Don't Believe The Truth
by Oasis
  • Record Label: Sony
  • Release Date: May 31, 2005
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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 346 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 48 out of 346

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  1. jaycee
    Jun 6, 2005
    10
    yeaaaaaaa this is the shit man
  2. JockJams
    Jun 7, 2005
    10
    Good!
  3. IanB
    Jul 23, 2005
    9
    A real grower, gets better with every listen
  4. charliec
    Jul 26, 2005
    10
    album of the year if people actually listen to it. while the rest of the world enjoys shitty drums and vocals like the stripes just because a 2 piece band is different, they will overlook this almost perfect album
  5. FrancoM
    Aug 8, 2005
    9
    this album is musicaly the best album of all lyla kick ass, like parte of the queue, mucky fingers, the importance of bieng idle, and let there be love.. materpieces This is an almost perfect album
  6. AnthonyS
    Mar 26, 2006
    10
    This album has songs discussing topics that are most often over-looked. A rare gem.
  7. JustinM
    May 14, 2006
    10
    I'm a diehard Oasis fan but even I can accept that their work from 1997-2002 has been less then stellar. Standing on the Shoulders of Giants and Heathen Chemistry were both good albums, but not high caliber. This all changes with Don't Believe the Truth, arguably their best album since Morning Glory. From the massive opening "Turn Up The Sun" to the epic Noel tune "The I'm a diehard Oasis fan but even I can accept that their work from 1997-2002 has been less then stellar. Standing on the Shoulders of Giants and Heathen Chemistry were both good albums, but not high caliber. This all changes with Don't Believe the Truth, arguably their best album since Morning Glory. From the massive opening "Turn Up The Sun" to the epic Noel tune "The Importance of Being Idle" this is definetly an Oasis album that proves they aren't without massive talent and ideas left to give us.… Expand
  8. pierreb
    Jan 28, 2007
    10
    hij is gewoon best wel goed!
  9. GeorgeS.
    May 25, 2007
    10
    great album one of there best , the best tracks are Lyla , The importance of being Idle , Keep The Drean alive and Let There Be Love
  10. DimasM.
    Jul 24, 2008
    10
    Brilliant.
  11. JackieK
    Oct 19, 2009
    10
    My favourite Oasis album is Don't Believe The Truth and Definitely Maybe. This album is sensitive and powerful. first two album was singin' about the Youth, but this album is about the Grown-Up people's story(that people are all members of Oasis) more wise, more calm but still powerful and strong.
  12. SamM.
    Jun 13, 2009
    9
    Back to the great songwriting without the over top distortion and that. Great album to listen too.
  13. BillD
    May 31, 2005
    9
    Better than Morning Glory, after expecting a decade spent on cruise control Oasis have surprised and produced their second best album. The dad rock and the half ass flag waving anthems are gone from this album and replaced with just solid songs that show depth and variation. Highlights would be The Importance Of Being Idle. Let There Be Love, Part Of The Que, Mucky Fingers, Keep The Dream Better than Morning Glory, after expecting a decade spent on cruise control Oasis have surprised and produced their second best album. The dad rock and the half ass flag waving anthems are gone from this album and replaced with just solid songs that show depth and variation. Highlights would be The Importance Of Being Idle. Let There Be Love, Part Of The Que, Mucky Fingers, Keep The Dream Alive and Guess God Think's I'm Abel. Well done Oasis it's good to have you back… Expand
  14. LeeB
    May 31, 2005
    10
    Best Oasis album since WTSMG. Easily the best album I've heard all year. Oasis have returned to form.
  15. PaulS
    May 31, 2005
    9
    Very solid album on par with their first two releases
  16. DimasM.
    May 31, 2005
    10
    Brilliant.
  17. kevinm
    May 31, 2005
    10
    best album to come out of Europe the last 20 years. Stone-cold masterpiece. I love the return to form. Give it a spin!
  18. ChrisG
    May 31, 2005
    9
    Best since What's The Story. A few critics seem to have panned it based on feelings towards the Gallaghers, most of which are a decade in the making. A phenomenal album.
  19. PaulK
    May 31, 2005
    10
    Masterpiece.
  20. jeremiahs
    May 31, 2005
    10
    great cd. much better than the last one.
