Reviews (page 13 of 15)
After reading about the album, I'm amazed how popular this album was in it's day. I only recognized Wonderwall, but don't think I could've told you it was by a band called Oasis. But it was a good listen. Definitely some 90s British alt rock
kinda mid, kinda good. I like a couple tracks.
Didn’t listen but wonderwall/10
The day, the characters in Coronation Street mentioned Oasis and buying the album was a milestone where he knew they’d made it! The classics are thumping tunes but one album at a time is enough. I wouldn’t want to listen to a lot at a time, but there are some great hooks and what they lack in humour they make up for in style. The fact that I knew most of the words and could sing along to most of it is testament to their longevity/omnipresence. I’m okay with a Manchester nasal drawl.
NOOOOOOO DON'T MAKE ME LISTEN TO WONDERWALL PLEASE GOD NOOOO (good album just not really my kinda music)
actually enjoyed it more than was expecting, my favorite songs were not the 'hits'
This was surprisingly just ok to me. I think our generation over played these homies.
наконец-то осознала донт лук бэк ин энгер) теперь знаю о чём говорили сверстники столько лет назад
FUn album but not find the vocals a bit whiny
Not a big fan of this group however a best of album would be good
This one brings me back. I listened to this one quite a few times, Wonderwall was on the radio constantly, champagne supernova and don't look back in anger also were in heavy rotation. A good album overall
Quintessential 90’s rock. He really sounds like a whiny John Lennon sometimes. The 3 big hits are definitely the best songs on the record. Very much guitar driven but the leads are nothing special. So many anthemic choruses they kind of deserve singable memorable solos to go with them.
Objectively I think this is a great album. Champagne supernova is a great song. I would never choose to put this album on but I think it’s really well done and some interesting songwriting.
A cool blend of 90s indie rock and Beatles-esque Brit-rock sound
Classic 90s sound. It was fine overall. There is a reason 2 of these songs we move famous than the others.
Wonderwall is nowhere close to the best song on this album. I really enjoyed half of this album, Champagne Supernova and Don’t Look Back in Anger are standouts. The songs I didn’t like I really didn’t enjoy.
Hello has cool guitar tones but overall feels like somewhat of a nothing-burger. the loudness is cool but it stays the same throughout the entire thing and it gets kind of exhausting Roll With It has a cool chorus and good melodies. The middle point and the bridge add some cool psychedelic guitar tones and rhythms to spice things up. already better than track one I went into the Wonder wall with an open mind and realized the song has some nice lush textures to it. It's still a song I'm not crazy of how overplayed it is and the vocal melodies during the verses can get kind of annoying though I can appreciate this song more now. The guitar melodies in the background of the pre-choruses are easily my favorite thing about this track Don't Look Back In Anger starts sounding like a britpop version of John Lennon imagine except it actually becomes a decent song next. The beautiful chord progressions, interesting lyrics, beautiful outro, and lush instrumentals make this my favorite track so far. Hey Now! almost feels like a shoegaze song with the gliding guitars in the intro and the chorus, and the lyrics are some of my favorite on the album so far. Has some of the best guitar playing and the dense textures add a lot of warmth. Favorite song so far. I don't have much to say Swamp song excerpt 1 since its a 40 second interlude but its a fine interlude I guess. Some Might Say is just kind of a mid rock song. I don't really have much to say about it. similar issues to Hello. Far too long for it's own good. Feels like they didn't know how to end it so they just let it go on for a minute too long and fade out. Cast No Shadow is a pretty cool dreamy low-key track with some cool lyrical imagery. The sliding guitar in the background adds a lot of texture. She's electric has a gorgeous dreamy intro but borders on bland for the rest of the length. kind of a forgettable track though. Morning Glory suffers from similar issues to Some Might Say except with better instrumentation and better melodies. Not a track I plan on returning to but improves over some of the duds in the tracklist and works well within the flow of the album. Champagne supernova is by far the best track on the album. Combined with the best writing, song structure, atmosphere, and instrumentation on the entire album it is just a joy to listen to. amazing finish.
Un incontournable de la Britpop. J'aime pas tout ce qu'ils ont fait, mais cet album est assez important.
The times I have spent in this very spot on Berwick Street veering to the right hand side to go into Selectadisc and buy albums. Despite all the records sales, despite the Knebworth ticket phenomena, despite all the media hype, at the heart of it are two average albums. When they're good, they're very good but there's still a lot of filler on both of the first two albums. Liam is a great singer though. Funny how it all started going wrong when they sacked the drummer. But as a memory of one of the very favourite years of my life (1996), it still has a massive pull.
I'm one of those ultra alternative types that thinks Oasis are in the same "most overrated band of all time" bracket as the likes of Queen and Rolling Stones. I was also very much in the 'Team Blur' camp and think Liam is over-hyped tit. But certain tracks make up the soundtrack to a huge cultural period. So, from a historical perspective, it's a 3 from me.
Not listened to this all the way through for 25 years. Some good choruses and chord changes, but a lot of the songs plod at the same mid-tempo, and there is a lot more filler than on Definitely Maybe.
A security blanket of nostalgia for ex-teenagers of the 90s. You know all the words ... have sung it at weddings, birthdays, in the street at 3am ... can play Wonderwall on the guitar (and nothing else). It's accessibility makes it easy to knock, but also easy to like.
Some good tracks but this is one of the most overrated albums of the 90s
I appreciate what they did. I sung along to some songs. But Liam's voice isn't my fave.
Heard it before?: Yes Enjoy it?: Yes, it’s a classic and there’s not much else to be said. I wouldn’t even class myself as a fan of oasis at all and I couldn’t care less about them or the history but this is a very very good record Favourite song: Track 10 - Morning Glory
Still decently indifferent on this one.
Decent.
3.5 stars. Just not a fan of Brit pop/ rock
it's oasis. you know what to expect. it's kind of boring, kind of well executed, kind of here comes a solo that looks like rock and roll, annnnnnnd we are back to boring vocals.
Its a pretty good album if you have never listened to music before. I often hear people describe Oasis as "beatlesque". It lacks the subtlety and only achieves similarity in the Britishness category, which is a pretty shallow assessment. The biggest distinction between Oasis and the Beatles, and honestly the same in the case of Oasis vs. Radiohead (a more contemporary Brit rock comparison), is Oasis can't arrange for shit in comparison. That being said, I do really like the track don't look back in anger, and the drums on wonderwall are good. Honestly memes aside, wonderwall is a solid song.
A few solid songs, not the biggest fan of Oasis general vibe and the album felt like it dragged on a little but it was still enjoyable
decent album, feels very beatles-influenced. i could take it or leave it.
I get why this is so popular. It's not my cup of tea really but I get it.
Fine
This was solid.
I was never really into these guys and this listen didn't really do much to change that. The hits are still cool, but a whole album's worth is a bit much. I got tired of Liam's voice about halfway through. Noel definitely has a gift for melody and great hooks, though, and I still dig the strings on "Don't Look Back in Anger."
Soft rock, very well known songs.
Liked Don't look back in anger.
A balanced piece of it's era with some unforgettable rock hits.
Listened Before? Y I'm well familiar with this album, having owned it when it was originally popular. I like it, its not amazing but it's okay for a listen now and then. Britpop and American influences combine to make a good sounding band. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Don't Look Back in Anger
i really enjoyed the music but if i had one complaint, and i do, it would be his voice - it makes the sounds all sound the same. but not necessarily on a bad way, just in a ??? way.
