tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682837139618506615.post2997737378485135946..comments2008-11-17T17:40:38.784ZJameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01722000872821833016noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682837139618506615.post-48942716923880716602008-11-17T17:40:00.000Z2008-11-17T17:40:00.000Zsome of these guys dont seem to understand that epople can have different opinions about things. i personally agreed with this article, and all the many similar reviews, and thats coming from a longtime oasis fan, at the end of the day this just doesnt hold a candle to their old stuff.<BR/><BR/>it would be great to hear them completely reinvent their sound and do something fresh, that to me is the mark of a truly great band, beatles, rolling stones, david bowie, they all did it.dannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682837139618506615.post-22639095341305173842008-11-17T17:28:00.000Z2008-11-17T17:28:00.000ZIf you're looking for a professional journalist try Rolling Stone mate, not someone's personal blog.<BR/><BR/>And my 'daft opinion' appears to be in pretty good company going by the mixed reviews this album has received and somewhat underwhelming sales after the first week.<BR/><BR/>Not to nitpick but considering there are numerous bands that have outsold Oasis in the past 10 years, and as you correctly point out Oasis have sold more than anyone in the past 15 years that would seem to support my claim that they have lowered in standing somewhat since then.<BR/><BR/>If you enjoyed the album then fair play to you.Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01722000872821833016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682837139618506615.post-6995247304333799972008-11-17T15:03:00.000Z2008-11-17T15:03:00.000ZDaft Review. Oasis has been one of Britain's biggest bands since 1994. They have sold more albums and concert tickets than any other band in that period. The comment that Oasis were one of Britain's biggest bands 10 years ago is completely false and is merely a dig based upon personal opinion not fact. Terrible journalism.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682837139618506615.post-76826011644457868122008-11-17T08:35:00.000Z2008-11-17T08:35:00.000ZI've been a long term fan and I love this album. I don't think it sounds like the same old stuff at all! But it does sounds enough like them for me to still like it. I'm always listning to it, in the car, at home etc but each to their own. I recomend it to anyone, it's great.Andrewnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682837139618506615.post-9150805688367053242008-11-16T20:19:00.000Z2008-11-16T20:19:00.000ZWell I can imagine I would have liked this album more if I had never heard Oasis before. But after fifteen years it does sound like they're just milking us a little bit with the same few songs slightly modified with every album.<BR/><BR/>I would love to hear them come out and write something that sounds completely fresh.Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01722000872821833016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682837139618506615.post-27049034375910726562008-11-16T20:09:00.001Z2008-11-16T20:09:00.001ZI LOVE THE NEW ALBUM!!!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682837139618506615.post-28010057980784439072008-11-16T20:09:00.000Z2008-11-16T20:09:00.000ZI just got into oasis recently after hearing The Shock of the Lightning on the radio. I&#39;m 15 so sadly wasn&#39;t around when they started out but sinse I heard the new single they have become my favourite band. I&#39;ve bought all their albums &amp; like them all. I love Lyla, but everyone&#39;s entiteled to their opinions.I understand critics and other people in general like to slag of oasis because of their personalities and because they peaked after their first 2 albums but people should realise they are still making great music &amp; just because it isn&#39;t as good as previous songs doesn&#39;t mean it isn&#39;t good, people should stop comparing and just enjoy it for what it is. But it&#39;s their loss anyway.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682837139618506615.post-68204274973296510082008-11-11T00:08:00.000Z2008-11-11T00:08:00.000ZZing!Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01722000872821833016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682837139618506615.post-80413197741700683662008-11-11T00:07:00.000Z2008-11-11T00:07:00.000ZYeah, I agree, but we're talking about Oasis here, not The Red Hot Chili Peppers ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682837139618506615.post-89981398991403978262008-11-10T23:42:00.000Z2008-11-10T23:42:00.000Zwell it's neither. i like wonderwall, don't look back in anger and stand by me as well as one or two others because they have a distinctive sound and they're just plain good.