Andy Bell - Flicker

It’s high time Andy Bell received the recognition he deserves.

With his career in music spanning over 30 years – firstly with one of the most prominent bands of the shoegaze movement (Ride), and then one of the biggest bands of all time (Oasis) – he should by rights already have near-legendary status.

Over the last five years, his output has been astonishing. Inspired (if that’s the right word) by the death of David Bowie and his relentless prolificity, Bell has overseen two Ride albums, two albums and a glut of EPs under the GLOK pseudonym, and one ‘traditional’ solo album.

And now, with a tour to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Ride’s debut album already on the 2022 slate, Bell has somehow found the time to unleash his biggest project to date: a double album of 18 songs as his second solo album. And a hefty undertaking it is.

The tracks date from 2016 (with some from even further back) when Bell and his former Oasis/Beady Eye bandmate Gem Archer laid them down, Bell adding meat to their bones during lockdown.

The 18 compositions cover a wide variety of sounds and feels; from his trademark wistful, dream fuzz to baroque pop and even country, while finessing a classic songwriting approach which finds Bell in a contemplative mood.

https://www.live4ever.uk.com/2022/02/album-review-andy-bell-flicker/