Ya know, this probably is the perfect pop/alt rock album. It's not very intricate or impressive but it has fantastic energy and is very catchy. It’s not really my cup of tea, but it’s perfect for what it strives to be. Several of the songs were pretty uninteresting to me; I think that once you’ve heard a few of their songs, you’ve heard em all. But their formula works. Wonderwall is a better song than I remember.
some of the songs were good, but I feel like most of them were very similar to each other and none of them had a specific mood. overall ok, but a bit too vintage for me.
enjoyed it more that I thought I would. Everyone knows Oasis and frankly they it got a bit much for me. Was a welcome change from the Definitely Maybe album which normally comes up.
Takes me back. Personnaly Oasis has never been one of those bands I regularly listen to. I won't change it if a song comes on in a Playlist, but the music isn't anything that I find absolutely amazing.
Sounds like a teenager's car growing up
Couple of bangers and generally impressive Beatlesque song-writing
Great band
Pretty boring, honestly. I don't understand why this was so popular. People compare them to the Beatles, but this is by no means as good as Beatles, nor as catchy. That being said, it wasn't *bad*, so I'll give it a 2.5.
I used to hate Oasis, but I’ve slowly accepted that Noel = cool, Liam = cunt. Still not really my thing, but it has its moments. D+
Well, it sounds just like I remember, all big guitars and egos. Still holds up well, but I'm still on the Blur side of this fight.
The production is shocking and it hasn't dated well but, Champagne Supernova is a tune. And that's enough to redeem some of the misfires on the album.
Memes aside, Wonderwall only got so overplayed because of how damn good it is. The rest of the album is no slouch either. Truly THE britpop album.
i did not hate this as much as i expected i would
Rock
An album I enjoyed a bit more than I thought it would. There's a certainty and naturality to the songwriting, as if they had a sure vision for the album's sound and style upon starting it. The results are surprisingly melodic, although mediocre in places.
Another album largely defined in my mind by a particular era when Inas intentionally watching music videos. Singles from this just dominated (as did the “new British Invasion” narratives, coverage of the rivalry with Blur, and reports of bad behavior). I think it’s overrated, though I like a lot of it, and the screamingly loud, over-compressed mixing marked the escalation of a rotten trend.
Cutting through the hype at the time of release (including my own comical hero worshipping) its not all good. Roll with it and some might say are not good singles (the b-sides are strong). Perhaps a third of the album is quite good. Overhyped and not as fun as Definitely Maybe, even if Wonderwall and Don't look back in anger are classics.
Really liked this group and their songs
Brings back memories still proffered Blur!!!!
I did own this like pretty much everyone else under 25 in the 90s. Probably the first time in over 20 years listening to it. It's ok, mass produced, bit boring and bland brit pop. I could live happily ever after if I never hear Wonderwall or Champagne Supernova ever again.
Not a big fan of Oasis, but damn, there are some gems on here, particularly the title track. Wonderwall and Champagne are played out for me, but still good songs. Solid record, but short of brilliant in my opinion (clearly not the Gallagher's).
I liked it better then Definitely Maybe. Still not an Oasis fan.
So in the big fight between Blur and Oasis back in the day, I was a Blur stan. Yeah, I get why folks adore Oasis more than life itself, and there’s the odd tune I can put up with, like Roll With It or She’s Electric, but overall, the vibe is a bit slow and moody for me. It deffo has a place in Britpop history, but there were bands I listened to far more at the time.
pretty standard indie-ish 90s rock. anyway, here's
Beaucoup de bruit, à l’époque, autour de ce groupe (et par ses membres, exemples parfaits de vanité arrogante). Pourtant, la musique proposée ici n’est rien d’autre qu’un produit orienté client, teinté des guitares grasses que des artistes sincères mettaient de l’avant au même moment. Dans la tradition pop des Britanniques, on trouve vraiment mieux. Convenu et ennuyeux. Je donne trois étoiles, quand même, pour l’efficacité de deux ou trois chansons.
Hi- Hello I liked it more than I thought I would, but Noel Gallagher is such a smarmy weasel that it brings down the experience.
Buen disco
The album has 4 strong songs. The rest are of varying quality.
A classic
You know that bit in the movie 'Yesterday' when it turns out that Jack also wrote 'Wonderwall' and it's barely noteable? That's how I feel about Oasis - what's the big deal? They're fine, but clearly quite derivative and I'm not a huge fan of the vocal styling. In general I'm not a fan of Britpop though. That being said, I did like a few of the songs, and my top pick is 'She's Electric' which I'm not sure I'd heard before.
Not heard the album all the way through. Familiar with the singles. Overall a solid album, maybe.
I feel the same way about this as I feel about most Brit-Pop (which BTW is the most over-represented genre on this list). It's good, listenable, catchy even, I like the sound, but ultimately it's not super interesting. It's a bit like bubblegum music - enjoyable but not much in the way of nutritional value. 3 stars.
Kind of annoying to be honest. I love a good singalong to dont look back in anger or champagne supernova, but I found this soaked in Gallagher bro arrogance 🤷♂️
This album: *gets released* Critics: In this album, Oasis departed from the alt-rock sound of "Definitely Maybe" and made songs that are more melancholic and ballad-ish. It's not as good and original as "Definitely Maybe", it sounds generic, but it's an okay album. This album: *gets commercially successful* Critics: WOAHHH THIS IS A GIGANTIC ALBUM THAT MADE OASIS SUCH A WORDLWIDE ACT! BEST BRITISH ALBUM BEST '90S ALBUM BEST ALT-ROCK ALBUM BEST BRITPOP ALBUM BEST ALBUM OF ALL TIME! A MUST-LISTEN BEFORE YOU DIE!!!
Meh heard it already. It's pretty decent
7/10
This album came out when I was 4. Kinda grew up listening to Oasis.
I know this album was huge, but I could never stand Oasis and their shit attitudes and how they posed as the second coming of the Beatles, right down to the mop tops. I hated it in the 90s and it still annoys me now. Still, I gave the album several listens. The songs are all decent, but Liam's whiny voice bugs me and the album is too damn noisy (these kids with their loud rock n' roll!). Plus, too much of their music is derivative. I'll give it a 3 because it's not *bad*, it's just I can't separate the attitude from the music and the derivative nature of the music keeps me from giving it a higher score. Favorite track - Champagne Supernova. Enjoyed the guitar solo and anthemic ending.
Classic album. Outside of the three extremely popular songs I already knew quite well, I found the rest to be about on par with those. One or two not so great ones (looking at you, She's Electric) but not enough to ruin the album in any way. 6/10
Never been a massive fan of Oasis, but somehow I think this one had aged more than I had expected. Still got a banger track for my playlist, though.
Bought back some memories from the 90s but other than that 3/5
Not very memorable
3.5 stars. The well known songs are all time greats but didn't get into the rest of the album too much.
Not a huge fan of Oasis. Good Album though
AlreaDY rated, would not seek out, middle of the road
Wonderwall, klassikere, britisk guitarrock
Album started out on a terrible foot with an awful muddy sound on the first two songs, plus a very old fashioned trite sound reminiscent of the beatles. But then wonderwall and don't look back in anger reversed that, with a crisp, well balanced sound, and a slow listenable groove. At the best, they can find that nice groove mixed with energetic rock, like She's Electric. At worst, it's just muddled sound with uninspired melodies and simple lyrics, like Hello or Morning Glory. It should be a 2, but I can't help but love Wonderwall, and all the terrible memes it's created. Highlights: Wonderwall, Don't Look Back in Anger
A few decent songs I've never heard. I don't hate 'Don't look back in anger' as much as I used to this time around.
