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(Warner)Gallagher Jr enlists the likes of Dave Grohl, Ezra Koenig and Nick Zinner for an album that has pleasing touches but can’t rise above solid
Given that he was written off as the Gallagher Brother Least Likely To when Oasis imploded in 2009, a feeling compounded by the underwhelming career of Beady Eye, it’s perhaps a surprise that it’s Liam, not Noel, who has sold out two nights at Knebworth next month. That he has achieved such enormous popularity when his solo albums have been consistently solid rather than exciting makes it an even more remarkable feat.
C’mon You Know hardly sets the pulse racing any more than its two predecessors, despite Gallagher’s clear attempt to broaden his palate. An all-star cast of writers, producers and special guests, including Dave Grohl, Ezra Koenig and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ Nick Zinner, provide plenty of polish and ideas, prompting an unexpected sortie into dub (I’m Free) and nice flourishes throughout (such as the euphoric female backing vocals on the standout title track).
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