  21. JC
    May 31, 2005
    10
    How many bands from the '90s are still going and continue to have strong fan support. Oasis have been through the ringer and are still left standing. This album will serve as the foundation for Oasis 2.0. It's only going to get better and evolve further. This album is awesome. It's tight and confident, as well as mature and professional. Oasis is here to stay, whether the How many bands from the '90s are still going and continue to have strong fan support. Oasis have been through the ringer and are still left standing. This album will serve as the foundation for Oasis 2.0. It's only going to get better and evolve further. This album is awesome. It's tight and confident, as well as mature and professional. Oasis is here to stay, whether the critics like it or not. So bow down to the Gallaghers and just enjoy the ride for what they do ... make rock 'n' roll.… Expand
  22. CarlosN
    Jun 11, 2005
    10
    I love it!!!!!!
  23. larrys
    Jun 14, 2005
    9
    Despite what critics say, Oasis continues to make fantastic music. This is yet another solid effort. Mucky Fingers is the standout track.
  24. AndyG
    Jun 22, 2005
    8
    Lovin it. Buy it America!
  25. RicoR
    Nov 28, 2006
    10
    Great album, songs like The Importance of Being Idle are undeniable classics and work of the aging genius of Noel Gallagher.
  26. jay
    May 31, 2005
    0
    just because...ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!
  27. AlbertA
    Jun 2, 2005
    9
    Surprisingly good after their two last albums (which were quite dissapointing). I cannot stop listening to it. It grows and grows...
  28. MattB
    Jun 2, 2005
    7
    Not up to the standards set by Definitely Maybe or Morning Glory, this is still a good Oasis record with a great song from Gem and your standard kick ass ballad from Noel.
  29. JasonS
    Jun 3, 2005
    8
    Its a good album. Shouldn't that be good enough? Its not Definately Maybe, its not Morning Glory, but its good. so why bitch about?
  30. MarcB
    Jun 8, 2005
    8
    This is the first album of oasis that i ever listened ( i know the hits) And i found it once again beatlesque but really not bad!!! This one kicks up coldplay X&Y ass easily this year!!!
  31. JimmyS
    Jul 4, 2005
    1
    Will this band ever do us all a favour and split! Muck again!
  32. LyallD
    Jul 5, 2005
    8
    I think Lyla is the worst cut on the album where other songs like "Let there be Love" are complete genius.
  33. ToddlerF
    Aug 10, 2005
    8
    Back to basics alright. Musically it is much more tighter and simpler than their recent attempts. My favourites are Keep the Dream Alive, Love Like A Bomb, Part of the Queue and God Thinks Im Abel, some great guitar riffs (love like a bomb and Dream) and some great singing (duet on Let there Be Love). The Beatle Revolver esque A Bell Will Ring is also a good rocker. All in all, not Back to basics alright. Musically it is much more tighter and simpler than their recent attempts. My favourites are Keep the Dream Alive, Love Like A Bomb, Part of the Queue and God Thinks Im Abel, some great guitar riffs (love like a bomb and Dream) and some great singing (duet on Let there Be Love). The Beatle Revolver esque A Bell Will Ring is also a good rocker. All in all, not bad...lets hope for an even better one in a few years... are the boys back on track??… Expand
  34. PieterL
    Aug 17, 2005
    10
    Fucking GREAAATT
  35. Hein
    Apr 30, 2006
    6
    Ik haat Drown In Sound en Pitchforkmedia.
  36. CarlosP
    Oct 11, 2005
    10
    With This Album Oasis Is Back! Come On!!!
  37. pakhov
    Oct 12, 2005
    10
    absolutely great!!!
  38. LeoV
    Nov 23, 2005
    10
    Because it's underrated.
  39. JoseAntonioM
    Oct 13, 2005
    10
    It's The best album of the year. The best band all around the world.
  40. LeeR
    Oct 4, 2005
    9
    It's far better than most critics want it to be.
  41. CristianP
    May 31, 2005
    8
    yo creo que el album esta bastante bien. no entiendo porque la mayoria de las criticas intentan hacer quedar mal a esta banda... quizas es por envidia a que otras bandas como coldplay por ejemplo sean mediocres.