I prefer Blur
While I hadn't listened to this whole album before, I knew the singles off of it. It was okay, but the singles were the high point.
it was okay I’ll give it a 6/10, pretty annoying but also pretty well made so idk, kinda conflicted but I’m leaning towards positive feelings
ugh
I used to love this album. Not so much anymore. Still good, but his voice is grating after a few songs.
Overrated pub rock. Status Quo covering the Beatles
Classic British music.
I feel like there is a lot of people who really enjoy Oasis. I had never hard this album but I was fairly Familiar with a lot of the songs. And maybe I would have enjoyed them more if they weren't absolutely memed to death. So It wasn't bad, but I didn't like it very much at all.
not my favorit
For a band that wants to surpass The Beatles, they surely miss the mark on short, concise songs. They’re clearly heavily inspired by The Beatles buy taking the sign off melody to “With A Little Help From My Friends” and forcing it for their sign off on “She’s Electric”. This record hold most, if not all of Oasis’s hits and it’s deserved as there are good radio tunes on This record. The biggest downfall of this record and Oasis in general is carrying on a song for far too long. Nearly every song on this record should end at the 3/4 mark. I found myself digging the songs and having the natural conclusion and “fill” of the song just to look at the song duration and find that there’s still a minute to go. Oasis forces every song to be a radio hit by repeating the chorus line until you’re done with the song and it kills it’s replay value. If the songs were shorting and leaving you wanting more, I could see myself wanting to listen to the song, but left me wanting the song to be over with the repetitive “driving me to like it” repetition. “Hey Now” does a great job and being a punchy highlight, but still would be better with shaving off the last chorus repeat. Overall: there’s some good songs on this record. Catchy tunes and for sure hits, but forcing every song to end the same way with repetition doesn’t make me want to come back any time soon. 3.4/5 stars
Less essential than the debut, also sounds very much of its time
Uneven but with some standouts.
I will admit I am not excited for this one, but I will give it a shot. Update : Didn't start off strong, but there are some songs I really enjoy. The lyrics seem pretty weak but there are some fun melodies. Also, WAY too many songs, definitely could have been edited down. 2nd update : WAY TOO LONG, Couldnt finish
- wonderwall album - "Don't Look Back in Anger" opening chords sound like "Imagine" - one of the best selling British indie pop albums - prefer the Swamp Songs
Un poco mainstream xD
Having never listened to "Wonderwall" or anything else by Oasis, this was a new experience for me. It was a good album, though I was more wowed by songs like "Don't Look Back in Anger" than by "Wonderwall."
Struggling to get past my bias against this album from people singing 'what's the story' too much on my nights out. Intro is good. She's electric and champ supernova also good Didn't do much for me, not a massive fan of the production.
Above-average album. Very 90s! Couple of good songs outside the major hits
Better than I thought it'd be. Wonderwall is definitely one of the weaker tracks on the album.
Några riktigt goa låtar men skräpigt album
eh
Have never been a big fan and this album confirms it. It's all ok, but just not my dudes.
I liked this when it came out, but I was a kid. Never enjoyed them since, and was expecting to despise this on revisiting. However, it's actually pretty good. Songs strike a good balance between rock energy and catchy, inoffensive pop. I don't even mind the Mancunian singing too much. And the less familiar tracks in the middle were actually quite consistent (rather than low-effort filler). 3/5 - which is roughly 3 more than I expected to give it. :)
It's weird - it's great fun, I know all the lyrics and notes, but is it good? Best?
I'm not a big britpop fan but it's hard not to like a lot of this album, there are some really good tracks. By far the best britpop on this list so far, 3.5
Voor mij altijd een band geweest die ik keurig links liet liggen. Met dit album kwam ik nooit verder dan te gniffelen om de albumtitel. Nu blijkt het ook nog eens een liedje te zijn. Sommige nummers waren echt best lekker om eens te horen..
Gouwe ouwe! Mooi plaatje, hoewel Oasis nooit echt 1 van mijn topfavorieten was/is
Doet me niet zoveel.
Not a patch on their debut. Ok.
Eh?
#3 Gallagher in action. Britpop
Nolstagic but I like this one a bit less than the other Oasis album. BECAUSE MAYYYYBEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
"You ain't ever gonna burn my heart out" "Don't look back in anger / At least not today" "Some might say we will fight a brighter day" Classic album, plenty of enjoyable songs on. One to relax to in the background.
"Boring" drawn out British rock. OK for BG listening. Several Good songs.
I never wanted to give this album a chance in the 90s because I hated the radio hits. But I listened with an open mind and it turns out I like a few of these. Overall a mediocre album in my opinion, but definitely better than I was expecting based on my previous thoughts about Oasis.
Dem hits
Kul sound, helt sikkert mange som er veldig glad i dette albumet, men ikke noe som interesserer meg. Noe av syngingen og repetisjonen var litt irriterende, men jeg har hørt verre. Noen av sangene boppet litt, men andre var under middelmådig. Ingenting overaskende eller ekstraordinært. Svak 3.
Shame about the distortion in the sound profiling, I really can't get on with that
Highest rated Brit pop album. It wasn’t half bad, compared to all the other shit. A little cheesy, but mostly because of the huge overplayed-ness of some of the songs.
Noisy!
Ik ken alle nummers zonder het album ooit eerder bewust te hebben opgezet. Then again, Oasis was nooit echt m'n ding.
En su momento, Oasis me pudo haber caído mal, particularmente porque es una payasada la relación entre los Gallagher y su pleito con Blur. Dejando eso de lado, este disco tiene algunas rolas que me disfruto sin mayor problema. "Don't Look Back In Anger", "Morning Glory" y "Some Might Say"
Wonderwall... Achei que as que eu nao conhecia foram melhores!
Feels way more obvious how inspired they were by the beatles on this re-listen . Though Champagne Supernova is still a favorite of mine.
Aside from the tracks that I was familiar with, the album as a whole wasn’t too bad. I had built up this huge stigma for years with Oasis, and I am not sure why.
Great hits, but otherwise not impressed
meh, listenable.. but meh
I like the songs that I already know. The other songs are okay, but the album gets pretty repetitive sounding.
classic 90s rock, may be a bit stale at this point but still solid
Couple of iconic songs (Wonderwall & Champagne Supernova) on this good album
A little kakephonic at times, or too basic. Heard the best songs too many times
Pure nostalgia...
Some good stuff, but mostly I generally find them annoying.
