Beady Eye's New Album 'BE' Naked Cover To Be Censored In Supermarkets

Beady Eye are to have their new album cover censored in supermarkets.

The 'Four Letter Word' singers will have the artwork for BE modified since it features nudity, reports NME.

The album, which is due to be released on June 10, portrays a semi-naked woman on its front. The image was created by photographer Harry Peccinotti - famous for shooting several Pirelli calendars - and depicts his wife with her nipple on show.

A spokesperson for Beady Eye's record label Sony said: "We had to cover the nipple up for sale in supermarkets. They wouldn't stock it as it was.

"That goes for our advertising as well. We have had complaints online requesting our digital ads be pulled as they have been flagged for adult content."

Speaking about the censored cover, a spokesperson from the British Retail Consortium, which represents all supermarkets, added: "Supermarkets take their responsibilities to customers very seriously.

"They have long been committed to following joint industry guidelines and have also taken their own independent voluntary action to ensure that any publications or other items which may cause offence or be seen by children are displayed discreetly."

Frontman Liam Gallagher, who recently stated that he would be willing to reform Oasis next year, spoke to the magazine about the artwork earlier this year.

Gallagher said: "It is sexy. I'm always up for a '60s boob, man. A '60s nipple is never going to get a knockback off me. It's definitely not sexist. It's sexy, it's a nipple you can bring home to your mother. It's not porn, is it? It's classic, man. Classic nipple."

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Liam Gallagher Claims Brother Noel Was Plotting Oasis Split 'For Years'

Beady Eye frontman brands his sibling a 'conniving bastard' in new interview.

Liam Gallagher has said that his brother, Noel, had planned to leave Oasis "for years", labelling him a "conniving bastard" in a new interview.

Speaking to The Independent in an interview due to be published this Sunday (June 9), Liam claims that he heard Noel and his manager, Marcus Russell, planning his next move during a gig in North Yorkshire in 2009. "He wanted the band to split up. End of," Liam tells The New Review. "And he was planning it for years. 'Cos I heard it, him and his manager, I heard them planning it backstage at Bridlington Spa."

Liam continues: "There was just bullshit going around. He'd been trying to get his little solo thing for ages. He's just a sneaky little... I was hard work to work with, 'cos, whatever... But you don't just wake up in the morning and go, 'Oh, this is all a bit too rock'n'roll for me now'. That's what we built our career on, what you on about? So, yeah, once I've got everything off me chest – which I'm coming to – I'll crack on and shut me mouth."

In the interview, Liam certainly carries on getting everything off his chest, criticising Noel for having a solo section during the final Oasis gigs. "He is a conniving little bastard. He's always wanted to be a solo star. It was always in his head. He loved his little moment in the spotlight when he did his little thing," Liam added.

Despite his problems with his brother, Liam revealed earlier this week that he is prepared to reform Oasis to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the band's debut album 'Definitely Maybe' in 2014.

His new band Beady Eye release their second album 'BE' next Monday (June 10) and will play live at Manchester Ritz on June 19 before heading to London for a show at Camden Centre on June 20. The short stint will then come to a close in Glasgow at the ABC on June 22. The band have also lined up festival slots at Benicassim, V Festival and T In The Park this summer.

Source: www.nme.com

Watch A Live Session With Beady Eye At Abbey Road Studios

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Second Bite of the Apple
Soul Love
Iz Rite
Soon Come Tomorrow
Start Anew
I'm Just Saying
Don't Brother Me
Cry Baby Cry
Ballroom Figured
Shine a Light
Flick of the Finger

Beady Eye Feature In Mens Fabulous Magazine

This Sunday's Mf mag (available quarterly) inside the Sun Newspaper - features non-other than Manchester rocker Liam Gallagher in an exclusive with his band Beady Eye. Liam, 40, talks booze binges, new music - and reforming Oasis. 

More details can be found here.

Beady Eye 'BE' LP & 'Second Bite Of The Apple' 7" Single Pre-Order!

Here's a statement from Liam Gallagher about the new Beady Eye record - in which he discusses working with producer Dave Sitek:

"Working with Sitek just opened something up in us. He's without a doubt the best producer I've ever worked with, a real outlaw - he doesn't give a fuck, no rules. We had a new found focus when we were writing it - we really got our heads down and got our shit together - clear heads, none of that crap from the '90s. It feels like a really special record for us".

We are pleased to announce you can now pre-order the album and the new limited edition single 'Second Bite of The Apple' on 7" Vinyl - which are both out Monday!

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Win A Signed And Framed Copy Of Q Magazine's Beady Eye Cover!

Check out Beady Eye's Online Store to pre-order BE and for the chance to win a signed and framed copy of Q Magazine's Beady Eye cover.

Each week a new money-can't-buy prize will be available, so check back to the store and follow updates from the band on Facebook and Twitter to find out about the latest prize.

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Listen To A Live Session From Beady Eye At Abbey Road Studios Later Today

Recorded at Abbey Road Studios, it will feature live session tracks from Beady Eye.

