(What's The Story) Morning Glory

I think this album is good but Oasis really did inspire a lot of bands to embrace bloat. I wish more of these tracks were crisp and ended like a minute sooner.

I will start off by writing that "Don't Look Back in Anger" is one of my most played Spotify songs of all time, and like many others "Wonderwall" was one of the first songs I learnt on guitar. But don't mistake this for being merely a two song album, and this is full of great songs and melodies (and for me, memories), such as "Some Might Say" and "Hey Now". True, the swamp songs and "Cast No Shadow" aren't the strongest. But in my view this albums feel is immaculate, and well worth inclusion among the best.

Their 1st album reminded me of a time in high-school when you go see your friend's band compete in the local radio station's Battle of the Bands and they give it their all and rock the shit out of everyone. The second album looses that momentum as they try to be more . . . mature? Don't get me wrong, its a good album with quite a few radio friendly hits and while I did enjoy it, I also wondered WTF happened.

gritty, I love it plus it has wonderwall and I'm sure everybody has heard that one before, simplistic lyrics don't always have to mean nothing y'know and I think that is what is done well here, one song can mean multiple things depending on where you are in your life, beautiful album not perfect but not every good thing needs to be.

One of the albums I’m excited to listen to on this list. I really only know Oasis from all their hits, so haven’t explored an Oasis album in its entirety. This album seems to have a handful of their most popular songs. The sound is very English rock. Sure, it’s 90s Britpop, but its influence is clearly 60s/70s rock. It’s all very catchy and entertaining. Gotta admit the first few songs feel somewhat forgettable and then Wonderwall comes on and you hear that acoustic guitar intro and it completely sucks you in. Sometimes a hit is a hit and that’s it. Talk about a timeless song, even after years of overplaying. That and Don’t Look Back in Anger back to back really gets the album kicked into gear. Some Might Say is a nice song. Very guitar heavy. Feels like something from another era. As a whole a lot of it is so classic rock influenced that it feels older than 90s. I think this is a very fun album with some real good hits. Probably a solid 4.

banger album *hello *wonderwall *don't look back in anger *hey now *she's electric

I was little when this album came out and, like everyone else in the 90s and early 00s, knew about Wonderwall. But, now, decades later…I am in awe of this album. This has moved to the top of my all-time favorite albums. I had no idea the lyrics were this DEEP and are literally the soothing balm my soul needed to hear in this moment in my late 30s. Pure medicine. This album is pure medicine. I could cry with how moved and grateful I am to be doing this project and re(discovering) music that will be a forever companion when I need a reminder that I’m not alone in how I’m feeling.

There is an argument about whether Oasis borrowed too heavily from the Beatles, and that argument has been running for thirty years and can continue without this project’s participation. What matters is what the songs do, and what the songs do is hit with an immediacy and a size that very few records in any era match. “Wonderwall,” “Don’t Look Back in Anger,” “Champagne Supernova” — three songs that were inescapable in 1995 and have never really left, which is the definition of music that found something universal rather than something fashionable. “Champagne Supernova” is the personal anchor here — a song that Suede Basement has been playing for years, which means it’s been heard from the inside out, learned at the level where you stop listening and start inhabiting. That kind of relationship with a song is the highest form of the record player test. You don’t put it on to hear it. You put it on because it’s already part of how you understand what music can do. Liam Gallagher’s voice is one of the great rock vocal instruments of the era — sneering, nasal, utterly without self-doubt, the perfect delivery mechanism for Noel’s melodies. The wall of guitars is enormous and unapologetic. The Beatles debt is worn openly and paid back with interest by songs strong enough to stand on their own terms. A five that the singles earn and the personal history confirms.

Álbum bom.. que talvez eu gostasse ainda mais caso estivesse em outro momento da minha vida. Mas a faixa final.. wow... Champagne supernova.. yeah.....

WIll LISTEN TO WHEN I EAT remember that

Good album but inconsistent and a lil too British… for the sake of scaling my ratings, I’m giving this a 3

me temo que top

not my cup of tea but i loved wonderwall and hey now

Iconic from Oasis

"Play Wonderwall!!"

(What's The Story) Morning Glory - Oasis (1995) (What's The Story) Morning Glory? is an absolute masterpiece. It is beautiful, incredibly moody, and stands as another genuine masterclass discovery in this challenge. The record feels like a complete blessing to listen to. While the entire album is stacked with standout tracks, "Some Might Say" and "Champagne Supernova" deserve special mention. What makes this duo so unique is how they completely transcend the typical Britpop label, leaning instead into a pure, timeless indie rock sound that carries an indescribable sweetness. Ultimately, "Champagne Supernova" takes the cake as the absolute perfect, deeply reflective closer. That same beautiful, cohesive craftsmanship extends entirely across the tracklist, making the LP a seamless front-to-back experience that demands immediate revisits. Based on the track selections, the definitive highlights that anchor this masterpiece include "Roll With It," "Wonderwall," "Don't Look Back In Anger," "Hey Now," "Some Might Say," "Cast No Shadow," "She's Electric," "Morning Glory," and "Champagne Supernova." 5/5

There was bound to be a significant amount of hate for this. Unjust though I find it, I can't help but understand why it's not for everyone. Considered their most celebrated due to its cultural influence, this is the album that skyrocketed them to global superstardom. I love this album and although it's not my favourite, it's still worthy of a 5.

Derivative but they do it well

One of the top 10 albums ever, any time I listen it takes me back to a simpler time.

One of the most important albums of the 90’s. One of the most important albums of my life. Stand the test of time to this day

Oasis always sounded like a shitty grunge remix of the Beatles, never understood the hype

Not many complaints

Alright fine I guess this one's not so bad. Decently enjoyable Fav tracks: Roll With It, Champagne Supernova

Wildly iconic but not that fun

Yeah, this one has their hits, and some of the hits are fine. But such a one tone, one note, one sound record, and often cringey as hell lyrics. When they hook, they hook, but this is never as great as people, and Oasis, say. It's also good they save Champagne Supernova for last because the record gets boring and annoying by that point.

No comment on the Gallagher brothers as people, but they figured out with this one how to make simple songs beautifully complicated, or maybe it’s the reverse? So good I listened to it twice.

A classic

The story is always about Len Houmous’ Morning Glory! 3.0 9/12 She’s Electric

this sucks

Everyone has heard this a million times

It's one of the biggest, most important albums of the 90s. It still holds up today, even if it remains lodhed intrinsically in the 90s. I didn't get on-board with them till this album. Ahh, remember when rock music was an actual cultural force? There are wall to wall bangers here, and while it went downhill, they will always have this.

Like the previous Oasis album I'm completely bias because I'm a product of the 90s, I was at their reunion gig and I've seen Liam and Noel separately in their solo careers. One of the greatest follow up albums of all time with some of the most iconic songs of the 90s are here. 5/5.

Trop fort!!! 8/10

excellent album from beginning to end. Roll with It, Champaigne Supernova, Dont Look Back in Anger and of course Wonderwall are my choice songs on the album. I listen to this one regularly.

I'm not saying they are BAD, but I just don't understand how they are so huge. They don't seem to be special to me, and I can't figure out why other people find them special. The other album was better. This one felt a little whiny. Overall not bad, just not special.

Can't quite put my finger on why I liked so much more than anticipated but I did. Was definitely . listening to, will again.

Never listened to this album before but I knew some of these songs already. I really enjoy the ones I knew, but the others were ok. So, it didn’t meet my expectations prior to listening to it.

The real difference between a two and a three is kinda just how I'm feeling on that particular day

Unfortunately for these boys, I have made my entire life’s mission disliking Oasis.

A pop rock high point

Glorious.

Some genuinely great songs. My favorite is Champaign Supernova. I think it has moments where it gets a little boring. The songs without great hooks kind of have nothing else going on. Thats long been my issue with Oasis, to me it feels a little shallow, but in moments they shine bright.

I'm not a fan of Oasis, but there's no denying a few of these songs are actual bangers.

My son was named Liam in large part because of this record. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

My opinion of this album for decades: it’s fine.

