Sunday, 8 September 2024

Oasis album by album

 



Mad for it! 


AllMusic: 

Of the Brit-pop bands who reimagined British music traditions for a new generation, none have been as enduringly successful as Oasis. The combination of Noel Gallagher's reverent-yet-confident songwriting -- which recombined the best bits from the Rolling Stones, the Who, the Jam, the Kinks, T. Rex, the Sex Pistols, the Stone Roses, and of course, the Beatles -- and the deadpan cool and sneering presence of Liam Gallagher sent a jolt through the rock world that started with 1994's Definitely Maybe. With its swaggering blend of psychedelia, glam, and punk, Oasis' debut album cleared away grunge's cobwebs and distinguished them as a more direct, widely appealing band than many of their Brit-pop contemporaries. This knack for connecting with millions was even more apparent with the record-breaking success of 1995's (What's the Story) Morning Glory?, which made anthemic ballads like the mega-hit "Wonderwall" a must in any rock band's repertoire. Oasis' affinity for grand gestures sometimes tipped into excess -- as on 1997's Be Here Now -- but it also led them in unconventional directions in the years after Brit-pop as they delved deeper into trippy rock and dance music on 2000's Standing on the Shoulder of Giants and 2002's Heathen Chemistry. When they returned to their tuneful foundations and rock muscle on 2005's Don't Believe the Truth and 2008's Dig Out Your Soul, they earned some of the most enthusiastic reviews of their career, but in 2009, the tension between the Gallagher brothers finally reached a breaking point. Oasis disbanded, leaving a legacy of eight number one albums and eight number one singles in the U.K. Though Noel and Liam's fraught relationship and healthy post-Oasis careers made it seem unlikely the band would ever return, Oasis readied a reunion tour 30 years after the release of Definitely Maybe.


Oasis are an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1991. The group initially consisted of Liam Gallagher (lead vocals), Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs (guitar), Paul McGuigan (bass guitar) and Tony McCarroll (drums), with Liam asking his older brother Noel Gallagher (lead guitar, vocals) to join as a fifth member a few months later to finalise their formation. Noel became the de facto leader of the group and took over the songwriting duties for the band's first four albums. Stylistically influenced by the Beatles and other British Invasion acts of the 1960s, they are characterised as one of the defining and most globally successful groups of the Britpop genre.

Oasis signed to independent record label Creation Records in 1993 and released their record-setting debut album Definitely Maybe (1994), which topped the UK Albums Chart and quickly became the fastest-selling debut album in British history at the time. The following year they released (What's the Story) Morning Glory? (1995) with new drummer Alan White, in the midst of a highly publicised chart rivalry with peers Blur. Spending ten weeks at number one on the British charts, (What's the Story) Morning Glory? was also an international chart success and became one of the best-selling albums of all time, the fifth-best-selling album in the UK and the best-selling album in the UK of the 1990s. The Gallagher brothers featured regularly in tabloid newspapers throughout the 1990s for their public disputes and wild lifestyles. In 1996, Oasis performed two nights at Knebworth for an audience of 125,000 each time, the largest outdoor concerts in UK history at the time. In 1997, Oasis released their highly anticipated third studio album, Be Here Now, which became the fastest-selling album in UK chart history but retrospectively was seen as a critical disappointment.

Founding members Arthurs and McGuigan left in 1999 during the recording of the band's fourth studio album Standing on the Shoulder of Giants (2000). They were replaced by former Heavy Stereo guitarist Gem Archer on guitar and former Ride guitarist Andy Bell on bass. White departed in 2004, replaced by guest drummer Zak Starkey, and later by Chris Sharrock. Oasis released three more studio albums in the 2000s: Heathen Chemistry (2002), Don't Believe the Truth (2005) and Dig Out Your Soul (2008). The group abruptly disbanded in 2009 after the sudden departure of Noel Gallagher. The remaining members of the band continued under the name Beady Eye until their disbandment in 2014. Both Gallagher brothers have had successful solo careers. In 2024, Oasis announced that they would reform for performances in the UK and Ireland in 2025 for the Oasis Live '25 Tour.