Not nearly as bad as I thought it would have been. Still overstuffed and filled over the brim with unnecessary anthems and filler riff-raff. Notable highlights include Morning Glory, Don't Look Back in Anger, Some Might Say and Champagne Supernova (in spite of its length). The rest of the songs are either too bland to be interesting, too corny to be amusing or just plain overrated. 6/10
The songs on the first half of this album tend to blend together for me. The chords and melodies are similar, as is the general soft rock tone. The singing is good, but not distinctive, plus Liam has a propensity for going flat. Ditto for the lyrics, which ring as apathetic, but not cringeworthy or bad. I found the second half better with more lush guitar work and instrumentation in general, but still had issues with needless lyrical repetition. Oasis gets compared to the Beatles and as copying to the Beatles frequently, and their influence is certainly clear on some of the songs (most notably to me, She's Electric, both in the lyrics and in the instrumentation, Morning Glory, and Champagne Supernova). But I don't think that's necessarily a bad thing, and I do think that there are other later influences from the 70s and 80s punk era that are also present in their music, not just the Beatles. Plus, if you're going to have clear influences, I think there are worse bands to choose. Champagne Supernova is an interesting reminder that the Beatles had limitations in their time and what they could lyrically discuss with frankness, which Oasis doesn't when it comes to things like drug abuse. Standouts for me are Wonderwall (predictable, but a refreshing outlier in the first half of the album - very necessary to break up the other songs), Some Might Say, She's Electric, and Champagne Supernova. I think the second part of this album is quite tight and good (verging on great!), but unfortunately the first half is lackluster with songs that are very similar, lyrically uninteresting, and lacking in good instrumentation. The second half tackles more interesting subjects like starstruck love and the feeling of being high, has some great guitar solos and use of other instruments like the harmonica, and the singing is generally better. The album as a whole is pretty cohesive, but not varied enough. 2.75/5
boring as hell
this sucks
Okay
Every now and then a movie hits the audience that only sees two movies a year. & then you say “how did Michael make so much money!” forgetting the millions that don’t engage with movies really. Oasis feels like that for music.
mjæl
Kult, aber nicht mein Stil
I didn’t go into this with an open mind, but then found myself singing along to Roll with it. Nonetheless I still found I was hugely underwhelmed, even the singles are so repetitive. It’s all driven to me, uninspired and uninteresting.
This album wraps an unapologetic pop foundation in a heavy rock veneer, drawing clear inspiration from The Beatles, Status Quo, and T. Rex. I believe Gary Glitter also gets a writing credit in the opening track too. There is a fascinating contrast between its serious, anti-social presentation and its sincere, conformist core. The lyrics often aim for depth, even if the meaning remains a bit elusive, which somehow works in their favour. "Wonderwall" lives up to its reputation, while "She's Electric" feels like a loving nod to The Beatles that might inspire you to revisit their catalog. "Morning Glory" brings back memories of learning guitar. Although I like the riff on this song I think the reliance on open chords across the rest of the album sometimes makes the mix feel a bit muddy. Some of the songs feature faux-profound lyrics, but the strength lies in how effectively it gets people singing along, not in any meaning they may or may not have intended. While the guitar tones can feel a bit sloppy, this seems to be a deliberate stylistic choice blending 60s and 70s influences with modern distortion. The result is a dense, gritty sound that captures the band's persona, even if it doesn't quite land for everyone. Ultimately, the album feels like a homage to British rock wrapped in a confident, if somewhat exhausting, package. It is a listen that relies heavily on its anthemic qualities rather than subtle creativity. I'd usually give an album I didn't like 3/5 if I feel it succeeded at what it aimed for regardless of if it was my style. But for a such a hyped band that claimed to be the best in the world and better than the Beatles, I was left wanting. 2/5
I’ve never really fucked with Oasis, and the opening of this album made me wonder if that was a mistake. The first four tracks are incredibly strong, and oof the drums, mixing and vocal production are all absolute 🔥. The songs are good. Once we’re past Don’t Look Back In Anger (their best song imo), however, its a steep slide into a tedious and repetitive offering Liam’s limited vocal range, Brit Invasion inspired riffs & Beatlesque harmonies (She’s Electric could pass for an Abbey Road B-side) to carry us through the remainder of the album until the Champagne Supernova closer (ok, this is probably objectively their best song.) A pleasant, if underwhelming listen.
😐
Dad rock in all it's glory. I liked that one song.
There are nice songs on this album but overall I don’t get it.
Nunca he conectado con oasis, creo que suena a un público y un momento sumamente específico de la vida.
I was into Oasis when younger, like most it would seem, but it was probably after this album that I lost interest, maybe because of this album. Maybe it was because they were becoming so popular or maybe just because the music wasn’t as good…and this is not as good as their debut! My interest was no doubt turning elsewhere. I really can’t remember the last time I listened to this album before today, it felt so familiar yet largely passed me by. Minus 1 star for the Gallagher factor.
favs: roll with it wonderwall don’t look back in anger hey now! rating 1.7/5
Music for coked up dads whose children no longer love them
Sorry Bros, Oasis doesn't do anything for me. I can tell it is well made, but it was a chore to get through this album. I need other songs interspersed to enjoy Oasis, I can't handle full concentration Oasis!
I'm loving she's electric very fun playful song good lyrics its a good weird song and wonderwall is great to I'm giving the album solid 4.81/10 overall
Idkkkk??? Boring ig. Know some songs aber das fixed das ganze nicht 🍃
Glam! Okay but not my jam
1. hello - 1 2. roll - 1 3. uuonder - 3 4. anger - 2 5. hey - 2 6. zuuamp - 1 7. zay - 2 8. zhadouu - 1 9. electric - 1 10. glory - 2 11. 12. zupernova - 2
Owa
I'm not wading through 3 discs to listen to this overhyped Britpop crap. They are overrated and overplayed and so up themselves, I just can't. Ok, one or two tracks are ok but because of the aforementioned, it was over before it began for me.
Ya me pudri de estas canciones porque sonaron por todos lados. No estan mal, solo que no me gustan.
I think one of the few people that think Oasis is very mid at best.
It’s just not a good album despite a couple of ok tracks
I've tried. I've tried to like Oasis. I DO really like one Oasis song (Don't Look Back in Anger). It seems like I should like Oasis. People who like Oasis like the same music I like. People who don't like Oasis don't like the music I don't like. I don't like Oasis.
I expected this to be just 'ok' but it was actually far worse than that. I found myself quite bored for most of it. I don't understand how music can be so dull and also so aggravatingly catchy all at once. Why Oasis have a legion of fans who treat them like the greatest rock band in history I will never know. The album sounds much more dated than most of it's brit-pop contemporaries. That could be simply because it is so heavily associated with that specific time, rather than a fault of the music itself but it's hard to be sure. There is very little of interest going on musically, the vocals are unpleasant sounding, a lot of the riffs and progressions are just pulled straight from other musician's work. Champagne Supernova at least has that quality that makes you feel nostalgic for something that never actually existed, which is kind of hard to pull off, so well done I guess. After sitting through the whole thing and generally resenting it I still found myself singing "Sooooo sallly can waaaaait" on my walk home from the office. Despicable.
sei lá, eu acho que simplesmente não gosto muito de britpop
I was somewhat excited when I saw this come up in rotation. I had fond memories of this album from when it was released. On listening however I found this to be somewhat stodgy. Not as exciting or electric as it felt 30 years ago.
the story is i don’t love this album by kate
I was really tempted to give this a 1, but this is probably a disservice. As someone who was a kid even past be here now and was at uni when they split, Oasis has always been the dominant band within yer normal brit taste. I hated it, I hated them, I hated how they had ripped past bands like Suede and Pulp and numerous Britpop bands, even Stone Roses, that they were never as good as, and we had to swallow it and nod along while the 100th person of the day shouts out Wonderwall. I did this project partly to reevaluate what I liked and disliked growing up and whether my tastes have matured. They obviously havent because this still sounds like shit. Catchy though
Blah Pop Rock
I have never really liked this album, couple of tracks are ok
A singles band, but two stars for the couple of good ones on here. Tom.
