Don't Believe The Truth
by Oasis
  • Record Label: Sony
  • Release Date: May 31, 2005
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  1. Ricko
    Nov 18, 2017
    9
    For Oasis, the 10 years after the release of What's the Story Morning Glory were made up of 3 average albums that had the occasional good song on them but the blunt songwriting and bloated production definitely outweighed the best moments. I feel "Don't Believe the Truth" was the antithesis of this. In 2005 Oasis returned to 1965 with an acoustic rock sound ala Ray Davies and The KinksFor Oasis, the 10 years after the release of What's the Story Morning Glory were made up of 3 average albums that had the occasional good song on them but the blunt songwriting and bloated production definitely outweighed the best moments. I feel "Don't Believe the Truth" was the antithesis of this. In 2005 Oasis returned to 1965 with an acoustic rock sound ala Ray Davies and The Kinks with a nod to "Rubber Soul" as well. As usual for an Oasis record, its full of 60's influences and copy and paste jobs but they do a really excellet job of it on "Don't Believe the Truth". This is also the only Oasis album where Andy Bell and Gem Archer make worthwhile contributions ("Turn Up the Sun" and "A Bell Will Ring" are as all out rock as Oasis have ever gotten) and Liam's contributions are the best work he'd done with the band up to this point. For once, the spirit of democracy paid off within the band. Liam's vocals are also excellent throughout the album. Noel's songs are still the highlight of the record but it is the one and only time that an Oasis album doesn't completely depend on him for high points. It's not quite on the level of their first two records but it's their next best by country miles in my humble opinion. Not a bad track on there.… Collapse
  2. MaxGuitarFan
    Jul 22, 2014
    7
    Noel wrote 4 tunes in this album, and this tunes are the highlights of it. Unfortunately, Liam, Gem and Andy can't match his level. But it was amazing to see Oasis back into the mainstream.
  3. Charlyrockstar
    Apr 30, 2014
    8
    an good album but not the best album, oasis come back to the great band of the world, since the great comeback of sells of heathen chemistry, an good album with 3 songs like Lyla, The importance of being idle (too much, the best song of the album) and let there be love, oasis comeback to the good times
  4. shakersonic
    Sep 8, 2012
    7
    Is not the best Oasis album, but overall is enjoyable. The melodies and guitar riffs sound very 60's. Mucky Fingers has an obvious influenced from velvet underground's waiting for my man. Let There Be Love has a John Lennon feel to it. Their image never looked more beatlesque than ever at this time. If they at least they didn't try too hard, but other than the way too obvious influences, IIs not the best Oasis album, but overall is enjoyable. The melodies and guitar riffs sound very 60's. Mucky Fingers has an obvious influenced from velvet underground's waiting for my man. Let There Be Love has a John Lennon feel to it. Their image never looked more beatlesque than ever at this time. If they at least they didn't try too hard, but other than the way too obvious influences, I can feel so much energy in their songs like Lyla, The Importance Of Being Idle, Meaning Of Soul, Turn Up The sun, and of course you got ballads like Guess God Thinks I'm Able. This acoustic composition is one of the best songs in the album, and Let There Be Loved, which was already mentioned is as well a nice love tune.… Expand
  5. KitsGravity
    Jan 17, 2012
    9
    Great album by the best loved British band! Surely takes Oasis back to business. I hoped a lot from the album and in return I got a lot from as per what I had expected. It's one of the most defining album of the 2000s for sure.
  6. Schuback
    Sep 8, 2011
    1
    Having White, Guigsy, Bonehead removed from the band seems like the factors behind Oasis' demise in the 2000s. Don't believe the truth about how this album rocks because it certainly does NOT!! It's nothing like what made Oasis great in th 90s' and the album is very old-fashion rock and roll. Last time I checked, this isn't the 1960s' but when you put this album on, it certainly makes theHaving White, Guigsy, Bonehead removed from the band seems like the factors behind Oasis' demise in the 2000s. Don't believe the truth about how this album rocks because it certainly does NOT!! It's nothing like what made Oasis great in th 90s' and the album is very old-fashion rock and roll. Last time I checked, this isn't the 1960s' but when you put this album on, it certainly makes the room feel like it. And it's stuff like this that makes me embarrassed to say to my friends that I listen to Oasis. None of the tracks sound anything suitable for the 21st century. none of them!! If you hear anyone saying Oasis are back, well yeah, back in the 60s'.… Expand
  7. TheSpecialOne14
    Apr 4, 2011
    8
    Easily the their third best record, and the singles released from DBTT are probably the strongest collection of singles released from any Oasis album.
  8. 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.
  9. SamM.
    Jun 13, 2009
    9
    Back to the great songwriting without the over top distortion and that. Great album to listen too.
  10. CamiloH.
    Feb 18, 2009
    8
    Is a little monotone, but it is still a good album.
  11. DimasM.
    Jul 24, 2008
    10
    Brilliant.
  12. NickM.
    Jun 17, 2008
    0
    As boring as you'd expect. Most overrated band ever.
  13. 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
  14. RyanB
    Jun 11, 2008
    8
    Solid oasis album. highlights: importance of being idle, keep the dream alive, part of the queue.