A: Överraskande bra (Wonderwall borträknat...), skulle fungera extremt bra som function-bakgrundsmusik och/eller städmusik. She's electric var kanske den mest utstickande låten? Och möjligtvis Champagne Supernova. Kanske. 7/10 B: Dom kom på några bra låtar och skallrade på kastruller för att fylla ett album åt dem. Skulle kunna sätta som bakgrundsmusik för en function för att imponera på Sundwall och Aston. She's electric var bra. 6/10 Medeltal: 6,5/10

I always felt like Oasis was The Stones to Blur's The Beatles... you had to pick a side, and the choice was easy for me: Blur and The Beatles. It's not even close on either count. I remember being so incredibly annoyed every time Wonderwall came on the radio I think I'd have done just about anything to avoid listening to an Oasis album. As such, I've made it more than 30 years without listening to anything here but the singles. I repeated "open mind" to myself about half a dozen times before hitting play. My first impressions were that I didn't care much for the whiny vocals or the pointless noisiness of the opening track, Hello. Roll With It was a little better... but neither of these songs have much dynamic range. Wonderwall was actually a bit of a relief... as it went on I started to think that it was actually a pretty good song with a vocal performance I still can't stand. Maybe it would actually be great if Damon Albarn or Thom Yorke sang it instead. They would never. I'd kind of forgotten about Don't Look Back In Anger. Listening to this anew, I was kind of taken with it. The vocal from Noel is effective (and less whiny, which I like) and the composition has a nice variety to it. Easily the best song in the running order to this point. Hey Now kind of returns to the wall of sound I didn't care for in the first two tracks... then Some Might Say starts with a truly detestable guitar riff and the whiniest vocal yet. This is the first song I really dislike on the record. Cast No Shadow is such a relief after that. Some of the best-sounding music on the record and a very good mix between lead and backing vocals. After that, She's Electric is a pretty fun groove. Almost feels like a homage to The Passenger. Morning Glory isn't nearly as good... another filler track. All of the filler is just mixed to sound loud and I feel like my ears would experience distress from repeated listening. I do really dig how the song blends into the instrumental break track, and then again into Champagne Supernova. Artists need to bring back these sort of connected tracks. Finally, Champagne Supernova is another great song. I'd put it up with Don't Look Back In Anger as #1 and #1A on the record. It's quite long at 7:30, but I don't feel like any of that time is wasted. After one full listen and another partial one to remind myself of the albums highs and lows, I think I regret not giving this a chance back in the 90s. I will say the record is definitely more than Wonderwall... even though I picked two other singles as the best tracks. Maybe if I'd played it back then, I'd have given it a chance to grow on me. As it is, I don't think it's an album I'm likely to return to often, if ever. I think the biggest misfire is actually the mastering -- everything on rockier tracks just sounds loud, so nothing stands out. I'd bet the waveform looks like a brick wall. It makes the midtempo cuts and ballads the only songs I'd really want to play again. Ultimately, it's a good record... but a frustrating and flawed one. This might end up being my most-analyzed 3/5 of the entire project.

um clássico né, nunca tinha ouvido inteiro, muito bom

Never heard this whole album, just Champagne, Subnova, and Wonderwall. It was good overall, but doesn't surpass those two songs.

Oasiksen kakkoslevy on melkein täydellistä rokkia hienoilla melodioilla varustettuna. Kaikki biisit ovat loistavia ja jokainen niistä olisi voinut olla hitti. Tämä levy tuo mieleen mukavia kesäisiä muistoja, mutta toimii silti edelleen hyvin vaikka kuuntelukertoja onkin kertynyt lukuisia vuosien aikana. Jos tästä pitää jotain huonoa sanoa, niin soundit ovat tosi diskanttiset, mutta se ei pilaa muuten loistavaa kokonaisuutta.

This album is fine. It's an album that starts strong, falters in the middle with some exceedingly average songs, then picks up a little near the end. If this were just some album put out by some band somewhere, I think it would be easier to simply enjoy it for what it is. Unfortunately, the story of Oasis has become so legendary and grandiose that it's hard not to listen to their recordings without the larger legacy in your mind, and in that regard, I don't know if they've truly released anything that lives up to their infamy. "Roll With It" and "Morning Glory" still slap, though. Anyway...

Have no option but to give this 5 stars. It was already corny when I bought this on a used CD in 2006, but every song is a banger and it’s got to be tied with Weezer’s Blue album (shame on the author for not including it in his list…) as the best pop rock album of the 90s and possibly since.

Very, very good.

Okay

A watershed album for Oasis and Brit-rock that still holds up 30 years later.

Obviously it’s good. It’s Oasis. Not to say that Oasis is inherently good, but more to say that I inherently like a lot of their stuff. I have a couple of friends who don’t really like Oasis, two in specific come to mind, one who gave both their albums a score below 3 and hates everything they did, and one friend who thinks that “Wonderwall” is the worst song ever made but adores “Don’t Look Back In Anger.” I would advise neither of them to know my opinion on the band, because I love both those songs. See, what makes “Wonderwall” such a controversial song is its saccharine levels of sentimentality, and its popularity among the class of intellectuals that many who seriously interact with music consider themselves above. Of course, “Don’t Look Back In Anger”is universally adored, but that’s just because it’s a pretty much perfect song all around. The thing about “Wonderwall,” though, is it’s one of the first times Oasis as a band really shows some sort of sentimentality. That’s actually the big change that this album employs from the debut, a sense of sentimentality and introspection. Of course the aforementioned songs are huge contributors to this, but “Cast No Shadow,” “Some Might Say,” and the fantastic “Champagne Supernova” also contribute to this sense of sentimentality. Now, it doesn’t really interact too much with the more hard rocking songs in the album, which kind of makes the album almost feel disjointed at times, but that doesn’t take away from the album’s moments of true glory (Morning Glory, even…), and as it stands, this is an incredible album, and arguably Oasis’s peak. 9.0/10

A very good listen. Fav tracks: “Champagne supernova” and “Wonderwall”. Solid 4

Lyrics: mostly dumb. Band:often insufferable. But damn if this isn’t arguably the catchiest album ever written.

I heard most of this album in parts over the years, but never gave it a full sit-through. I liked it more than I thought I would. Wonderwall is overplayed to hell and back, but somehow I never get tired of it.

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.

I can’t say I still fully understand Oasis’ popularity in the UK but this made me get it a little more

Superb.

mjæl

Classic sounds, but overall okay

Meh.

Biblical.

a classic in my books

good

4.5. always hated hearing wonderwall on the radio as a kid but somehow it doesn't sound so bad here.

relentless guitars

Kult, aber nicht mein Stil

Ditch the stories about the Brothers Gallagher fighting and performing while maniacally high on meth and just give it a listen. Oasis are a simpler, scrappier band than their classical rivals, Blur, but they suffer from some of the same issues that plague their southern cousins. Both hold pretensions of being the inheritors of The Beatles (nobody could try for The Stones?) and neither comes remotely close. Oasis also have some problems that are opposite to Blur: while Damon Albarn's implacable sneer makes everything he touches feel lifeless and insincere, Oasis are beset by an over-rehearsed sincerity that also makes them feel a bit fake. I'll take the faking of sincerity over dispensing with it entirely any day. It's a rock and roll record. It has pretty melodies, vague lyrics about relationships and you could dance to some of the uptempo numbers. 'Wonderwall' has fallen victim to its own saccharine success (it doesn't deserve the generational revulsion that underpins its meme status) but 'Don't Look Back In Anger' and 'Champagne Supernova' are also highly snackable pop delights. They also are entirely nonsensical. One's very clearly a love song and that's lovely (and has been a mainstay/persistent infection of open mics since the album broke) and the other is... vague. But they're both entirely singable and Noel Gallagher's gift for melody shines through. A belated side note, but the non-Gallagher musicians in Oasis are all supremely capable here (Alan White on drums and Paul McGuigan on bass form an especially capable rhythm section). Entirely musical, highly singable, very enjoyable and wholly a sunny rock record (rare, these days), the ornament hides just how wonderfully simple the composition and songwriting is on this album. However, the knock against it is that if you listen closely to Gallagher's lyrics, you may find they're a bit on the vapid side, at times. Sometimes that vagueness is poetic and broadens lyrical appeal. Sometimes you get 'Champagne Supernova', which I adamantly don't believe contains any conceivable meaning, despite feeling anthemic when you hear it (a gift, to be sure!). Aside: Gallagher himself has described 'Champagne Supernova' as psychedelic. In other spaces, I've praised word salad-style lyrics (Jon Anderson). It's a bit unfair to judge poetry based on whether it has an easily-accessible meaning to me, personally. My knee-jerk responsibility is that I don't think that Noel Gallagher thinks the song is really about anything in particular, either (borne out, somewhat, in interviews much later). It's questionable whether either is a valid point. Does music require meaning other than that with which we imbue it? I certainly think that it's an asset for music to have something it's trying to express. 'Supernova' certainly expresses a feeling, at least -- dreamy, a little bit wistful, maybe somewhat hopeful. It's fun to take potshots at the linguistic stew that is the chorus but, honestly, it's very fun to sing and it does tend to elicit emotional reactions in listeners, even after you ask them what they think the song is about (in my experience, anyway). It ain't Bob Dylan, but who is? Just Zimmerman, himself. Retrospective reviews tend to give this 5 stars for most reviewers. They're no Manic Street Preachers but they did write way hookier songs. In the end, the Gallaghers avoid the trap of sounding dead inside like Blur by sounding, instead, like they're utterly fervent about what they're on about but occasionally too drunk to make any sense. Best I can do is a 4/5. Really worth a listen, though.

Ts a masterpiece

Morning glory, SHE'S ELECTRIC, champagne supernova que delicia

It is actually better each time I listen to it. Love me some brit pop.

Shit makes me want to punch my brother backstage in Paris. No notes.

