

Composition

Speaking about Chasing Yesterday in January 2015, Gallagher revealed that opening track "Riverman" is his favourite track on the album, and one of his favourite tracks he's written.[13] He also spoke about "The Right Stuff", comparing the style of the song to that of Queens of the Stone Age, The Rolling Stones and T. Rex.[13]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Noel Gallagher

No.TitleLength
1."Riverman"5:41
2."In the Heat of the Moment"3:29
3."The Girl with X-Ray Eyes"3:20
4."Lock All the Doors"3:41
5."The Dying of the Light"5:11
6."The Right Stuff"5:27
7."While the Song Remains the Same"4:16
8."The Mexican"3:46
9."You Know We Can't Go Back"3:46
10."Ballad of the Mighty I"5:15
Total length:43:52
Japanese edition bonus track
No.TitleLength
11."Leave My Guitar Alone" 
Deluxe edition bonus tracks
No.TitleLength
11."Do the Damage"3:10
12."Revolution Song"3:32
13."Freaky Teeth"3:54
14."In the Heat of the Moment" (remix)5:58
Total length:60:26
Japanese deluxe edition bonus tracks
No.TitleLength
11."Do the Damage"3:10
12."Revolution Song"3:32
13."Freaky Teeth"3:54
14."In the Heat of the Moment" (remix)5:58
15."Leave My Guitar Alone" 

Personnel

Release history

Country Date Version(s) Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
Japan 25 February 2015 Standard CD, digital download Sour Mash [15][16]
Deluxe CD, digital download [17][18]
Germany 27 February 2015 Standard LP [19]
Deluxe CD, digital download [20][21]
Ireland Standard CD, LP, digital download [22]
Deluxe CD, digital download [23]
Netherlands Standard Digital download [24]
Deluxe Digital download [25]
Switzerland Deluxe Digital download [26]
United Kingdom 2 March 2015 Standard LP, digital download [27][28]
Deluxe CD, digital download [29][30]
France Standard LP [31]
Deluxe CD, digital download [32][33]
Italy Standard Digital download [34]
Sweden Standard Digital download [35]
Deluxe Digital download [36]
Canada 3 March 2015 Standard LP, digital download [37][38]
Deluxe CD, digital download [39][40]
United States Standard CD, LP, digital download [41][42][43]
Deluxe Digital download [44]
Australia 6 March 2015 Deluxe Digital download [45]
New Zealand Deluxe Digital download [46]

References

  1. ^ "Noel Gallagher on Damon Albarn collaboration rumours: 'It's news to me!'". NME. 17 August 2013. Retrieved 25 January 2015. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  2. ^ "Noel Gallagher: Second Album Ready To Record". XFM. 21 October 2013. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
  3. ^ a b "New Noel Gallagher album 'has the spirit of 'Definitely Maybe". NME. 26 February 2014. Retrieved 25 January 2015. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  4. ^ a b c d e f Renshaw, David (13 October 2014). "Noel Gallagher announces new album 'Chasing Yesterday' and UK tour dates – hear first song now". NME. Retrieved 25 January 2015. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  5. ^ "Noel Gallagher says wait to release new album 'Chasing Yesterday' is 'beginning to do my head in'". NME. 4 November 2014. Retrieved 25 January 2015. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  6. ^ a b "Noel Gallagher unveils video for Johnny Marr collaboration 'Ballad Of The Mighty I' – watch". NME. 12 January 2015. Retrieved 25 January 2015. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  7. ^ Renshaw, David (23 October 2014). "Noel Gallagher reveals 'In The Heat Of The Moment' video – watch". NME. Retrieved 25 January 2015. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  8. ^ "Band Aid 30's Do They Know It's Christmas goes straight in at Number 1 with bumper sales". Official Charts Company. 23 November 2014. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
  9. ^ Renshaw, David (24 November 2014). "Noel Gallagher visits roller derby in 'Do The Damage' video – watch". NME. Retrieved 25 January 2015. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  10. ^ "Noel Gallagher UK tour sells out in 10 minutes". NME. 17 October 2014. Retrieved 25 January 2015. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  11. ^ "Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds Announce Spring Summer 2015 North American Tour Dates". Contactmusic.com. 21 January 2015. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
  12. ^ Morris, Andy (14 October 2014). "Noel Gallagher isn't a fan of his own album title Chasing Yesterday". Gigwise. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
  13. ^ a b Renshaw, David (14 January 2015). "Noel Gallagher compares new album to 'T Rex, The Rolling Stones and Queens Of The Stone Age'". NME. Retrieved 25 January 2015. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  14. ^ a b c "In the Heat of the Moment" (Media notes). Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds. Sour Mash Records. 2014.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  15. ^ "Chasing Yesterday: Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds - SICP-4397" (in Japanese). HMV Group. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
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  17. ^ "Chasing Yesterday: Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds - SICP-4395/6" (in Japanese). HMV Group. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
  18. ^ "Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds Chasing Yesterday ((Deluxe))" (in Japanese). iTunes (JP). Retrieved 25 January 2015.
  19. ^ "Chasing Yesterday (Vinyl LP)" (in French). Amazon.de. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
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  21. ^ "Chasing Yesterday (Deluxe Edition) von Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds" (in German). iTunes (DE). Retrieved 25 January 2015.
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  34. ^ "Chasing Yesterday di Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds" (in Italian). iTunes (IT). Retrieved 25 January 2015.
  35. ^ "Chasing Yesterday av Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds" (in Swedish). iTunes (SE). Retrieved 25 January 2015.
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  38. ^ "Chasing Yesterday by Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds". iTunes (CA). Retrieved 25 January 2015.
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  43. ^ "Chasing Yesterday by Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds". iTunes (US). Retrieved 25 January 2015.
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  45. ^ "Chasing Yesterday (Deluxe Edition) by Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds". iTunes (AU). Retrieved 25 January 2015.
  46. ^ "Chasing Yesterday (Deluxe Edition) by Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds". iTunes (NZ). Retrieved 25 January 2015.
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