  42. matta
    May 31, 2005
    8
    Hard to believe the low score on this album so far. Yea it's not up to par with their first two albums, but not only is this a great improvement on their last two, it's a strong album with really only a few weak tracks. This really doesn't deserve to be in the same category as heathen Chemistry and Standing on the Shoulder of Giants. Hasn't it gotten so that the Hard to believe the low score on this album so far. Yea it's not up to par with their first two albums, but not only is this a great improvement on their last two, it's a strong album with really only a few weak tracks. This really doesn't deserve to be in the same category as heathen Chemistry and Standing on the Shoulder of Giants. Hasn't it gotten so that the critics just automatically count Oasis out? I hope not, becuase this album deserves better than a 59.… Expand
  43. eurospeaking
    Jun 1, 2005
    2
    Same boring brit-pop as before. Nothing new to it whatsoever...
  44. AlexisS
    Jun 2, 2005
    0
    ho-hum.
  45. EBird
    Jun 2, 2005
    7
    I'm not an Oasis apologist -- Heathen Chemistry was god-awful, and the first single here, "Lyla" does nothing for me -- but this is a very good album. Bashers will disagree, but there it is. The middle of this album -- Love Like a Bomb, The Importance of Being Idle, The Meaning of Soul, Guess God Thinks I'm Abel, Part of the Queue -- is absolutely fantastic. As good a stretch as I'm not an Oasis apologist -- Heathen Chemistry was god-awful, and the first single here, "Lyla" does nothing for me -- but this is a very good album. Bashers will disagree, but there it is. The middle of this album -- Love Like a Bomb, The Importance of Being Idle, The Meaning of Soul, Guess God Thinks I'm Abel, Part of the Queue -- is absolutely fantastic. As good a stretch as on any previous Oasis album. Mucky Fingers is irredeemably bad; and the remaining tracks are tight, solid, not spectacular pop songs. Bottom line: if Oasis had never existed and a brand new band came out with this as their debut album, critics would be going universally crazy for it. It's quite good.… Expand
  46. attaboy
    Jun 2, 2005
    7
    It seems to me this album is coming out at a perfect time to make a Star Wars analogy. Oasis' first two albums were brilliant, equilivent in greatness to A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back. Be Here Now, while it had it's moments and was generally fun, was overdone, bloated and self-indulgent (similar to the Ewoks). The next two albums resembled the Star Wars prequals - both It seems to me this album is coming out at a perfect time to make a Star Wars analogy. Oasis' first two albums were brilliant, equilivent in greatness to A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back. Be Here Now, while it had it's moments and was generally fun, was overdone, bloated and self-indulgent (similar to the Ewoks). The next two albums resembled the Star Wars prequals - both pretty much sucked but still appealed to their core audience (virgins for Star Wars, Anglophiles for Oasis), who tried to convince anyone and everyone there was inherit merit in the movies and albums on the sheer basis that it was a Star Wars movie or an Oasis album. With Don't Believe the Truth (and Sith), the Star Wars analogy becomes complete, whereby both franchises have redeemed themselves. This is a fine album, but it won't win any awards or end up on any legitimate year-end top tens. Good summer fun though.… Expand
  47. AndyS
    Jun 3, 2005
    7
    Definitely a return to form. Better than last 2 albums and comfortably sits alongside Definitely Mabe and What's the Story. Liam is improving as a writer as well
  48. FelipeM
    Jun 4, 2005
    10
    Just one word to define: PERFECT!!!
  49. JohnD
    Jun 4, 2005
    10
    Excellent all around; better and better with each suceeding listen.
  50. johnh
    Jun 4, 2005
    3
    i appreciate that oasis still go out doing what they do, but i don't feel any lasting feeling after the final track on this album. it's just a fleeting feeling which makes oasis sound less inspiring.
  51. PeterO
    Jun 4, 2005
    0
    by oasis standards, this is forgettable. they've lost the throne to coldplay and radiohead.
  52. GerryF
    Jun 4, 2005
    3
    Hummm, perhaps they should have titled this "don't believe the hype". Of all the good stuff glaring out at me from the record store shelves I chose this dud. Oasis are trading on the golden days. Shallow poorly constructed dribble. Best band in the World--Yeah Right!
