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Paddy
In a lot of ways, Noel Gallagher was more of a “spokesperson for a generation” than Cobain was. (The other “voice of a generation”)
Those first 2 albums, and the amazing singles they released at that time, were amazing times. Some of the B sides were better than most bands album material....
Whatever wasn’t on any album!
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peoplewitheyes
I was there, as a drunk 20(ish) year old. Not a superfan, but it was a good night - with Prodigy and some others. Can't remember which date it was though.
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quietbeatle
Tells me nothing. Sounds like the same old Stones' ''fans'' who say everything since Mick Taylor sucks.
All of Oasis' albums had great tunes on them. Their last album DIG OUT YOUR SOUL was fantastic IMO. "Don't Believe The Truth" is in my Top 3 Oasis albums.
They put their spin on 60's and 70's stuff. And made it theirs and unique, esp Liam's vocals.
Much like The Stones did with the blues and American music.
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Big Al
My ranking of Oasis’ albums
Definitely Maybe *****
What’s The Story (Morning Glory?) *****
Be Here Now ***
Standing on the Shoulder of Giants **
Heathen Chemistry ***
Don’t Believe the Truth ****
Dig Out your Soul ***
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DGA35
Saw them in 98 and 08 in Vancouver, decent shows. Last show I saw was The Who in late 2019 when Liam was the opener.
Love to see a reunion with the classic lineup from What's The Story.
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Paddy
The Masterplan album is a must for lovers of those first 2 albums.
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DGA35
Saw them in 98 and 08 in Vancouver, decent shows. Last show I saw was The Who in late 2019 when Liam was the opener.
Love to see a reunion with the classic lineup from What's The Story.
I was at this gig also, it was my second time seeing Liam solo. He supported the stones at one of the London gigs a few years ago. It was short set though at that who gig. He still has the voice, not what it was, but it’s still there.
Guigsy & boneheaded were essential to the sound. Basic as both of them were, it was a more punk sound band with them in it. Being it on down is basically a punk tune. Though poor Tony McCarrol had problems with the drums on that one. As Bonehead said in an interview “some guy came up to me and said anyone can play those bar chords your playing” to which he replied “yeah pal, but I’m the one playing them”
The Masterplan album is a must for lovers of those first 2 albums.
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Big Al
For the Oasis fans amongst us: I really do feel they were the last truly great B-sides act. The Masterplan was such a marvellous showcase for all Noel had stockpiled during Oasis’ formative years. Every one of those flip-sides could’ve been an album contender: in fact, the Don’t Look Back in Anger B-side, Step Out, was meant to appear on (What’s The Story) Morning Glory?, but was omitted at the eleventh hour after a lawsuit from Stevie Wonder’s people.
There could’ve - and should’ve! - been a follow-up compilation to The Masterplan.
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Paddy
Not that it mattered to me, it was purely an NME hype racket, but I can’t understand why Roll with it was the song Oasis released in the “chart battle” with blur. They released Wonderwall & Dont look back in anger after Roll with it. Maybe it was the right choice as those tunes were massive singles and remain popular in the imagination.
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Paddy
Not that it mattered to me, it was purely an NME hype racket, but I can’t understand why Roll with it was the song Oasis released in the “chart battle” with blur. They released Wonderwall & Dont look back in anger after Roll with it. Maybe it was the right choice as those tunes were massive singles and remain popular in the imagination.
I remember buying the 2 singles boxsets back then. There were songs I'd hear or see on live videos like Aquiesce I think it's called and was looking on Definitely and What's The Story and thinking where is this song. Awesome cover versions of Street Fighting Man, Cum On Feel The Noize and My Generation!
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Paddy
Not that it mattered to me, it was purely an NME hype racket, but I can’t understand why Roll with it was the song Oasis released in the “chart battle” with blur. They released Wonderwall & Dont look back in anger after Roll with it. Maybe it was the right choice as those tunes were massive singles and remain popular in the imagination.