Ride's Andy Bell Announces Second Solo Album 'Flicker' With New Single Something Like Love
Tuesday, 11 January 2022
Written by Jon Stickler
Andy Bell has shared details of his second solo album.
The Ride guitarist, songwriter, and former Oasis member will release 'Flicker' on February 11 via Sonic Cathedral, following up his 2020 debut 'The View From Halfway Down'. Bell explained in a statement:
"When I think about 'Flicker', I see it as closure. Most literally, on a half-finished project from over six years ago, but also on a much bigger timescale.
"Some of these songs date back to the '90s and the cognitive dissonance of writing brand new lyrics over songs that are 20-plus years old makes it feel like it is, almost literally, me exchanging ideas with my younger self."
Recorded by Bell and Gem Archer, with mastering by Heba Kadry, the 18-track double LP is previewed by the single Something Like Love, a hypnotic acoustic guitar-driven number. Bell added:
"The 'flicker' I'm talking about in the lyrics of Something Like Love is that flame that makes a person who they are. I wanted to find that in myself, so I went back to the teenage me – a technique I learned in therapy and have been doing ever since – and got some advice on how to live and be happy in the 2020s.
"'The View From Halfway Down' was about turning 50 during a time of introspection; 'Flicker' is about gathering the tools to equip myself mentally for life in 2022 and beyond – post-pandemic, post-Brexit, post-truth."
Bell will accompany the record's release with live instore dates as part of his Space Station series, along with shows already confirmed as part of Independent Venue Week. Head here for details.
Ride, meanwhile, will celebrate the 30th anniversary of their debut album 'Nowhere' with a UK tour in April.
Andy Bell Upcoming Tour Dates are as follows
Mon January 31 2022 - COLCHESTER Three Wise Monkeys
Tue February 01 2022 - CHELMSFORD Hot Box Live
Wed February 02 2022 - NORTHAMPTON Black Prince
Thu February 03 2022 - IPSWICH Smokehouse
Fri February 04 2022 - OXFORD Jericho Tavern
Sun February 06 2022 - TROWBRIDGE Town Hall
Sat February 12 2022 - LONDON Rough Trade East
Sun February 13 2022 - BRISTOL Rough Trade
Mon February 14 2022 - CAMBRIDGE Portland Arms
Tue February 15 2022 - NOTTINGHAM Rough Trade
Wed February 16 2022 - BRIGHTON Resident Music
Fri February 18 2022 - MARGATE Elsewhere
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