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BE

Beady Eye · 2013

49 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock

A vibrant blend of classic rock riffs and modern indie sensibilities, underscored by introspective lyrics and anthemic choruses.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Flick of the Finger — This opening track sets a high-energy tone for the album with its driving beat and catchy chorus, encapsulating Beady Eye's renewed focus on rock dynamics.
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    Soul Love — With its lush instrumentation and reflective lyrics, this track showcases the band's more melodic side while tackling themes of love and longing.
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    Don't Brother Me — As one of the longer tracks on the album, it features extended instrumental sections that build emotional intensity, highlighting the band's willingness to experiment sonically.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo groove
  • lyrical introspection throughout
  • for reflective moments
  • vibrant sing-along potential

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking fast-paced excitement
  • prefer standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context
BE marked Beady Eye's second studio album, following their debut Different Gear, Still Speeding in 2011. At this point, the band was solidifying its identity after the split of Oasis, with members seeking to carve out their own sound separate from their former legacy.
Stylistic neighbors
Oasis· The Verve· Kasabian
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Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Soul Love

    The bridge shifts to a more personal reflection, contrasting earlier verses with a deeper emotional vulnerability.

    This change in perspective invites listeners into a more intimate space, revealing layers of complexity in relationships that were previously hinted at.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Flick of the Finger 3:47
  • 2 Soul Love 5:15
  • 3 Face the Crowd 4:01
  • 4 Second Bite of the Apple 3:30
  • 5 Soon Come Tomorrow 4:55
  • 6 Iz Rite 3:57
  • 7 I’m Just Saying 3:44
  • 8 Don’t Brother Me 7:37
  • 9 Shine a Light 5:06
  • 10 Ballroom Figured 3:34
  • 11 Start Anew 4:32

What to play next

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Listen next

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2013
Different Gear, Still Speeding
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