Never got in to oasis back in the day, and I don’t think I’ve ever heard anything from this album outside the hits. They were definitely ubiquitous enough that even the most casual fan could belt out wonderwall at the impromptu guitar circle back in the 90s, but they never hit me as a band with much depth. Having just listened for the first time… yeah, definitely made a good call there.
Liam has a very monotone whiny (or isi t nasal delivery). The album felt a lot like a variation on the same theme, not super innovative.
I find Oasis hard to rate objectively because for one, I just find them insufferable as an institution, and for another, I think the music is fine but it’s hard to separate from the cult. I admittedly didn’t get it at the time but I was well aware that plenty of people did, and I’m not one to suggest I’m better than everyone else. The ‘battle of Britpop’ was never about the music of course; we all know Blur and Oasis sound worlds apart. It was always about class and North v South. So it’s always been hard to criticise Oasis without coming across as a snob. Noel was undoubtedly talented when it came to writing music that was catchy and fun to sing along to. The songs just lack any lyrical depth or cohesion. It’s all rhyming couplets that sound philosophical but mean nothing. Of course they ‘captured the zeitgeist’ and became pub and stadium anthems and nobody can argue against the popularity. But it’s ok to sit and listen to Wonderwall and acknowledge that it rhymes and scans but is ultimately complete nonsense, while also admiring the fact that it inspired millions to sing along to it. So I’m not attempting to claim this wasn’t an important or hugely influential album in 1995. But it’s also completely derivative with virtually every chord progression ripped from somewhere, and lacks the urgency and energy of their debut. Also not much of a surprise that they ran out of steam after just two albums.
I hoped that listening to an entire Oasis album would improve my opinion of them, I really did. I already knew (and disliked) "Wonderwall," of course, but I had to give the rest of the album a chance. But sadly, no, this just wasn't interesting enough to get my attention. It wasn't even engaging enough for me to be able to describe what it is that I don't like about it other than just "it was irritating." 2 stars
Just because I m ew lots of the words doesn't mean I liked it...
Like three songs on this album have carried this band for 30 years
Highly overrated and feels boring
Never heard of this album, except for Wonderwall. Favorites: - Wonderwall - Cast No Shadow - Morning Glory - Champagne Supernova Thoughts: Definitely a mood specific album. It's a little too rock for me sometimes, but I liked Cast No Shadow and Wonderwall a lot.
I have long disliked Oasis. So this was tough to get through. Wonderwall was an automatic skip after hearing it millions of times. I give it an extra star because I kinda like Don’t look back in anger.
Ça sonne le cul quand même hein? Oasis c'est aussi bon qu'une beurrée margarine et miracle whip sur tranche de pain blanc pom.
They'll never make me like you, Oasis.
Not as intolerable as their hits but I just didn't really enjoy it.
Uiteindelijk trek ik die stem niet. Kende wel verrassend veel nummers. Blijft een beetje jongetjes die stoer rockbandje spelen. Ik geloof ze niet
Moody bitches
Fine, I know the hits and that was fun. However, I don't think I would go back to the rest of it. Not bad just not overly impressive either.
I like it most when it's ripping off the Beatles. Honestly they are pretty good at imitating that songwriting style and it's kind of effective. I don't appreciate the layer of 90s indie and swagger that seem to apply over everything. Guitars are just a little bit too "rock star" to serve the songs for my tastes
I avoided this review for a long time. Oasis nearly perfectly encapsulates everything wrong with Britpop. It's boring, exceptionally unoriginal, devoid of memorable musical talent, and sounds just like about 100 other British bands. Oasis answers the question: what if the Beatles made more songs and let Ringo them? Not what if they made better songs or continued their evolution post Let It Be or reunited in 1980. Just what if they made more songs with their worst singer? That's Oasis. Coldplay with worse singing and better songwriting. Influence 4 (and I'll never understand it). Quality 3. Hits 5. Intangibles 3 (honestly, this and A Rush of Blood to the Head should be on this list - but none of the other 50 or so Britpop trash piles that are). I so want to bomb this album, but it IS a big deal 1.
Oasis elevou o conceito de "bandinha". Disco cansativo, especialmente pelo excesso e guitarras com eco que preenchem todos os espaços e pelo vocal estressante, além de um baterista medíocre.
Well, I liked it better than Definitely Maybe, but it still kinda reminds me of my least favorite Beatles tunes. Still not a fan of Liam Gallagher's voice, still think the guitars are too shrill and brittle, still feel like the entire mix was put through a high pass filter to kill the bass, still feel like most of the songs are several choruses too long. Favorite tracks are probably "Morning Glory" and "Champagne Supernova", because they at least do something a little interesting and different from the rest of the album.
Wonderwall, I've already heard this one at many places, but now I finally discovered its name. The rest of the album didn't appreciate me that much, bc I don't like rock/metal that much
A Brit pop classic. I’m sure it was groundbreaking at the time, but hard to find much of note now
Boring, predictable, easy to fall asleep to.
a few amazing choruses but way too moany
Never was a fan of Oasis.
I am famously an Oasis hater. They make music for college aged men to learn on guitar to try to impress a girl at a party. Wonderwall is the stupidest song. She’s Electric also has extremely dumb lyrics. Champagne Supernova is excessively long and just repeats “while we were getting high” over and over. Such an overrated band
Não é o meu álbum favorito mas é um bom álbum com uma duas músicas que já estou nas minhas playlists
Britpop rock, not my top genres at all, but thought intro to "Hello" was pretty cool. Nice album to listen to in the background-not distracting.
Me compré este CD en un Cash Coverters a 2€. Lo escuché y me aburrí. Lo volví a intentar y me aburrí. Se lo regalé a mi sobrina. ¿Estarán sobrevalorados Oasis? He escuchado cosas de los Gallagher por separado y me parecen mejores que con la banda. No veo aquí mucha imaginación, más bien condescendencia salpicada de rasgados impertinentes de acústica y algunas guitarras eléctricas distorsionadas. Sí, yo siempre fui más de Blur y de Damon Albarn. El riesgo tiene su recompensa. PD: me he vuelto a aburrir esta tercera vez.
Perhaps the most overrated British rock album release of the last 30 years. They only contribute one track that sounds even remotely original ("Wonderwall") and a bunch of terrible knockoffs that are a melange of The Beatles and oddly enough, what sounds like The Allman Brothers band. Even more horrendous than being practically nothing but imitators, they have a terrible vocalist who belts the most Moon, June, simpleton lyrics of a cadre of bands like: The Verve, Suede, Blur. These a few other male dominated brit rock bands of a certain wankery from the 1990s, should have been gathered together and for the sake of the rest of us, fired into the sky into a thermonuclear supernova.
This is a few hit songs and a bunch of weaker deep cuts.
It's just all right. Not a fan of the aggressive, raw, loud lyrics; is Liam Gallagher unironically considered a good vocalist? Wonderwall is a terrible song.
I have honestly never heard of them before BUT I have had heard their most popular songs from this album out in the world or social media #3 Wonderwall and #4 Don’t Look Back In Anger. The two song the caught more of my attention were #5 Hey now and The swamp song version 1-2 were more of my usual taste when it comes to music. This song lyrics are great #8 Cast No Shadow. If a man could express their feelings in one song I believe it would be this one.
it is a bit to slow in my opinion
Slip inside the eye of your mind Don’t you know you might find A less dull and whiney album?