As of 2024, Oasis have sold over 75 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling music artists of all time. They are among the most successful acts in the history of the UK Singles Chart and the UK Albums Chart, with eight UK number-one singles and eight UK number-one albums. The band also achieved three Platinum albums in the US. They won 17 NME Awards, nine Q Awards, four MTV Europe Music Awards and six Brit Awards, including one in 2007 for Outstanding Contribution to Music and one for the "Best Album of the Last 30 Years" for (What's the Story) Morning Glory?. They were also nominated for two Grammy Awards.






  
Definitely Maybe (1994)




Released29 August 1994
Recorded
  • February 1993 ("Shakermaker")
  • March–May 1993 ("Married with Children")
  • December 1993 – April 1994[1]
Studio
Genre
Length51:57
LabelCreation
Producer

All tracks are written by Noel Gallagher

Side one
No.TitleLength
1."Rock 'n' Roll Star"5:23
2."Shakermaker"5:08
3."Live Forever"4:36
Total length:15:07
Side two
No.TitleLength
1."Up in the Sky"4:28
2."Columbia"6:17
3."Sad Song" (Not on CD releases)4:30
Total length:15:15
Side three
No.TitleLength
1."Supersonic"4:43
2."Bring It On Down"4:17
3."Cigarettes & Alcohol"4:49
Total length:13:49
Side four
No.TitleLength
1."Digsy's Dinner"2:32
2."Slide Away"6:32
3."Married with Children"3:15
Total length:12:19


Wikipedia 
AllMusic: 10 
Score: 10 



Promotional video for "Champagne Supernova", which was not released as a single, except in Australia.  


Released2 October 1995
RecordedMarch 1995 ("Some Might Say")
May–June 1995
StudioRockfield (Rockfield, Wales)
Genre
Length50:06
LabelCreation
Producer

All tracks are written by Noel Gallagher, except where noted

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Hello"Noel Gallagher, Gary Glitter, Mike Leander3:21
2."Roll with It" 3:59
3."Wonderwall" 4:18
4."Don't Look Back in Anger" 4:48
5."Hey Now!" 5:41
6.Untitled ("The Swamp Song – Excerpt 1") 0:44
7."Some Might Say" 5:29
8."Cast No Shadow" 4:51
9."She's Electric" 3:40
10."Morning Glory" 5:03
11.Untitled ("The Swamp Song – Excerpt 2") 0:39
12."Champagne Supernova" 7:27
Total length:50:00

Additional musicians


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Be Here Now (1997)




Released21 August 1997
RecordedNovember 1996 – April 1997
StudioAbbey Road, AIR, Orinoco and Master Rock in London; Ridge Farm, Surrey
GenreBritpop
Length71:31
LabelCreation
Producer

All tracks are written by Noel Gallagher

No.TitleLength
1."D'You Know What I Mean?"7:42
2."My Big Mouth"5:02
3."Magic Pie"7:19
4."Stand by Me"5:55
5."I Hope, I Think, I Know"4:23
6."The Girl in the Dirty Shirt"5:49
7."Fade In-Out"6:52
8."Don't Go Away"4:48
9."Be Here Now"5:13
10."All Around the World"9:20
11."It's Gettin' Better (Man!!)"7:00
12."All Around the World (Reprise)"2:08
Total length:71:31

Oasis

Additional musicians and production



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The Masterplan (1998) 


Compilation album of B-sides. 


Released2 November 1998
Recorded1994–1997
GenreRock
Length66:27
LabelCreation
Producer


All tracks are written by Noel Gallagher, except where noted

The Masterplan track listing
No.Title
SingleLength
1."Acquiesce"
"Some Might Say" (1995)4:25
2."Underneath the Sky"
"Don't Look Back in Anger" (1996)3:21
3."Talk Tonight"
"Some Might Say"4:21
4."Going Nowhere"
"Stand by Me" (1997)4:39
5."Fade Away"
"Cigarettes & Alcohol" (1994)4:13
6."The Swamp Song"
"Wonderwall" (1995)4:19
7."I Am the Walrus" (Lennon & McCartney)
"Cigarettes & Alcohol"6:25
8."Listen Up" 
"Cigarettes & Alcohol"6:21
9."Rockin' Chair" (N. Gallagher, Chris Griffiths)
"Roll with It" (1995)4:35
10."Half the World Away"
"Whatever" (1994)4:21
11."(It's Good) To Be Free"
"Whatever"4:18
12."Stay Young"
"D'You Know What I Mean?" (1997)5:05
13."Headshrinker"
"Some Might Say"4:38
14."The Masterplan"
"Wonderwall"5:23
Total length:66:23