Just enough good songs on here for it not to be bad

This is really a pity five. Because, there’s so many problems with this album. I have no fucking clue why the Swamp Songs are on this record. The mix is really wack at the best of times. Vocals are oftentimes on or over the edge. But like. This whole sound is just humongous. This is Britpop at its most coarse and broad. I guess the brains I had went to my head. Shout out Tom Osborne, he did like that lyric quite a bit. Closer to a 4, but man.

Overall, pretty boring.

Pretty good

Somwtimes to overstimulated but great if you want to feel like in a highschool movie

Damn, here we go, this is the first ever for me actually sitting down to listen to these guys, I never really liked them that much, so this will be interesting. Listened to the whole thing and honestly they just don't do much for me, sure couple of memorable songs, but I have heard better things. And after listening to this I still don't get such a massive success this had, why? Possibly 2 stars or so

Another I never really listened to and it does slap. I understand the hype.

I think I had a very strong dislike towards anything Oasis-related due to the pure overplaying of 'Wonderwall' and 'Don't Look Back In Anger'. I suppose that can't really be helped when you live and have lived your whole life in the UK. These really aren't bad songs, otherwise they wouldn't be as big as they are... I have just heard them too much, so due to this, I will not be docking marks for being 'sick of hearing something', especially if it is a fundamentally well-written and performed track. I don't think I have ever been on a night out, or even to the pub, without hearing Oasis blasting at one time or another, and it just becomes tedious after a while. From that point, I very vocally swore off Oasis and almost had a hatred towards them. However... it was quite nice to be able to listen to this with an open mind and without it being shoved down my throat by die-hard Oasis fans that always talk about how they managed to get tickets to the reunion tour, which in all honesty I couldn't think of anything worse after working in a music arena and seeing the aftermath of a Liam Gallagher show... I hate to say it, but I quite liked this album. I think when people speak about the music that Oasis has released, it is always this album and 'Definitely Maybe' that crop up in conversation. It's easy to understand why, as looking through both those albums before even listening to this one, the number of songs I recognised the title of was quite high, and I am not an active Oasis listener at all. I think one thing that would have given me more would have possibly been a bit more experimentation or variation with instrumentation, but it clearly works well what they have with their vocal style. On that point, I don't care what everyone says; I really believe that Noel's vocals are the clear highlight of this album, along with the songwriting. I do enjoy Liam's raspier vocals, and they bring such a unique, almost nostalgic sound, and both vocals work really well together, but I love how Noel sounds in this album. I think that they could have done a lot more with two vocalists, rather than having a main vocalist and then the other doing ad-libs. I think it would have worked a lot nicer in some (not all) tracks if maybe they utilised having two vocalists a bit more. It also seems like this is more Liam-centred than anything, but again, I love the vocals from both of them. Also, to add to my earlier point of instrumentation, I do like the use of different percussive instruments such as tambourine... they add more layers to the rhythm sections. I'm also a big fan in general of string sections, and I think that they are used really well in this context. They don't take away from their style, they aren't overused, and they add just a bit more texture to the tracks as a whole. I know I had points of improvement, but they were sort of nit-picky points that would have enhanced my listening experience... they don't really take anything away from the album, and that is why, as a whole, I think this album is deserving of a full 5-stars. The track list is nothing short of brilliant, with good pacing, a nice mix, and nothing tedious. This is the complete opposite of what I thought I would feel towards anything created by Oasis. Favourite lyric: 'Someday you will find me caught beneath a landslide, in a champagne supernova in the sky.' ('Champagne Supernova'). Favourites: Some Might Say Roll With It Champagne Supernova Morning Glory

Well, this was a long time coming, wasn't it? I finally got an Oasis album! After all the second-rate Britpop that I've talked about for this album project, I finally get to talk about the guys who practically defined the genre! I mean, I did already talk about Blur, who arguably also have claim to that title, but when I think Britpop, I think Oasis. I think even the biggest complainers about the amount of Britpop on this album list have to admit that Oasis need to be on here at least once, right? And if you're going to have an Oasis album on a list like this, you can't do much better than Morning Glory. This album is absolutely iconic, and for good reason. This album is quite spectacular. The sound is loud but endearing. Liam Gallagher's voice is perfect for the band and the songs. Noel Gallagher's songwriting is really something special from both a lyrical and musical perspective. Those Gallagher brothers might hate each other, but they sure know how to make some timeless songs together. Anyway, here's "Wonderwall." Yeah, if you wanna talk iconic songs, "Wonderwall" is definitely the first to come to mind. All memes aside, the song is nice. The chord progression is great and the writing is pleasant. It's a good song, okay? If you want a bit of a change of pace with Noel on vocals and a more electric sound, "Don't Look Back in Anger" should be right up your alley. Another excellent song. The arrangements on this one are just the best and Noel sounds great on vocals as well. "Some Might Say" is a fun rocker with a nice uplifting energy behind it. It's also fun to play in Guitar Hero. I just want to acknowledge that. And of course, I could never forget the album's closer, "Champagne Supernova." There's something special about albums that end on their longest and, arguably, best song. Not every album can nail the long closer, but "Champagne Supernova" absolutely nails it. The psychedelic edge on this one is just delightful. It's glorious. (What's the Story) Morning Glory? is an all-time classic of an album. It defined both its genre and its era in one fell swoop with the power of engaging songwriting, an infectious energy, and 10 classic songs without an ounce of fat in its runtime. Some might say that this album is uninteresting, but I say that this album has earned its legacy. It's excellent. Low 5/5.

So laddish

Eeehhhh

ass song, dont ever recommend again

It wasn’t bad. Great rock music that made me nostalgic for simpler times. Liam Gallagher’s voice started to get irritating near the end of the album.

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.

Never got the buzz in the 90's. Don't get the buzz now. It's a decent pop record. Don't look back in anger is probably the best song.

Solid a little repetitive but not bad

Singles are great, there is unfortunately some fillers and it could never live up to the hype on release.

This is one of the two first cds i ever owned. These tracks are so deeply etched into my psyche that it is impossible to feign any sort of objectivity. In another timeline I don't know how I would feel about this album given my complete ambivalence to the rest of Oasis's music, but in this one it is 5 stars every time.

8/10 - signature Oasis sound, some classics here, also not forcefully dragged out which is always appreciated

I couldn't believe my eyes when my first album was the Wonderwall one 😌 but it slaps I gotta say anyway, I accidentally started this on June 1st !! wow so satisfying

Legendary - preferred Blur fan until I heard this

The last old time album. A cd set up like an old lp. No fillers just straight up top tunes in the right order!

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

Music for boys and men who are either nostalgic for boyhood or who are still boys. And like all things for boys, the rest of us have to also engage with it for some reason, like Marvel Movies, cars, and dick measuring contests. Relatable lyrics designed to be shouted together. Melodies that you've heard before. Songs that can be played on almost any acoustic guitar by a novice and sound approximate to the record. This was like a drone in the background for me, and I literally listen to drone sometimes.

Love when 2 dudes hate each other

Great album

This is one of the greatest albums of all time! I love this album.

Some great songs some just okay. Overall enjoyable enough

It's good but well overhyped.

Great album. Britpop reigns supreme.

Can’t be anything other than a 5, but if it was Definitely Maybe it’d be a 6.

some generational songs on this. cool to think if some of these songs were played in almost any room every single person would sing along LB x

Als die Brüder Liam und Noel Gallagher mit ihren Mitstreitern aus Manchester zwischen Februar und Juni 1995 in den Rockfield Studios in Wales ihr zweites Album aufnahmen, wussten wohl wenige, dass hier etwas Unwiderrufliches entstand. Produziert von Owen Morris und Noel Gallagher, erschien das Album am 2. Oktober 1995 auf Creation Records – und übertraf im kommerziellen Sinne jeden Maßstab, den die Band selbst gesetzt hatte. Der Sound ist breiter, runder, zugänglicher als das Debüt, ohne dabei an Energie zu verlieren: Streicher, akustische Gitarren und ein wuchtiger Rhythmusunterbau fügen sich zu einem Klangbild, das sich sofort wie Klassikerware anfühlt. Der Kern des Albums ist eine Handvoll Songs, die – jeder für sich – ganze Generationen geprägt haben. „Wonderwall" mit seiner beiläufigen Zärtlichkeit, „Don't Look Back in Anger" mit dem triumphalen Pianointro, „Champagne Supernova" als träumerischer Sieben-Minuten-Bogen, „Some Might Say" als pochender Opener-Single – das Songwriting Noel Gallaghers erreicht hier seinen konzentriertesten Ausdruck. Die Einflüsse der Beatles sind nirgends versteckt, werden aber mit einer Dreistigkeit aufgegriffen, die selbst nach Jahrzehnten imponiert statt zu ermüden. Was (What's The Story) Morning Glory? von zahllosen Britpop-Zeitgenossen unterscheidet, ist die Kombination aus emotionaler Unmittelbarkeit und handwerklicher Konsequenz. Liam Gallaghers Stimme – nasaliert, hochmütig, eigentümlich verletzlich – trägt die Melodien mit einer Präzision, die man ihr oft nicht zugestand. Das Album steht nicht für den Höhepunkt einer Bewegung, sondern verkörpert ihn. Ein Werk, das man nicht einschätzen muss – man hört es, und man erinnert sich.