  53. LiamGallagher
    Jun 5, 2005
    0
    I want to apologize. Here's the deal, as though you don't already know how these things go... One good album, one great album. Then we sort of fell asleep in the van, on the plane, whatever. The food was good, we were able to take advantage of our label's generosity - tantrums, pharmacy problems, infighting between my brother and I. "Opportunity knocks, but rarely lingers", I want to apologize. Here's the deal, as though you don't already know how these things go... One good album, one great album. Then we sort of fell asleep in the van, on the plane, whatever. The food was good, we were able to take advantage of our label's generosity - tantrums, pharmacy problems, infighting between my brother and I. "Opportunity knocks, but rarely lingers", my friends. Years after our early successes we were ready to take names and work hard. By that time, we were like a half-assembled version of the Dead post Garcia. There were no longer names engraved on our dressing rooms, just NG written on duct tape. We realised that we'd chased the dragon to the end of the line. And yet - there were still all these receipts lying around, waiting for payment. The record you will invariably and blindly purchase is the sum of that singular ambition - to pay the bills. I apologize, we may do better next time. It really doesn't matter, I guess. I am, however, really digging the new Spoon album - buy that and experience some really great music - just like we used to make! Wow, what a treat!… Expand
  54. alphaa
    Jun 5, 2005
    4
    much overrated. not such a great album.
  55. EricR
    Jun 6, 2005
    8
    The best Oasis record in some time. Good songs by all, including those by Gem Archer and Andy Bell. I have to laughs at all of the bad reviews here that have absolutely nothing to say...very clever.
  56. jakes
    Jun 7, 2005
    6
    Their new album is only aveage and is not really a return to form. Gone is the excitement of oasis songs. Turn up the sun, lyla, A bell will ring, Meaning of soul.. none of them take off. And these are the rocking songs on the album. Oasis needed to find the tunes which would excite people again. There aren't any songs on this album that achieve that. So, instead, we get a bunch of Their new album is only aveage and is not really a return to form. Gone is the excitement of oasis songs. Turn up the sun, lyla, A bell will ring, Meaning of soul.. none of them take off. And these are the rocking songs on the album. Oasis needed to find the tunes which would excite people again. There aren't any songs on this album that achieve that. So, instead, we get a bunch of mediocre middle of the road type songs. Oasis was great when the car was out of control, flying down the open road.… Expand
  57. Cotty
    Jun 7, 2005
    8
    Nice comback for "The Boyz". If you like Oasis, you'll like this cd.
  58. KitS
    Jun 7, 2005
    8
    It's not half bad
  59. Matt
    Jun 9, 2005
    5
    Much of it falls into the overproduction they've been guilty of lately.
  60. duncant
    Jun 9, 2005
    7
    an all round solid album which shows a band which has collectively found a good understanding which has been lost since whats the story.
  61. RobbieP
    Jul 26, 2005
    8
    Certainly one of the best indie albums of the year. People moan that its no DM or WTSMG but what they make today still sounds better then most other indie bands. And after 11 years what do people expect?!
  62. TonyS
    Sep 18, 2005
    10
    This is the best album I've heard in 10 years! This is even better than "Morning Glory" and only just falls short of "Definitely Maybe", which in my opinion is the greatest album of all time. I can't believe some of the critics reviews of this album, have they actually listened or are they still harbouring a grudge for having to sign release forms for "Be Here Now"? Ignore the This is the best album I've heard in 10 years! This is even better than "Morning Glory" and only just falls short of "Definitely Maybe", which in my opinion is the greatest album of all time. I can't believe some of the critics reviews of this album, have they actually listened or are they still harbouring a grudge for having to sign release forms for "Be Here Now"? Ignore the bad reviews, this is a great album, not a weak point on it, in fact I can't even choose my favourite song on it! It's that good! Liam has never sounded better! A truly great and majestic album.… Expand
  63. JC
    Apr 2, 2006
    0
    boring and nothing new to the previous ones
  64. DanB.
    Sep 20, 2007
    5
    I don't know what's worse, that this album is mediocre, or that so many people seemed to actually like it. The album's got a few not-bad songs, but mostly it's just taking the derivative thing to extremes... like, "Mucky Fingers"? That's like a high schooler's attempt to ape Lou Reed. "Turn Up the Sun" isn't much fun. "Let There Be Love" has a *great* I don't know what's worse, that this album is mediocre, or that so many people seemed to actually like it. The album's got a few not-bad songs, but mostly it's just taking the derivative thing to extremes... like, "Mucky Fingers"? That's like a high schooler's attempt to ape Lou Reed. "Turn Up the Sun" isn't much fun. "Let There Be Love" has a *great* melody but needs a trim..... I dunno. There's no song here as good as "She's Electric" or "Some Might Say". I think their first two albums are best, their 3rd is overblown but good if taken in pieces, their 4th is actually a really good album tho people seem to hate on it, and after that, they've just been intermittently good.... if I didn't like Noel Gallagher so much in general I wouldn't even bother.… Expand