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Score: 

   
Standing on the Shoulder of Giants (Feb 2000)

Psychedelic album in the style of Sgt Peppers, Their Satanic Majesties, etc, and a rather good one. Noel has picked up on the sound of the late Sixties, with musical or lyrical references to several late Sixties bands, such as The Doors, and even the Bee Gees. Yet it all sounds fresh and up to date. It's a good album.   


Released28 February 2000
RecordedApril–August 1999
StudioOlympic, Supernova Heights (London, England),
Wheeler End
(Buckinghamshire, England), 
Château de La Colle Noire (Montauroux, France)
Genre
Length47:53
LabelBig Brother
Producer

All tracks are written by Noel Gallagher, except "Little James" by Liam Gallagher

No.TitleLength
1."Fuckin' in the Bushes"3:18
2."Go Let It Out"4:39
3."Who Feels Love?"5:44
4."Put Yer Money Where Yer Mouth Is"4:27
5."Little James"4:15
6."Gas Panic!"6:08
7."Where Did It All Go Wrong?"4:26
8."Sunday Morning Call"5:12
9."I Can See a Liar"3:13
10."Roll It Over"6:30
Total length:47:52

  • Liam Gallagher – vocals (2–6, 9, 10)
  • Noel Gallagher – lead and rhythm guitar, bass guitar, keyboards, backing vocals, lead vocals (7, 8), co-lead vocals (4), production
  • Alan White – drums, percussion

Additional personnel



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AllMusic: 
Score: 

   
Familiar to Millions (Nov 2000) 
("Highlights" version)




Released13 November 2000
Recorded16 April 2000 at Riverside Theatre, United States
21 July 2000 at Wembley Stadium, London
Genre
Length91:43
LabelBig Brother
ProducerMark Stent, Paul Stacey

All songs written by Noel Gallagher, except where noted. *Not on "Highlights"

Disc one
  1. *"Fuckin' in the Bushes" (intro tape) – 3:04
  2. "Go Let It Out" – 5:32
  3. "Who Feels Love?" – 5:59
  4. "Supersonic" – 4:30
  5. "Shakermaker" – 5:13
  6. "Acquiesce" – 4:18
  7. *"Step Out" (Gallagher, Stevie Wonder, Henry Cosby, Sylvia Moy) – 4:05
  8. "Gas Panic!" – 8:01
  9. "Roll with It" – 4:43
  10. *"Stand by Me" – 5:49

Disc two
  1. "Wonderwall" – 4:34
  2. "Cigarettes & Alcohol" – 6:53
  3. "Don't Look Back in Anger" – 5:09
  4. "Live Forever" – 4:52
  5. *"Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black)" (Neil Young, Jeff Blackburn) – 3:45
  6. "Champagne Supernova" – 6:31
  7. "Rock 'n' Roll Star" – 6:19
  8. *"Helter Skelter" (John Lennon, Paul McCartney) – 6:32



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Score: 


Heathen Chemistry (2002)

A weak album. Would have sounded better if Liam had put more into his vocals, but unsure even then how much they would improve the album which sounds tired and out of ideas. 


