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Daily Record
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Oasis album with 'poor production' still divides fans two decades later
The album, which celebrates 20 years since its release this week, is still a source of debate among fans - with some arguing it's their best album since the 90s. Now 20 years on, there's still one lesser-known Oasis album which still causes a stir among fans. Noel Gallagher and Liam Gallagher are all prepped for their sell-out worldwide gigs later in the year. The iconic reunion will see the brothers take to the stage for the first time in 16 years, with shows in Edinburgh Murrayfield, London and Manchester. Despite coming together after nearly two decades, debate continues among one of their albums. Whether any of the album's tracks will grace the setlist of their upcoming gigs is unknown, as their fanbase remains split. Don't Believe the Truth, which was released 20 years ago today, 30 May back in 2005, continues to spark discussion on its quality. Rapidly becoming one of Britain's quickest-selling albums, it received positive reviews upon release. However, discussions have been heating up on Reddit, where passionate Oasis fans deliberate the album's merit, with some branding certain songs as lacklustre "filler" material, reports the Mirror. One fan threw out the question: "Opinions on Don't Believe the Truth? What are everyone's thoughts and opinions on Don't Believe the Truth? I've only listened to the album start to finish once and it really bored me. It's an album I really want to like and I'm considering giving it another chance, should I?". The album continues to divide opinion among listeners, with some feeling it doesn't measure up to the initial critical acclaim. One listener voiced their disappointment with the album's lesser-known songs. They stated, "Singles are very good but fillers are boring and bland, Heathen Chemistry is a better album overall despite having some weak moments. I still prefer Don't Believe the Truth singles to those on Dig Out Your Soul though." A further supporter expressed reservations about how the tracks were handled in production: "I love the album, but I just think it suffers from poor production. The songs are good, but they all sound muffled and don't have that wall of sound the first two albums did." Another admirer took a more favourable view, considering it a standout, as they noted "It's the best one of the last three albums." They continued their praise, suggesting it signalled a resurgence, "It did feel like a 'return to form'. Importance of Being Idle was massive, and had a spark of clever and original songwriting again." When discussing specific songs, production value once again came under scrutiny: "A Bell Will Ring had that Beatles 'up in the sky' vibe." One critique focused on how the album has weathered over time: "The retro production, stripped back to just support the songs, was a revelation after the dreary, distortion dad rock-by-numbers approach of HC imo. However, it has aged extremely badly." One listener bluntly stated: "The production sounds like muffled sh** now, the backing elements added to each tune are laughable and sound terrible (like the backing vox on Love Like a Bomb) and Liam is doing a Liam caricature throughout. In retrospect it feels like it was all a bit of a con job, the title quite apposite." Sharing the same sentiment about the album's failure to stand the test of time, another user expressed: "I think this album is the most dated of any Oasis album tbh, it's just totally unremarkable for the most part. "The songs are fine but not spectacular and Dave Sardy's production style of this album is just dreary (much like Noel's first solo album). Any life the songs had is sucked out by Sardy's chosen approach."