  65. NigelM.
    Jun 13, 2008
    0
    Oasis have always been massively overrated and finally even their most misguided fans are beginning to see that. Never being capable of originality, they at least managed a catchy tune or two in the past, even if they were stolen. This must the final nail in the rotten coffin of 'Britpop', an equally overrated scene of chancers and failures. Hopefully the knock-on effect will be Oasis have always been massively overrated and finally even their most misguided fans are beginning to see that. Never being capable of originality, they at least managed a catchy tune or two in the past, even if they were stolen. This must the final nail in the rotten coffin of 'Britpop', an equally overrated scene of chancers and failures. Hopefully the knock-on effect will be the death of all the boring bands that followed in their wake too.… Expand
  66. NickM.
    Jun 17, 2008
    0
    As boring as you'd expect. Most overrated band ever.
  67. GaryC
    Nov 21, 2005
    10
    Album of the year!
  68. marieg
    Oct 12, 2005
    10
    the best album 2005!!!!
  69. DaveS
    Dec 13, 2005
    10
    Q magazine finally got one right when "Don't Believe the Truth" was awarded their Album of the Year for 2005. Great album of which 9 out of the 11 tracks could be hits if given the chance. It's a shame that American radio and music television has changed so much nowadays that good rock music like this has to fight to get one single out. The second song on the album, "Mucky Q magazine finally got one right when "Don't Believe the Truth" was awarded their Album of the Year for 2005. Great album of which 9 out of the 11 tracks could be hits if given the chance. It's a shame that American radio and music television has changed so much nowadays that good rock music like this has to fight to get one single out. The second song on the album, "Mucky Fingers" is an excellent throwback to the Velvet Undergound and, in my opinion, the best. "Lyla" is great, but also listen to "The Importance of Being Idle" and you'll catch on to it quickly. So glad to hear an Oasis album that doesn't rely on an "anthem" that everyone knocks the for not having on this album. This is a band that has grown and proves that a future is still in store.… Expand
  70. JoseS
    Oct 23, 2005
    9
    I't's the best album of Oasis since Morning Glory with a good sound and really good lyrics
  71. jon
    May 31, 2005
    1
    Crap... these Oasis fans must be delusional!!
  72. AngieS
    Jun 15, 2005
    6
    Good...but not even as good as I expected.
  73. KevE
    Jun 21, 2005
    10
    Not A single song do I skip unlike some of their others and even Morning Glory had a few. Best album after the classic Definitely Maybe! Much better than X&Y by Coldplay.
  74. SShih
    Jun 2, 2005
    8
    There's been a lot of talk that this is the third best Oasis album (after DM and WTSMG, of course). I know what they mean; none of the songs on this album approach the headiness of "Live Forever", "Supersonic", "Don't Look Back...", or any of the other standouts from their first two albums, so it's hard for this album to measure up. I do believe that this is the most even There's been a lot of talk that this is the third best Oasis album (after DM and WTSMG, of course). I know what they mean; none of the songs on this album approach the headiness of "Live Forever", "Supersonic", "Don't Look Back...", or any of the other standouts from their first two albums, so it's hard for this album to measure up. I do believe that this is the most even Oasis album from start to finish, however. There aren't any obvious thowaways/clunkers and I've found myself wanting to go back and listen to the ENTIRE album over and over. It's hard to name a favorite track or weakest track right now. Overall solid album.… Expand
  75. MikeG
    Jun 2, 2005
    10
    This album proves that Oasis are back. Without question. Anyone who has listened to it has to admit they have really done it. They've gotten back to their form of '94 and '95, minus the cockiness.
  76. MarioC
    Jun 3, 2005
    8
    Great Album!!
  77. KyleW
    Jun 4, 2005
    1
    It sounds preconceived and disoriented.
  78. Chris
    Jun 5, 2005
    8
    the only other oasis cd i own is morning glory. so i haven't been "dirtied" by the apparent badness of the previous 3 albums. but i think this is a good album. it's very melodic, and i don't understand the low ratings.
