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9.0
73868
9.0 |
God Is In The TV
It’s a record with one eye on the past and one on the new possibilities that lie ahead
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8.0
73708
8.0 |
All Music
He's not racing after the past, nor is he afraid to seem floridly fussy: he's reveling in his ascendency to the position of one of rock's wise old men
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8.0
73710
8.0 |
Mojo
An assured second step on Noel Gallagher’s solo path – more sure-footed lyrically, while bearing a very becoming new-found musical spaciness
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8.0
73562
8.0 |
Q
A perfect match of out-there ambition and deft anthems. Print edition only
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8.0
73585
8.0 |
State
Gallagher remains typically unperturbed by his critics, comfortable with his own authenticity as an artist, and confident in his ability to make a good record. On Chasing Yesterday he has accomplished both
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8.0
73594
8.0 |
Evening Standard
It helps that Noel is finally comfortable unleashing a major seventh or a baritone sax without worrying someone will call him a ponce
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7.6
73734
7.6 |
Sputnik Music (staff)
Crammed full of natural sounding songs by a man who has only ever known one way of making music, and long may it continue
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7.0
73669
7.0 |
Exclaim
It sounds like the kind of album Ryan Adams would enjoy. Whether or not you find that notion attractive will define how you feel about this record
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7.0
73660
7.0 |
FasterLouder
While Chasing Yesterday may not be the record that defines his career, it showcases his intention to push boundaries and explore new frontiers rather than purvey the same style until it becomes stale
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7.0
73567
7.0 |
Clash
The most impressive thing about ‘Chasing Yesterday’ is the playfulness that’s woven throughout it
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7.0
73576
7.0 |
The Line Of Best Fit
Doesn’t break new ground for its author, despite adding saxophones and a healthy dose of funk, but when he plays to his strengths he continues to be a masterful tunesmith
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7.0
73558
7.0 |
Drowned In Sound
It’s never less than an enjoyable listen and Gallagher can write melodies that aren’t just bullet-proof, but probably bomb-proof, tank proof and Death-Star proof as well
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7.0
73560
7.0 |
NME
Has its flaws, but they’re far outnumbered by moments where it succeeds in catching up with its titular quarry
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6.7
73695
6.7 |
A.V. Club
Chasing Yesterday is airless and compressed, more like an idea of a great rock album than an actual one
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6.0
73728
6.0 |
The Skinny
Not necessarily a progression, but an indication that Noel is still able to apply his trade and make microscopic improvements to the formula as he ages
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6.0
73659
6.0 |
musicOMH
With his last album Gallagher seemed to be aiming at AOR respectability, whereas Chasing Yesterday is a rather more raunchy affair, with the guitars cranked up
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6.0
73762
6.0 |
The Irish Times
There are few surprises here but it’s a consistent, well-balanced rock album, regardless
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6.0
73561
6.0 |
NOW
Breaks no new ground but does show more range than we normally expect from Noel Gallagher
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6.0
73563
6.0 |
Uncut
'The Right Stuff' is carried along by a nifty percussive shuffle and lovely layered brass that make you wish the entire album carried their production imprint. Print edition only
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6.0
73566
6.0 |
The Guardian
Chasing Yesterday really isn’t a bad album as such: it’s alright, it has its moments, it’ll do
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6.0
73663
6.0 |
Digital Spy
Noel's dark contemplations on himself and the present day make compelling listening, even if the music of Chasing Yesterday isn't always there to assist him
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6.0
73666
6.0 |
The Arts Desk
A solid album, split evenly between earthly sense and lofty sensibility
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6.0
73667
6.0 |
The Music
There’s a comfort in the familiarity, it’s well-traversed terrain for Gallagher and fans aren’t going to be disappointed by more of it
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6.0
73649
6.0 |
DIY
Thieving like a magpie from his own box of tricks, there’s no denying that Gallagher is a songwriter from the very top of his class
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5.9
73656
5.9 |
Pitchfork
Here Gallagher's like the leader of a consummate cocktail-hour cover act, momentarily piquing your interest with the sound of your favorite tune before tastefully receding into the background
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5.8
73559
5.8 |
Consequence Of Sound
Whether we’re talking guitars, lyrical proclamations, or haymakers to siblings, Gallagher remains as bold as ever on Chasing Yesterday, avoiding subtlety and embracing more familiar, dramatic gestures
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5.0
73665
5.0 |
Pretty Much Amazing
Despite its numerous shortcomings, it’s a difficult album to completely dislike — largely because of its wistful, nostalgia-inducing melodies
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5.0
73741
5.0 |
PopMatters
An album of no time: not interested enough to truly mine from the past, seemingly incapable of moving forward with new ideas, and too stuck in old rhythms to be called music of its time
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