Here’s my definitive list of Liam Gallagher’s best solo tracks, ranked not just by chart stats or critic reviews, but by the ones that genuinely stick in your head and hit you in the gut.
And yes, I was there when he blew the roof off at Etihad Stadium on June 1st, 2022. That gig sealed it: Liam’s still got it. Loud, proud, and in total command.
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“Alright Now” (2020)
A smooth, soulful groove from Why Me? Why Not. that shows off Liam’s more reflective side. It’s not a stadium belter, but it adds a nice bit of class to his catalogue.
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“Greedy Soul” (2017)
This snarling rocker came out swinging on Liam’s debut solo album. Packed with attitude and a dirty riff, it’s pure Gallagher fire.
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“Everything’s Electric” (2022)
Co-written by Dave Grohl, this explosive single from C’mon You Know has shades of Nirvana, Stones, and Kasabian, but all wrapped in Liam’s unmistakable voice. It kicked off the era with a bang.
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“Come Back to Me” (2017)
This one sounds like it could’ve lived on Be Here Now. It’s loud, chaotic, and totally unapologetic classic Liam.
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“Diamond in the Dark” (2022)
A modern Britpop anthem with great production and killer vocals. Smooth but still edgy, it deserved more love.
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“Wall of Glass” (2017)
His debut solo single. It felt like Liam saying, “I’m back, deal with it.” A stomping, bluesy riff and that iconic snarl? Perfect reintroduction.
Fun Fact: It opened his 2017 Glastonbury set to a massive roar.
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“For What It’s Worth” (2017)
A heartfelt apology disguised as a ballad. “For What It’s Worth” is Liam at his most humble, which is rare and powerful.
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“Shockwave” (2019)
A stomping, retro-sounding protest anthem with a chorus that makes you want to throw your pint in the air and yell along.
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“Bold” (2017)
Mid-tempo groove, hypnotic vibe, confident vocals. “Bold” proved early on that Liam wasn’t relying on nostalgia he had something new to say.
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“Now That I’ve Found You” (2019)
Written for his daughter Molly, this is as sweet and sincere as Liam gets. Proof that behind the shades and swagger, there’s a real heart.
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“Too Good for Giving Up” (2022)
Liam dedicated this one to mental health awareness and it shows. Understated, meaningful, and full of soul.
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“Once” (2019)
Liam says this is his best solo song. A ballad soaked in reflection, “Once” hits that nostalgic nerve without overdoing it.
“You only get to do it once…” powerful line.
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“Stand by Me” (Live)
Okay, not technically a solo song, but when Liam plays Oasis tracks solo (especially this one), it takes on a whole new life. It was an unreal moment at Etihad Stadium in 2022 every voice in the crowd sang it back to him, word for word. Goosebumps.
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“Once” (MTV Unplugged Acoustic Version)
Yes, this gets a second mention. The stripped-back version of “Once” is Liam’s voice at its most exposed and emotional. It’s the sound of a man reflecting on the highs, the lows, and everything in between.
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“Chinatown” (2017)
This is the one. My personal favourite.
It’s dreamy, psychedelic, Lennon-Esque and completely unlike anything Liam had done before. The soft vocals, the atmospheric production, the surreal lyrics (“Well the cops are taking over. While everyone’s in yoga”) it’s all magic.
“Chinatown” is Liam’s most hypnotic, heartfelt track. It shows he can whisper as well as he can wail and still command every second of your attention.
Final Thoughts
Liam Gallagher’s solo career has been a triumph. Where many doubted he could return without Oasis, he’s proved them wrong with swagger, soul, and no small amount of style.
From riotous anthems like “Shockwave” to introspective gems like “Once” and “Chinatown,” Liam’s solo discography stands on its own. He’s no longer just the frontman of Oasis. He’s a solo artist in full command of his identity.
And if Live Forever defined the ‘90s, Chinatown just might define this era of Liam.
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