Possibly the best ever second album

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.

Okay

a few good songs, but so much icky lager rock rubbish

nw czemu to ma ws sobue jaķies 50 plyt przesluchalam dwie i tbh juz mi sie reoche nie chcialo ale bardzk fajne

😐

The origins of wonderwall lol

i mean like, look, the songs are overplayed but i cant help it if they're catchy

I liked this more than i wanted to. Oasis has a sound and they are truly masters of that sound — straight British rock-pop. The songs are well-constructed and performed. But i don’t like the lead singer’s voice and can’t get by it. He sounds like he’s whining. Some of the songs are good enough that i like them & appreciate them despite the vocalist. But it’s a 3, max.

Classic Oasis, we had this on vinyl, borrowed

> the Beatles Final 10 being all bangers continues somehow. This might be the best streak I've ever had during these 1089 albums

I honestly don't really have strong opinions or anything truly interesting to say about this album, apart from Liam Gallagher being the singer with most attitude and personality from this movement, even though I don't think it is that incredible. In general, I think this album is just decent. It follows everything that britpop offers : very distorted guitars, catchy melodies and a touch of psychedelia. There isn't anything more to it, and what there is, I don't think stands among other britpop projects I already heard. Actually, I do have a thing to say about this album. Why is it so loud? I had to turn down the volume on this one.

Dont look back in anger is good

I really liked this one! My best guess at genre is alt indie pop, and the whole album is very 90s which I love.

I don't really have anything interesting to say, this album rules

정말 부드럽다 부드러워 깡패들로 알고 있었는데 이 사람들 되게 부드러운 락을 하잖아? 돈룩백인앵거가 좋긴 좋네ㅎ

Outstanding follow up to an amazing debut album. All bangers and attitude. Fantastic! The only people who don’t like Oasis are the ones who’ve never listened to them. You know who you are and you know I’m right 😉

I mean this album is SOOOOOOO good. So many classics and everything comes together. This is just such a well done album. It is "dirty" in its tone, but still polished. I really love it! Actual rating...4.5 Liked Songs: The only songs I don't LOVE are "Hey Now!" and the two "Swamp Songs"

0.5/5

One of the best projects i've ever heard

Dad rock in all it's glory. I liked that one song.

Perfect album, no notes

An easy 5

Better.

Madferit

It's about as good as the first one

the worst feeling in the world is listening to this album and having the hot IT guy walk in on my unironically listening to wonder wall

5 star album 5 star eyebrows

gut, gute laune, kannte einiges, is nit 100% meins aber würd des meiste auch nicht skippen, is so rock/alternative rock würd i sagen

people in the 90's be like: guys they made beatles 2

There are nice songs on this album but overall I don’t get it.

As much as it pains me to admit it: This is not only a classic, but undeniably a great album: lots of songs that are instantly recognizable, perfect production and arrangement.

Nunca he conectado con oasis, creo que suena a un público y un momento sumamente específico de la vida.

Pretty good album. Not sure if it’s for me, but there was a number of bangers!! Obviously wonderwall is fire, i really liked the sound of the album. I don't listen to rock much and I really enjoyed this one!!

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.

It's cheesy, Wonderwall and all, but what a great album!!

This one made me smile. Hadn’t listened in years but still remembered it all.

I'll search for detailed information about this iconic album to provide you with a thorough review. Here's an in-depth review of Oasis's landmark 1995 album, **(What's The Story) Morning Glory?** --- ## Overview Released on October 2, 1995, *(What's The Story) Morning Glory?* is Oasis's second studio album and arguably the defining record of the Britpop era. Produced by **Owen Morris** and **Noel Gallagher**, it transformed Oasis from a promising indie act into global rock superstars, selling over 20 million copies worldwide and spending 10 weeks at #1 on the UK Albums Chart. It became the best-selling album of the 1990s in the UK and broke the band in America, reaching #4 on the Billboard 200. --- ## Lyrics Noel Gallagher's lyricism on *Morning Glory* represents a shift from the aspirational hedonism of *Definitely Maybe* toward something more introspective and emotionally raw. The album captures the psychological weight of sudden fame, substance excess, and working-class identity in a rapidly changing Britain. **Key lyrical moments:** - **"Wonderwall"** — Written about Noel's then-girlfriend Meg Matthews, the lyrics explore vulnerability and the search for emotional rescue: *"And all the roads we have to walk are winding / And all the lights that lead us there are blinding"* - **"Don't Look Back in Anger"** — Opens with piano chords reminiscent of John Lennon's "Imagine" and tells a story of defiance and regret through the character of Sally: *"So Sally can wait / She knows it's too late as she's walking on by"* - **"Morning Glory"** — A cynical, unflinching look at cocaine addiction: *"All your dreams are made / When you're chained to the mirror and the razor blade"* - **"Champagne Supernova"** — The album's psychedelic epic, with famously surreal imagery: *"Slowly walking down the hall / Faster than a cannonball"* Noel later admitted that much of the album was written while "out of it," and the lyrics reflect that dreamlike, sometimes incoherent quality. As one critic noted, the details matter less than the feel, attitude, and experience. However, critics at the time were divided. *Q Magazine*'s David Cavanagh dismissed the lyrics as banal: *"They scan; they fill a hole; end of story. They say nothing much about anything."* --- ## Music & Composition Musically, *Morning Glory* marked a significant departure from the raw, swaggering rock of *Definitely Maybe*. Noel Gallagher's compositions became more focused on **balladry, huge choruses, and string arrangements**. **The sound palette includes:** - **Acoustic-driven anthems** ("Wonderwall," "Don't Look Back in Anger") - **Hard rock with layered guitars** ("Some Might Say," "Morning Glory") - **Orchestral embellishments** — String sections that "classily dress up the songs like ribbons on a trophy" - **Psychedelic epics** ("Champagne Supernova") The album is heavily influenced by The Beatles (particularly in "She's Electric," which echoes "With a Little Help from My Friends"), R.E.M., Gary Glitter, and John Lennon. Musicologist Allan F. Moore compared "She's Electric" to The Beatles' "When I'm Sixty-Four," noting both songs' cross-generational appeal. **Liam Gallagher's vocals** are central to the album's power. His Mancunian accent and "over-personalized" delivery on tracks like "Wonderwall" created *"a beautiful sense of sentimentality that bespeaks the despondency of a generation."* --- ## Production Produced by **Owen Morris** and Noel Gallagher, *Morning Glory* is famous (or infamous) for its **"brickwall" mastering technique** — a loud, compressed, maximalist sound that became a hallmark of the era. **Production characteristics:** - **Wall of sound approach**: Dense layers of guitars, vocals, and strings create an overwhelming sonic experience - **Live energy**: The production retains a raw, live-band feel, particularly on tracks like "Some Might Say" - **Controversial mixing**: Some critics argue the brickwall mastering was overdone compared to *Definitely Maybe*, making the album sound exhausting rather than exhilarating Noel Gallagher himself has expressed dissatisfaction with the production values, and critics like Andy Gill of *The Independent* found tracks like "Roll with It" to be "drab and chummy." The album was also the first to feature drummer **Alan White** (replacing Tony McCarroll, though McCarroll still plays on "Some Might Say"). --- ## Themes **1. Fame and Its Consequences** Noel Gallagher described the album as being *"about actually being a pop star in a band"* — the disorientation, excess, and isolation that comes with sudden global success. **2. Working-Class Identity and Escapism** The album channels the aspirations and frustrations of British working-class youth, filtered through the lens of Britpop's "Cool Britannia" optimism. It projects a glamorous image of Englishness that resonated globally. **3. Substance Use and Excess** Drugs are a recurring theme — from the explicit cocaine references in "Morning Glory" to the hazy, stimulant-fueled atmosphere of "Champagne Supernova." This would ultimately contribute to the band's creative decline on the follow-up *Be Here Now*. **4. Brotherhood and Tension** The volatile relationship between Liam and Noel Gallagher becomes a thematic undercurrent. *Rolling Stone* noted that *"tension and instability have been inherent traits of great rock teams... for Oasis, the addition of shared genes gives their songs extra impact and dimension."* **5. Nostalgia and Melancholy** Tracks like "Cast No Shadow" (dedicated to Richard Ashcroft of The Verve) and "Don't Look Back in Anger" explore regret, lost time, and the weight of expectation. --- ## Influence & Legacy *Morning Glory* is one of the most influential British albums ever made: - **Cultural phenomenon**: It became the soundtrack to "Cool Britannia," helping define 1990s British identity alongside Tony Blair's New Labour, *Loaded* magazine, and the Union Jack dress - **American breakthrough**: It achieved what other Britpop bands couldn't — genuine US success, reaching #4 on the Billboard 200 and inspiring a wave of Anglophile rock - **Stadium rock template**: The album essentially invented the modern stadium singalong formula, with tracks designed for mass communal participation - **Generational impact**: It influenced countless guitar bands that followed, from Coldplay to Arctic Monkeys However, its legacy is contested. Some argue it contributed to the over-hyping of *Be Here Now*, which critics initially praised to avoid repeating their *Morning Glory* "mistake" of underrating Oasis. Noel Gallagher himself has called it overrated, admitting *"some of the songs are not as great as people think they are"* and dismissing "Roll with It" as "shit." --- ## Pros | Strength | Details | |----------|---------| | **Timeless anthems** | "Wonderwall," "Don't Look Back in Anger," and "Champagne Supernova" are genuine classics that have transcended their era | | **Massive choruses** | Noel Gallagher's gift for hooks is unmatched — every track is built for singalongs | | **Liam's vocals** | His delivery gives emotional weight to even the simplest lyrics; his voice is the album's defining instrument | | **Cultural significance** | It captured and helped create a moment in British history; it's as much a cultural document as a musical one | | **American breakthrough** | It proved British guitar rock could conquer the US in the post-grunge era | | **String arrangements** | The orchestral elements elevate the songs beyond standard rock fare | --- ## Cons | Weakness | Details | |----------|---------| | **Filler tracks** | "Hey Now!," "Hello," and "She's Electric" are widely considered weak compared to the classics; many fans wish B-sides like "Acquiesce" and "The Masterplan" had been included instead | | **"Roll with It"** | Even Noel Gallagher admits this track is subpar; its selection as the lead single cost Oasis the "Battle of Britpop" against Blur | | **Overbearing production** | The brickwall mastering can feel exhausting; some tracks suffer from a lack of dynamic range | | **Lyrical shallowness** | Critics argue many lyrics are banal or nonsensical, relying on attitude over substance | | **Lack of experimentation** | The album plays it safe stylistically; there's little sonic risk-taking | | **"Hello" controversy** | The opener's chorus borrows from Gary Glitter, retrospectively tainting the track | | **The Swamp Song excerpts** | The two untitled interludes feel like padding rather than essential album components | --- ## Verdict *(What's The Story) Morning Glory?* is a flawed masterpiece. It's uneven — front-loaded with classics and weighed down by filler — but the highs are so stratospheric that they justify the album's legendary status. It captures a band at the absolute peak of their cultural power, translating working-class Mancunian swagger into universal anthems that still fill stadiums nearly 30 years later. Is it overrated? Perhaps. Is it perfect? Absolutely not. But as one critic put it, complaining about its flaws is *"a bit like complaining that the glovebox in your Rolls-Royce is too small."* The album's greatness lies not in its precision but in its attitude, its ambition, and its unshakeable belief in the power of a massive chorus. It remains an essential document of British rock — and a reminder that sometimes, the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. **Essential tracks:** "Wonderwall," "Don't Look Back in Anger," "Champagne Supernova," "Some Might Say," "Morning Glory" **Skip:** "Hey Now!," "The Swamp Song" excerpts **Rating:** ★★★★☆ (4/5) — A landmark album with genuine flaws, but one whose classic tracks have earned it a permanent place in rock history.

