by Tom Goodwyn
hmv London; 24/11/2017
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This Week's New Albums: November 24th 2017
Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, Matt Terry and André Rieu are among the artists with new albums out this week.
Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds - Who Built the Moon?
Sourmash
The former Oasis axeman goes solo for a third time with this new album, which is the follow-up to 2015’s Chasing Yesterday.
Produced by David Holmes, the album sees Gallagher embrace psychedelia wholeheartedly, with three tracks clocking in at well over five minutes.
Both Paul Weller and Johnny Marr guest on the album, while Gallagher’s former Oasis bandmates Chris Sharrock and Gem Archer have both joined his backing band, replacing Jeremy Stacey and Tim Smith.
André Rieu - Amore
Decca Classics
The Italian maestro unveils a lavish new collection featuring 18 unique versions of classic love songs, including tunes by Elvis Presley, Richard Clayderman and Louis Armstrong.
Matt Terry - Trouble
SyCo
The 2016 X-Factor champ unveils his debut studio album, which features collaborators with Swedish producers The Family and hit-maker supreme RedOne.
Various Artists - Now That's What I Call 80s Party
Now
Classics from Queen, Banarama, Duran Duran and The Police are among the 57 tracks gathered across this three-disc collection of 80's hits.
Alexander Armstrong - In A Winter Light
East West
The Pointless host goes all festive on this new LP, taking on Christmas staples like 'Silent Night', 'Winter Wonderland' and 'In A Bleak Midwinter', with help from Choir of New College, Oxford.
Elbow - The Best of Elbow
Fiction
Elbow gather together their biggest hits, including 'Grounds For Divorce', 'One Day Like This' and 'Lippy Kids' for this new collection. Also included is their new cover of The Beatles' classic 'Golden Slumbers'.
Anton Du Beke - From The Top
Polydor
The Strictly Come Dancing stalwart releases his debut album this week, with collaborations with Connie Fisher, Hayley Sanderson and The Overtones.
Engelbert Humperdinck - The Man I Want to Be
OK! Good Records
The veteran balladeer covers Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars and Willie Nelson on this new collection.
Various Artists - Elaine Paige Presents Showstoppers from the Musicals
USM Media
The beloved singer brings together three discs of musical classics, with the likes of Alfie Boe, Ariana Grande, Michael Ball and Kerry Ellis all featuring.
Various Artists - Now That's What I Call Country
Now!
Three CDs of country hits are brought together for this new compilation, Carrie Underwood, Dolly Parton, Shania Twain and Johnny Cash all feature.
Björk - Utopia
One Little Indian
The irrepressible songstress delivers her ninth studio album, an album made in collaboration with experimental dance producer Arca.
Broken Witt Rebels - Broken Witt Rebels
Spinefarm
The hotly-tipped bluesy rockers unveil their brand new album this week.
Frank Turner - Songbook
Polydor
The troubadour delivers a new collection featuring 10 new alternative versions of older songs and one new track. Among the tracks reworked are 'The Ballad Of Me And My Friends', 'The Way I Tend To Be' and 'Long Live The Queen'.
Various Artists - Garage XXV
Ministry of Sound
Four discs of garage bangers are brought together, with classics from Sweet Female Attitude, Wookie, MJ Cole and Craig David among the 100 tracks included.