Title track is available now
Liam Gallagher’s third solo studio album C’Mon You Know is set for release on May 27th, along with Down By The River Thames live album. C’Mon You Know looks set to be one of the biggest album events of the year. Anticipation for the album was ignited with the lead single “Everything’s Electric,” which powered into the Top 20 as Gallagher’s biggest solo hit so far.
Down By The River Thames, originally streamed on December 5, 2020, the show became one of the most memorable performances of the lockdown era. Liam followed the precedent set by the Sex Pistols and The Clash, and decided to hit the River Thames, armed with a boatload of attitude, a phenomenal live band (including Bonehead) and an arsenal of classic songs.
Both will be available on CD, LP and cassette as well as a variety of bundles.
Now Gallagher unleashes the album’s title track, which is out now on Warner Records. Gallagher has also announced limited quantity of tickets have been released for the two biggest solo performances of his career, the history-making sold out Knebworth Park shows on June 3rd and 4th. Fans can access a pre-sale for tickets by pre-ordering C’Mon You Know by 15:00 BST (3 pm) on Tuesday, April 5th. The ticket pre-sale will open for 48 hours from 10 am on Wednesday, April 6th before any remaining tickets go general sale from 10 am on Friday, April 8th.
Limited camping packages and VIP Area upgrades are on sale now, options range from bring your own tent to boutique accommodation in exclusive campsites with proper showers and toilets.
Gallagher will be joined by a stellar line-up that includes Kasabian on both days. The bill also features Paolo Nutini, Amyl & The Sniffers and Pastel on the Friday, and Michael Kiwanuka, Fat White Family and Goat Girl on the Saturday.
While C’Mon You Know pulsates with the traits that have made Liam such an iconic figure – a raucous rock ‘n’ roll anthem topped by his signature snarl – it’s also a strong step forward in terms of both attitude and audio. Musically it’s layered with unexpected sonic touches: surging Motown-tinged gospel backing vocals, shrieking saxophone from Vampire Weekend’s Ezra Koenig, and vintage Moog synths heightening the sonic maelstrom. Liam’s lyrics also come from a fresh place: rather than being combative, his words brim with positivity and the joy of being reunited with friends, family and fans. As he openly admits, “I’m sick of being tough.”
The song was written solely by Liam and was produced by his regular creative collaborator, the Grammy Award winner Andrew Wyatt.
As suggested by the title track and ‘Everything’s Electric’, the C’Mon You Know album infuses Liam’s classic, hands-in-the-air anthems with fresh experimental flourishes. Andrew Wyatt is the main producer throughout, while Ezra Koenig contributes to a selection of tracks. Other producers / writers include Greg Kurstin (Adele, Sir Paul McCartney), Dave Grohl, Ariel Rechtshaid (HAIM, Brandon Flowers), Adam Noble (Biffy Clyro), regular Liam collaborators Michael Tighe and Simon Aldred, and members of his live band, Dan McDougall and Mike Moore.
Liam recently headlined the Royal Albert Hall for the Teenage Cancer Trust ahead of a huge summer of outdoor shows in the UK and Ireland. He sold all 160,000 tickets for two nights at Knebworth Park in a matter of moments, before adding a homecoming show at Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium as well as gigs in Belfast, Glasgow and Dublin. Internationally, he will play select European festivals throughout the summer, a tour of Australia/New Zealand in July, and a South American tour in November. Please see his website for a full list of shows and ticket details.
