Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds - Council Skies - 9784
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Council Skies is the fourth studio album by English rock band Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds. It was released on June 2, 2023, through Gallagher's label Sour Mash Records. The album was produced by Noel Gallagher and longtime engineer Paul Stacey.
The album's title comes from a book by the artist Pete McKee. Gallagher said that he was writing the song "Council Skies" when he didn't know what the title should be. He saw McKee's book on his coffee table and called him up to ask if he could use the title. McKee agreed, and Gallagher rewrote the song.
The artwork for the album is taken by Kevin Cummins and features the band's live equipment set up on the original center spot of where Manchester City's Maine Road football stadium once stood.
Council Skies was met with critical acclaim. Emma Harrison of Clash wrote of 'Council Skies' that it was "Surefooted, revelatory, well-rounded and emotionally deep, ‘Council Skies’ cements his reputation as one of the best songwriters the UK has ever produced".