The gallagher boys! Another top album!

I wouldn't say I'm an Oasis fan, but there's lots of great songs on this, it's an enjoyable listen.

Wonderwall, don’t Look back in anger, she‘s electric, … Geht schon klar aber kein banger.

Big nostalgia hit for me. Might objectively be three stars, but it's a four in my heart.

Going to go with a 4. I don't think I've ever listened to this album in full. Could've been a 5 but a lot of the stuff has been overplayed which dilutes song into less than they are

Some of the catchiest, most enjoyable music since the Beatles, written and performed by some absolute bell ends. You can tell they love the smell of their own farts, but when they smell like this then maybe they have a point. Simple crowd pleasers for simple crowds. Music that goes down easy. Lowest common denominator sonic junk food. Still fun to indulge in every now and then.

This isn’t the most Britpop Britpop album, but it is probably the one that best typifies what Cool Brittania was all about. I was there, I loved it, and this, while not an outstanding album, really is a great document of the time.

good pop rock, not very innovative. good background music.

1. "Roll With It" 2. "Wonderwall" 3. "Don't Look Back in Anger"

Why can't I give zero stars?!?

i think i just don't like this specific sound of rock and its surrounding genres but its okay because im trying. this one isnt bad fave track: morning glory

Very nostalgic

favs: roll with it wonderwall don’t look back in anger hey now! rating 1.7/5

ah yes, ignored radio songs. Really dug the closing track!

Cause maybeeeeee, albumazo, varios hits

Not a massive fan of oasis but enjoyed my listen to this. Still feel they’re over hyped for what it is though

Not my favourite album, but it had some nice classic tunes on it.

it's alright not really my thing

This album has a lot of popular songs. It was very popular. I just don't love it. I don't love Oasis' style I guess. 3.5

Familiar territory and I'm happy for it.

One of THE iconic British albums in my book

Never listened to a full Oasis album before (I'm more of a Blur girl (Blurl?)) but this was good, it's nice when the non-singles are good songs as well

I dithered between a 4 and a 5 on this, just because the three most well-known songs (Wonderwall, Don’t Look Back in Anger, and Champagne Supernova) are so played out, to the extent that Wonderwall is basically a punch line now. But it’s still sufficiently brilliant for 5. We see a natural evolution from Definitely Maybe, with still some loud songs like Roll with It and Some Might Say but also some signs of broadening. A favourite of mine is She’s Electric, a jangly song that probably represents the best straightforwardly Britpop song Oasis made. Although that ‘big 3’ is played out now, I’d have to concede the power they must have had in 1995. Even with the fading of time, a classic.

Probably the best album out of their two classic releases in my view. There's a lot of variety on this and its full of terrific songwriting throughout. You can't really ask for much more. Favourites are 'Don't Look Back in Anger', 'Cast No Shadow' and 'She's Electric'.

The second of the two brilliant, classic Oasis albums, this is sonically very different from ‘Definitely Maybe’. It has a cleaner, more polished sound, with strings and keys featuring much more prominently. Noel Gallagher went more for ‘anthems’, with ‘Wonderwall’, ‘Don’t Look Back in Anger’, the title track, and ‘Champagne Supernova’ the best examples of this. Additionally, ‘Some Might Say’, ‘Cast No Shadow’ and ‘She’s Electric’ are personal favourites of mine, but really there are no dud tracks here (‘Hey Now!’ is probably the closest thing to one). I prefer the debut, but this is surely still worth 5 stars.

DISCASO

Ovo bi bila petica da su ispunjena još ova tri uslova: 1. da ja nisam u duši više Blur/Suede/Pulp nego Oasis; 2. da ijedan Gallagher brat ima išta nalik na sposobnosti pjevanja; 3. da sam čula Wonderwall i Don't Look Back 100000 puta manje u životu. Odličan album.

We'll would you look at that? The album holds up far beyond Wonderwall. I understand why this is a classic that I'm always seeing at record shows. 8/10

This is great actually. Very nice to listen to.

solid 3.5

i like it

Mike- 9/10 Josie- 8.50

Oasis: we love us some epistrophe and damn are we good at using it I don’t know guys Oasis kind of makes me want to chain smoke and have unprotected sex the same way listening to Arctic Monkeys does Are there Oasis songs in Trainspotting????? I kinda feel like there should be

Hadn't listened to Champagne Supernova in like 20 billion years, this was a nice start to Jueves

I don't truly have the authority to declare this but Oasis are honorary lesbians for this one. Favourite song: Don't Look Back In Anger

Another album which was just meh to me. I put on the album and never really noticed any of the songs other than a couple were ones I had heard on the radio in the 90's when this group was popular. I wasn't moved by their music in the 90's and I'm still indifferent to their music. Best song, "She's Electric" or maybe, "Cast No Shadow".

Great from beginning to end.

Good album. Just don't like Oasis.

As much as I dislike the singer it is a very good album

It’s alright but overrated as hell. Just about gets three stars

One of my favorite albums to listen to

FABBBBBBB, a classic ofc

looked at the tracklist for this before listening and actually burst out laughing because it is just bangers all the way down. like what do you MEAN Wonderwall ends and the next song is Don't Look Back In Anger??? insanity. listen i'm British so all these songs are in my DNA and there's nothing i can do about that, i struggled not to fully burst into song listening to this at the bus stop this morning.

too long

The sound of my teenage years. Came out when I was 13 and have heard these songs a million times. I love some of these songs, mainly "Don't Look Back in Anger" & "Champagne Supernova." I remember singing "slowly walking down the hall" in the halls of Peachtree & Dunwoody so that's cool. Also, I've been to this album cover location. I was in London visiting and wanted to pop into a cool record store. Hung up they had the album with a red arrow "YOU ARE HERE" and circle showing the street. It's not Abbey Road but I'll take it... haha which I guess is the PERFECT way to summarize Oasis!

