Definitely Maybe

Had at least 3 solid songs but the entire album felt a bit monotonous. The production was at least able to make up for some its the shortcomings. A dated masterpiece. Top 3 Fav: Live Forever, Slide Away, and Supersonic Top 3 Worst: no bad songs besides a few songs that were mid 2.75-3.00

I’m a Blur guy, but that won me over

Not it chief. Very bland, gave it two listens and liked it even less the second time.

Pretty average pop rock album. Nothing really stood out and nothing completely sucked.

If you'd asked me even twenty years ago, I'd probably have gone on about how two Manc lads stuck two fingers up at the system and defined the zeitgeist for the best part of a decade. I mean, they did do that, but their pervasiveness through UK culture is all sorts of cringe. The buskers singing "Wonderwall", the ladsladslads stood in a circle, hanging drunkenly off each other's shoulders while singing "She's electric" to each other. The headline news stories about Ticketmaster price gouging. That said - their best material is on this album (Rock 'n' roll star, Cigarettes and alcohol) or not on any album at all (Whatever, Half the world away (shut your face, The Masterplan is not an album)) and so the truly heinous, pompous, nasal, whiny, guitar - droning dross comes later. There's an observation that really does hold true. You can tell a lot about a person by the sort of music they like, and if they like Oasis it probably means they have terrible taste in music. Rating this album is hard, because while I find Oasis' later stuff to be genuinely triggering, there are actually a couple of decent tracks in this album, and it's impossible to understate quite how influential Oasis became on the back of this, and their subsequent album. What you can't forgive them for is their role in popularising The Verve, or opening the door to early-mid 2000s dross indy. But that isn't this album, so it's probably going to have to be an uncomfortably high 3.

Good stuff here.

Great album consistently good songs, potentially too consistent as they did start sounding very similar or like all tunes started merging to one but overall great album

perfect album, no notes

ALREADY LISTENED rock ‘n’ roll star: 4/5 shakermaker: 5/5 live forever: 5/5 up in the sky: 4/5 columbia: 5/5 supersonic: 4/5 bring it on down: 4.5/5 cigarettes and alcohol: 4/5 digsy’s dinner: 4/5 slide away: 4.5/5 married with children: 4/5 overall rating 5/5. honestly was surprised how much i enjoyed it as i’d forgotten how good all the songs are. it was really hard to find a low point, i for one don’t think there really is one. all the songs were catchy and enjoyable, and although i didn’t rate them all 5/5 i think the album itself deserves that rating.

Rather unmemorable. I enjoyed the first few songs, but the rest felt largely the same.

Pretty boring

8/10. :) It features some nice melodies, and some great songs. :)

I don't really enjoy this. Sorry.

Mediocre. I expected worse, but still not my thing. I don't tink I'll listen to it again.

decent amount of talent here but it's like you take the Beatles and remove the clarity and range.

I remember when I bought this album after it came out. I was poor and made a rule that an album had to have at least 3 songs released that I liked. This and Blue Album were easy buys and I love every track.

I know Oasis fairly well but my listens of this album were very few. All-in-all it's pretty good but probably won't make it into the rotation. Live Forever is a really nice track. Slide Away is a nice track later in the album.

Like kje Oasis, men detta va heldigvis ikkje da verste albumet

Klassiker

Goated Best Oasis album

Ok

This album has been on my list of albums to check out for a while. I was familiar with Live Forever (thanks Rockband!) but not much else. It’s a fine album overall, but sorta felt generic at times. Was expecting more from the “new Beatles”. Glad I listened to the album though, and I would listen again, but would not purchase for my collection. Favorite song(s): Live Forever, Digsy’s Dinner Least favorite: Shakermaker Knew before? Apparently not even though I owned the CD…

Great first album for Oasis. Includes the classic single Live Forever. Rocks all the way through.

Didn't really work for me. I don't like Liam's voice and I don't like the mixing (?). I wish I could get what everyone sees in this record but I just don't enjoy listening to it. The song I liked best was Married with Kids which is the only one without the fuzzy guitar - maybe it's just a stylistic thing. 3

Rock 'n' Roll Star Shakermaker Live Forever Supersonic Cigarettes & Alcohol Slide Away

Test

Up my alley for whiney vocals but nothing stand outs as being a super interesting album. Saved Live forever and Married with children for the playlist rotation but other than those it’s abit lacklustre. Bonus on having a sweet looking album cover

Decent enough, but don't really vibe with it.

Yep that was a range of sound waves that entered and bounced inside my ear hole and made my brain go “Mmmm music”

Yeah decent, was like if Rolling Stones and Beatles had a baby band Liam Gallagher is a funny bugger and a nonce

Lad rock goes hard on a Friday after listening to rock slop the past 3 days. Going home and Cigarettes & Alcohol probs the most memorable out of them all. What a nice band, I’m sure I’ll be listening to them again in a reasonable amount of time 😁

Felt a bit same-y compared to their follow up. Still a decent listen, favourite track probably Columbia

Meh. 😒

Good. Not their best. A but repetitive. I'm not sure it's one of the best albums ever. I did enjoy it though

I get why people would love this but it didn't do much for me

Really enjoyed it...guess I should be listening to more Britpop.

Never listened to the album before. Had high hopes given the quality of their second album, but this one didn't impress me nearly as much. It's a good, but not great, album.

Not a bad album. I think it starts off stronger than it ends, but it's pretty middle of the road in general. 3/5

I don’t really get it. A couple good songs.

Rämpytys rock med vissa bra låtar, helt solid album

Never listened to the album before. Had high hopes given the quality of their second album, but this one didn't impress me nearly as much. It's a good, but not great, album.

Yeah, it was fine, but I was underwhelmed by the album - a couple of memorable songs, but that was it.

The headlines: Oasis is back together, they're going on tour, their tickets are too expensive, blame Ticketmaster! Sound familiar? "Woo-hoo" (Blur quote). From the hype I expected better, way better. Liam's voice sounds snotty and the songs are neither great nor horrible. Basic rock and roll at it's lowest common denominator. There were some highlights. Bring it On Down and Married With Children. "You think that everything you've done's fantastic Your music's shite".

Not bad, but not the greatest, and the singer's voice gets a little tiring over time. I had no idea they were as big as the Wikipedia article revealed. I'll bet a live show would be more appealing.

Really enjoyed it...guess the sense I should be listening to more Britpop.

Amazing album 5 stars

why do ppl give af about them getting back together

Why do good things happen to bad people

Better than Morning Glory.

This isn't my most listened to Oasis album, but that's just because of timing. The songs aren't deep, but there's a trance like aspect to the noise of the band, and what's when they're at their best.

Yeah, it's good

Bring it on down is bewt on the album. It's okay, very set to the 90s sludgey guitar sound.

On the very day that they released tickets for their reunion as well. Tricky one to handle impartially - there's no denying the cultural impact they had, although whether unleashing hoards of lads and ladettes on the world was a good thing, who can say. In the cold light of day, a lot of this is pretty pedestrian but, and I hate myself for it, there's no denying that Liam's snarl and Noel's riff on the opening track are a powerful force. Didn't we *all* want to be rock and roll stars with unlimited amounts of cigarettes and alcohol. Obviously tainted by the past 20 odd years of Gallagher brother helmetry, but the furore for tickets shows they're still a force.

