Noel Gallagher pays tribute to the Manchester landmarks he loves as new album released

Noel Gallagher has celebrated a selection of Manchester landmarks he loves with the release of his latest album.

The former Oasis songwriter, singer and guitarist's band, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, unveiled their fourth studio album 'Council Skies' today - and there's many a nod to the sights and sounds he grew up with in Manchester.

Even Manchester City's old ground Maine Road is referenced on what marks a centenary year for Noel's beloved club ahead of Saturday's FA Cup Final and the Champions League Final the week after.

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The Gallagher brothers were brought up in Burnage and the album features haunting photographs of streets and landmarks of the area. They also include images of Burnage Lane and Mr Sifters record store on Fog Lane, together with public parks.

The images - taken by renowned Manchester-born music photographer Kevin Cummins - are said by Noel's people to be of places that have 'significant meaning' to the 56-year-old.

They include Burnage community centre, Levenshulme station, Longsight market, the Apollo and the City Road Inn on Albion Street in Manchester.

From the evocative album title to the cover art and the actual lyrics, the album is said to represent Noel 'reclaiming his past and paying homage to his Mancunian roots'.

Council Skies was recorded at Noel's own Lone Star Sound Recording Studios in London, with the album's orchestrated strings laid down at the legendary Abbey Road Studios.

Produced by Noel with long-time collaborator Paul 'Strangeboy' Stacey, the album also features performances from Johnny Marr on three tracks, including recent single 'Pretty Boy'.

'Council Skies' itself takes its title from a book