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Lesser-known Oasis album still splits fans' opinions 20 years on from release
Oasis released their sixth studio album on this day 20 years ago - and it still splits fans on whether it is a quality release, with some fans calling it an underrated gem Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, a lesser-known Oasis album still divides fan opinion. Noel Gallagher and Liam Gallagher are gearing up for a series of sold-out gigs around the globe later this year. The brothers' first joint gig in 16 years will see them hitting stages at London's Wembley Arena, Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium, and Manchester's Heaton Park. Although the Gallagher's are reuniting onstage after such a long hiatus, debates continue among fans regarding the merits of their less celebrated album. Whether tracks from this album will feature on the upcoming tour remains to be seen. Fans remain split on the quality of the album, though. Don't Believe the Truth, released on this day, 30 May, in 2005, still stirs up divided opinions amongst fans over its excellence. The album raced to become one of the UK's fastest-selling records and was met with critical approval when it dropped. Oasis enthusiasts have been voicing their thoughts on the r/Oasis subreddit, debating whether the album holds up, with some critiquing its "filler" tracks as "boring and bland." A subreddit user posed the question: "Opinions on Don't Believe the Truth? What are everyone's thoughts and opinions on Don't Believe the Truth? I've only listened to the album start to finish once and it really bored me. It's an album I really want to like and I'm considering giving it another chance, should I?" The album remains contentious amongst listeners, with some arguing that it doesn't quite live up to the praise it received from critics back in the day. One fan was unimpressed by the album's lesser-known tracks, remarking: "Singles are very good but fillers are boring and bland, Heathen Chemistry is a better album overall despite having some weak moments. I still prefer Don't Believe the Truth singles to those on Dig Out Your Soul though." Another Oasis enthusiast chimed in with their concerns over the production quality: "I love the album, but I just think it suffers from poor production. The songs are good, but they all sound muffled and don't have that wall of sound the first two albums did." A third devotee saw things a bit more positively, applauding the album among the band's later efforts: "It's the best one of the last three albums. "It did feel like a 'return to form'. Importance of Being Idle was massive, and had a spark of clever and original songwriting again." Criticism emerged over the production choices for one particular track: "A Bell Will Ring had that Beatles 'up in the sky' vibe. "The retro production, stripped back to just support the songs, was a revelation after the dreary, distortion dad rock-by-numbers approach of HC imo. However, it has aged extremely badly. "The production sounds like muffled sh** now, the backing elements added to each tune are laughable and sound terrible (like the backing vox on Love Like a Bomb) and Liam is doing a Liam caricature throughout. In retrospect it feels like it was all a bit of a con job, the title quite apposite." Echoing the sentiment regarding the album's lack of timelessness, another user professed: "I think this album is the most dated of any Oasis album tbh, it's just totally unremarkable for the most part. "The songs are fine but not spectacular and Dave Sardy's production style of this album is just dreary (much like Noel's first solo album). Any life the songs had is sucked out by Sardy's chosen approach."
Scotsman
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Oasis: Andy Bell confirms he will be part of 2025 reunion line-up
The line-up for Oasis' reunion shows looks like it is starting to take shape Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Rumours still continue who will be part of Oasis' reunion line-up later this year. But having been interviewed by an Australia media outlet, one former member has confirmed their participation. The admission comes as his band is currently touring Australia - ahead of Oasis's first reunion tour date. Oasis' eagerly anticipated reunion shows are drawing nearer, with long-time fans wondering which iteration of the band's line-up could be performing later this year. As names over the months have been bandied around as to who will join Liam and Noel Gallagher during the much vaunted performances, one former Oasis member has confirmed that they will be part of the line-up this year. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Oasis pictured in Withington, Manchester, November 1993, from l-r: Paul McGuigan, Noel Gallagher, Tony McCarroll, Paul Arthurs, Liam Gallagher | Getty Images Speaking to Austrian media outlet OE24, Andy Bell confirmed in an interview that he will be part of the reunion line up this year, after speaking with presenters while touring the country with his band, shoegaze outfit Ride. 'Yes, I'm in and I'm really looking forward to it,' Bell noted. 'We'll see each other on tour. Or rather, you'll see me, because I'll hardly be able to spot you in the audience!' Bell was a member of Oasis from 1999 until their split in 2009, contributing song writing credits on three of the band's final albums - Heathen Chemistry, Don't Believe The Truth and Dig Out Your Soul. Bell's name was already one of the more popular rumours regarding the reunion line-up, with the NME as far back as March detailing what sources outline as the core of the reunion line-up - with Bell, Gem Archer, Oasis co-founder Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs, and Joey Waronker. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Oasis' first performance is scheduled to take place on July 4 2025 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, while Ride are set to perform alongside Bloc Party at Manchester's Castlefield Bowl on July 10 2025. What is your ideal reunion line-up for Oasis, and are you happy so far with the rumours that are being bandied around? Let us know who you would like to see as part of Oasis' 2025 line-up by leaving a comment below.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Will Oasis Have New Music Ahead of the Reunion Tour? Here's What the Band's Manager Says
