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Dig Out Your Soul
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews What's this?

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8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 253 Ratings

  • Summary: The British rock band releases its seventh album, produced by Dave Sardy.

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Falling Down
Summer sun that blows my mind Is falling down on all that I've ever known Time will kiss the world goodbye Falling down on all that I've ever... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 27
  3. Negative: 1 out of 27
  1. AllMusic
    90
    What's striking about Dig Out Your Soul is how its relentless onslaught of sound proves as enduring as the tunes.
  2. Slant Magazine
    80
    Those follow-up albums were disappointments because, aside from a catchy song or two, they were tedious. Dig Out Your Soul defies this trend and is their most compelling offering in years.
  3. Spin
    70
    Noel Gallagher wrote two more tunes here, both excellent. Unfortunately, age has softened his heart, and he cedes the album's other half to his bandmates (including lead-singing brother Liam), who offer subpar material.
  4. Drowned In Sound
    60
    On a cursory listen to Dig Out Your Soul, it's hard not to think 'yeah, it's Oasis' and then unwittingly switch off - not through boredom or distraction, but because it's all so comfortable and, well, familiar.
  5. The Guardian
    60
    Oasis can still occasionally produce songs suggestive of the breezy insouciance that marked their early years--the new single 'The Shock of the Lightning' among them--but more often on Dig Out Your Soul, they sound as though they're killing themselves trying to come up with something that'll do.
  6. The New York Times
    60
    It sounds so good; really, it sounds better than it is.
  7. Paste Magazine
    37
    An overall sound that’s been compressed and flatlined into one continuous buzz, this sounds like a tired band that had already gone through the motions before it even started.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 70 out of 83
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 83
  3. Negative: 6 out of 83
  1. joen.
    Oct 7, 2008
    10
    Excellent album from a very underrated (at least in america) band. Although it is hard to compare it to Def.Maybe and WTSMG, I can say that Excellent album from a very underrated (at least in america) band. Although it is hard to compare it to Def.Maybe and WTSMG, I can say that it is up there with their best. (and that says alot since i enjoy all of their albums.) New fans should "dig" it... as i know the diehards will. Unbelievable group of work.… Expand
  2. AlbertoG.
    Oct 15, 2008
    10
    Fantastic album, specially the first 7 songs. Their best since the underrated Be here now.
  4. Charlyrockstar
    Jan 15, 2014
    10
    perfect, where you seen it, the caratle, the songs, are perfect, the 3rd. best oasis album, is amazing, since bag it up till, soldier on, &perfect, where you seen it, the caratle, the songs, are perfect, the 3rd. best oasis album, is amazing, since bag it up till, soldier on, & I'm Outta Time is the best song of the album, an instant Classic, all too much to say… Expand
  5. DavidS.
    Oct 7, 2008
    9
    Their best in a decade! The songs exude confidence and epic grandeur. Serious goose-bump music. Proves that the boys are still the most Their best in a decade! The songs exude confidence and epic grandeur. Serious goose-bump music. Proves that the boys are still the most important contemporary rock band of our generation. No other band can equal the soaring melodies and instant appeal. Whether you love em, or hate them. you must respect them!… Expand
  6. ChrisK
    Aug 15, 2009
    8
    When I first heard this album I thought Oasis were finished...but after hearing it again it gets a lot better, with some of their best work When I first heard this album I thought Oasis were finished...but after hearing it again it gets a lot better, with some of their best work on here...of course it can't compare to Definitely Maybe or Morning Glory, but it's still a great album by a great band!… Expand
  7. SeanW.
    Oct 8, 2008
    8
    I don't know what these reviewers are listening to. This album is a blast... loud, cocky, fun... with some truly great riffs. Best album I don't know what these reviewers are listening to. This album is a blast... loud, cocky, fun... with some truly great riffs. Best album of theirs in a while.… Expand
  8. SH
    Nov 16, 2008
    0
    honestly it's long since gotten boring to hear oasis peddling the same few songs over and over again for 15 years. the result this time honestly it's long since gotten boring to hear oasis peddling the same few songs over and over again for 15 years. the result this time is so generic and uninspiring that it borders on self parody. many people regard oasis as a hasbeen band from 10 years or so ago and this does nothing but reinforce that perception. that the oasis hardcore continue to cling to the notion of oasis being one of the world's biggest bands is reminiscent of the old japanese soldiers who continued fighting in the jungles for years after world war 2 ended.… Expand

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