Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds "Council Skies" VinylCouncil Skies

The 2023 album from Oasis mastermind, Noel Gallagher, and his High Flying Birds. From the telling album title to the cover and the lyrics themselves - with "Council Skies", Noel Gallagher reflects on his past and pays tribute to his roots in Manchester. Noel Gallagher's fourth solo album is his most diverse and accomplished solo album to date, characterized by self-confidence, risk-taking, secure creative freedom, and great emotional depth.

"Council Skies" was recorded at Noel's own Lone Star Sound Recording Studios in London, with the album's lushly orchestrated strings recorded at the legendary Abbey Road Studios. The album was produced by Noel along with his long-time collaborator Paul "Strangeboy" Stacey. Johnny Marr is also featured on three tracks, including the single "Pretty Boy". The title "Council Skies" comes from a book by the renowned Northern illustrator and friend of Noel's, the artist Pete McKee. It addresses themes of youthful longing and unbridled ambition.

Noel Gallagher is one of the most influential and successful songwriters in the history of British rock music. NGHFB have sold over 1.6 million copies in the UK, Noel has released 12 number 1 albums to date and has a huge global online audience with a total of 1 billion streams across all platforms and 5 million fans on his social networks.

Side A
I'm Not Giving Up Tonight
Pretty Boy
Dead To The World
Open The Door, See What You Find
Trying To Find A World That's Been And Gone Pt. 1

Side B
Easy Now
Council Skies
There She Blows!
Love Is A Rich Man
Think Of A Number

Bonus 7" Single
A: We're Gonna Get There In The End
B: Pretty Boy (Acoustic)