27.08.2024 - камбэк оазис 31.08.2024 - сайт подкидывает их дебютник вовремя вы епт, ребята) я как раз ознакомился впервые с материалом, ну так вроде на приколе, есть шарм британский (мне близкий) но это не битлз, как их нарекали в сми ))

I want to give this a 1 or 2 star review because it's Oasis but, honestly, for all it's jangly Brit-poppiness, this is a pretty solid debut album and a pretty solid 90s alt-rock album.

This is who is going to eclipse Taylor Swift in concert ticket sales? What delusional planet are they on?!

Thoughts before listening: It is appropriate that I get this album today since Oasis announced their reunion yesterday. Massive album by a massive band for my generation that I never actually owned. I know all the hits by Oasis and I think I've probably listened to the album on Spotify before, but it just wasn't something I gravitated to when it came out. I'm going to say this will be a 4-star album...really good but not quite an all time great. Review: Oasis often gets lumped into the 90s Britpop world with bands like Blur, but Oasis is head and shoulders above their peers. This is a full fledged rock n roll band releasing catchy songs built to be played to arenas while those other bands, as I have learned from this project, tend to come off as sophomoric indie rock groups with more ideas than songs. No wonder the Gallagher brothers were so cranky about the constant comparisons. While Oasis' second album would have most of their iconic hits, this, their debut, certainly has its share of great songs. "Rock n Roll Star", "Live Forever", "Supersonic", and "Cigarettes & Alcohol" are the best tracks, but this is a very nice album with no real clunkers. I'm sticking with my initial instinct and giving this 4-stars.

Suspiciously timely (writing this just before 8am on 27.8.24) and all the better for it.

It's fine. Totally serviceable British pop music.

First heard cigarettes and alcohol on some compilation in the mid 90s. Didn't get round to this album until after What's the story blew up and the oasis/blur feud. It's a decent enough album, strange how this band is the one that took the most plaudits of the britpop era.

I had heard a bunch of Oasis songs before- it was nice to listen to an album thay didnt contain all their bog hits. I can see how this one launched their career- it had a lot of catchy songs. They have a distinct sound for the times. Overall enjoyed it a lot- torn between 3 and 4 but going to upgrade to 4

I've hated Oasis since the 90s so that's probably my bias. But I listened to this whole album and then some. It's just not that good. Generic Brit rock. Nothing inspiring at all.

Bland, mediocre, just kinda simple

Live forever!, supersonic, slide away

Fun pop rock album, nothing more to say about it.

eh it was okay, but I would not listen to is again.

Feel like the trouble listening to a band like Oasis now is that it's hard to picture them as revolutionary since they influenced so much that came after them -- without hearing them first it's tough to know how it felt in the moment. In this moment it feels fine but nothing exceptional.

Britpop from his finest…no more, no less…7/10

It should be higher for me, but it just didn't do it for me right now. Some bangers for sure, but not overall for me today

Excellent lyrics and instrumentals cannot keep my attention off the drawn out vocals that turn each track into a marathon. Maybe one day I'll be able to keep my mind off it, but today was not that day.

Major 90s record right here.

🤷

okay oasis

Pre-listening thoughts: Womp womp oasis is what I wrote when I woke up and saw this album this morning. Oasis is like… fine but it’s exactly the kind of pick I would expect from the loser who made this list. Also Oasis sucks cause they skip their own concerts but they don’t have music good enough to excuse doing something like that. Post/during listening thoughts: exactly what I expected womp womp oasis be better musicians and human beings 5/10 DID I NEED TO HEAR THIS BEFORE I DIE: nope! Fav tracks: wonderwall I mean uhhhh Least fav tracks:

So bloated and the tunes are not incredible. Love live forever tho

Bit droning I fear. Live forever is nice, and the last song is by far the best. I think Oasis goes a bit too Oasis on this record.

Okay-ish. Expected more.

Rubbish

5/10 As a 90s child I am more than familiar with Oasis, and don’t think they have aged particularly well Good Melodie’s, some good vocals, some good guitars. A handful of songs that are good and very evocative of a time But even in the first album the music is chugging, both overproduced and badly produced (sludgy, bass and drums often disappear into the mix) with way too much emphasis on the guitar Too long and not good enough IMO Best: Married With Children

Man, watching the band play in the videos takes me back to the mid nineties, gawd everyone looks so young. I kinda tolerated the swagger back then, it seemed to work. Doesn't have the same appeal from middle aged men. Fooking good music from are kids

At this point, i didn't hate Oasis and thought they had a few good numbers even came close to buying an album. Shortly after they morphed into a cliche and everyone stopped taking drugs and subscribing to one love. I balme them personally for the downfall of youth culture and the retrograde step back into casual violence and misogyny. Mutter mutter grumble grumble

Didn't these guys cover Wonderwall?

Not bad, just not my thing.

Why am I feeling nostalgic listening to this? I wasn't even into Oasis when this came out. I guess it's one of those cultural things that creeps up on you over the years.

STANDOUTS: Maybe...Supersonic? OVERALL: 2.5/5

Somehow this album is too much Oasis. Every song should be 1m30s shorter. And even then I’m not sure I need much of it. It’s 90s rock noise for the sake of 90s rock noise. They finally switch it up on the last track, which was my favorite song on the album.

A good album, I liked Rock'n'Roll Star, Columbia and Bring It On Down.

Really like oasis

I wouldn't go as far as to say this sucked, but it is really not for me. I found it uninteresting and dull.

Tastes like cheap cider and lambert and butler

Oh man, if you were a 3.8 on the preference-for-less-poppy-music scale in 1994 - with a 1 being Ace of Bass and a 10 being (I don’t know) Colossamite - this album lived in your CD player for most of late 94-early 95. But I was a 5.2 on that scale (Tori Amos, Portishead, REM) and so I never owned this CD and just know the hits as being played on the radio constantly around that time. And the hits are good, but I have very little affection or nostalgia for this album. It’s pretty cool, I guess. British pop rock. A little bit of attitude but also sophistication. We’re Duran Duran meets The Sex Pistols. We’re wearing suits, but we also have stubble and say “arse” and “wanker”, so watch out! Kind of a neat mixture. But not really my thing.

I usually make somewhat jokey comments about how I don't like Oasis, but I do enjoy their songs really. Whilst it might not be the most impressive album, it is good for a debut, particularly when their sound would have been quite fresh back in the 90s. The guitars are good, the vocals are Mancunian, and the vibe is peak 90s Britain. Just fun really.

It's good. Straight-ahead rock/ pop. The voice is a little whiney for my taste. It's not a world-shattering as I thought it would be.

Awesome album

Couple of standout songs, otherwise a good well-rounded album that I don’t totally love.

I definitely maybe listened to this a good bit in the past, which makes it more confusing to me that half the songs don't sound familiar. There is a crazy amount of filler on this for something seen as one of the best albums ever. Slide away and live forever are the standouts. The rest of the singles are good, but man, that filler is what is sticking with me right now. I was gonna say easy 4, but I've enjoyed some 3s more

A classic. No escaping from the fact that this was an absolute stellar album that changed the course of music (in Britain at least), despite the fact that the gallghers were bellends, britpop was short-lived, and this would have nowhere near the same impact if it hit today. One of the best debuts of all time, oasis forever chasing it's magic which they arguably only hit with the follow up, despite signs of wavering.