  79. AdnanA
    Jun 5, 2005
    7
    This album isn't as bad as some people are implying. Liam's songwriting has come a long way from the dreadful 'Little James', as 'Guess God Thinks I'm Abel' proves (he needs to improve on his spelling though). 'Turn Up The Sun' is a cracking stomper and 'The Meaning Of Soul' rekindles the kind of excitement Oasis were once capable of This album isn't as bad as some people are implying. Liam's songwriting has come a long way from the dreadful 'Little James', as 'Guess God Thinks I'm Abel' proves (he needs to improve on his spelling though). 'Turn Up The Sun' is a cracking stomper and 'The Meaning Of Soul' rekindles the kind of excitement Oasis were once capable of exuding in abundance before their 3rd album. Yes, 'Mucky Fingers' is dire and 'Keep The Dream Alive' sounds as if it could be written by Embrace, but there is enough here to suggest that Noel Gallagher shouldn't put down his guitar just yet.… Expand
  80. Versaci
    Jun 9, 2005
    8
    This is a class album that takes time to grow on you. It doesn't smack you in the face like Morning Glory but then very few albums from anybody have. With 3 or 4 listens you start to really appreciate the musical gems present here like the piano in 'Love like a Bomb' or the harmonica on the otherwise uninvolving 'Mucky Fingers', which is probably the hardest song This is a class album that takes time to grow on you. It doesn't smack you in the face like Morning Glory but then very few albums from anybody have. With 3 or 4 listens you start to really appreciate the musical gems present here like the piano in 'Love like a Bomb' or the harmonica on the otherwise uninvolving 'Mucky Fingers', which is probably the hardest song to warm to here. Unusually, the single 'Lyla' is probably the best track (that just tells you how good it is) but 'Turn Up The Sun' is a typically fabulous opener, 'Guess God Thinks I'm Abel' is the best song Liam has ever written by miles, and 'Let There Be Love' is simply beautiful with Liam's best vocal in years. The musical craftsmanship of this song and also 'The Importance Of Being Idle' highlights best the departure this album has made but it's all good, which is the main thing. 'Part of the Queue' is a Noel classic anthem but while 'Keeping the Dream Alive' and 'A Bell Will Ring' are good songs in their own right, I think they will ultimately be forgotten. Overall, a great effort from Oasis 2005.… Expand
  81. michaelorb
    Jun 9, 2005
    8
    A great album. It's amazing to see how there are a lot of people who gave it '0' or '2-3', its a clear signal that Oasis still bothers many people over the world, just to love them or hate them. Still one of the best bands in the world.
  82. JorgeG
    Aug 14, 2005
    9
    This is a different Oasis record. I believe no song will be a superb hit as the ones in DM or WTSMG but 11 nice tunes that are worth listening to. However this could be a turning point for Oasis so critics and fans stop comparing every release with their first studio albums.
  83. MathijsC
    Aug 17, 2005
    9
    Great album, very fresh sounding.
  84. sk
    Jan 17, 2006
    10
    oasis r back in a great form with their most beautiful album in almost a decade.u will not find a bad song here. melodic , sensitive , simple & clever.that DBTT. a band to believe in.again.
  85. LucianoM
    Jan 4, 2006
    7
    El mejor disco desde "What´s the story..." pero lejos de convertirse en un disco recordable de la historia musical
  86. ShogoL
    Mar 26, 2007
    6
    In my opinion Oasis probably will never be able to top it's first two albums Definetly Maybe and Morning Glory, but while this CD is semi-mediocre it does still have some good stuff in it. Recommended tracks are the importance of being idle, meaning of soul, let there be love, and lyla. Quite a few of the songs seems to have quite a different sound from past oasis music, but maybe In my opinion Oasis probably will never be able to top it's first two albums Definetly Maybe and Morning Glory, but while this CD is semi-mediocre it does still have some good stuff in it. Recommended tracks are the importance of being idle, meaning of soul, let there be love, and lyla. Quite a few of the songs seems to have quite a different sound from past oasis music, but maybe that's a good thing. Here's hoping that they can come back and surprise us with a rsweet album next year.… Expand
  87. EricC.
    Aug 14, 2007
    0
    Oasis was never alive, dude.
