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Noel Gallagher has revealed he doesn't agree with Bono when it comes to music being given away for free.
He spoke to Q about U2's controversial 2014 album, arguing that he would rather have a few people love his album than millions given it for free. 'Songs of Innocence' by the Irish band was automatically downloaded onto all Apple subscribers' iTunes accounts when it was released, sparking mild outrage.
No one has actually said the U2 album is a shit record or a great record," Gallagher tells the publication. "All they've talked about is the delivery. I think it's one of their better albums, and 'Every Breaking Wave' - what a tune. But the way it was delivered is not something I'd ever do. For me, albums are all about the anticipation. I don't want to live in a world where, 'Bang. There it is. Done.' Me and Bono have talked about this endlessly and agreed to disagree."
He continues: "I don't agree with free music. I'd be quite happy to put an extra pound on my new album. U2 can turn around now and say that 750m people, or whatever it is, have their new album on their phone. But I would rather 750 people had my album in their hearts. To me, that's fundamentally more important."
Noel Gallagher is set to play the annual Teenage Cancer Trust gigs at the Royal Albert Hall with Paul Weller, Johnny Marr, The Stereophonics and The Who.
Tickets are on sale now. For tickets and information, click here.
The lineup is as follows:
23 March - Stereophonics plus guests
24 March - A night of comedy with Kevin Bridges
25 March - Van Morrison plus very special guests
26 March - The Who plus Wilko Johnson
27 March - Paul Weller plus Johnny Marr
28 March - Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds plus Future Islands
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