While rumors about the upcoming Oasis reunion tour continue to swirl, one of the band's co-managers has put one to bed: There will be no new music from the Gallagher brothers. Speaking to Music Week, Alec McKinlay, who heads the band's Ignition Management and Big Brother Recordings, Oasis' U.K. label, revealed that there were no plans for Noel Gallagher and Liam Gallagher to get back in the studio together for a new record. The band released their most recent album, Dig Out Your Soul, in 2008. More from Billboard Every Oasis Album, Ranked (Critic's Take) Adam David Delivers Teddy Swims' 'Lose Control' on 'The Voice' as Finalists Are Set Blake Shelton Drops 'Texas' on 'Fallon,' Says Post Malone Fueled His Return 'This is very much the last time around, as Noel's made clear in the press,' McKinlay said in the interview published Tuesday (May 13). 'It's a chance for fans who haven't seen the band to see them, or at least for some of them to. But no, there's no plan for any new music.' The confirmation arrives after months of rumors, including some teasing by frontman Liam on his social platforms. In September, Liam responded to a fan to say that a new record was 'already finished,' and in November he said he was 'blown away' by the songs Noel had allegedly written for a new album. The band's reunion tour kicks off in the U.K. at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, on July 4. The run of dates will continue through Manchester, London, Edinburgh and Dublin before hitting North America, Latin America, Asia and Australia across the 41 planned shows. Elsewhere in the interview, McKinsley discussed the response to the shows globally. 'We'd obviously been planning it for a while and the moment when it went live was a little bit of a step into the unknown in terms of how big the reaction would be,' McKinlay said. 'When it all hit home, it was just phenomenal. The reaction was very much one of, 'Finally, some good news after all the nonsense that's been going on in the world.' 'Probably the biggest and most pleasing surprise of the reunion announcement is how huge it was internationally,' he added. 'Honestly, we knew it would be big here, and that doesn't take much intuition. But looking outside the U.K., we knew they had a strong fanbase, we did all the stats. We were quite cautious about what that would mean when it came to people actually buying tickets, but we were just bowled over by how huge it was. 'We could have sold out half-a-dozen Rose Bowls in Pasadena and probably eight MetLife Stadiums in New York in a day,' McKinsley shared. 'We saw the ticket stats, we were watching what was happening and the demand was way beyond our expectations.' The clamor for Oasis tickets in the U.K. sparked a debate about on-sale practices. In March, the Competition and Markets Authority said that Ticketmaster may have 'misled' fans about ticket prices for the events. The band has yet to officially confirm who will be performing in the live group alongside Noel and Liam, but the latter has denied reports that 'Hello' will be dropped from the setlist due to its connection to convicted pedophile Gary Glitter. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Scotsman
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Oasis: Andy Bell confirms he will be part of 2025 reunion line-up
The line-up for Oasis' reunion shows looks like it is starting to take shape Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Rumours still continue who will be part of Oasis' reunion line-up later this year. But having been interviewed by an Australia media outlet, one former member has confirmed their participation. The admission comes as his band is currently touring Australia - ahead of Oasis's first reunion tour date. Oasis' eagerly anticipated reunion shows are drawing nearer, with long-time fans wondering which iteration of the band's line-up could be performing later this year. As names over the months have been bandied around as to who will join Liam and Noel Gallagher during the much vaunted performances, one former Oasis member has confirmed that they will be part of the line-up this year. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Oasis pictured in Withington, Manchester, November 1993, from l-r: Paul McGuigan, Noel Gallagher, Tony McCarroll, Paul Arthurs, Liam Gallagher | Getty Images Speaking to Austrian media outlet OE24, Andy Bell confirmed in an interview that he will be part of the reunion line up this year, after speaking with presenters while touring the country with his band, shoegaze outfit Ride. 'Yes, I'm in and I'm really looking forward to it,' Bell noted. 'We'll see each other on tour. Or rather, you'll see me, because I'll hardly be able to spot you in the audience!' Bell was a member of Oasis from 1999 until their split in 2009, contributing song writing credits on three of the band's final albums - Heathen Chemistry, Don't Believe The Truth and Dig Out Your Soul. Bell's name was already one of the more popular rumours regarding the reunion line-up, with the NME as far back as March detailing what sources outline as the core of the reunion line-up - with Bell, Gem Archer, Oasis co-founder Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs, and Joey Waronker. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Oasis' first performance is scheduled to take place on July 4 2025 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, while Ride are set to perform alongside Bloc Party at Manchester's Castlefield Bowl on July 10 2025.