The second star is to admit that the songs are fine. Just really can't stand the voice of Liam Gallagher
it's fine, like RHCP. just don't see myself listening to oasis on any occasion. favorites: Hello, Wonderwall, It's Better People 2.8 community rating prediction: 3.4
good music to have in the background, didn’t keep me very engaged though
2.0 not offensive but not anything else ether
Decided to approach this in a purely logical, unemotional fashion. Hello - 2/10 Roll with it - 4/10 - Chorusey bit is quite strong but the 'roll with it section' drives me crazy Wonderwall - 1/10 - maybe the most confusing song in popular music history. Confusing like, what on earth do people see in it. Don't look back in anger - 8/10 - definitely very amazing, but it's hard to enjoy a song you've heard so many times Hey now - 3/10 - again, there's one good section which it's nice to have repeated, but the rest is extremely dull Swamp song 3/10 - feels unoasisy to have an instrumental interlude in the middle of the album, but it doesn't offer much does it Some might say 7/10 - good track Cast no shadow 7/10 - good track She's electric 6/10 - good track, but the crass lyrics clash horribly with the extremely family friendly sound. Which kinda summaries Oasis doesn't it? Morning glory 3/10 - lad rock Swamp song 2 2/10 - really losing interest at this point Champagne supernova 6/10 - too long 52/120 = 2 stars
This was a super popular album the year I graduated high school. You would think it would be very memorable and a few songs are but mostly what I remember is the Gallagher brothers being next level jerks to each other and their fans. I think fame they received from their first few albums destroyed their minds at a fairly young age and they were forever incapable of operating in normal society. Listening to the music now it actually seems pretty lame. It's crazy how little staying power it had considering how popular it was.
Not a huge fan, don’t care for the live/demo versions
скучно, душно, не интересно
Some catchy and poppy songs and the rest is a bit bland. Wonderwall really is a terrible song
Ok so this album has the same problems as the last oasis album I reviewed for this list (definitely maybe). It’s just so sonically homogeneous and alittle boring. The hits really hold the whole thing together. They are fairly well spaced but sadly there’s only like 4 on the whole album which is literally only 25%. For the album to only be memorable or note worthy a quarter of the time is not good. Honestly I’m starting to think Oasis is possibly one of the most overrated bands, at least of my generation.
Here we are. Final album from Oasis. In a continuing trend for this list the randomiser is dredging up ever-bigger blasts from the past. I listened to Definitely Maybe over 300 albums ago, which is easily the biggest album gap to date. Unlike Definitely Maybe, I've listened to What's the Story before. It helped me to very quickly identify that britpop wasn't for me, though Wonderwall and Don't Look Back in Anger are both pretty decent. I find it entertaining that this album is simultaneously regarded as one of the greatest albums and the single most overrated album by the British public. That's a very characteristically British thing to do, especially when it comes to one of the most avowedly patriotic music genres on the planet. Anyways, I'm keen to give this album another shake. I have a slightly improved opinion of this album now that I've heard it for the third time. The washed-out style isn't as stale as I remember it being, and there are some pretty decent vocal melodies spread across all of the tracks. Admittedly, the album has a limited appeal to me beyond those heavy-hitter tracks, but it's offerings are enough to hold my attention for most of the runtime. "Wonderwall" is a stand-out tune, obviously. There's a pitch-shifted version of this song that I used to listen to when I was going through my mid-teen cringe phase (https://preservetube.com/watch?v=egs941JLQY4). I used to prefer it over the original because I liked the vocal style more. God, I'm so embarassing. Anyways, great track. The vocal style is pretty effective, and I really like how the strings intersect with the earnest-sounding guitars. It's very difficult to capture a feeling of a longing within music, but this song does it very well. Not to downplay Wonderwall, but "Don't Look Back In Anger" completely blows it out of the water. While I'm generally disaffected by the britpop vocal style, it works fantastically here. I really like how it's constantly building while simultaneously being gratifying all the way through. Few songs can tiptoe that line properly. "Champagne Supernova" is a good closer. I like the vulnerable vocals, and the acoustic guitar is yet another good pick. It's been too long since I last rolled a huge, significant, trailblazing album. Feels good to roll another. I won't check the book for reasons why this is in here - I already know it's a big deal. I cosign this inclusion.
4 radio bangers on one album???
Not for me
This album brings me back to my youth but it is still quite annoying, starting from the famous singles: as many have already noticed Liam Gallagher's singing is a constant whining howl... In comparison Oasis' first album (that I had never bothered to listen to before today) sounds much more enjoyable...
It's honestly incredible how long I managed to avoid this album considering the recent surge in oasis hype. I'm not really sure what I was expecting, maybe something gentler? Wasn't necessarily pleased to find this pouty, noisy boyfest. Consider your yum yucked
So, I don’t think I’ll ever understand the success of Oasis and how they’re considered such a legendary band. Liam Gallagher literally just whines in every single song, and it’s the most annoying thing ever. That said, if it wasn’t for Liam Gallagher, I’ll admit that the music aspect of Oasis really isn’t that bad.
I've only heard the radio songs from Oasis and now it's kind of clear why. The other songs on this album are pretty forgettable. I accept that Wonderwall is good, but I've heard it more than enough times in my life and am fine never hearing it again. Don't Look Back in Anger and Champagne Supernova are better than I remember but not so good that I want to listen to them more.
Before listening, I realized that I had never heard Wonderwall before. I was so disappointed when I listened to it. It's not an interesting song at all... why is it so popular? Why is this album popular? It's BORING!
Nobody can really slate a band that has sold millions of records and are liked by so many. They must have done something right. For what it is, it’s a well crafted album. I’ve never liked Oasis though, and listening to this hasn’t changed that.
Did not care for this.
Absolutely monster hits, but wow outside of that I didn't care for anything about this record. I couldn't even tell you anything about it if it didn't involve "Wonderwall", "Don't Look Back In Anger", and "Champagne Supernova"
When I bought this album on CD when it first came out I remember I listen to it a few times ripped the three songs I liked and gave it to my sister. Many years later I feel the same about this album a few great songs but otherwise not worth keeping around.
Die Stimme ist nach wie vor nölig und ich fühle es nicht.
Hate the voice, first song gives Gary glitter a writing credit. Lyrics are rubbish. Mixed loud as sin. However, It's an incredibly strong collection of anthems, even if I don't like them. There are some songs on here which I don't know that don't irritate me - I guess it's a victim of being overplayed to death
Okayish album, but I find Oasis too mellow and soft.
Anyway, here's Wonderwall. (Feels like it is the strongest of the first 3 songs, Hello and Roll With it sort of meld into each other) Sometimes I enjoy yell/singing, but so far I feel more irritated with the style than moved by it. I could see how it could be cathartic for someone to sing along to these songs in a crowd, but beyond that? Meh. The highs are high, and the lows are pretty mediocre. The album gets better the deeper you get into it - by the time you hit the eponymous track, it's easier to digest what the album is trying to say. Not sure if it is as timeless as many would say - but it adds to the charm of the album. Feels like it's one of those "you had to be there" albums. The impact is lost on me as the era it existed in is unfamiliar to me. I saw another review describe this as "competent but boring." I have to agree. Production is solid, and is able to conjure up an image of the mid-90s UK rock scene, but just doesn't move me.