Mola el rollo del álbum, me esperaba menos canciones bailables y eso me ha gustado. Además de los banger, como wonderwall que fue la primera canción que me aprendí con la guitarra o dont look back in anger. En general guay y sorprendido asi que bien. Mee ha gustado mas que el de U2, sin escucharlo entero ese. 7,5

It's the numbing guitar riff heaven of Definitely Maybe but turned up to the extreme, however the songwriting is not as spicy to me.

the only thing that bothers me in this album is consistencies. You have some of the bands most amazing/important songs on this record but some of the most forgettable. Nothing will ever beat definitely maybe but this one might some day definitely maybe.

Notables: - Don't Look Back In Anger - She's Electric - Champagne Supernova

I liked some songs of it.brings me back to the 90s.

how i met your mother vibes kinda like it

i feel like every movie and tv show from 1998 to 2006 used one of these songs in their soundtrack. I called this derivative because it felt like a formulaic album for music of this era but I guess it's famous bc it's the first? Or at least the most mainstream? Feels like accessible 90's rock. Anyways, it's good and I can't argue with it - just in hindsight it's overrated.

this is 5/5 for ME x

As annoying as I find the Gallaghers, they do make great music.

this was interesting in that the hits are great as you remember but none of the other songs are really memorable to me

The hits on this album are just so strong that it's hard to justify anything less than 4 stars, even if some of "the rest" is a little uneven. No use writing more about the three ubiquitous mega-smash songs than has already been written. Cast No Shadow has always been another favorite, and Morning Glory goes pretty hard. Probably the pinnacle of Britpop?

Nostalgic and full of memories. Good album.

Hello - 8/10 good first song Roll With It - 7.5/10 cool guitar Wonder Wall - 9/10 classic Don’t Look Back In Anger - 8/10 GUITAR Hey Now - 7/10 The Swamp Song V1 - 8/10 (segue) Some Might Say - 10/10 SO GOOD Cast No Shadow - 10/10 WOW She’s Electric - 8/10 Mourning Glory - 7/10 The Swamp Song V2 - 7/10 (segue) Champagne Supernova - 7/10 Overall 7.8/10 I really like, nothing crazy, it’s just a good solid rock album, would be good for being outside/driving around in the summer, and I liked the guitar instrumentals.

Still not an Oasis fan.

Nothing to say about it.

Ouais c’est pas mauvais mais bon. J’aime pas. Cocasse je trouve le son Morning Glory inaudible.

hehehe

Yet another over hyped, over played and over lauded band.

4 stars just for champagne supernova

Bloody fuckin’ good, right?

Music for coked up dads whose children no longer love them

We all know the hits. I define an album by whether I want or need this in my record collection. I would never put this on the turntable because it's just been overplayed. When they toured last year I was like, yeah, no. While (What's the Story) Morning Glory? is now considered a cornerstone of the 1990s, its initial reception was notably lukewarm (rightfully so), with many critics dismissing it as a derivative or "unimaginative" follow-up to their debut. Mid but not horrible. Somewhere between a 2.8 and 3.2 for me.

This aged pretty well. It's packed with tunes that have an internal energy and irresistible melodies. I often feel like I have less idea what they're on about then R.E.M. (can anyone explain the staging of the speaker and Sally in "Don't Look Back in Anger"?), and I'm not confident there's much there anyway, but it's fun to listen to.

A defining album of the 90s, and "Wonderwall" is a staid earworm that I'll never not be happy to sing along to. But for some reason, every time I listen to this album, I grow less impressed. I don't have a solid reason for not loving this, but I just don't. Maybe it's a hype thing. There are some bangers, obviously. But I don't think it deserves its place on the mantle.

It had some bangers, but mostly things I'd be fine never hearing again.

A classic. Very nostalgic, my dad used to play this all the time during the 2010s.

This is what made them. And being such a huge band you can only assume that the album will be top notch. It’s not perfect and it’s not their best album but in its time, it was a perfectly released change in what the system was throwing us at the time. What that is, I don’t recall but I know it was different and worth it. Choice cut: Champagne Supernova

puros temones, una banda que ya conocía y me encanta su sonido muy buen álbum

I missed the boat on Oasis as a kid, the Brit pop power revival was huge in the UK, and I missed them. This one starts with bangers and I can’t hate it too much, don’t look back in anger in so good. It is crazy listening to this and recognizing so many of the songs. I do think it missed its really hipster stage, because this would have fit right in. It does have Wonderwall, so for that alone it must be put to death. But who cares what the critics say; as Don Draper would say, that’s what’s the money is for.

First notes of “Hello” instantly take me back to my senior year of high school

Know this album we'll.

Classic, has unusual chords and unusual song structures while remaining approachable. Champagne Supernova is so good! There are one or two songs that feel less solid.

Obviously love Wonderwall and Champagne Supernova.

They made the same song 12 time. So repetitive & I h a t e Liam Gallagher’s voice.

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!

if you press the skip button when "Wonderwall" comes on, it's a much more pleasant experience imo. i never gave oasis a fair shot because of that stupid ass fucking song. since i chose to give them an honest chance this morning, i found myself really drawn to this sound and then began to wonder whether or not i had spent my teens missing out on a band i would really like if i got past my own pretention about wonderwall

One of the few occasions I've decided to just put the album of the day on repeat and let it go all day long. I'm not eloquent enough to say anything crazy about this one, but I can say I had a damn good time listening to it. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- On this rare occasion, taylore has also decided to review this album so here is her review: champagne supernova is decidedly the greatest song of all time. this album could've just been champagne supernova for an hour and i would've been tickled to death. 4/5 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

I don’t have much experience with Oasis beyond their hits, but I loved it. Wonderwall has the reputation of being whipped out at a party by every amateur guitarist, but every song here evoked a backyard party with friends, culminating in the coolest night of your life. Even more so when I went back and listened to the acoustic versions.

This is the Oasis album I listened to the most as a kid and it is still just so fantastic. "She's Electric" is so simple yet is effective song-writing. I can't listen to "Don't Look Back in Anger" without a huge smile on my face (probably because my family always sang it with a goofy British accent). I have no clue what "I hitched a ride with my soul by the side of the road just as the sky turned black" means, but I have always loved that line.

