Different Gear, Still Speeding - Beady Eye
User Score
6.6 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 38 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 38
  3. Negative: 6 out of 38

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    Mar 2, 2011
    1
    well i am 1 one those that get an ear on that collection of songs, just becuz of mister G. Curiosity, and i must admit, that the art concept... is something, that bring to mind freshness.... compared to the former band those musicians played afore. The bowels? Well... i cant tell i remember right now, what i've heard (i wouldnt have heard b4) or rather, must admit, i dont wanna remember, what i've heard in this nice packaged CD.… Expand
  2. EnemaViaPope
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    Oh dear, oh dear. This album is a real stinker. It's hard to believe some of these songs were written by the same man who wrote Oasis' "I'm out of time". The limit of their creativity was summed up in one track, titled: "Beatles and Stones". Hard to imagine where they got that name from.

    The only redeeming features were "Four letter word" and the fact that Liam's voice hasn't sounded this     good in five years. If you're an Oasis fan you might want to check it out for yourself. If you're on the fence; avoid like the plague.… Expand
  3. aniken
    Mar 15, 2011
    4
    As someone who has seen Oasis live about 10 times and owns everything they have released, I have to say that this album has only 1 good song. One good song is not an album, it is a single, which means this is like a B-Side release from a bad Oasis dream. Most of the songs on Different Gear are unbearable. Further, the quality of Liam's lyrics on this album are embarrassing... no amount of koolaid or other substances could make my brain think otherwise. Liam altered his singing style on a couple of these new tracks which really does not work. With so much musical talent between these guys I am hoping next time they will just be more patient and take their time.... and write music for the sake of creating good music.… Expand

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Metascore
65 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 30 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 30
  3. Negative: 1 out of 30
  1. Under The Radar
    Jun 8, 2011
    50
    The erroneously titled debut, Different Gear, Still Speeding, plays much like a latter-day Oasis album. [May 2011, p.83]
  2. Beats Per Minute (formerly One Thirty BPM)
    Apr 21, 2011
    58
    Different Gear, Still Speeding shows that the band is comfortable with themselves and their follow-up has every chance to be a stronger album – especially if they are brave enough to include more styles, even if they won't move beyond their British Invasion inspirations.
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  3. Mojo
    Apr 5, 2011
    60
    Whether Liam Gallagher's band is the start of a new story or a diverting subplot to an on-going saga remains to be seen -- and you can imagine where the smart money lies. [Mar. 2011, p. 92]
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