This is unexpectedly exciting. Oasis pushes the poppy British alt-rock (Stone Roses, Blur) into a less profound but bigger-sounding, more entertaining place. It's catchy, crunchy, and a bit chippy as well. Having never heard anything by Oasis before except for the overplayed and milquetoast Wonderwall, I had no idea they had such a gigantic wall of guitar sound - and I do love a wall of guitar. More Kinks than Beatles, but also neither of those. Deservedly on the Great British Rock Bands Continuum® "Definitely, Maybe" is surprisingly excellent. Never a dull moment, this entertaining record has some nice songwriting that finds a way to fit the singer's rather limited voice into their schema. Of course as an American, we were denied this record, even though it sold 7082 billion in the UK, because it was too British. I say that facetiously (a word which I did spell without help just now, thank you!) but Americans in 1994 were looking for the next Kurt and this was consciously not it. THANKS A LOT music marketers in the 90s :( . Ended up missing out on this, Blur, and god knows what else! I suppose I will find out - god bless the list. May the force be with you.

Oasis is definitely not the desperate refresher implied by the band name. No no, this album is just a dusty, interminable journey through an every-direction-the-same desert.

Proof that more distortion dues not guarantee a harder sound. This is my first listen to anything outside their ubiquitous singles, and I do like it better than I thought I might. It's more authentic and raw than I would have guessed. It'll be interesting to listen to Morning Glory the same way.

Classic album.

Not my favorite oasis album, it was just okay.

Just because it’s stuck in my head doesn’t mean I thought it was good…. I can’t get over the nasally voice and why does this just teeter on rock n roll & Brit pop. I get that some of the songs are iconic but for me this is very average

To paraphrase Mitch Hedberg: You either love them or hate them. Or think that they're okay. I know which camp I'm in.

I thought maybe overexposure to (What's the Story) Morning Glory? and its consequences had permanently damaged my opinion on Oasis, but upon pressing play I thought maybe I'd been too harsh with my opinion on this band. Upon finishing, I'm not so sure.

mixing/mastering aside, I love this album.

wait has oasis been good this whole time?

Primer álbum de una banda que en los noventa renovó, junto a Blur y Suede, el sonido del "Brit-Pop". Desde su primer tema, "Rock 'N' Roll Star" la banda de Manchester lo deja claro: "esta noche soy un estrella del rock & roll", toda una declaración de intenciones sobre ir contracorriente y disfrutar de la vida. Oasis no inventan nada en Definitely Maybe, se limitan a recolectar entre los sonidos de las últimas tres décadas, mezclando un poco a los Stones con los Pistols, recabando algo de los Happy Mondays y cubriéndolo todo con melodías que bien podrían haber firmados los Beatles, aunque no suene exactamente a los Beatles. En definitiva un disco enérgico en el que destacan también temas como "Live Forever" (en la que animan a vivir luchando para culminar nuestras aspiraciones de manera que, aunque la vida es corta, podamos consguir que se nos recuerde), "Supersonic" (canción optimista sobre la libertad y la autoafirmación personal) o "Cigarettes & Alcohol" (de nuevo una llamada a la autodeterminación y la lucha para conseguir algo que haga que merezca la pena vivir, más que cigarrillos y alcohol).

Lots of very good songs.

I would give this one a 3.5 if I could. I think they are a prolific band, with multiple great songs. I just couldn’t justify giving them a 4 for this one.

The sound of baggy suits, fat ties, fabulous hair, and bending like Beckham.

Ok

I think Slide Away is an amazing song, but I'm afraid that I don't really care for the rest of the album.

It's alright, but I've never been a fan of their sound.

Always loved that album, sometimes more than Morning Glory... There's a feeling of being young, angry and not giving a fuck about anything in it that I crave a lot, even if I hate Noel Gallagher for that exact reason.

4.5 Top wankers

its an amazing album 5/5

As you were

Rock, 1994 -> 2

2.5

Good background noise. Not for me

I never really liked Oasis back in the day.. maybe I should have been listening harder... I like both brothers bands now, and really enjoyed this trip back to their beginnings.. Liked it a lot.

Album para ser ouvido inteiro, sem pular nenhuma musica.

3 stars I guess

2.5

Why does he sound like that

Mid compared to other indie rock albums

Mediocre.

Good listen. Not a fan of Oasis but there are some great tracks. Definitely a must hear and very strong debut album.

Very very lame

Best Oasis album

I want to be unpacking my shit to this album every time I move. Feels reminiscent, foggy, of good times in the past and prescient, vividly, of even more good times to come. Not even going to finish the album before rating, just going to enjoy it. 5

This album was instrumental in shaping my taste in music for the decades that followed. It’s still an absolute joy to listen to. One of my all time favourite songs lives on here, Slide Away, and the others are transportative. I can be 11 again. 13 at Knebworth or 19 in Victoria park. I miss this Oasis.

-This is definitely a solid 3.5 just because it went on a little long but I actually like this! Most of the Britpop stuff I’ve heard before sounded cheesy but this is significantly more interesting -Favorites are Rock n’ Roll Star, Shakermaker, and Columbia

There was nothing that stood out for me.

One of those albums that will forever be associated with the whole Britpop genre/movement and spawned a thousand copycats. They had a formula and they delivered on it again and again. For me, there are a handful of mediocre songs here and as perfect as Liam Gallagher's vocals were for the band, they are also an acquired taste and bring back memories of what an arrogant, insufferable nugget he was as well. Noel could certainly turn a tune though and they captured a moment brilliantly.

i like

Never got the hype for Oasis. What a whiny way of singing.

Pretty solid and rocking, if somewhat unoriginal. But what rock & roll isn't?

I had the 12” of Cigarettes and Alcohol as a teen, and I symbolically destroyed it to show my disdain for Oasis. Who’s laughing now lads?

MY DAWGS. I will never shut up about this record. In my eyes it is flawless.

Bro, I'm listening for the first time because I always thought the Gallaghers were insufferable. The instrumentation is fine, bro. The vocals lose me. Seems like the tracklisting could flow better. The lyrics in Supersonic especially... not for me. Cigarettes and Alcohol is just Bang the Gong. Married with Children feels totally unnecessary. "SAID MAYBEEEE" maybe 125 times, bro. Get a little less indecisive before finishing a song.

I knew a lot of the hits, and did have a loose appreciation for them, but upon sitting down to really listen to this... I think I love it! Lots of later Kinks going on. Some Beatles-esque compositions and harmonies. All around big-sound going on that I really like here. Probably the pinnacle of what I think of for Brit-Pop. My only complaint is why do you close such a powerful album with an acoustic sleeper?

There's no 'Maybe' about it - this is 'Definitely' a work of art that manages to calm, inspire, sadden, and liberate all in one. Every track is a testament to the 90s britpop music scene, yet they managed to transcend the average irritating tripe that was so commonly being created. Every song sets up an entire world so painfully familiar to us all, and being able to experience these worlds is truly comforting and healing.