Off the cuff remark: is it familiarity that breeds contempt? A begrudging nod to Roll With It before I nodded off.
Fucking turds maybe I’ll like it one day
The high point of these mediocrities.
I mean..Wonderwall speaks for itself
Can’t believe I had to listen to a full Oasis album…the things I do for this list. I’ve been unable to avoid the singles off this album so was familiar with them, and the rest of the album was more of the same. I just find them so bland. When music critic Simon Price said they have no fast rocking songs he was hounded for it, but he’s right! These songs plod along with no urgency or heart. The band were already a sort of religion in the UK and it’s been made even worse with the recent reunion. Seeing America pretend they always loved the band has just been bizarre knowing they famously flopped over there first time round. I just don’t get it man.
A ono, dosta dosadnjikavo, uz par hitova. Nije mi ovo za više od 2/5, 4/10
Oasis’s 1995 album (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? is often hailed as a Britpop classic, but beneath its swaggering exterior lies an overhyped and uneven collection of songs that hasn't aged as gracefully as its reputation suggests. While tracks like “Wonderwall” and “Don’t Look Back in Anger” have become anthems of the era, the album suffers from bloated production and a lack of real variety. Many of the songs blur together in a haze of distorted guitars and recycled chord progressions, revealing the band’s limitations in both songwriting depth and originality. Liam Gallagher’s vocals, while iconic, are often grating across an entire album listen, and the lyrical content—frequently vague and bordering on nonsensical—fails to offer much emotional or intellectual substance. For all its cultural significance, (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? ultimately feels like a triumph of attitude over artistry. It’s a record that promised more than it delivered, riding the wave of '90s hype rather than building something timeless.
I never understood this band. It actually fills me with dread every time I hear it. His voice is so irritating and never goes away. And the songs are boring
Firstly, what an opening to an album, instantly you are sucked in to the rock n roll. Not going to lie, I’ve only heard a few Oasis songs before this (I do roll my eyes at Wonderwall, sorry it’s a good song it’s just overplayed and straight men may have ruined it for me), but this album did make me see the hype. A true 90s Britpop album, I love the calm, cool and collected voice and vibe of Oasis. A song highlight Some Might Say. Some of the songs drag on, but still a great album and I so get why it’s essential listening!
2.2/chappell did it better. anyway, here's wonderwall
I wasn't a huge fan of Definitely Maybe. (What's The Story) Morning Glory is supposedly the 'pinnacle' of Oasis. Pitchfork: 8.9 Rolling Stone: Top 500 Albums #157 Best Songs Wonderwall Don't Look Back In Anger Champagne Supernova
I liked the couple of iconic songs on there.
Trying not to overthink it, but this band doesn’t make any sense. Apart from the cliche that they want to be the Beatles and the Sex Pistols at the same time. But do neither. Sonically a bit of a mess. Lyrically awful. One or two redeeming moments and a bit of nostalgia.
2 never noticed how dull this album was until now . wonderwall and champagne supernova are ok, i suppose .
Two Oasis albums in a row… why would you do that to me
This is a tough grade, I was really torn between 2 and 3. The best Oasis hits are here (Wonderwall and Champagne Suprenova are underrated), but the filler is rough, just a lot of noise.
A slight improvement on their previous album... but still a no for me. It’s pleasant enough to listen as background music, but I can’t help but feel these guys just thought « Hey, let’s redo the Beatles for a modern audience ! » and called it a day. It’s bland pop-rock tailored for radio stations, derivative to the point of feeling like plagiarism. And what’s with the murky sound ? You’d think after the success of their first album they’d have invested in better production. Or maybe they drank their previous earnings at the local pub. I’ll be generous and give it a 2* out of misguided nostalgia (« Wonderwall » was constantly playing everywhere in 1995, so it does bring out memories), but it probably deserves less.
Ok, lite långrandig
A few very good songs but not a good record. I find the mid temp rock pretty bland. There is much better Brit pop.
A bunch of whiny Mancunian nonsense
lo bueno de si te gusta oasis es que te gustan todas
Maybe, sooner or later, I'll be able to figure out what drives so many people crazy about Oasis.
Another one which is hard to rate because it’s so deep in the consciousness. I was quite excited by Oasis when they first appeared but I hated what they turned into…
Just not for me. I do not care for Oasis.
Having spent many years listening to emo I will never again take shit from people about how I enjoy bands where the singers have terrible whiny voices. At least those singers actually have emotion in their voice and aren't holding everything at an arms-length irony barrier like Liam Gallagher is - and everyone loves Oasis!! I honestly don't mind the songwriting and the melodies are great but I can't get past the personalities. The production doesn't help either - guitars are shoegazey but mixed into this far back wall of sound approach where you can't pick any instruments out of it.
So anyway, here's Wonderwall
4/10
Mediocre. Too mediocre, it's boring. White noise would be better cause they are less noisy.
I've never liked this album, but wanted to give it the old college try again. Same feelings, it's an overally loud album and nothing interesting happens in it's duration. Songs are overly long.
Ok but I'd never listen on purpose. Best track - Champagne Supernova
Meh
When I say that I remain skeptical of Brit-pop, albums like this are why. (What's The Story) Morning Glory is one of the most acclaimed albums in the Brit-Pop space, one of the best selling as well, and it's an absolute hit parade too. However, I just don't really like this album. Oasis' game here seems to be simple, elegant pop song writing, with a massive chorus on every song. For me, the problem here is that by swinging for the fences every time, Oasis often misses. A lot of these songs seem engineered to be the most effective arena rock songs possible, but it feels like Oasis doesn't earn a lot of these choruses. On the other couple of Britpop albums I've heard through this project, there were always some surprising little detours to expand their sound, but there really isn't much that surprised me here at all. I'd like to note that this approach to songwriting isn't intrinsically bad for me, but there really isn't anything about Oasis that sells me on it here. There isn't anything exceptional to me about the singing here, or the playing for that matter. There isn't much of an exciting rock edge here, but Oasis also doesn't sell me on the melodicism here. There weren't really any lyrics that stand out to me, and I don't really find the Gallaghers to be compelling figures either. There just isn't anything I find really interesting about Oasis' sound to sell these huge songs. I will say, there are a couple of songs that help out quite a bit here, but first I would like to briefly acknowledge Wonderwall. Wonderwall is kind of a fine song at the end of the day, but it may be in the running for the most played out singular song on the entire list. If not for this list, I could have probably gone the rest of my life without intentionally listening to this song. With that out of the way, let's discuss some positives. Hello and Morning Glory are both songs with some fun, driving energy and end up pretty decent and help give the project some momentum. Don't Look Back In Anger is one of the only choruses here that I really buy into, it kinda hits. Also, Champagne Supernova highlights one of the merits to this songwriting style. Despite being 7 minutes long, it feels as brisk as anything else here as it builds from chorus to chorus, it helps that this song has some of the best melodies here. However these songs can only help so much, and I still feel that a 2 is appropriate here.
Better than the first one, slightly nostalgic for the Oregon trail generation, but ultimately a lot of meh.
++: She's Electric, Morning Glory +: Wonderwall, Don't Look Back in Anger, Hey Now!, Some Might Say, The Swamp Song – Excerpt 2 +-: Hello, Roll with It, The Swamp Song – Excerpt 1, Cast No Shadow, Champagne Supernova 4,2/10
Wonderwall first thing on a Monday morning. Thanks.
