Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds

Coming after his years in a group defined by mass appeal, this collection finds the songwriter exploring a wider range of arrangements. Many of these compositions existed as basic home recordings for quite some time before finding their final form here. The addition of brass sections and choral support gives these songs a cinematic scope that sits apart from guitar-led anthems.

Issued through the Sour Mash label, the project establishes a solo career independent of previous output. It contrasts quiet acoustic performances with heavy, layered instrumentation. By embracing experimentation, the record functions as a turning point for the artist as he separates his new creative path from the baggage of the nineties.