<BR/><BR/>the majority of recent songs are termed as 'generic' because they sound like they haven't got a fresh idea in their heads, it's just the same monotone buzzing psychedelia that sounds vaguely like someone whos just overdosed on drugs and can barely find the energy to strum the guitar and moan half heartedly at the same time.<BR/><BR/>they basically just pick a chord, strum it with no particular pattern for 3 minutes and then sound 'too cool to sing' and instead make noises that sound like they're nursing a hangover.<BR/><BR/>it's rare you actually hear them 'play' their guitars or try and sing in any meaningful fashion. but hey, they know their records will keep selling even if they don't write any actual music so why bother after all these years.Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01722000872821833016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682837139618506615.post-68375451970778146762008-11-10T23:24:00.000Z2008-11-10T23:24:00.000Z*Edit: I meant contradictory, not hypocritical. Carry on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682837139618506615.post-32431111627620102792008-11-10T23:23:00.000Z2008-11-10T23:23:00.000ZBag It Up: 9/10<BR/>The Turning: 10/10<BR/>Waiting for the Rapture: 9/10<BR/>The Shock of the Lightning: 9/10<BR/>I'm Outta Time: 9/10<BR/>High Horse Lady: 7/10<BR/>Falling Down: 10/10<BR/>To Be Where There's Life: 8/10<BR/>Ain't Got Nothing: 7/10<BR/>Nature of Reality: 6/10<BR/>Soldier On: 7/10<BR/><BR/>No complaints here.<BR/><BR/>Furthermore, while some of the tracks are 'generic' they have tried a lot of new things with this album. To Be Where There's Life doesn't have any guitars on it and makes use of the sitar, and Oasis have never done anything remotely similar to Falling Down.<BR/><BR/>What's more, you claim that some of the tunes are generic, meaning standard Oasis songs reminiscent of the 90s (Shock of the Lightning, Turning, etc). Yet you big up their 90s songs. A bit hypocritical, Debate.....<BR/><BR/>You also wrongly brought up Don't Look Back in Anger. That song is an anthem, and the album it was on was filled with anthems. Dig Out Your Soul is not an anthem album, it's a pure rock album. Noel even said before hand that this album was going to focus on the grooves not be "sing-songy" - again more evidence that goes against the "generic" criticism.<BR/><BR/>If anything, this album is a mix of 1997's Be Here Now (first half of Dig Out Your Soul) and 2000's Standing on the Soldier of Giants (second half - more experimental and psychedelic)<BR/><BR/>The Turning and Falling Down are edging ever closer to my top 15 Oasis songs, and when you consider the countless hits over the years, that really says something.....<BR/><BR/>You just need to dig a little bit deeper, Debs. I'm sure you'll find your soul eventually :-PAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682837139618506615.post-82415789364522489862008-11-10T00:43:00.000Z2008-11-10T00:43:00.000Zas always we welcome any opinion here, though generally with two reviews to choose from i think i'll ignore the one which refers to lyla as a good song ;)Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01722000872821833016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682837139618506615.post-55385161860289462852008-11-10T00:32:00.000Z2008-11-10T00:32:00.000ZMy review. And yes, I did write this. Enjoy.<BR/><BR/>Oasis, the band that the critics love to hate since their perceived downfall from Brit-Pop, stemming from the drug-fueled, self-indulgent 1997 album, Be Here Now, are back with their 7th album. While Oasis have fallen somewhat since their mid-90s fame, they have produced glimpses of brilliance along the way in the form of songs such as Gas Panic, Where Did It All Go Wrong, The Hindu Times, Little By Little, and Song Bird, all from their 2000 and 2002 releases (Standing on the Shoulder of Giants, and Heathen Chemistry). It was their previous release in 2005, though, that turned the tide away from their inconsistent brilliance. Marked as a "return to form", Don't Believe the Truth was Oasis' most mature album since 1995's What's The Story Morning Glory. More significantly, however, it set Oasis up brilliantly for their latest release here in 2008 with Dig Out Your Soul. The troubled times of the early 00s and band inconsistencies are well and truly behind them. While Don't Believe the The Truth proved critics that Oasis were back on form, Dig Out Your Soul shows that their 2005 effort was no fluke as Oasis release their best album in over a decade.