Released1 July 2002
Recorded2001–2002
StudioWheeler End, Buckinghamshire and Olympic, London
Genre
Length76:36
LabelBig Brother
ProducerOasis


No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."The Hindu Times"Noel Gallagher3:46
2."Force of Nature"N. Gallagher4:51
3."Hung in a Bad Place"Gem Archer3:28
4."Stop Crying Your Heart Out"N. Gallagher5:03
5."Songbird"Liam Gallagher2:07
6."Little by Little"N. Gallagher4:52
7."A Quick Peep" (Instrumental)Andy Bell1:17
8."(Probably) All in the Mind"N. Gallagher4:02
9."She Is Love"N. Gallagher3:09
10."Born on a Different Cloud"L. Gallagher6:08
11."Better Man" (song ends at 4:20, includes hidden track "The Cage", which begins at 33:13)L. Gallagher / N. Gallagher38:02
Total length:76:36


Liam Gallagher – vocals, tambourine, acoustic guitar
Noel Gallagher – guitar, keyboards, backing vocals, lead vocals on tracks 2, 6, 9, 13, drums on track 11
Gem Archer – guitar, keyboards, backing vocals
Andy Bell – bass guitar
Alan White – drums, percussion

Additional musicians
Paul Stacey – mellotron track 1, piano tracks 2–3 and 11, Hammond organ track 6
Mike Rowe – piano tracks 4 and 10, pump organ track 9, Hammond organ tracks 8–10
Johnny Marr – guitar solo  track 8, slide guitar track 10, guitar and backing vocals track 11
London Session Orchestra – strings track 4

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Score: 

  
Don't Believe the Truth (2005)


The opener by Andy Bell sounds like a weak attempt at an Oasis tribute. "Mucky Fingers" is a clear Lou Reed sound, combined with a bit of Chas & Dave. 



Released30 May 2005
RecordedDecember 2003 – January 2005
Studio
Genre
Length42:52
LabelBig Brother
Producer

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Turn Up the Sun"Andy Bell3:59
2."Mucky Fingers"Noel Gallagher3:56
3."Lyla"N. Gallagher5:10
4."Love Like a Bomb"Liam Gallagher, Gem Archer2:52
5."The Importance of Being Idle"N. Gallagher3:39
6."The Meaning of Soul"L. Gallagher1:42
7."Guess God Thinks I'm Abel"L. Gallagher3:24
8."Part of the Queue"N. Gallagher3:48
9."Keep the Dream Alive"Bell5:45
10."A Bell Will Ring"Archer3:07
11."Let There Be Love"N. Gallagher5:31
Total length:42:53


  • Liam Gallagher – lead vocals, backing vocals, tambourine, hand claps
  • Noel Gallagher – lead guitar, backing vocals, lead vocals on tracks 2, 5, 8, co-lead vocals on 11, producer (tracks 2, 3, 5), drums (track 11)
  • Andy Bell – bass guitar, rhythm guitar, acoustic guitar
  • Gem Archer – rhythm guitar, lead guitar, bass guitar, keyboards, harmonica, backing vocals (track 6)

Additional personnel

  • Zak Starkey – drums, percussion (except track 2), handclaps
  • Dave Sardy – mixing (except track 2), producer (tracks 1, 4, 6–11), additional production (track 3)
  • Lenny Castro – percussion (track 8)
  • Martin Duffy – piano (track 4)
  • Terry Kirkbride – drums and percussion (track 2)


Wikipedia 
AllMusic: 
Score: 


A "best-of" compilation chosen by Noel. 


Released20 November 2006
Recorded1993–2005
Genre
Length87:18
LabelBig Brother
Producer
  • Various


All tracks are written by Noel Gallagher, except "Songbird" written by Liam Gallagher

Disc one
No.TitleAlbumLength
1."Rock 'n' Roll Star"Definitely Maybe, 19945:20
2."Some Might Say" (edited version)(What's the Story) Morning Glory?, 19955:10
3."Talk Tonight"The Masterplan, 1998; originally a B-side to the "Some Might Say" single/EP, 19954:19
4."Lyla"Don't Believe the Truth, 20055:10
5."The Importance of Being Idle"Don't Believe the Truth3:41
6."Wonderwall"(What's the Story) Morning Glory?4:18
7."Slide Away" (edit)Definitely Maybe6:14
8."Cigarettes & Alcohol"Definitely Maybe4:48
9."The Masterplan"The Masterplan; originally a B-side to the "Wonderwall" single/EP, 19955:20
Total length:44:20
Disc two
No.TitleAlbumLength
1."Live Forever"Definitely Maybe4:35
2."Acquiesce"The Masterplan; originally a B-side to the "Some Might Say" single/EP4:23
3."Supersonic"Definitely Maybe4:35
4."Half the World Away"The Masterplan; originally a B-side to the "Whatever" single/EP, 19944:14
5."Go Let It Out"Standing on the Shoulder of Giants, 20004:41
6."Songbird"Heathen Chemistry, 20022:05
7."Morning Glory"(What's the Story) Morning Glory?5:01
8."Champagne Supernova"(What's the Story) Morning Glory?7:29
9."Don't Look Back in Anger"(What's the Story) Morning Glory?4:52
Total length:41:55