I’m happy we got WTSMG today because 1). I love it; 2). We had Definitely Maybe recently enough that I can jump straight back into that train of thought. I've been stewing since I wrote my Definitely Maybe review and have since come to the conclusion that, while I still don't think WTSMG reaches its heights (I like “Slide Away” and “Live Forever” way more than the best songs on this album), it is overall a better album experience, likely because of the lack of “Shakermaker” which I continue to really dislike because it is kinda crap. Definitely Maybe took our boys from playing club shows to absolutely massive overnight. They tried to break America but at their first show in LA, they accidentally did a fuckton of crystal meth, innocently mistaking it for the fuckton of cocaine that they had intended to do. This caused the show to end disastrously when Liam threw a tambourine at Noel ("out of time," -- Noel in Supersonic). So then Noel quit the group and fucked off to San Francisco where he stayed with a fan who convinced him to go back to rejoin the band. He wrote "Talk Tonight" about it. She also apparently answered the phone by saying, "What's the story, morning glory?" There's also a really really unhinged YouTube video I watched that says this whole album is a concept album about these events, which is doubtful because I don't think any of these songs are about anything, except "Morning Glory" which is very much about cocaine. Tony McCarroll has been fired as drummer and replaced by Alan White but still plays on “Some Might Say.” "Whatever" has been released as a non-album single to bridge the gap between the two albums. It is a wonderful perfect song and later results in a plagiarism lawsuit from Neil Innes. If Oasis never put out another album after their first two, they'd probably be considered all-timers, but they kept on chugging until 2009 to diminishing returns (none of these later albums are bad and all of them have at least one great song). Be Here Now is kind of an edge case because when it came out, the reviews were glowing af but then its reputation took a hit when people realized that it's basically the musical equivalent of Donkey Kong 64 (I also love Donkey Kong 64). But Oasis is trendy now. They just had a massive tour and are being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. So, you heard it here first, in 2027 when it gets a 30th anniversary re-release, we will get a slew of "Is Be Here Now a misunderstood masterpiece?" articles. Anyway, the goal here is to make stadium rock bangers, hence the big singalong type choruses. There are exactly 3 perfect songs on this album. Track by track: “Hello” is a great opener for an album and a live show. Just kinda jumps right into the thing and is catchy as hell. That little *wop wop* at the start is so fucking tasty. Noel doing the "It's good to be back" on the outro: also tasty as fuck. I'm also a sucker for callbacks and foreshadowing via snippets, so the tiny little bit of "Wonderwall" at the start does a great deal to make this feel like a more unified statement than its predecessor. "Roll With It" is a pretty good album song but I don't understand why it was a single. If you want to know how hellbent the British press were on making "Britpop" a thing, compare this song to Blur's "Country House," which tabloids would have us believe were competing for the same audience in the "Battle of Britpop." For what it's worth, I prefer "Country House." I have pretty conflicting opinions on "Wonderwall" but it's not for the obvious reasons. Like, it irks me that it's considered the definitive Oasis song because it isn't really representative of their sound, but I still think it is a very good song and will go out of my way to listen to it. I don't think it became the first 90s song to hit a billion streams just because of memes, essentially. It's just not in their top 10 or 20. The first time I heard it was in a mashup with "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" since they share a chord progression and because of that I've determined that everything good about "Wonderwall" can be put on Liam's vocal, as it doesn't really fit the song. The dude is actually giving a pretty intense rock vocal performance, which gives it just enough edge to take it out of sappy territory. Liam initially refused to sing the song because he wasn't into the vibe and Noel still says the song feels unfinished to him. I think they're both a bit too harsh on it, though on the recent live single, Liam says something to the effect of "where would we be without 'Wonderwall'? Probably selling fucking carpets or something," so I think they're fine with the song as long as the checks keep clearing. The part of this song that I HATE is the outro with the piano and the synth/cello that tries to sound "epic" but really just feels jarring and takes the wind out of the song's sails. It's still probably my favorite overplayed 90s song named after an obscure George Harrison project, though and I do like the bird sounds that lead into "Don't Look Back in Anger," a goddamn beautiful gorgeous masterpiece of a song that represents everything that makes me love this band as much as I do. It's also Noel's first lead vocal on an album track. I think I first heard it in Rock Band and I enjoyed it then, even if I was a bit thrown off by the blatant lifting of the intro from John Lennon's "Imagine" (plagiarism count: 1). What really elevated this song for me was the 2017 Manchester terrorist attacks. I remember seeing a clip of a crowd singing this song at a vigil and that just really has stuck with me for a long time that in a moment of such pain and confusion, those people took this song and used it as an instrument for healing. That's honestly, unironically, really truly powerful stuff to me. I would put DLBIA high into the pantheon of the greatest songs I've ever heard and ~that drum break~ is maybe my single favorite moment in any song ever written, making it the first of our 3 perfect songs. "Hey Now!" serves a purpose but it is also this album's equivalent of "Up in the Sky" in that I don't really feel strongly about it one way or the other. Like, I enjoy it but it is kind of just there and I don't recall ever saying, "Gee whiz, I'd like to hear 'Hey Now!' right about now." Not a skip or anything, but the weakest of the songs that count. "Untitled" or ___________ or "The Swamp Song -- Excerpt 1" or whatever we're calling it today is a curious little interlude that I don't fully understand. The full song shows up on The Masterplan and I don't really get the point of it there either. It's 44 seconds long so I'm not gonna get mad about. Moving on. "Some Might Say" is perfect song #2. It's another catchy song with meaningless scream along lyrics but its Top 5 Oasis probably. Also their first Number 1 single, and at the celebration party, Liam got in Damon Albarn's face and the rest is history. In that way, "Some Might Say" was the first domino falling to create Gorillaz. Noel also accomplishes the feat of stealing the same T. Rex riff that he already stole on "Cigarettes & Alcohol" (plagiarism count: 2). Noel later said that he wished this was the song that Oasis was best known for. "Cast No Shadow" was written for/about Richard Ashcroft from The Verve, after that band broke up for the first time. You see, in the UK, The Verve were a popular and well established band that had already broken up one time before "Bittersweet Symphony" even existed. These are some of the "flowerier" lyrics Noel ever wrote and there's some striking imagery. Still a weird thing to write a song about your friend that says "as they took his soul they stole his pride." "She's Electric" is WTSMG's equivalent to "Digsy's Dinner" in that it's a catchy happy song with little substance but that's okay, we love it anyway. This is "look around for things that rhyme and throw it in 101." "sister, missed her, blister" and "cousin, dozen, oven." Chef kiss. Also steals the outro from "With A Little Help From My Friends." (plagiarism count: 3). The closing run of songs clinches the 5 star-ness of the album for me. "Morning Glory" is pretty badass. I remember hearing it for the first time in a promo ad for a 15th Anniversary issue of this album and kind of having my mind blown that it was by the "Wonderwall" band. "All your dreams are made when you're chained to the mirror and the razorblade" is about as non-abstract a lyric as you can get. The man loves his cocaine, almost as much as he loves stealing the riff from REM's "The One I Love" (plagiarism count: 4). Another thing I'm a sucker for is seamless transitions between songs that don't necessarily go together when you aren't listening to the album. It is for this reason that "Swamp Song 2" is NOT skippable and is, in fact a vital piece of my listening experience to this album. I adore the sound of the waves fading in, fading out (not to be confused with "Fade In-Out" from the next Oasis album, Be Here Now), and then fading back in again to lead into "Champagne Supernova," the third and final absolutely perfect piece of music on this album and one of the best closing tracks of all time with its absolutely nonsensical lyrics that mean nothing and everything at the same time. There's a Noel quote from 2009: "This writer, he was going on about the lyrics to 'Champagne Supernova', and he actually said to me, "You know, the one thing that's stopping it being a classic is the ridiculous lyrics." And I went, "What do you mean by that?" And he said, "Well, Slowly walking down the hall, faster than a cannonball — what's that mean?" And I went, "I don't know. But are you telling me, when you've got 60,000 people singing it, they don't know what it means? It means something different to every one of them."" And for the longest time, I thought that was such a copout but like goddamn dude, being one of those 60,000 people is life changing and now I straight up cry when I hear this song. The way it moves and the texture it creates is just unlike anything else out there. Essential B-sides and bonus tracks roundup: "Talk Tonight" "Acquiesce" (maybe the MOST Oasis song, if that makes sense) "Headshrinker" "Rockin' Chair" "Step Out" (which was actually supposed to be an album track but then Stevie Wonder did not take well to, you guessed it, plagiarism) "Round Are Way" "The Masterplan" I'm gonna attempt a track ranking on this album because I did it on Definitely Maybe, but there's 2 songs that I can't really rank because they're barely songs and then there’s a 3-way tie for first, so this is gonna be really unsatisfying. From best to worst: "Don't Look Back In Anger" / "Some Might Say" / "Champagne Supernova" "Morning Glory" "Hello" "Roll With It" "Cast No Shadow" "Wonderwall" "She's Electric" "Hey Now!"

I found this to be a bit less impressive than their debut. It's got some iconic barnstormer songs on it though. It has a grandiose scale to it that songs like Champagne Supernova really manage to showcase well. It does have the classic Oasis flaws. Production is way too loud and some of the songs just go on and on and on and the entire album kind of feels pompous. But still, I enjoy it for what it is.

Often terrible but still an irresistible juggernaut.

I love this album. I was tempted to give it a 5 but I like to save 5s for absolute perfection and this one isn't quite there.

Monkeys with typewriters come to mind. They are still morons, but there are a few absolutely banging singalongs here. I always remind my kids that every family is a cult, and ours is (among other things) the cult of Britpop--one of us is devoted to Pulp, one to Blur, mine is Supergrass, and one has an Oasis shirt with golden retrievers on it.

Good album. overplayed.

у меня неоднозначное отношение к оазис, сама не пойму почему. даже этот альбом изначально я хотела оценить по-другому, но все же смогла проникнуться. начну с того, что я считаю, что don’t look back in anger интереснее по звучанию, более музыкальная и в целом должна цениться больше, чем wonderwall, которая у меня в печенках сидит. во первых (и в основном) из-за вокала Ноэла, который абсолютно мелодичнее и приятнее, чем голос Лиама. вот что меня корежит в wonderwall, так это абсолютно монотонный ровный голос, особенно на припеве. инструментально песня довольно простая, поэтому вокал тут совершенно не выигрышно звучит. dlbia очень люблю. кроме того, очень понравилась hello, добавила также cast no shadow, champagne supernova красивая,hey now. roll with it по началу казалась дурацкой, какая то песня для радио в машине, но заедает же…добавила в итоге. morning glory очень любила до полноценного прослушивания альбома, но больше нравится unplugged версия. короче до конца сама не понимаю, нравится ли мне оазис, но альбом хороший, неожиданная оценка для меня самой 5/5

I’ll say it and stand by it: “Don’t Look Back In Anger” is better than “Imagine.”

i want this album to be played in my bones

This list of 1001 essential albums sure does have a ton of Brit pop bands that are only average at best. I remember when these guys came out and people were losing their minds and comparing Oasis to the Beatles. As it turns out, they were just another average Brit-pop that no one outside of Britain really gave a damn about.

Solid album. It’s aged well. Too bad the brothers are head cases.

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

I do like this album and consider it the best of Oasis.. or possibly the one that stood the test of time and still listenable today. It may be because I’m old enough to remember it as a new release and can picture where I was when whats the story hit the triple j airwaves in Oz .. or to wonder why wonderwall was SUCH a big hit! I love the slow build up to the intro in what’s the story and that plaintiff guitar calling in the morning while they muse on the trials of a lad finding out what becoming a man is all about: ‘all your dreams are made while you’re chained to the mirror and the razor blade’. (Clearly never heard of electric shavers). I prefer the lesser played singles like champagne supernova and don’t look back and I will listen to roll with it but there are a couple of forgettables, such as she’s electric and some might say. I do like the raw distortion and guitar wall of sound across most tracks. Clearly not going for a super polished studio recording which is at least authentic for these lads.

