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. Written and produced by eponymous frontman

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, it was released on 17 November 2014 as the first single from the band's second studio album, '' Chasing Yesterday'' (2015).

Background

Written and produced by Gallagher, "In the Heat of the Moment" was the last song to be recorded for ''Chasing Yesterday''. It is said to be "inspired by a documentary featuring an astronaut who likened going into space for the first time to 'touching the face of God'". ''

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'' described the track as follows: " tis a subtly layered track, but its steady beat imbues it with a certain amount of tension – fitting, since it's about a journey into space – and the few odd bell chimes amid the guitars invoke a subtle sense of otherworldliness." The song was revealed on 13 October 2014, shortly after the initial announcement of the new album and tour dates. A remix of the song by artist Toydrum is also featured on the cinematic trailer for

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Music videos

Released on 23 October 2014, the music video for "In the Heat of the Moment" was directed by Ollie Murray. The video sees the band in a room filled with coloured lights. The style of the video has been compared to that of a number of

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songs, including "

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, and the United States version of " Live Forever" by magazine ''Spin'', who described it as a "hazy, washed-out clip". The B-side, "Do the Damage" also received a music video on 25 November 2014. It sees Noel observing a roller skate rivalry, and features Devon Ogden who starred in the video

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Critical reception

''Spin'' magazine described it as "hypnotic", "a trip", and compared it to the 1994 Oasis album ''

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Track listing

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Chart performance

Weekly charts

Certifications

References

External links

Official music video
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