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AllMusic: 
Score: 


Dig Out Your Soul (2008)

The last album before the band split up near the end of the 18 month promotional tour. It has some of the sound of early Oasis, but without the verve and energy. 



Released6 October 2008
RecordedAugust 2007 – March 2008
StudioAbbey Road, London
Genre
Length45:51
LabelBig Brother
ProducerDave Sardy


Dig Out Your Soul track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Bag It Up"Noel Gallagher4:40
2."The Turning"N. Gallagher5:04
3."Waiting for the Rapture"N. Gallagher3:03
4."The Shock of the Lightning"N. Gallagher4:59
5."I'm Outta Time"Liam Gallagher4:10
6."(Get Off Your) High Horse Lady"N. Gallagher4:06
7."Falling Down"N. Gallagher4:20
8."To Be Where There's Life"Gem Archer4:35
9."Ain't Got Nothin'"L. Gallagher2:14
10."The Nature of Reality"Andy Bell3:47
11."Soldier On"L. Gallagher4:50
Total length:45:48

  • Liam Gallagher – vocals (1–2, 4–5, 8–11), acoustic guitar (5)
  • Noel Gallagher – electric and acoustic guitars, keyboards, electronics, drums (1, 3, 11), melodica (11), lead vocals (3, 6, 7), backing vocals
  • Gem Archer – electric and acoustic guitars, keyboards, bass guitar
  • Andy Bell – bass guitar, electric guitar, keyboards, tamboura

Additional personnel


Wikipedia 
AllMusic: 
Score: 


A compilation album of the singles. Ho hum. Probably not the best way of creating a satisfying album, but it does contain a couple of tracks not previously released on album. However, it also leaves out some great stuff, like "Champagne Supernova" (which should have been a single), and 
"Acquiesce" (which should have been an A side, and on a proper album). Some good songs along the way, but I think most folks are clever enough these days to make their own singalong CDs. 


Released14 June 2010
Recorded1993–2008
Genre
Length133:45
LabelBig Brother
Producer
  • Various

All tracks are written by Noel Gallagher, except "Songbird" by Liam Gallagher

Disc one
No.TitleOriginal albumLength
1."Supersonic"Definitely Maybe (1994)4:44
2."Roll with It"(What's the Story) Morning Glory? (1995)3:59
3."Live Forever"Definitely Maybe4:36
4."Wonderwall"(What's the Story) Morning Glory?4:20
5."Stop Crying Your Heart Out"Heathen Chemistry (2002)5:03
6."Cigarettes & Alcohol"Definitely Maybe4:51
7."Songbird"Heathen Chemistry2:09
8."Don't Look Back in Anger"(What's the Story) Morning Glory?4:50
9."The Hindu Times"Heathen Chemistry3:53
10."Stand by Me"Be Here Now (1997)5:59
11."Lord Don't Slow Me Down"Non-album single (2007)3:20
12."Shakermaker"Definitely Maybe5:10
13."All Around the World"Be Here Now9:41
Total length:62:35

All tracks are written by Noel Gallagher, except "Whatever" by Noel Gallagher and Neil Innes, and "I'm Outta Time" by Liam Gallagher

