Released 9 years ago this October
As You Were
Liam Gallagher · 2017
44 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock
A confident return to rock, blending melodic hooks with introspective lyrics and a quintessentially British swagger.
Top tracks — play these first
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Wall of Glass — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its infectious riff and themes of resilience, encapsulating Gallagher's unapologetic persona.
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For What It’s Worth — This track features poignant reflections on personal struggles, showcasing Gallagher's ability to merge introspection with anthemic melodies.
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Come Back to Me — With its heartfelt lyrics and soaring chorus, this song exemplifies Gallagher's knack for crafting emotionally resonant ballads that still maintain a rock edge.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends energetic rock with introspective moments but lacks a strong cohesive arc.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature driving guitar riffs and anthemic choruses, establishing a high-energy tone early on.
- Several songs incorporate layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the melodic appeal.
- The album includes moments of introspection, with tracks like 'Paper Crown' featuring softer instrumentation and reflective lyrics.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo flow throughout
- introspective moments of reflection
- anthems for sing-along energy
- raw emotional vocal delivery
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- As You Were marks Liam Gallagher's debut solo album following the breakup of Oasis and years of personal reinvention. Released in 2017, it came after his involvement in Beady Eye, which had disbanded in 2014, positioning Gallagher at a pivotal moment to redefine his musical identity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Oasis· Richard Ashcroft· The Verve
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Wall of Glass 3:44
- 2 Bold 4:00
- 3 Greedy Soul 3:35
- 4 Paper Crown 3:29
- 5 For What It’s Worth 4:12
- 6 When I’m in Need 4:19
- 7 You Better Run 3:24
- 8 I Get By 3:10
- 9 Chinatown 3:21
- 10 Come Back to Me 3:22
- 11 Universal Gleam 4:08
- 12 I’ve All I Need 4:10
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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