Other than “Supersonic” and “Live Forever,” true (if somewhat retreaded) rock anthems, it all seems rather underwhelming now, begging the question if too much of a fuss was made. And time hasn’t made it any smarter or wiser or less doofy/yobbish/laddish. Sure, mimicking the Beatles seemed clever and creative (especially to the music market then) but this feels a full notch below Morning Glory. itThe few winning early cuts all have a too-muchness to them, both in terms of sheer overlayering and the length of cuts (they had no sense of an ending or how to wrap things up – ”Columbia” could have been a full two minutes shorter and several other cuts at least a minute). Addition by subtraction was not the Gallaghers' jam, obvs. The alt lead vocals are decidedly sub-par and make “Sad Song” an utter snooze and “Take Me Away” very much surplus to requirements on the deluxe editions, further clutter the already overrated legacy here. Gallaghers were definitely nobody’s life coaches (or shouldn’t have been) but they weren’t exactly Lennon/McCartney as lyricists either (e.g., “Feelin’ supersonic / Give me gin and tonic;" "she done it with a doctor/in a helicopter”). These guys will seem less and less important as years go by and “cool Brittania” becomes a blip in time.

This is really good. There's tons of great songs with catchy hooks. It's also really rocking in places, which I hadn't necessarily always attributed to Oasis. I think I'm overcoming my Oasis prejudice and coming to realise that they really did deserve to be as big as they were. They're still not a go-to band for me, but I do really appreciate the quality here. 4.5 rounded down.

we get it, you like the beatles

it jams

The good Oasis album.

Nowhere near the heights of Morning Glory, though the style felt roughly equivalent. Would I really dig this album more if I were almost over-exposes to it? Maybe the melodies just aren't as developed. Still solid.

This wouldn't have even registered if they were not from the UK

Fucking terrible.

Absolutely amazing album. If you like this, and are not yet acquainted, listen to some Slade. Start with the album “Slayed?”

Yeah, that was quite fun. It's messy, unpolished, and great for it.

Not a boring moment in the album. 5 stars. Favorite track: Live forever other picks: Columbia, Supersonic, Slide Away, Married with children

Soilid Oasis album stuff

definitely yes 🥁 (idk if emojis will show up in reviews so in case it disappears there are drums next to my incredible joke)

Not my favorite by them, but still a good debut that sounds good. Crazy what they did to improve within a year for their next album.

Alright music to wake up to

Loud, raw, and full of youthful energy. Most songs are catchy. The lyrics aren't deep, but they fit the vibe. Overall, a solid debut with plenty of attitude. Not perfect, but memorable.

está bien, es un buen disco de oasis

Ugh. A record that everyone I know loves and yet I find tedious and insipid. Does this mean I hate all my friends?

Forgot how good this one was

I'm looking past all of the band's background drama, bad attitudes and blatant song rip-offs (I detected T-Rex and classic Coke commercial rip-offs on this one) and I'm just going on the music alone. I can easily roll with this, it was good album. I'd definitely listen to this again.

I did not want to listen to this album. I hate britpop, and I really can’t stand Oasis. I realize they’re “highly acclaimed,” but, my word what an annoying voice. After listening, I must say, I didn’t like Oasis in the 90s, I don’t like them any better now. I do not see any reason this is considered by so many to be one of the greatest albums. There’s been worse stuff on this list, though, so I’ll be generous with two stars.

Another grunge rock bank from the 2000’s. Music ok.

Not the biggest Oasis fan. From an engineering standpoint, I find the mix bright in the rocking songs and that’s through a couple of tube amps where the high end might already be rolled off. Something in the high-mids.

They’ve always been an anomaly in my music taste. They’re different from most other bands I like but they’re my second favourite of all time. I guess it’s The Beatles’ influence. Love this album though it’s a shame people seem to under-appreciate it on here

Wasn’t sure what to expect. Always thought what’s the story morning glory was above average, but didn’t really get the hype about Oasis. Took me a couple songs to get into it and accidentally listened twice due to a work thing. Really grew on me. Liked the full sound and could feel their influences, while it still felt like a unique sound. Could hear some Beatles, Bowie, Sex Pistols and it went a lot harder than I expected. Solid 4 for me

Really nice

How much you like this album is how much you like the blend of more modern stylings of rock and classic British albums like Revolver (Beatles), Ziggy Stardust (Bowie), and London Calling (The Clash). For me, I really liked this blend and I think it gets pulled off well.

This is the album from Springsteen that I know the least so it was nice to rediscover it.

The book and this website are a celebration of the album as music's finest vehicle of expression. But I find myself thinking most albums are too long. If you knocked 10 to 20 minutes off this it would almost be as good as people say it is.

Ugh. Oasis.

Oasis is probably one of the top most overrated bands in all of rock history, all the way up there with U2. Their sound is so generic that at the start of more than one track, I mistakenly thought it's an advertisement jingle. It's not just entirely stale and unimaginative, but there's really just nothing to like. The singing is plain bad, lyrics too. The tracks are repetitive within as well as between tracks. I imagine if you asked a generative AI program to create 90's brit-pop album, this is exactly what it would spit out.

Just ok, kinda screamy.

Waarschijnlijk de beste Britpop band ooit. De gebroeders Gallagher zijn zulke iconen en worden vandaag de dag nog overal in de wereld, maar natuurlijk vooral in Manchester aanbeden. En terecht, want dit album toont de meesterlijke klasse van de band. Zelden is een album perfect, maar ik durf te zeggen dat we er hier eentje te pakken hebben. Als élk nummer een highlight is… dan is er maar 1 score te geven. Begin tot eind bangers, zet jezelf neer in een Britse pub, voetbal net afgelopen, pint in je klauw, Oasis aan. Gouden combo. De gitaarriffs slaan zo lekker aan. Bij Supersonic, wat mijn absolute favoriet is van het hele album, zijn de distorted gitaren echt geweldig. Maar ook bij Cigarettes & Alcohol. Muur van geluid. De afsluiter Married With Children is heerlijk kalm, een welkome tegenhanger na al het gitaargeweld en rauw gezongen teksten. Rating: 10/10 Highlights: Rock ‘n Roll Star, Shakermaker, Live Forever, Supersonic, Cigarettes & Alcohol, Slide Away, Married with Children

Ik weet niet of het de zonnesteek was, maar dit album sloot echt perfect aan bij m'n mood. Een perfect equilibrium tussen nostalgie en tijdloosheid. Je hoort goed dat de mannen uit Manchester hun inspiratie halen uit de muziek van stadsgenoten The Smiths, en ook hun ietwat overtrokken bewering dat zij The Beatles van hun tijdperk waren kan ik tot zekere hoogte ook nog wel beamen. Ondanks dat de obnoxious stem van Liam wel een beetje verveeld na een handvol nummers, weten ze met hun scherpe oor voor goede pop-hooks wel een van top tot teen vermakelijk album te leveren. Dit is met stip hun magnum opus. Een uitzonderlijke verzameling rock songs, die onmisbaar zijn in het canon der Britse popmuziek. 9/10 Highlights: Live Forever Supersonic Cigarettes & Alcohol Slide Away Married with Children

De woorden Magnum Opus zijn al gevallen. En daar sluit ik mij volledig bij aan. Wat een rock plaat is dit zeg. Het album gaat in één ruk op een super hoog energieniveau door en zakt eigenlijk nergens even in. Hoogtepunten wisselen elkaar af met geluksmomentjes waardoor je telkens de muziek een tikje harder zet. Mijn geluksmomentjes: de solo's in Live Forever die elke jonge gitarist wil kunnen spelen en het ongemakkelijke 'slide awaaaay' waarna het warme refrein in start (let me be the one...). Oasis ten voeten uit. Oasis lijkt in de latere jaren een act van zichzelf te zijn geworden. Dus was rauw en puur, geïnspireerd door te gekke 60's rock moet dit in de jaren 90 toch fantastisch zijn geweest. Ik had graag een keer op het Glastonbury veld gestaan bij Oasis. Gaat niet meer gebeuren, niet op dit niveau. Benadering van perfectie. 9,5/10 Highlights Slide Away Supersonic Live Forever

Didn't think much pf thr first few songs but the last half were much better to bring it to 3 stars or C+ overall.

i'm one of the few people that actually like Oasis. This is one of their best albums.