Disc two
No.TitleOriginal albumLength
1."Some Might Say"(What's the Story) Morning Glory?5:28
2."The Importance of Being Idle"Don't Believe the Truth (2005)3:42
3."D'You Know What I Mean?"Be Here Now7:44
4."Lyla"Don't Believe the Truth5:12
5."Let There Be Love"Don't Believe the Truth5:26
6."Go Let It Out"Standing on the Shoulder of Giants (2000)4:38
7."Who Feels Love?"Standing on the Shoulder of Giants5:44
8."Little by Little"Heathen Chemistry4:53
9."The Shock of the Lightning"Dig Out Your Soul (2008)5:04
10."She Is Love"Heathen Chemistry3:13
11."Whatever"Non-album single (1994)6:20
12."I'm Outta Time"Dig Out Your Soul4:09
13."Falling Down"Dig Out Your Soul4:25
14."Sunday Morning Call" (hidden track beginning 2 minutes after "Falling Down")Standing on the Shoulder of Giants5:14
Total length:71:13


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AllMusic: 
Score: 

   
Knebworth 1996 (2021)

The band at their height playing a legendary concert. Makes for a good souvenir of the event. Though as a stand alone album it's overlong and a bit flat. Useful to hear them play "I Am The Walrus", which they only played live, and tended to use to close concerts, but it doesn't quite work on an album as well as it would if you were there.  It's an OK album, but not really essential. 

Released19 November 2021
Recorded10–11 August 1996
VenueKnebworth House
Genre
    Rock
Length99:57
LabelBig Brother

All tracks are written by Noel Gallagher, except where noted

Disc one
No.TitleWriter(s)DateLength
1."Columbia" 10 August 19964:47
2."Acquiesce" 10 August 19963:56
3."Supersonic" 10 August 19965:09
4."Hello"
11 August 19962:55
5."Some Might Say" 11 August 19965:04
6."Roll with It" 11 August 19964:05
7."Slide Away" 11 August 19965:47
8."Morning Glory" 11 August 19964:12
9."Round Are Way" 10 August 19964:47
10."Cigarettes & Alcohol" 10 August 19964:43
Disc two
No.TitleWriter(s)DateLength
1."Whatever"Noel Gallagher, Neil Innes10 August 19965:59
2."Cast No Shadow" 10 August 19964:46
3."Wonderwall" 10 August 19964:04
4."The Masterplan" 10 August 19964:40
5."Don't Look Back in Anger" 11 August 19964:55
6."My Big Mouth" 10 August 19965:10
7."It's Gettin' Better (Man!!)" 11 August 19965:56
8."Live Forever" 10 August 19964:56
9."Champagne Supernova" 11 August 19967:26
10."I Am the Walrus"John Lennon, Paul McCartney11 August 19966:40
Total length:99:57




Wikipedia 
AllMusic: 
Score: 4 



Studio albums



Best songs


Champagne Supernova  5, 2, 5, 1, 5, 5, 2, 5, 3, 2, (34)  2, 3, 1, 3, (43) 
Live Forever 1, 3, 1, 3, 5, 3, 5, 5 (26)  2, 5, 3, 2, (38) 
Don't Look Back In Anger 2, 5, 5, 1, 2, 3, 2, 1, (20) 2, 2, 5, 3, (32) 
Slide Away 3, 3, 5, 2, 1, 3 (17) 3, 1, (21) 
Acquiesce 1, 2, 2, 1, 3, 2, 1, (12) 2, 1, (15) 
Wonderwall 1, 1, 1, (3) 2, 1, 2, 5, (13)  
Supersonic 3, 1, 2, 3, 1, (10) 1, 1,  (12) 
The Masterplan 1, 2, 5, (8) 
Rock N Roll Star 1, 1,  (2) 2, (4) 
Morning Glory 1, 1, (2)  
Some Might Say 1, 1, 
Cigarettes & Alcohol 1, 
Columbia 1,  
All Around The World 1 
Whatever 1, 



Sources
* The Standard                     * ShortList                     * TopTens 
* Rolling Stone                    * Medium                      * SingersRoom 
* Guardian                           * TicketMaster               * ManEveNews 
* NME                                 * FarOut                         * Consequence 
* Variety                              * Today                           
* Uproxx                             * Ranker  

Links


* UpInTheSite  (fan) 
* Oasisinet.com (official) 
* Oasisfansclub.com

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