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"I recorded one song and it was fun and I thought it sounded really good. Then I recorded another and I thought, 'That's f*cking great, man'."

Noel Gallagher was in New York City last night for a listening party for his album due out in November on Sour Mash/Mercury, and he was typically full of his matter-of-fact bluster. And most importantly, Noel's new tracks deliver the goods.

The preview for "Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds" was held atop Soho's Mondrian Hotel, with a spectacular view on a balmy, pre-hurricane Irene night over a blaring soundsystem.

Gallagher, the premier songwriter of his generation, doesn't simply rely on the bag of tricks he developed during his tenure with Oasis. The songs that make-up "Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds" have a cinematic feel and artistic scope only hinted at over Gallagher's 15-plus year career. Fans of Oasis won't be disappointed, though, as there are plenty of the usual touchstones. But those who dismissed the band, for whatever reason, have reason to seek this album out. From the all-too-brief time I got to spend with the tracks last night I'm tipping this to be one of the best albums of the year, if not the best.

If you don't believe me, just sample Gallagher's new single "The Death of You and Me" or watch the video. It's familiar and classic, but adventurous and different all at the same time. And Gallagher's voice sounds better than ever, both here and throughout the new album.

And Gallagher seems to know what he has on his hands. He was relaxed and talkative last night, taking time to shoot the breeze with all comers and share anecdotes about the making of the album.

Watch my column for an interview with Gallagher as well as producer Dave Sardy, and more news about "Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds".

Source: www.examiner.com

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