Okay let's get this over with. I don't like Oasis, I don't like their shit(e) attitude, their pissy quarrels, their egos while they blatantly rip off other artists. There's some okay moments altogether and they are clearly talented. I wish that they would stop their bitching at each other and at Blur and just start making solid music from their own imagination. If you want to sample and such, that's a different game. Damon knew that when he fired up Gorillaz. It's different than being in a rock band. All well and good to pull a thing or 2 here and there in a clever way, but Oasis just sounds too stoned and lazy about it, pulling Beatles riffs and titles among other artists nonstop. Can't respect that.

Awww

I enjoyed this album…I knew some Oasis but didn’t know this album at all. I enjoyed. I did not enjoy it as much as some of their greatest songs, but overall, it’s a great listen for me.

By themselves, the songs are good. As a collective, it is hard to listen too. I prefer their music in short bits.

They album on a whole was good. I enjoyed Live Forever, Supersonic, and Slide Away. The other songs on the album were ok, but overall a fun rock album.

Oasis seem like a pretty polarizing band, but you have to credit their polish and ability to write a good hook. I confess to not being familiar with this album, and I was actually alright with it. Decent pop grooves with a high level of production, and seemingly not a ton of depth. Listenable but nothing that was super.

Who wrote these fucking lyrics, Dr. Seuss? Nearly every song on this record follows this simplistic lyrical rhyme scheme that makes Dr. Seuss look like Shakespeare. Here’s an example, from Up in the Sky: “Hey you, up in the sky Learnin' to fly Tell me, how high” Then, a few bars later: “Hey you, up in the tree You want to be me Well, that couldn't be” How about another example? “Shakermaker” (look, he even does right in the song title): “I've been driving in my car with my friend Mr. Soft Mr. Clean and Mr. Ben are living in my loft” One more and I’ll assume you’ve got my point, from their hit “Live Forever”: “Maybe I just wanna fly Wanna live, I don't wanna die Maybe I just wanna breathe Maybe I just don't believe Maybe you're the same as me We see things they'll never see You and I are gonna live forever” From a lyrical standpoint, this is one of the worst albums on the list.

Might be the best Oasis record out there.

1. ztar - 1 2. zhaker - 0 3. forever - 1 4. zky - 0 5. columbia - 1 6. zonic - 0 7. douun - 0 8. alcohol - 1 9. dinner - 0 10. zlide - 1.5 11. children - 1.5

Fun music stoner energy - love Brit pop - more relevant to my life - rock rock

I always liked Oasis and was around when they hit it big, then fell off the apple cart by the lead singer becoming an ego-maniac and they kind of got cancelled before it became a thing. Nevertheless I actually do think they are a good band and while not "as big as the Beatles" (which is what the lead singer decided to declare...) They are hit-makers. This album is no different and has a few great and memorable songs. Thus while this album is a very good "must listen" for this project, I am on the fence as to whether I feel bad they are not "known" too much today or whether they should have eaten a bit of humble pie and kept going.

Classic Oasis, not their brightest

Great album terrible mastering

It's not totally for me, but I like it enough. Will I listen to again: 25%

When you combine the cock of the walk swagger of the Stones and fuck you sneering of Johnny Rotten you get a solid slab of rock and roll. There aren't any 'hit singles' on this album to burn out on and that makes it a more enjoyable listen for me. 30 years on and this record still holds up.

inoffensive but forgettable, 2.5/5 Rock 'N' Roll Star 1.5/5 Shakermaker 2.5/5 Live Forever 2.5/5 Up In The Sky 2.5/5 Columbia 2.5/5 Supersonic 2.5/5 Bring It On Down 3/5 Cigarettes & Alcohol 2/5 Digsy's Dinner 2/5 Slide Away 3.5/5 Married With Children 1.5/5

Eh

solid 3.5

NOT BAD

Good

Определённо возможно

It’s alright I guess. The nasally voice and wall of sound kind of sell it for me. I think it’s a little better than what’s the story morning glory, but it doesn’t have a clear defining single like don’t look back in anger 4/10

I liked this. Held my attention more than White Denim. Leaned a little more into pop

Very good album. Solid rock Pop. Made me think of the White Denim album we recently heard. This was tightly produced like that but it had what White Denim was missing even if White Denim was higher on the musicianship scale. Oasis had punchy solos and riffs that stood out and were memorable and catchy. I call it Jangly Hooks. I really wish we could give 1/2 stars because this was a 3 & 1/2.

Nothing really stands out to me about this one, and it got pretty grating toward the end.

was ok

Rating - 7.5/10 Favourite songs - Rock 'n' roll star, Live Forever, Supersonic, Slide away, Married with children

Good

It's fine. Solid. I wouldn't turn it off, but nothing really sticks out. It all blends together. There are other BritPop bands I like more. There are other Oasis albums I like more.

Oasis heeeurlijk maar wel typisch Oasis. Beetje melodramatisch saai.

Se nota la calidad del disco, es realmente bueno. Peeeerooo nunca me va a llegar Oasis, me parece una banda realmente insulsa a pesar del prestigio.

Get the BIG O back together, you stroppy cows!!!

Rock 'n' Roll Star ++ Supersonic +++ Bring It on Down ++ Live forever ++

Oasis, a classic of the Britrock scene, and their debut album Definitely Maybe cemented them right at the top of the classics. Before all their troubles and brotherly infighting, they were able to create and encapsulate the sound of Manchester, exported to the world. It's easy to see why they have had an enduring legacy for the last 30+ years. Best: Supersonic Worst: Bring It On Down 4.5 Stars

So “Definitely Maybe” was an awesome debut album to be sure… Love the original sound, and the raw heaviness of the album… Not a lot of diversity throughout it though – but that’s okay due to the creativity… The stretch from “Columbia” through “Cigarettes & Alcohol” was by far the best music on the album, and “Supersonic” gets a 6-stars out of 7 from me, as it is the centerpiece of the album… In fact, earlier in the day that I drew this album, I was on a golf trip in southern Virgina with my college buddies, and we were listening to an 8-hour rock playlist on shuffle on the Marshall amp, and on the 15th hole as we were getting ready to tee off, The Universe decided to send us “Supersonic”… Absolute perfection…

Oasis is really enjoyable, but I have to admit that a lot of their songs sound the same to me. At least it's a good sound.

Pretty good.

Spent my life around Manchester, a lot of that trying to avoid hearing Oasis.

I think I only knew Supersonic from this album and was pleasantly surprised with the style of rock on this album in comparison to champagne supernova and wonderwall which are two of their biggest hits. This album reminded me of The Smashing Pumpkins at times and just generally, felt like the type of rock I would have listened to in the 90s.

