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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."
Wales Online
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Oasis new merchandise drop unveiled as countdown to reunion tour gathers pace
Oasis new merchandise drop unveiled as countdown to reunion tour gathers pace The first drop of Amazon's exclusive Oasis merchandise is inspired by the band's iconic Knebworth shows in 1996, with further designs set to be released in the coming months Oasis will tour this summer, playing Cardiff's Principality Stadium in July (Image:) Amazon has launched an exclusive Oasis merchandise line ahead of the highly anticipated 'Oasis Live '25 Tour', with the online retail giant unveiling a range of apparel that celebrates the British rock band's three-decade legacy, reports the Mirror. Leading the collection is a "Knebworth 1996" series, which includes t-shirts, long-sleeved shirts, and jumpers featuring the iconic Oasis emblem set against a striking Union Jack backdrop. This line honours the band's historic gigs at Knebworth House in 1996, where they performed to a staggering 250,000 attendees across two nights. From superstar gigs to cosy pubs, find out What's On in Wales by signing up to our newsletter here . Amazon is poised to release additional pieces over a six-month period, paying homage to pivotal moments such as the Oasis 2006 North American Tour and their legendary Wembley shows during the 'All Around The World' tour in 1997. Further, fans can anticipate classic album artwork merch for titles like 'Be Here Now' and 'Heathen Chemistry'. Laura Lukanz, Head of Music Industry for Amazon Music in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand, expressed her excitement: "Ahead of the seismic return of Oasis this summer, we're excited to bring this exclusive range of merch to the fans. Amazon has dropped an exclusive Oasis merchandise collection, including this long-sleeved t-shirt emblazoned with the Oasis logo on the crest sitting atop the bold Union Jack tricolour (Image: Amazon ) "Throwing back to some of their most iconic gigs and albums, from Knebworth '96 to Heathen Chemistry, these designs capture moments in Oasis history and are an essential for those going to the shows this summer, or for fans looking to celebrate this monumental moment. "And we're just getting started – stay tuned for more exclusive drops to follow!" The Oasis merchandise range is now available to customers worldwide via Amazon. The iconic Britpop band Oasis is set to kick off their highly anticipated reunion tour this summer with a pair of shows at Cardiff's Principality Stadium on Friday, July 4, and Saturday, July 5. Brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher will be kickstarting their highly anticipated tour in Cardiff (Image: Getty Images ) The UK and Ireland leg of the tour will also include performances at Manchester's Heaton Park, London's Wembley Stadium, Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium, and Dublin's Croke Park, scheduled to take place throughout July, August, and September. However, the tour has already been marred by controversy when tickets initially went on sale last year. Many fans were outraged to discover that some standard ticket prices had skyrocketed from £148 to £355, sparking widespread criticism. The Oasis merchandise range is now available to customers worldwide via Amazon (Image: Amazon ) The uproar prompted both the UK Government and the UK's competition watchdog to pledge an investigation into the use of dynamic pricing. In addition to their UK and Ireland dates, Oasis will also be touring Japan, South Korea, South America, Australia, and North America. Furthermore, a documentary film, produced by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight, is being made in conjunction with the reunion tour. Oasis, who signed with independent record label Creation Records in 1993, achieved rapid success with their debut album Definitely Maybe, which topped the charts on August 29, 1994. The band went on to release a string of hit singles, including Champagne Supernova, Wonderwall, Supersonic, and Live Forever. However, the sibling rivalry between Liam and Noel Gallagher ultimately led to the band's demise, with Noel quitting in August 2009, citing that he "simply could not go on working with Liam a day longer". Article continues below
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Oasis unveil Live 25 Tour merchandise with homage to iconic Knebworth gigs
Amazon has dropped an exclusive Oasis merchandise collection. Ahead of the eagerly awaited 'Oasis Live '25 Tour' - which kicks off in Cardiff on July 4 - the major online retailer has announced a series of designs spanning the Britpop legends' 30-year history. The first drop is 'Knebworth 1996' t-shirts, long sleeve t-shirts and jumpers; emblazoned with the Oasis logo on the crest sitting atop the bold Union Jack tricolour. The design is a tribute to the band's era-defining shows at the Hertfordshire park in 1996, which saw the 'Supersonic' group play to 250,000 fans over two evenings. Over the next six months Amazon will drop further designs, including odes to Oasis' 2006 North American Tour and the Wembley concerts from 1997's 'All Around The World' tour, plus classic album artwork merchandise for 'Be Here Now' and 'Heathen Chemistry'. Laura Lukanz, Head of Music Industry, UK, Australia and New Zealand at Amazon Music, said: 'Ahead of the seismic return of Oasis this summer, we're excited to bring this exclusive range of merch to the fans. Throwing back to some of their most iconic gigs and albums, from Knebworth '96 to Heathen Chemistry, these designs capture moments in Oasis history and are an essential for those going to the shows this summer, or for fans looking to celebrate this monumental moment. And we're just getting started – stay tuned for more exclusive drops to follow!' Oasis merchandise is available globally on Amazon now. Oasis will first take to the stage this summer for two performances at Cardiff's Principality Stadium. The UK and Ireland tour will also visit Manchester's Heaton Park, London's Wembley Stadium, Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium and Dublin's Croke Park throughout July, August and September. After tickets for the UK and Ireland shows went on sale last year, there was outrage as some standard tickets appeared to have jumped from £148 to £355. The controversy prompted the Government and the UK's competition watchdog to pledge that they would look at the use of dynamic pricing. The band is also travelling to Japan, South Korea, South America, Australia and North America and a movie, produced by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight, is being made in conjunction with the reunion tour. Oasis, who signed to independent record label Creation Records in 1993, soared to fame after they released their debut chart-topping album Definitely Maybe on August 29 1994. They had hits with songs including Champagne Supernova, Wonderwall, Supersonic and Live Forever. Noel quit the rock group in August 2009 saying he 'simply could not go on working with Liam a day longer'.
Perth Now
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Amazon drops exclusive Oasis merch ahead of Oasis Live '25 Tour
Amazon has dropped an exclusive Oasis merchandise collection. Ahead of the eagerly awaited 'Oasis Live '25 Tour' - which kicks off in Cardiff on July 4 - the major online retailer has announced a series of designs spanning the Britpop legends' 30-year history. The first drop is 'Knebworth 1996' t-shirts, long sleeve t-shirts and jumpers; emblazoned with the Oasis logo on the crest sitting atop the bold Union Jack tricolor. The design is a tribute to the band's era-defining shows at the Hertfordshire park in 1996, which saw the 'Supersonic' group play to 250,000 fans over two evenings. Over the next six months Amazon will drop further designs, including odes to Oasis' 2006 North American Tour and the Wembley concerts from 1997's 'All Around The World' tour, plus classic album artwork merchandise for 'Be Here Now' and 'Heathen Chemistry'. Laura Lukanz, Head of Music Industry, UK, Australia and New Zealand at Amazon Music, said: 'Ahead of the seismic return of Oasis this summer, we're excited to bring this exclusive range of merch to the fans. Throwing back to some of their most iconic gigs and albums, from Knebworth '96 to Heathen Chemistry, these designs capture moments in Oasis history and are an essential for those going to the shows this summer, or for fans looking to celebrate this monumental moment. And we're just getting started – stay tuned for more exclusive drops to follow!' Oasis merchandise is available globally on Amazon now.