Event details.

When: 9.00pm (UK Time) on Thursday, 6 June 2013.
Until: 10.00pm (UK Time) on Thursday, 6 June 2013.

For details on how to listen live click here.

Yet Another Review Of Beady Eye's Album BE

They've still got the world in their hands...

The first four words uttered on ‘BE’ signal the direction and intent of this second album from the post-Oasis outfit.

Kayvan Novak’s spoken-word excerpt, which runs throughout ‘Flick Of The Finger’, introduces proceedings with the purposeful advice: “Say what you believe.” This is clearly guidance that Beady Eye have followed with the creation of ‘BE’, which finds them listening to instincts, indulging creative impulses, and elevating ambitions beyond the restrictions of blue-collar rock ‘n’ roll.

Serrated guitars and portentous horns punctuate the opening track, suggesting a romp of a long-player. Ultimately the ex-Oasis lads do little to exceed expectations, but there’s more to ‘BE’ than meets the (Beady) eye.

Shades of light and dark ripple throughout and keep the listener guessing. The opener’s spiritual lyrics betray their soundtrack, but things make more sense in ‘Soul Love’, which follows – Liam Gallagher’s cosmic vibe (“Come into my world,” he beckons) is matched by the first distinct stamp of producer David Sitek’s ambient adventuring, which commandeers the second-half of the song, letting it drift dreamily skywards. This is what permeates ‘BE’, making it sonically enchanting.

Together, they traverse rhythms and sounds to add depth and clarity that was previously lacking: ‘Second Bite Of The Apple’ (video below) is doomily scuzzy, ‘Iz Rite’’s Beatles-ish melodies glow, and ‘Shine A Light’ is Bo Diddley on moonshine. Each song is injected with a little bit of magic that proves an admirable progression from the band.

The absolutely bare acoustic ‘Ballroom Figured’ and tender epic ‘Start Anew’ form a seductive finale, concluding a psychedelic journey with tear-stained meditations on life, love and the future. “Got the whole world in our hands,” Liam sings on the latter, while the whole band considers its destiny, and agrees.

8/10

Words: Simon Harper

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Liam Gallagher On Brother Noel, Ray Davies, Roger Daltrey, Paul McCartney And More

Liam Gallagher interview excerpt from NME magazine

NME: One thing that doesn't make the papers so much now Is the rift with Noel - he doesn't seem to be fueling it any more. He told NME that he likes your new stuff…
 
Liam: "Good, It's good music. But he'll say anything to you. Deep down he probably hates it, but he's never gonna tell you the truth. He just walks around in wolf's clothes, man. I wear my heart on my sleeve. Or maybe he's mellow and it's just me."

 He won an Ivor last week.

 "Bet he's happy with that, isn't he?"

 And you?

"I don't give a fuck what awards he gets. Ivor Novello Award? What is it?"
 
Oasis won two of them. It's the industry award.

 "I Don't want anything to do with that shit"

He got it for his song collection. What would that mean to you, to be recognised as a songwriter?

"I've got a lot to learn about song writing, but I'm learning fucking fast man, believe you me. I just want people to dig my songs, I don't need an award for it."
 
Noel seems to have been welcomed into rock's elder statesmen club, that sort of Ray Davies, Roger Daltrey and Paul McCartney world, where you haven't.

"Yeah, poor bastard. He wears it well, all that gear. He's a civilised kind of chap. He doesn't want to know about that rock'n'roll stuff any more "

Source: NME Magazine

Win Wristbands To Beady Eye's Rough Trade East In Store Show

Beady Eye are playing an intimate in-store show at London's Rough Trade East on Monday (June 10) at 7pm to celebrate the release of new album BE.

The follow up to debut Different Gear, Still Speeding was recorded in London with cult producer Dave Sitek (TV on the Radio, Yeah Yeah Yeahs).

"Working with Sitek just opened something up in us. He's without a doubt the best producer I've ever worked with, a real outlaw - he doesn't give a fuck, no rules.  We had a new found focus when we were writing it - we really got our heads down and got our shit together - clear heads, none of that crap from the 90s. It feels like a really special record for us." Liam said.

We've got a pair of the in demand wristbands for the Rough Trade East show on Monday to give away - to be in with a chance of getting your hands on them simply answer the question here.

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Liam Gallagher On Being Recognised As A Songwriter

Liam Gallagher has been asked by the NME What would it mean to him, to be recognised as a songwriter?

He said "I've got a lot to learn about song writing, but I'm learning fucking fast man, believe you me. I just want people to dig my songs, I don't need an award for it."

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Liam Gallagher On His Sausage Dogs

Liam Gallagher was asked by the current issue of the NME does he still keep sausage dogs.

The singer said "Yeah, man. Them little fuckers man, they are bossy. Tucking food, water, over there, now! Fucking clean that shit up, take me for a walk, wipe my fucking arse! Stroke me!' Fucking hell..."