If football hooligans in stupid raincoats played Beatles songs

Other album is better

As someone who supposedly doesn't care for Oasis... I enjoyed this a great deal more than I could have expected! :) I appreciate them more as a group now I've heard more than the singles. :)

It's a triple album, with over 40 songs. It's too many. Maybe I'll give it another chance sometime, but for now it just felt a lot. The ones I listened though were pretty good.

Great. But old now. Soaring.

Meh. Bitz generic und ich han di meischte Lieder nöd chönne usenandhalte.

Eh, it was okay.

Better than my below the floor expectations, it sounds like a slick tight rock band, and less like a Beatles knock off than the singles I've heard. I got a bit bored as it got samey towards the end, but decent and a lot to like!

One of those rare albums where you never skip a song! My favorite oasis album and the soundtrack to so many landmark life moments! A special nod to slide away! This album kicks ass!

So many of these songs have been the soundtrack to my summers. Driving with the windows down and music loud. Good vibes Definitely (maybe) a 5 ⭐️ album

Personally I don't go crazy for this album except for some good stuff, that are now after 20 yrs, are classic. 3.5/5

They came on the scene swinging, I have to respect it.

Good. Not the hits but recognisable as Oasis and I liked it

I gotta say, Definitely Maybe is a legitimately fantastic album that i loved listening to the whole way through. While the vocals and the other instruments are handled super well, Its pretty obvious that the guitars here steal the show. These guitars could be groovy, heavy, and mellow all at the same time. The songs all felt like they complimented each other throughout the album while still having their own identity. Forget Suede, this is britpop at it's finest. Best Song: Slide Away Worst Song: Married With Children

The 90s - GenX's last opportunity to importantly whine at us. Considering how enormous the egos on the Gallagher numbers are, this comes off as boring.

I definitely maybe don't get Oasis. Never did. Not sure if I ever will. It still sounds just as generic as it did in 1994.

I did not hear anything special on this album. Blur is the much better band from this era.

Mixed feelings about this album. Half of songs come off as annoying, uninspired, and weirdly phoned in even though it’s their first album. Probably just not my vibe, which is okay. The songs that survive this feel like their run time is too long. Slide Away could have been 4 minutes instead of 6.5 and gotten the same effect. Standouts: Live Forever, Supersonic, Slide Away, and Married With Children.

Sunshiiine.

"Definitely Maybe" by Oasis, released on August 29, 1994, is often heralded as a landmark album in the Britpop movement and a cornerstone of 90s rock music. This debut album catapulted Oasis to stardom, establishing them as one of the most influential bands of their time. Here, we delve into an in-depth review of the album, focusing on its lyrics, music, production, themes, and influence, while also evaluating its strengths and weaknesses. ### Lyrics The lyrics of "Definitely Maybe" reflect the raw, unapologetic attitude of working-class Manchester. Written primarily by Noel Gallagher, the album's lyrics are a blend of optimism, defiance, and longing. Tracks like "Rock 'n' Roll Star" and "Cigarettes & Alcohol" epitomize the band's hedonistic philosophy and desire for escapism. The former's chorus, "Tonight, I'm a rock 'n' roll star," captures the band's ambition and confidence, while the latter's line, "Is it worth the aggravation to find yourself a job when there's nothing worth working for?" resonates with the disaffected youth. Conversely, songs like "Live Forever" and "Slide Away" showcase a more introspective side. "Live Forever" is a declaration of immortality and perseverance, with the poignant line, "You and I are gonna live forever," reflecting a deep-seated desire for enduring legacy. "Slide Away" is a love song tinged with vulnerability, portraying a sense of longing and emotional depth. **Pros:** The lyrics are relatable and resonant, capturing the spirit of the 90s youth with authenticity and directness. They balance between brash confidence and tender introspection, showcasing Noel Gallagher's versatility as a songwriter. **Cons:** Some critics argue that the lyrics can occasionally border on cliché and lack sophistication, relying heavily on themes of rebellion and hedonism without much nuance. ### Music Musically, "Definitely Maybe" is a tour de force of anthemic rock. The album is characterized by its powerful guitar riffs, catchy melodies, and dynamic arrangements. The opening track, "Rock 'n' Roll Star," sets the tone with its driving rhythm and soaring chorus. "Shakermaker" follows with its laid-back, psychedelic vibe, reminiscent of The Beatles and The Stone Roses. "Live Forever" is arguably the album's centerpiece, with its uplifting melody and iconic guitar solo. The song's structure and production highlight the band's ability to create timeless, stadium-ready anthems. "Up in the Sky" and "Columbia" continue this trend, featuring hypnotic guitar lines and energetic performances. Tracks like "Supersonic" and "Bring It on Down" showcase the band's penchant for combining raw power with melodic sensibility. The former's infectious riff and swaggering vocals make it one of Oasis's most enduring hits, while the latter's aggressive approach adds a punk edge to the album. **Pros:** The music is consistently engaging, combining raw energy with memorable hooks. The guitar work, in particular, is outstanding, with Noel Gallagher's riffs and solos providing a distinct signature sound. **Cons:** Some tracks may feel repetitive in their structure and dynamics, and the heavy reliance on guitar-driven rock can sometimes overshadow other musical elements. ### Production The production of "Definitely Maybe" was handled by Mark Coyle and Owen Morris, with Noel Gallagher also playing a significant role. The album's production is notable for its "wall of sound" approach, characterized by dense layers of guitars, robust bass lines, and punchy drums. This sonic density creates a powerful, immersive listening experience that is both raw and polished. Songs like "Columbia" and "Supersonic" exemplify this approach, with their thick, multi-tracked guitars and echoing vocals. The production enhances the anthemic quality of the songs, making them sound larger than life. The use of reverb and delay adds depth and space to the tracks, creating a sense of grandeur and intensity. However, the production is not without its flaws. Some critics have noted that the mix can be overly compressed, leading to a lack of dynamic range. This can make the album sound somewhat monotonous over extended listening sessions. **Pros:** The production effectively captures the band's live energy and amplifies the anthemic quality of the songs. The dense, layered sound is immersive and impactful. **Cons:** The compression and layering can sometimes lead to a lack of dynamic range, making the album sound uniform and potentially fatiguing for some listeners. ### Themes "Definitely Maybe" explores themes of aspiration, escape, love, and defiance. The album's opening track, "Rock 'n' Roll Star," immediately sets the tone with its theme of ambition and the desire to transcend mundane existence. This theme of aspiration is echoed in "Live Forever," where the desire for immortality and significance is evident. Escape and hedonism are prominent themes in tracks like "Cigarettes & Alcohol" and "Shakermaker." The former's lyrics, "You could wait for a lifetime to spend your days in the sunshine," reflect a yearning for pleasure and fulfillment, while the latter's whimsical, carefree vibe suggests a retreat into a simpler, more enjoyable state of being. Love and relationships are explored in songs like "Slide Away" and "Married with Children." "Slide Away" is a heartfelt declaration of enduring love, while "Married with Children" offers a more cynical, humorous take on domestic life. Defiance and rebellion are also central to the album's themes. Songs like "Bring It on Down" and "Up in the Sky" convey a sense of resistance against societal norms and expectations, embodying the band's rebellious spirit. **Pros:** The themes are relatable and resonate with a wide audience. The blend of aspiration, escape, love, and defiance captures the essence of youth and the search for meaning. **Cons:** Some themes, particularly those related to hedonism and rebellion, can feel repetitive and superficial, lacking deeper exploration or nuance. ### Influence "Definitely Maybe" has had a profound impact on the music industry and popular culture. It played a pivotal role in the Britpop movement, alongside albums by bands like Blur and Pulp. The album's success helped to revive guitar-based rock music in the 90s, influencing countless bands and artists in the UK and beyond. The album's raw, anthemic sound and Noel Gallagher's songwriting have been cited as major influences by numerous musicians. Bands like Arctic Monkeys, The Killers, and Coldplay have acknowledged Oasis's impact on their music. The album's success also paved the way for Oasis's subsequent releases, including the massively successful "(What's the Story) Morning Glory?" In addition to its musical influence, "Definitely Maybe" has had a cultural impact. The album's themes of aspiration and defiance resonated with a generation of listeners, embodying the spirit of the 90s. The Gallagher brothers' outspoken personalities and rock 'n' roll antics added to the band's allure, making them cultural icons. **Pros:** The album's influence on music and culture is undeniable. It helped shape the sound of the 90s and inspired a new generation of musicians. Its success also solidified Oasis's place in rock history. **Cons:** The album's overwhelming influence has sometimes overshadowed the contributions of other bands and artists from the same era, leading to a somewhat narrow view of the Britpop movement. ### Pros and Cons of the Album **Pros:** 1. **Iconic Songs:** Tracks like "Rock 'n' Roll Star," "Live Forever," and "Supersonic" are timeless anthems that have become staples of rock music. 2. **Strong Songwriting:** Noel Gallagher's songwriting is a highlight, balancing catchy melodies with meaningful lyrics. 3. **Cohesive Sound:** The album's production and musical style create a cohesive, powerful listening experience. 4. **Cultural Impact:** "Definitely Maybe" has had a lasting influence on music and popular culture, defining an era and inspiring future musicians. **Cons:** 1. **Repetitive Themes:** Some of the album's themes, particularly those related to hedonism and rebellion, can feel repetitive and lacking in depth. 2. **Production Issues:** The dense, compressed production can sometimes result in a lack of dynamic range, making the album sound uniform. 3. **Overbearing Influence:** The album's dominance in the Britpop narrative can overshadow other important contributions from the same era. 4. **Lyrical Simplicity:** While effective, some lyrics may be seen as simplistic or cliché, lacking the sophistication of more nuanced songwriting. ### Conclusion "Definitely Maybe" by Oasis remains a seminal album in the history of rock music. Its blend of anthemic rock, compelling lyrics, and cultural impact has cemented its place as a classic. Despite some criticisms regarding lyrical simplicity and production choices, the album's strengths far outweigh its weaknesses. It captures the essence of the 90s with authenticity and energy, making it a timeless testament to the power of rock 'n' roll.

