Why Me? Why Not.
by Liam Gallagher
Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
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  1. The Observer (UK)
    Sep 23, 2019
    60
    As always, Liam’s greatest asset is his astonishing voice, all yearning and defiance. Still, his songwriting has improved. ... Sadly, most of the new songs peddle tame, low-stakes nostalgia, swimming in cliches and drowning in sentimentality, as satisfying as trying to get relationship advice out of a cashpoint.
  2. The Guardian
    Sep 19, 2019
    60
    The songs, it’s worth noting, are uniformly well-written, at least within their self-imposed parameters: they’re certainly melodically stronger than his brother’s recent experiments. ... It does what it sets out to do: provide Gallagher with material hooky enough that the arena crowds don’t storm the bars and lavatories when he stops playing Oasis songs. As Liam Gallagher knows, for his audience at least, that’s enough.
  3. Glide Magazine
    Sep 19, 2019
    50
    There’s attitude aplenty from the very outset. In fact, its first track, “Shockwave,” contains the clarion call of electric guitars combined with bluesy harp, at least partially giving the lie to chest-thumping lyrics Liam delivers with an almost audible sneer. The repetition of the refrain might be better served with an extra dollop or two of spontaneity, and while this somewhat stilted production might well be expected from Kurstin and Wyatt–who’ve worked with the likes of Adele and Lady Gaga–it doesn’t lessen the dampening effect on this performance and that of “Now That’ I’ve Found You.”

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8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 68 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 63 out of 68
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 68
  3. Negative: 1 out of 68
  1. stebai
    Oct 4, 2019
    8
    Our kid is killing his big brother nowadays. Hard to believe but Liam carries the torch of Oasis far better than the brother knocking aroundOur kid is killing his big brother nowadays. Hard to believe but Liam carries the torch of Oasis far better than the brother knocking around with Bono and churning out disco. Classic Brit rock returns with Shockwave, from the first strum the tune swaggers into a great chorus with it's nod to T-Rex's Metal Guru. From here on, if you pined for more Oasis-like tunes your going to be chuffed. Does he need Noel? Maybe, but not for his songwriting any longer.… Full Review »
  2. sk75
    Sep 25, 2019
    10
    Great 2nd solo album by Liam Gallagher and a successful follow up to his excellent debut "As You Were". A cohesive and mature piece of work,Great 2nd solo album by Liam Gallagher and a successful follow up to his excellent debut "As You Were". A cohesive and mature piece of work, with Liam doing what he knows best, delivering great catchy rock n roll tunes to sing your heart out.… Full Review »
  3. Jesscerezap
    Sep 21, 2019
    9
    Refreshing come back of the greatest rock n roll star of our era. Better songs than As You Were, and in some way is more expreimental andRefreshing come back of the greatest rock n roll star of our era. Better songs than As You Were, and in some way is more expreimental and cohesive album. Loving it… Full Review »
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