Complete List Of Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds Albums

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The band has released four studio albums: Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds (2011), Chasing Yesterday (2015), Who Built the Moon? (2017), and Council Skies (2023). Each album has achieved significant chart success in the UK, with all of them debuting at number one on the UK Albums Chart. The band has also released two live albums and several compilation albums. Their music is known for blending rock, pop, and orchestral elements, showcasing Noel Gallagher’s evolving sound and songwriting prowess. The band has received several awards, including the NME Award for Best Album in 2012 for their debut album and the Q Award for Best Album in 2015 for Chasing Yesterday. Their consistent chart performance and critical acclaim have cemented Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds as a prominent act in the contemporary rock music scene.

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds

Released 2011

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds is the debut album by Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds. It marked Noel Gallagher’s first album since leaving Oasis, showcasing a blend of rock, pop, and orchestral elements. The album was recorded at various studios, including Abbey Road Studios in London and Hillside Manor in Los Angeles, between 2010 and 2011. The album was produced by Noel Gallagher and David Sardy.

The album featured Noel Gallagher on lead vocals, guitars, and keyboards, Jeremy Stacey on drums, Lenny Castro on percussion, Mike Rowe on keyboards, and Mark Neary on bass and double bass. The album charted at number one on the UK Albums Chart and peaked at number twenty-eight on the Billboard 200 in the United States.

CD Track Listings:

“Everybody’s on the Run” – 5:30
“Dream On” – 4:29
“If I Had a Gun…” – 4:09
“The Death of You and Me” – 3:29
“(I Wanna Live in a Dream in My) Record Machine” – 4:23
“AKA… What a Life!” – 4:24
“Soldier Boys and Jesus Freaks” – 3:22
“AKA… Broken Arrow” – 3:35
“(Stranded On) The Wrong Beach” – 4:02
“Stop the Clocks” – 5:04

Chasing Yesterday

Released 2015

Chasing Yesterday is the second studio album by Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds. It continues the band’s exploration of rock with elements of jazz and psychedelic music. The album was recorded at Strangeways and Abbey Road Studios in London between 2013 and 2014. Noel Gallagher produced the album himself.

The album featured Noel Gallagher on lead vocals, guitars, and keyboards, Jeremy Stacey on drums, Mike Rowe on keyboards, Paul Stacey on bass, and a variety of additional musicians including saxophonist Jim Hunt. The album debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart and reached number thirty-five on the Billboard 200 in the United States.

CD Track Listings:

“Riverman” – 5:41
“In the Heat of the Moment” – 3:29
“The Girl with X-Ray Eyes” – 3:20
“Lock All the Doors” – 3:41
“The Dying of the Light” – 5:11
“The Right Stuff” – 5:27
“While the Song Remains the Same” – 4:16
“The Mexican” – 3:46
“You Know We Can’t Go Back” – 3:46
“Ballad of the Mighty I” – 5:15

Who Built the Moon?

Released 2017

Who Built the Moon? is the third studio album by Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds. It features a more experimental sound with influences from electronic music, psychedelia, and dance. The album was recorded at The Pool and Abbey Road Studios in London, as well as at RAK Studios, between 2016 and 2017. It was produced by David Holmes.

The album featured Noel Gallagher on lead vocals, guitars, and keyboards, alongside Chris Sharrock on drums, Mike Rowe on keyboards, and various other musicians. The album reached number one on the UK Albums Chart and peaked at number forty-eight on the Billboard 200 in the United States.

CD Track Listings:

“Fort Knox” – 3:59
“Holy Mountain” – 3:55
“Keep on Reaching” – 3:24
“It’s a Beautiful World” – 5:17
“She Taught Me How to Fly” – 5:02
“Be Careful What You Wish For” – 5:39
“Black & White Sunshine” – 3:41
“Interlude (Wednesday Part 1)” – 2:10
“If Love Is the Law” – 3:25
“The Man Who Built the Moon” – 4:28
“End Credits (Wednesday Part 2)” – 2:29

Council Skies

Released 2023

Council Skies is the fourth studio album by Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds. The album returns to the band’s rock roots while incorporating elements of folk and orchestral music. It was recorded at Lone Star Sound in London between 2021 and 2022. The album was produced by Noel Gallagher.

The album featured Noel Gallagher on lead vocals, guitars, and keyboards, Chris Sharrock on drums, Mike Rowe on keyboards, and other session musicians. The album debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart and charted on the Billboard 200.