Fantastic.

Not perfect but still great..

Bloody brilliant

I go back and forth on Oasis. Sometimes I think they're great, and other times I find them derivative of other bands (particularly the Beatles). I enjoy this album more than the next one, where I think the Beatles imitation is more apparent. This album is more hard rock and psychedelic (but not really in a Beatles kind of way). Parts of it remind me of Zooropa-era U2 and other parts remind of me Wish-era The Cure, but I'm okay with that. There's also a song (I forget which one) where it sounds like a vocal impression of Johnny Rotten from the Sex Pistols — not sure if it was Liam or Noel. 4.5/5 — I debated between giving this a 4 or a 5, but I guess I'll round up.

A good listen. But spends alot of time trying to sound big. The lyrics kind of get drowned out.

Is this album on the list twice? Or was it just all the clones. I don’t know, but I respect Oasis and I think this is their best album. Some very great songs on this one.

The Masters of Brit-Pop.

Great opening track, favorite oasis album top to bottom.

At the risk of sounding old…. Is it possible there’s just too much noise? I don’t mind the feeling that I’m catching a show at The Bronze in Buffy, and the album certainly feels youthful, but also inexperienced. It feels like a first album, exciting at times, but lacking depth (not unlike a high school boyfriend).

Cacophonous start that was hard to get over. Eventually, the rest of the album grew on me, though.

Not bad, not great.

Meh not my vibe. Didn’t listen to all of it

Pretty good

Great songs and writing - imminently listenable.

# Playlist track - Supersonic # Notes - Super nostalgic, but still rocks! - The "maybeeee" opening from Live Forever makes me want to sing "Wonderwall" -1 star

As much I want to dislike it, this still stands up.

A true classic.

Oasis didn't have an original bone in their body. They stole from the Beatles and other British invasion bands, updated their sound for the britpop wave of the '90s, and got away with it. And they did a damn good job at it too. A lot of the songs on their debut album is washed in a semi-shoegaze tone which ends up giving a lot of the songs here a samey sound. Combined with less developed songwriting skills and you have a somewhat forgettable album with a few decent standout songs. Shakermaker, Rock n Roll Star, and Supersonic showed the true potential for Oasis that would, in time, carry over into a classic album that would embody '90s UK rock for generations long after.

Married with Children - last track surprised me.

Anyone reading who enjoyed the main album: I definitely recommend checking out some of the extra tracks on the deluxe edition. Sad Song, Take Me Away, Spaceman, Fade Away, Listen Up and Whatever are good songs. Some are a little more chilled out than the stomping rock of the main album. It's probably impossible for me to rate this objectively so might as well lean into the reasons I love it! I was a bit too young to be into Oasis the first time (I was 7 in 1994) but when I started getting into music and borrowing CDs from my dad, Definitely Maybe was one of the ones I latched onto along with Nevermind and compilations from the likes of The Smiths and The Jam I have strong nostalgia for listening to Oasis at gatherings with mates, on pub jukeboxes or in the car as we started passing our tests. It's probably the music that most reminds me of my late teens/early 20s, and the carefree times before adult responsibilities truly took hold On the music itself, it's clear that they weren't the greatest musicians technically but to be frank.. who the fuck cares. I love Liam's snarling vocals - how many other rock singers have such a distinctive sound and attitude? Noel's guitar riffs might not shred like Jimi Hendrix but they could make a stadium full of people bounce like few others I've ever seen. Oasis were a VIBE.

I am quite vocal about my dislike of Oasis. However, I forgot I had the single/EP? of Supersonic/Live Forever and I think Married With Children was in it back when in the 90s and I really liked it and they are all from this album. This was okay, but I still can’t stand the singing. Listens: 1 Fave Track: Supersonic Rating: 3

The best Oasis album by far, which isn't saying much.

The start to live forever might be the most gut wrenching, soul destroying start to any song. The terrible drum beat followed by the totally disheartening ‘ai sed, maaayyyybeeeee’ - makes me wish music didn’t exist. Still don’t quite get why this album is so highly rated or oasis for that matter. Can’t really see what they bought to anything apart from a generation of awful fans who are stuck in the past, poncing around with mop haircuts (wishing they were Paul Weller), wearing 90s lower league football away shirts in their worn bootleg jeans and worn adidas gazelle trainers. Still pretending that whatever either Gallagher brother does is actually relevant. Apparently it must be cool to love shit hair, shit shoes, shit football and shit music. Would be a better album without the overplayed singles that all sound the same. Listening to this was a terrible start to my honeymoon 3.4

Didn't like this album when it came out in the '90s, and I really tried to give it a chance this time around, but unfortunately I still don't. I agree with others. A muddy mix. A poor pastiche of far better artists ideas, from David Bowie, The Rolling Stones, T. rex and The Beatles. The hooks aren't particularly fetching. One of the most overrated albums I have ever heard, from one of the most overrated bands I've ever heard.