Still can't believe Morning Glory wasn't the opening track. I like to believe that a fight over this was a big part of the brothers falling out.

Probably a 4 but I relistened a lot

One of my favorite albums

yea

What's the Story) Morning Glory? is a landmark Britpop album packed with anthemic songwriting, memorable hooks, and enduring classics. From the swagger of “Some Might Say” to the timeless appeal of “Wonderwall” and “Don't Look Back in Anger,” Oasis combined confidence, melody, and emotional weight to create one of the most influential British rock albums of the 1990s.

Day 25 (What's the Story) Morning Glory? by Oasis I remember hearing “Wonderwall” for the first time sometime in the late 90s when I was around 6 years old. It just sounded different. Even after hearing it probably over a thousand times, it’s still somehow insanely iconic. I honestly don’t even know why. It just works. I’ve heard this album before, but it’s been a long time. I’m not a massive Oasis fan, but I definitely like them. And honestly, this album is close to no-skips for me. “Wonderwall” into “Don’t Look Back in Anger” is such a ridiculous back-to-back combo. There really aren’t many albums with two songs that legendary sitting next to each other. The middle part of the album is maybe the weakest section for me, but even then it’s still good. Overall this is just legendary Britpop. Big melodies, attitude, catchy choruses. You can hear why this album became so massive. This is a strong 4 for me, but I can already tell I’ll revisit it a few times in the next weeks and there’s definitely a chance it becomes a 5. Wine pairing? Forget wine. This calls for cheap English lager. Carling feels correct somehow. Food pairing? Proper Manchester pub food. Steak and ale pie with chips feels perfect for this album. Vinyl? Don’t own it, but definitely want it. Favourite song? “Don’t Look Back in Anger”. First listen? No. Overall 4 out of 5.

Скучно

fuckin wonderwall man (6.9/10)

I LOVE THIS SO MUCH!!! God oasis were incredible at their peak. And this is a proper nostalgia rule britannia era album for me. Iconic. I also enjoyed the deluxe version which has more tunes, guitary stuff and more of Noel's voice. They'd better do Glasto at some point soon honestly

meerdere bangers. prima album

I love this album. Sure the hits are great but the whole thing is strong. Don’t Look Back in Anger and Cast No Shadow are my personal faves

Pretty chill, i like the vibes, it feels like the kind of record you put on to go on a long drive. I love the nostalgic feel to it!

second-rate, sloppier beatles for rowdy people. fun and easy to jump around to. i like liam’s voice, it’s very rhythmical, yet there’s something acrid to it. the guitar is nice too but i’ve heard nicer. i like roll with it, wonderwall (obviously), and don’t look back in anger. sadly the rest of the songs didn’t leave much of an impression on me and some i found repetitive and wished they would end. i always have a hard time figuring out if i like oasis or not. i’m sure this is their best album and the only one i would listen to, however infrequently.

Forgot how much I liked all the other tracks from this album

I dont actually give a rats this is mint

The hits here are great but I just feel there's too much filler in between

In my opinion, Oasis were, so very briefly, the closest we ever got to hearing what the Beatles would have sounded like in the Nineties. More working class than their predecessors and more angry, but still showing signs of the excellent songwriting, quality vocals and instrumental work, and even the strife between the members that eventually led to their demise as a cohesive unit. This might be their best album, although I’m biased as it was the first I heard. 5 stars

Not a fan of the vocals on this and I must've heard these songs hundreds of times. Another one of those albums where everyone is guaranteed to have memories associated with at least one of the songs. Don't think I'll consciously choose to listen to this album again, given how often I hear Oasis in day to day life here in the UK. It's pop, it's culturally significant, but it's also nothing special in my opinion.

4.5/5

Wow I hate Oasis and listening to this just enforced that

I think Oasis is a Small Doses Band. One song in a mix? Cool. Twelve songs in a row? I was swearing under my breath after track 8. All of their songs sound very similar to my ears, it got tedious.

Good listen. There are a couple of later songs that were on the kqal overnight cart I remember and it's kind of nostalgic.

I enjoyed the hits and a couple more, but there was too much reverb/distortion for my taste.

I never thought I would enjoy Oasis this much as I did with this album. Itvis not only Wonderwall but all the songs are great:good melodies and lyrics even with Liam's idiosyncrasies. I can understand why this is popular in mid 90s and it is still resonates,now with a little bit of nostalgia with the unplugged technology times. This place is well deserved and Oasis should not be forgetvin this era. Sound and attitude defining. 4/5

I really enjoyed this album. I know it was made as a kind of stadium rock, radio-friendly album, but that's fine by me. Lyrically it isn't the most inspired thing in the world, but that's my only real knock against it. I'd listen to this album again for sure.

Album sounds like better times. Some bum tracks, but plenty of bangers.

Bien.

Muy buen álbum

I don’t remember ever listening to this whole album before, but it is great. Full of bangers. 5/5

Idkkkk??? Boring ig. Know some songs aber das fixed das ganze nicht 🍃

wonderwall

Classic!

Glam! Okay but not my jam

I liked this album in the 90s,but I've come to appreciate it so much more recently. Champagne Supernova and Wonderwall are pretty good, but Don't Look Back in Anger and Some Might Say are fantastic

I cannot stand this album

Really liked it. Can’t give it more than an 8/10 because my friend hates oasis

Not the biggest fan of Oasis, but this is probably their best album. Heard it quite a bit back when it came out - lots of fans at my store. Listening to it again, it's pretty good. Still not going to buy a copy, but it's not bad. 3 1/2 stars.

I loved the 90s when the 90s were happening. But as I am rediscovering with this list (that seems to be dominated by 90s albums) is that a lot of it, just feels dated and tired. Been there, done that, got the tshirt. I really enjoyed this album once upon a time when I owned it on compact disc. I am feeling with this album, much like Alanis Morissette, a few weeks back. It was a nice re-visit, but have no reason to ever listen to this again.

This is a good album. It feels sort of retro which is wild for a 90s album, but you can definitely hear the influence that this album plays in contemporary indie music.

4.5

A really great album. Crammed with hits. All killer, absolutely no filler. Sadly, from this point on, things could only go downhill. I wish I'd seen them in the 90s. I'd have liked a ticket for 2025 but no way was I paying those prices.

One of the seminal albums of the 90s. The difference between this and Stone Roses from last week is probably entirely a function of when I grew up and the way this sound shaped the background of my life. If you ask Amazon to play this album, it plays some remastered and mashed up version that includes all of these B-Sides and Extra Tracks. I'm excited to listen to those, but I'm only rating this album in its original form, and it is a 5 with a bullet. 'Don't Look Back In Anger' is in my personal top 20 songs of all time. Wonderwall, Champagne Supernova, they're still everywhere. And what elevates this album for me is that all of the rest of the songs have the hooks, the guitar play, the *rock* that fits perfectly together. I wasn't cool enough to actually own this album in the 90s. Wish I had been. Came to the party late, but at least I showed.

I mean this is all the oasis bangers. They grate on me a bit sometimes, but maybe that’s because being from the north of England these are the kinds of songs you know the words to before you’re onto solid food. But I can’t deny that there are times ahead of me when I’ll be singing at least one of these songs loudly at some summer party.

Wonderwall into Don't look back in anger might be best back to back songs ever

The Beatles did it first but better.

It was back in the day, Summer, 1995, the weather was nice. It was the time of the Britpop Wars. I liked this album when it came out, but listening to it now makes me cringe a bit. Back then I noticed, and now I really notice, that the lyrics kind of don't make any sense. Maybe I'm just not smart enough to fully get them. The music is nice at least. Overall this album is OK. Wonderwall and Champagne Supernova are definitely catchy as hell though.

Asi que de aqui salio Wonderwall. Dont look back in anger tambien la he escuchado, me parece mejor que wonderwall. Son 3 discos?! que largo. The swamp song horrible sonido al inicio D: Champagne supernova tambien la conozco Le tuve que bajar el volumen a ratos, no es para escuchar con dolor de cabeza

I liked it quite good not my fav but I liked wonder wall and all

I said maaayybbbeeeeeeeee, you're gonna be the one who saaavvveeesssss meeeeee

Maybe a 4 star album, but nostalgia makes it a 5/5. Champagne Supernova alone is just so fucking special to me

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

I really like this album. Guitar is excellent, and I love Liam Gallagher's voice. Favorite Oasis album of mine, and Don't Look Back in Anger is my favorite Oasis song. However, I can't stand Wonderwall.

Dari awal sampai akhir sangat dapat dinikmati. Full of energy, ada melankolis, romantisme maskulin, dan secara bersamaan a handful of light. Lirik-liriknya, tak dapat disangkal, fun all the way.

favs: hello, roll with it, hey now, champagne supernova

No explanation needed. 10 out of 5 stars.

Ultraclassic, super cooles Album, das viel Spass macht