Like kje Oasis :(
Probably one of the most overrated bands around. Boring
Before I head into this album I must profess that while I try to keep my listens and reviews as fair and unbiased as possible I have my limits. I dislike Oasis immensely. The Ghallagers are generationally unlikable, and their many public feuds remain an embarrassment to popular music. Add their pending completely transparent cashgrab of a reunion tour and you have one of the most annoying bands to ever exist, and that's before we even get to their music. Musically, well as far as I'm concerned they're nothing special, just loud and annoying. After getting that out of the way it's time for the actual listen. Gonna try to be fair. My expectations for this listen are low. At least I know there's one song on here that's sort of listenable. Hello I hate this production style. Everything just meshes into a compressed, lifeless blob. Horribly whiny delivery. There are some catchy melodies in there. I kinda like the idea behind the subtle vocal echo. Horribly screechy guitar. Dislike. 2/5 Roll With It Lifeless. The chorus is kinda catchy I suppose, though it hardly comes through when delivered so off-puttingly. The production still stinks. Peters out into an unfocused, uninteresting mess. Strongly Dislike. 1.5/5 Wonderwall Plague upon society. It's at least memorable I guess. Holy hell it's obnoxious though. Gave us some great youtube edits however, and that's gotta count for something. The whinyness isn't THAT bad on this track. The lyrics are a bit sweet, though quite nonesensical too. Every part of this song is iconic in some way. I get some ironic enjoyment out of it at least, so I cannot say it's terrible. Fine I guess. 3/5 Don't Look Back In Anger Really like the melody of the verse. Has some fun lyrical imagery. Great structure to start. Fantastic buildup to an absolute belter of a chorus. Decent delivery as well. Love the background guitar. However as repetitive as it is, they know what a great chorus they have so of course they're gonna milk it to it's fullest. Fun solo. Still quite annoying, and the production remains obnoxious as hell. Decent. 3.5/5 Hey Now! Forgettable. Has every issue previously discussed from this album, but also manages to achieve being boring as hell. Phoned in guitar solo. Headache inducing. Never ends. A bad day to have ears. 1/5 The Swamp Song - Version 1 Half a bonus point for having no Gallagher belting over it. Another half a bonus point for being less than a minute long. Average. 2.5/5 Some Might Say Grating on the ears. Ok vocal melody on the verse. Alright chorus. Terrible lyrics, cringeworthy. Repetitive, annoying, overstays its welcome. Strongly dislike. 1.5/5 Cast No Shadow I kinda appreciate the added instrumental elements, it's a nice break from the monotony. The slow tempo doesn't do it that many favours. Does not have the storytelling qualities or the vocal performance to keep it interesting. Repetitive, though not unpleasant. Just a bit boring. Strongly dislike the backing vocals. Average. 2.5/5 She's Electric Fun instrumental. The lyrics are strange, but kinda charming I guess. Weak chorus. The vocals are especially grating towards the end. Average. 2.5/5 Morning Glory Horrible guitar intro. Is it supposed to sound like air raid sirens? Decent bassline. Has all the great qualities a great alarm tune, even screams "wake up" if you're confused about what you're supposed to be doing. I'd definitely wake up from it. Unpleasant in every concievable way. Torturous. 1/5 The Swamp Song - Version 2 Half a bonus point for having no Gallagher belting over it. Another half a bonus point for being less than a minute long. Average. 2.5/5 Champagne Supernova Plague upon society. Nonesensical lyrics. Annoying song structure. Endlessly repetitive. Draining. The worst offender when it comes to this particular style of production. Just sounds so homogenous and overbearing. Never fucking ends does it? Shitshow. 1/5 Yeah that was pretty miserable not gonna lie. It's not the worst thing ever recorded, but it did leave me with a headache. I've been banging on about everything I don't like for so long that repeating it would be redundant. So here's a few things I did enjoy: - The choruses are mostly fine, even catchy at times. Their anthemic energy works well within the loudness of the mix. - While I don't like their voice I do like the snarky attitude they bring to many of the songs. - There's usually a tonne of energy present, wether it's in the drums, the guitars and even at times the bass they truly give their all. - No song seems to be there on accident. The tracklist is consistent, and the individuals songs fit where they've been put allowing for some decent pacing. Despite these points it's clear that this band is not for me and won't ever be a favourite. I'm tempted to give it one star, but that's just my personal biases speaking. Realistically it isn't terrible, especially considering the love people have for this album almost 30 years later. I just don't like any of it. 2/5
This list is making me discover the depths of my hate for Britpop in general and now Oasis in particular. The Gallagher boys seem to think that winning the volume wars was equivalent to producing superior music. They were quite wrong.
Loud instruments, same guitar, same drums, same voice tone, horrible mix... That's what you get when you listen to this album.
Oasis are one of those bands. The music is either painfully avergae but catchy or something just bad. This was the former of the two.
This is a pretty boring album; it's essentially fodder to be played over the PA system in a Cabela's.
13/1001. Guess I have to listen to a complete Oasis album. Wankers wanking with their guitars, and then putting up immortal classics is a tough mixture for me. I'm slowly realising this book seems to like electric guitars, and western pop way more than what my personal preferences are. But there is no similar website for the 1000 recordings you must hear before you die… So what to say. Most of the songs for me are boring and bland and the attitude is obnoxious. But Wonderwall and Don't Look Back in Anger are undisputed classics to be ruined time and again in campfires around the world. A 2 for that.
So anyways here wonderwa. 3/10
C est un album de pop rock un peu banal. Cet album et les autres grouoe de pop rock britanique changerons le genre vers des sonoritées, des thèmes auquels je ne m'y retrouve pas.
je préfère fanta (et bob) nan mais sérieux le seul moment cool c'est les interludes morning glory (la track) est ok tier aussi L'outro est réussie dans ce qu'elle entrepend
Somewhat boring album, but I would still see them live just to watch the Gallagher brothers banter.
Did not age well. These guys are the arrogant pricks we always thought they were and have half the musical talent they thought they did.
I know there are some big hits on this album, but I’ve never been a fan of oasis and I’m still not. I just don’t like his voice. Sounds whiney and nasally to me.
Hmmm. This bit of Britpop hasn't aged well at all. Was never a massive fan in the first place and it's not got better over the years. Top it off it's an awful compressed recording that hurts the ears.
There are a few bands I'd like to see reform for that last hoorah.. This isn't one of them..
A few songs are familiar and likable. Overall, I can do without them.
Ugh. Every song sounds the same.
not my favorite.. but wonerwall i a classic
Je juge l'album. La musique et son originalité pour une génération d'adolescents. Et je fais comme si je ne les avais jamais vu en concert dans des festivals où je n'ai pas gardé des souvenirs fantastiques de leur prestation.
I never liked Oasis so much and when I listen again to this album it does remind me few memories. It looks to me over rated. Some nice music but seems a bit repetitive.
Surprised to see it held up. Still tremendously boring music though.
kind of boring ..? the songs all sounded the same. I liked some tho!
I do not understand the appeal of this band. It’s borderline corny and is trying to be rock even though it’s clearly pop…. sounds the same to me. Half-screaming vocals, not so great lyrics and the instrumentation is noisy, repetitive guitar shit.
1 great song, 1 great meme-able song, and the rest is pretty shit.