Recorded horribly so sounds worse than it probably is. I still don't get why they were considered so incredible. They sound like an average band.

Oasis made such a pivot from the 80s into the 90s. This is a really good (and obviously very popular) album, pretty much beginning to end. It sort of skirts the line between mainstream rock and punk a bit, but still stays true to who Oasis was as a band. A really enjoyable listen.

good!

Nostalgia

Rushed through this one as didn’t like it as much as I thought I would. Have the CD so familiar with the album. 7/10

Like: - Bring it on down (the hives-like bridge) - Live Forever - Slide Away - Married with children - Supersonic

First listen Saved 8/11 Top track: Live Forever

Yes, the fact that EVERY word at the end of a line being sung get drawn out way too long makes me minus ½ a star. But this is a fun listen! Definitely better than What's the Story Morning Glory 3.7/4 Best song: Married with Children

It was good. I liked it. I like (what's the story) morning glory better though.

Most of the songs sound the same, but I do like their sound.

Hadn’t listened to this oasis album before, but quite liked it

Sounds great! I love this 90s rock production, and the songs are catchy and have great hooks. Very fun listen!

This album was huge at the time, with their first album Oasis launch not only their commercial success, but also a phenomenon know as Oasismania, showing how much they were huge from the beggening in their home country. This album was a massive critical sucess too, widely consider as one of their best, so no suprise its here, and i have almost never listen to it. I always like the cover, inspired by a Beatles backcover and its just poerfect, the coulour, the way the band are dressed and place it work as a charm. So this album is the started of Oasis, and a major breaktroughb for a british kind of alternative rock know as britpop, and for the rst of thei album Oasis (especially Noel Gallagher) would have a recepe for their songs. This recepe is particulari obvious on this album, a provocative and bad boys attitude offstage, simple but catchy melody and universal chorus. The album mixed a lot of ol' school british rock influences from the classical pop rock like The Beatles (probabbly the most obvious one), but also psychedelic rock (also from the Beatles in 1966-1967), Glam rock (Like T.rex from wich they borrow their most famous riff) and punk rock. Noel said their is only three songs in wich he accually say somethings, Rock N Roll Star, Live Forever ,Cigarettes and Alchool, so a bit of a down side is that the song look a bit alike, lyrically and a bit musicaly, but not in a so shocking way. even tho they might not be so complicated, deep sojng, they are very good, Rock N Roll Star is about espcaping a boring life with rock n roll excess i guess, very good riff and chorus as always, lyricaly it look kinda like Star by David Bowie. Shakermaker is a bit slower but i like the messy guiatar work (pretty common in Oasis songs in this album) Live Forever is a response to american Grunge (Especially Kurt Cobain) who have song about darkness of life or suicide, the song have one of the best solo on the album and the powerfull and hopefull chorus make it a great song, and their first real massive sucess. The music viedo pay tribute to their idol like John Lennon, Marc Bolan, Kurt Cobain, Jim Morrison, Sid Vicious ect. Up in the sky is supposed to be a timeless classic rock n roll song, its a good song but maybe not timeless, the angry lyrics contrast well with the more happier sound of the song. Columbia for me show their apreciation of the 60's psychedelic sounds, apparently they have written the song on acid, and i think it was for the best. Supersonic is not very original but still pretty good, a classical Oasis song nothing more or less. Cigarettes And Alchool for me is the best song on the album, because it show us the real side of Oasis sex drugs and rock n roll, with the main riff borrow from T.Rex hit Get it On, but messier and dirtier with the sleazy and rough lyrics proably the most accurate song of their lifestyle and that why i like it so much. The three last song (except Cigarettes and Alchool) are much liek supersonic, really pure Oasis songs, but not that much interesting. Married with children is the only accoutic song on the album and close it all, bring an interesting contrast with the rest of the reccord, i enjoy it. Oasis is of course mainly the two brother, Noel the songwritten and guitarist that come up with magical catchy riff and song and Liam sing it with a particular energy that only him have. Anyway the Gallagher brother really are Oasis heart and soul, even tho all the members did and incredible job.

Eh. Not a huge Oasis fan

Incredible debut album. A little more raw and less polished than their later stuff but I remember thinking how revolutionary it sounded at the time. Not sure if I was right or just sheltered, but it still sounds pretty fresh to me today, even if I like "(What's the Story) Morning Glory?" a little better.

A classic

No sabía que Rock n' Roll Star de Kero Kero Bonito era un cover de Oasis (perdón). Me gustó más el anterior la verdad.

A very high 4! This year I’ve been coming to the realization that I really do like Oasis- and it might be because I like all of their musical inspirations, but I can’t deny that every single song on this album hits for me

A decent album, but nonsense lyrics, overlong and a few songs that are a bit too close to influences e.g. T. Rex on Cigarettes and Alcohol

Angole ale całkiem sympatyczne

Good effort

10/10

Listened twice, second time convinced me it was a 5.

I've gone on record a number of times that I don't find Oasis as good as most people think they are. I DEFINITELY don't think Oasis is as good as Oasis thinks they are. But maybe I've just spent too much time with Morning Glory and not enough with Definitely Maybe, because this was a fairly solid listen. Derivative, maybe, but not offensive. I straight up enjoyed songs like "Columbia". Even the singles here, like "Supersonic" and "Live Forever", are among their better hits. Alright fellas, I'll give you your flowers this time around.

Phenomenal album made by a bunch of wankers. Soundtrack to my youth.

Really wish this was "what's the story" but on its own merits, it's good

classic album, no skips, 9/10

2.5

One of the Greatest Debut Albums of the 90s Favorite Track: Live Forever

Britpop de Oasis. Está bien. Un 4.

Whiny as ever. But better than whats the story morning glory

J'ai basiquement grandi avec Oasis puisque j'avais 9 ans quand cet album est sorti, je ne suis donc pas d'une grande objectivité. C'est dans mon patrimoine auditif, c'est la K7 dans la chambre, c'est la radio dans la voiture sur le chemin de l'école, c'est les parents qui disent que c'est "comme les Beatles modernes"... Oasis c'est l'essence de la britpop des 90's et les souvenirs qui vont avec ! Plus saturé et probablement plus rock que son successeur que je lui ai longtemps préféré, aujourd'hui je ne suis plus si tranchée. J'apprécie le son indéniablement plus brut de Definitely Maybe. Je mets un 5 parce que je vois pas vraiment pourquoi je mettrais autre chose. Son successeur aurait aussi un 5. Quant au reste, c'est un autre débat...

Estos no son los de wonderwall? Pos no, rock pre 2000les. Bastante OK algo trippy ta fino, escuchable disfrutable 4,6/5 A pos he buscat en google i si son els de wonderwall, pero al any seguent de este disco.

I’m not anti Oasis. But I listened to the 3.5 hour remastered extended version of this album. And it was too much Oasis.

I can't listen to Oasis. 1/5

Eine Band, die ich nur von einem Song aus dem Radio kenne: Wonderwall. Fein, dann ergibt sich jetzt die Gelegenheit, die Band näher kennenzulernen. Aber ich denke ich habe nichts versäumt. Selten eine Band gehört, die so gelangweilt ihre Songs runterrotzt. Hat vielen gefallen, mir nicht.