  88. Paul
    Aug 17, 2007
    8
    True, Oasis will never top their earlier success, but how many bands do? After having an enormously successful album, only a very few bands can top it and they certainly can never live up to the hype and expectations. It was a lot different 30 years ago when there was an abundance a great talent and artistic freedom, however in todays world of mostly crappy music I applaud that their can True, Oasis will never top their earlier success, but how many bands do? After having an enormously successful album, only a very few bands can top it and they certainly can never live up to the hype and expectations. It was a lot different 30 years ago when there was an abundance a great talent and artistic freedom, however in todays world of mostly crappy music I applaud that their can even be a band as good as Oasis. I think this is a great effort from Oasis but it is no Definitely Maybe and never will be, and they know it to.… Expand
  89. RyanB
    Jun 11, 2008
    8
    Solid oasis album. highlights: importance of being idle, keep the dream alive, part of the queue.
  90. PeterSupernova
    Oct 11, 2005
    9
    fucking amazing, that's enough!!!!
  91. KarinE
    Oct 11, 2005
    9
    A very good album, its rock. The guitars are fantastic and the song are very nice. The best album of oasis since 1996
  92. AlissonG
    Oct 12, 2005
    10
    oasis back to form with this album. it's great. best album in 2005.
  93. joulc
    Oct 21, 2005
    10
    yeahhhhhhh
  94. CatherineH
    May 26, 2005
    9
    Great songs... Lyla is a classic Oasis lead single... Meaning of Soul is a no frills rocker... The Importence of Being Idle goes places you don't expect- great song. A Bell Will Ring and Let There Be Love are also great. Sadly, a lot of these "reviews" don't focus on the album- standing alone. Which makes a lot of these critics look really dumb. Anyway there's only one Great songs... Lyla is a classic Oasis lead single... Meaning of Soul is a no frills rocker... The Importence of Being Idle goes places you don't expect- great song. A Bell Will Ring and Let There Be Love are also great. Sadly, a lot of these "reviews" don't focus on the album- standing alone. Which makes a lot of these critics look really dumb. Anyway there's only one stinker: Part of the Queue (embarrassing DadRock) but other than that it's worth buying!… Expand
  95. jt
    May 31, 2005
    0
    who?
  96. Ozzie
    May 31, 2005
    1
    I just listened to this album... lol....
  97. davem
    May 31, 2005
    7
    A much better effort than the previous 2 albums who try'd to immitate the originals. The songs have been written by diffeernt members of the band giving each song quite differnt sounds and influences, some are still mediocore and seems noels melody writing ability is being lost only penning 5 songs.
  98. KikoJ
    May 31, 2005
    4
    Noel's only good song on this one is "Part Of The Queue". The standout tracks on the album are actually Andy's "Keep The Dream Alive" and Gem's "A Bell Will Ring". 10 years is way too long a time to be continually mediocre.
  99. Spindash
    Jun 11, 2005
    8
    A superb album. Highlights - Turn Up The Sun, The Meaning Of Soul, The Importance Of Being Idle, Let There Be Love. What a shame Oasis aren't on certain mags' "cool lists", eh?
  100. RobbinL
    Jul 25, 2005
    8
    Oh yes, Oasis the band most critics love to hate. That's what you get for being arrogant pricks or just plain belligerent most of the time. But I've been a huge fan since Definitely Maybe and have stuck with them even through their recent misses. This album is catchy most of the way through, and that's all I need from this self-admitted '60's nostalgia act. Oh yes, Oasis the band most critics love to hate. That's what you get for being arrogant pricks or just plain belligerent most of the time. But I've been a huge fan since Definitely Maybe and have stuck with them even through their recent misses. This album is catchy most of the way through, and that's all I need from this self-admitted '60's nostalgia act. Genius? No. Some good Rock n' Roll? Yeah! And who says need to be friendly or original to write a good album anyway?… Expand
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Metascore
64

Generally favorable reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 28
  3. Negative: 5 out of 28
  1. The A.V. Club
    70
    Yes, the rumors are true: Oasis has--for the first time in a decade--made an album worth hearing.
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  2. Drawer B
    10
    Mediocre melodies ride atop formulaic songwriting.
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  3. Village Voice
    30
    In the end, it's Oasis's attempts to capture former pinnacles, from trying to re-create the simple sunny-side-up pleasures of "Live Forever" to trying for another album-ending mountain like "Champagne Supernova," that keep their latter-day output so entirely forgettable.
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