Gem Archer On The Rift Between Liam And Noel Gallagher

Gem Archer has spoken to the NME on the rift between Liam and Noel Gallagher

He said "As far as I know, they still don't see each other. But it's a family, man. Families are very, very complicated and it can't just be left in limbo. I've said before, it would take 20 seconds to sort out, but it's finding that right 20 seconds. To get them back on speaking terms is not for anybody to do, apart from maybe their mum. The rest is down to them, man, and they're happy being their own way, in their own worlds, doing their own things."

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Liam Gallagher: If The Stone Roses Had A Problem With Me They'd Say It To My F*cking Face

Liam Gallagher has been asked by the NME if the story kicked out of a Roses show in Dubai for pouring beer on the mixing desk is true.

The singer said "Nope, the Roses aren't two-faced. If they had a problem with me they'd just say it to my fucking face. The only thing I can say is they've got a couple of dicks working for them who used to work with Oasis and still work with Noel, and I might have had a bit of a ding-dong with them about summat."

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Beady Eye On Liam Gallagher

Beady Eye's Andy Bell and Gem Archer have spoken to the NME about band member Liam Gallagher.

Gem Archer said "When people actually meet Liam they have a different opinion of him. You get into a cab and the driver says, 'You know what, I had Liam in and he's a really top fella'. Liam's an icon, so wherever you go people will say hello to him. He'll spend all night having his photo taken with kids and fans - that side of Liam isn't reported on."

Andy Bell added "Obviously Liam is perceived as a bit of a cartoon character. There are a lot of preconceptions about him. But that's not the Liam I know. I know a different guy. But that's not to say those sides to him aren't there..." The NME is on sale now.

Liam Gallagher Has A Feeling People Are Just Going, 'Fuck Beady Eye, We Want Oasis Back'

Liam Gallagher has been asked by the NME are you not getting the response you wanted from Beady Eye?.

The singer said "I have a feeling people are just going, 'Fuck Beady Eye, we want Oasis back'. I feel sometimes people are boycotting Beady Eye because they think the quicker I get the needle with it, the sooner I'll be going round knocking on Noel's door. They've got it all wrong."

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Beady Eye On The Album That Wasn't

Beady Eye's Andy Bell and Gem Archer have spoken to the NME about the album that wasn't and not working with The Black Keys 'Dan Auerbach'.

Gem Archer said “At one point, we were going to Nashville with Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys. The timing didn't work out, but that would have been a completely different tangent.”

Andy Bell added “If we'd worked with Dan Auerbach on this album we might have done the same songs, but taken them in a different direction to what we did with Dave Sitek. But the important thing for Beady Eye was that we were open to a direction that would take us somewhere else. It was like, “We wanna bounce off somebody, work with somebody.”

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Andy Bell On Liam Gallagher's Songwriting Technique

Beady Eye's Andy Bell has spoken to the NME about Liam Gallagher's songwriting technique.

He said “He'll have a song on a riff in his mind that you'll hear him playing over weeks, every time he's got a guitar in his hand, or when he's just sitting warming up. Then you'll tend to hear two or three tunes that he's got on the go, and then eventually he'll have a couple of lyrical things going on, then you'll get to hear where his head's at.”

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Liam Gallagher On Nearly Dying After Eating A Peanut M&M

Liam Gallagher has been asked by the NME if the story he nearly died after eating a peanut M&M are true. 

The singer said 'That peanut, man, it nearly tipped me over the edge. It was a fucking blue one and all, the cheeky bastard. I had a fucking M&M and it felt like I'd been shot in the mouth. Head started feeling weird, throat started feeling weird. Carried on. Went to pick the kid up from school the next day, had one of them healthy fucking nutty bars and it happened again. Now I've got a peanut allergy and I've got to carry these stupid fucking needles around with me all the time. I've got to do all that, 'Is there any fucking nuts in this?' "

Questioned on how does it feel to be nearly taken out by a peanut? he said "Nutty. For two weeks I was walking round the house like Ozzy Osbourne, just totally fucking fucked ."

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Liam Gallagher On Squaring Up To A Tramp Outside His House

Liam Gallagher has been asked by the NME if the story he squared up to a tramp for putting crutches in his bin are true.

The singer said "Right, the tramp dude, he's a busker and he's always outside my house. He presses the buzzer one day and he's gone, 'Liam, I've got this fucking tune, come and hear it'. So I've gone out me fucking way, and he's played 'Wonderwall'. I've gone, 'Yeah, fucking tune, I've heard that one a million times'. Then he's come back a couple of fucking weeks later, pressing the buzzer at four in the morning, smashing his guitars up outside my house, waking the kids up, dogs going and everything. So I've had a word with him and I've asked him to stop freaking me kids out and shit. Then I was putting out the fucking recycling one day and he's come up and he's thrown his fucking crutches in the bin."

When asked did he put it in the wrong bin? Liam said "No, in the main bin. And I said to the fucking geezer, 'Look man, you're being a cunt, stop being a fucking idiot'. I didn't hit him, I didn't have a fight with him, I just talked to him."

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