<BR/><BR/>The album kicks off in typical Oasis energized swagger and style with "Bag It Up." The opener sets the scene brilliantly, as it blends well into their second number, "The Turning," which is maybe the best song on the album, but nevertheless definitely one the many - let me add - highlights. The tune starts with a drum beat similar to the intro of Live Forever, so almost immediately the listener is eagerly engaged, and does not end up disappointed. The Stone Roses influence - primarily the vocals for Ian Brown - are recognized immediately once Liam's vocals come in as he sings "Eyes over the city/Rise up from your soul", but transform into a typical Oasis rocker during the chorus, which has a euphoric and epic feeling to it, as Liam orders "Shake your ragdoll baby/Before you change your mind/Then come on when the rapture takes me/Be the fallen angel by my side" - what Noel meant by "shake your ragdoll" is anyone's guess, but also irrelevant as the rest of the song is lyrically brilliant and awesomely rocking - even with a stunning and uplifting guitar solo reminiscent of Be Here Now. Next up is Noel penned and sung, "Waiting for the Rapture", which is a combination of Mucky Fingers and Force of Nature - not two of their best songs, by any means, but listeners rejoice - "Rapture" is much better than either, and continues the trend of a very strong opening to this album. That trend only becomes magnified as the second third of the album kicks off with their lead single - "The Shock of the Lightning". This high paced Oasis semi-love rock song, where Liam sings in his best voice since the 90s "Love is a litany/A a magical mystery" along with yet another infectious moment with "Come in/Come out/Tonight" (and Noel said this able wasn't catchy!), is Oasis are their best. Sure, it's an "Oasis-by-numbers" track, as most of their lead singles follow the same style - and is comparable being a hyper "Lyla" , should not be taken as a criticism. And once again, just like in The Turning, Oasis bring back the Be Here Now guitar style solo, albeit a bit too short. The album progresses from their into a Lennon-style Liam-written and sung ballad in "I'm Outta Time", which is on par with his 2002 effort, Song Bird. The album takes a further break, continuing with a semi-instrumental "Get Off Your High Horse Lady", wrongly compared to "Columbia", it's their first real weak track of the album, and it's not even that bad of a song. However, Noel redeems himself with "Falling Down" - perhaps his best song this decade describing how he "Talked to God but to no avail/Calling my name from out of nowhere/I said if you won't save me, please don't waste my time," and is a more heavy version of "Part of the Queue", and maybe even better.<BR/><BR/>Over half way through the album, and there's already been 6 amazing tracks, with "Get off Your High Horse Lady" being the exception - but even that's not bad, but rather average at worst. This leaves the listener with a few questions: "Is this really Oasis post-2000?", "If this is indeed Oasis, are we back in the mid-1990s?", and lastly "Is this too good to be true?".....To which I respond: "Yes", "No, we haven't traveled back to their glory days", and "Sadly yes"; respectively. I will prevent using the ever popular cliche of this album by not making the bad pun that the album "Falls Down" after "Falling Down" (really, it's not that clever), but the concept is indeed true. The last 4 tracks are considerably weaker than the previous 7.<BR/><BR/>"To Be Where There's Life" isn't a bad song at all, and I feel hesitant to even list it in this 'weaker' category, but that's a testament to the songs that came before it, and to the album as a whole if anything. This is where Noe's description of "Groove" is most evident, relying on a strong bass-line, use of sitars, and absolutely no guitars, culminating in the euphoric lyric, and title album "Dig out your soul." The last 3 tracks, Ain't Got Nothing, The Nature of Reality, and Soldier On - while they do have their moments - re mediocre, but worth a listen, anyway.<BR/><BR/>Oasis dug out their soul with this effort for the first time since the mid-90s, the question now is whether you will "dig it", and, let's be honest, there's no reason not to.<BR/><BR/>8.5/10Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682837139618506615.post-72404648340165690422008-11-10T00:21:00.001Z2008-11-10T00:21:00.001Zseems like a fair review to me :)arthur clarkehttp://www.conservative-party.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682837139618506615.post-18151162736623396592008-11-10T00:21:00.000Z2008-11-10T00:21:00.000Zwhats the matter, oasis too good for you?alex robertsnoreply@blogger.com