OASIS - New Album(s) and all General Discussion

[GirlsAloudFan]

Their Wembley Arena concert from a few days ago was broadcasted on MTV. You can find almost all of it on YouTube. The band sounds very solid, especially when Noel is on vocals, but when his little brother opens his mouth, God. The man is so out of tune it hurts.

Liam lost his voice years ago.

 

[No spoken words]

I never realized that he had one in the first place.

 

[cdisantis83]

When I saw Oasis in 2005, Liam sounded fantastic.

 

[the tourist]

When I saw Oasis in 2005, Liam sounded fantastic.

Same with me.

 

[Saracene]

Ugh, Liam does sound wretched on those Wembley clips,

 

[phanan]

I am not sure that the argument of purposeful excess can be used as a justification for the album, however. Definitely Maybe is just as bombastic in terms of subject matter, but clocks in at fifteen minutes shorter than Be Here Now. "All Around the World" would work fine if two other tracks were removed; but, as it stands, the album as a whole is a difficult listen, even if several individual songs - Don't Go Away and Magic Pie especially - are excellent.

Oh, I'm not saying it's justified. There's no way it's as good as Definitely Maybe. But despite that, it's still a good album that, with a couple of changes, would be even better. Would it reach the level of the first two? No way, but it would be solid.

 

[TheQuiet1]

About the bonus tracks for DOYS: I've only heard a few of them (and if the rest are like Jagz Kooner's remix of TSOL then this is no bad thing...) but one track I really loved was the alt. version of Waiting For The Rapture. I actually think it's a lot better than the version which ended up on the album. The Boy With The Blues and I Believe In All are both quite good too.

YouTube - Oasis - Waiting for the rapture (Alternative Version #2)

 

[intedomine]

I Believe In All could've found itself a place on the album, even if it does sound quite similar to Travis' No Cigar.

 

[cdisantis83]

"I Believe in All" probably should have replaced "Ain't Got Nothin'," in my opinion at least.

 

[the tourist]

I like Boy With The Blues better than I Believe In All. However, both would've fit nicely onto the album.

 

[the tourist]

Gosh, this album's so good! After a month, it's still my third favourite Oasis album.

 

[martha]

I am loving this record.

 

[Zoots]

Gosh, this album's so good! After a month, it's still my third favourite Oasis album.

I am loving this record.

I'm still listening to it obsessively! The Turning =

I think it may be album of the year decade.

 

[intedomine]

A month after release, I've gotta say I might be prefering DBTT overall....

 

[Zoots]

DBTT has Meaning Of Soul. Whereas this doesn't have a single weak track! IMO IMO

 

[GirlsAloudFan]

I prefer DOYS to DBTT. It feels like a more cohesive record. Noel obviously worked very hard on this one...with a clear vision of a record emphasizing the "groove" as he put it. The drums and bass really stand out on this album, in a great way. And Liam contributes the best song of his career (I'm Outta Time).

 

[the tourist]

DBTT has Meaning Of Soul. Whereas this doesn't have a single weak track! IMO IMO

You don't like The Meaning of Soul? That's my favourite DBTT track.

 

[Zoots]

You don't like The Meaning of Soul? That's my favourite DBTT track.

Are you serious? It's not that I hate it but it pales in comparison to the rest of the album. lol.

 

[phanan]

Both albums are excellent, but I give a slight edge to DBTT as well.

 

[the tourist]

Are you serious? It's not that I hate it but it pales in comparison to the rest of the album. lol.

And I think it's a perfect, raw rock song. And the drum tones on the song are phenomenal.

 

[LemonMelon]

Both albums are excellent, but I give a slight edge to DBTT as well.

DOYS is more coherent, but DBTT has the better songs.

 

[Bluer White]

Tracks 1 thru 5 are a powerhouse. And Soldier On is a great closer.

Dig Out Your Soul B+
Don't Believe the Truth A-

 

[Lila64]

Are there any fans in S.Calif. that may want to purchase my extra ticket for 12/4 at Staples Center? You'd be sitting with me Face value = fees. Lemme know

 

[martha]

 

[BoMac]

Are there any fans in S.Calif. that may want to purchase my extra ticket for 12/4 at Staples Center? You'd be sitting with me Face value = fees. Lemme know

Why oh why are plane tickets so-ooooo expensive?

 

[Lila64]

I don't know BoMac. I just don't know

Well, hello there martha

 

[Zoots]

Just listened to Dig Out Your Soul again for the umpteenth time and then Don't Believe The Truth right after! 2 excellent albums! Oasis are DEFINITELY back!!! if they ever went away that is. I only know a handful of songs from SOTSOG and HC but they're all great!

 

[the tourist]

Oasis is gone, though, sadly, from commercial success.

ETA: in the U.S.

 

[Lila64]

one more day

 

[U2One]

a little bit more than a week for me! can't wait!!!!