  15. RTA
    Dec 27, 2007
    8
    Okay, it isn't as good as the first two - but nothing ever could be. I find it astonishing that some critics have called this album rubbish, simply because it doesn't have a Wonderwall or a Live Forever. Anyway, as a whole the album is no classic - but it does stand up much stronger than the two previous Oasis albums. There are some great songs: 'The Importance Of Being Okay, it isn't as good as the first two - but nothing ever could be. I find it astonishing that some critics have called this album rubbish, simply because it doesn't have a Wonderwall or a Live Forever. Anyway, as a whole the album is no classic - but it does stand up much stronger than the two previous Oasis albums. There are some great songs: 'The Importance Of Being Idle' , 'Let There Be Love' . 'Turn Up The Sun' and some good songs 'Guess God Thinks I'm Abel' , 'A Bell Will Ring' and 'Part Of The Queue'. It's a good album, everyone knows that deep down - but everything Oasis put out after Morning Glory was always going to be panned by some people.… Expand
  16. NoelG.
    Oct 3, 2007
    0
    Absolutely Pathetic. This is how you de-rail a career, and yes I think other people out their could write better songs - and they're probably not being obnoxious, they're just being honest. Maybe you should listen to people who play instruments, and not rich rock stars who's day has come and gone long ago. Altogether, if you haven't heard this album, I'm being Absolutely Pathetic. This is how you de-rail a career, and yes I think other people out their could write better songs - and they're probably not being obnoxious, they're just being honest. Maybe you should listen to people who play instruments, and not rich rock stars who's day has come and gone long ago. Altogether, if you haven't heard this album, I'm being dead truthful here - your dead lucky - cause its pathetic. If I could turn back time, I would off happily have had the band call it quits after "Heathen Chemistry", the fact that it took the band so long to write and record this, and scrap so many sessions is just ridiculous and laughable. After all Oasis is about honesty, and I swear to god, their is no honesty in this music anywhere… Expand
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. EricC.
    Aug 14, 2007
    0
    Oasis was never alive, dude.
  20. kazuhirok.
    Jul 12, 2007
    0
    oasis is dead.
  21. mattv
    Jul 2, 2007
    10
    I think this record is far better than the first two albums, by far. The album is full of color, creativity and new poppy-ish sounds. All the songs are great, but if it were to come down to suggesting to someone, but asked what would be the highlights, it would have to be 'Let there be love', 'Importance of being idle' and 'Part of the queue'
  22. carl
    May 25, 2007
    1
    The entire album is really boring , the only song in the entire album that isn't terrible is the importance of being idle.
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. CarlE
    Feb 2, 2007
    9
    As I seem to be the only one on the planet who likes BE HERE NOW, I think this is a far departure from that but still I see the genius in the smoke! I would never be so obnoctious a twat as to say I could write a better song or wouldn't try to get a record deal if this was the best I could do, only innorant people speak such rubbish. Dont believe the truth is the next chapter in a As I seem to be the only one on the planet who likes BE HERE NOW, I think this is a far departure from that but still I see the genius in the smoke! I would never be so obnoctious a twat as to say I could write a better song or wouldn't try to get a record deal if this was the best I could do, only innorant people speak such rubbish. Dont believe the truth is the next chapter in a great collection of music through out the years, how sad if every album sounded like the great Definitely Maybe, it would tire and bore most people, Cheers mates, well done!… Expand
  26. pierreb
    Jan 28, 2007
    10
    hij is gewoon best wel goed!
  27. JonathanH
    Dec 9, 2006
    0
    I don't know about you but this should go down as the worst rock album of all time. I've been messing around with a guitar for nearly 3 years and I could come up with a better songs than these. In fact, if this was the best I could do, I would'nt even bother trying to get a record deal or even writing these songs. Are these guys just joking , or can they actually write I don't know about you but this should go down as the worst rock album of all time. I've been messing around with a guitar for nearly 3 years and I could come up with a better songs than these. In fact, if this was the best I could do, I would'nt even bother trying to get a record deal or even writing these songs. Are these guys just joking , or can they actually write melody on the guitar with more than three or two chords - Liam Gallaghar? Thats a pretty shocking comment considering alot of the songs from "heathen Chemistry" were the best since "Morning Glory", however Liams Gems and Andys poor songs made it a patchy album. Oasis were best when Noel wrote all the songs (even his lesser great ones are way better than the other three that are in the band) and played lead guitar. And of course having a good producer helps - unlike Dave Sardy who produces Generic rock albums - Marilyn Manson, System of a down and de railed Bush's career with their own generic disastor that was "Goldenstate" subsequently the band split up and may now be done. "Heathen Chemistry" was self produced by the band (or Noel) so thats why is turned out crap because it ended up sounding like a sad 1960s tibute. Lets not forget its the 2000s now. But the first 4 were great records simply because Owen Morris made them sound nice and loud on their frst three and Spike Stent did the introspective and slower paced but brilliant "Standing on the Shoulder of Giants" Just like Bush, this might as well be the undoing of one of the greatest bands on the planet.… Expand
  28. 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.
  29. EveG
    Oct 10, 2006
    10
    This band is fantastic...i love it...i cant live without this songs
  30. BryanR
    Aug 22, 2006
    8
    A good solid alum that almost atones for Heathem chemistry and Standing on the shoulders which is more than a compliment. Evidently strong songs from start to finish. Diversity does not go a miss here. Forget the hype and accept the blatant fact that Oasis do not care about producing tunes to re-capture the brit-pop era but simply aim to make good music.
  31. 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
  32. Hein
    Apr 30, 2006
    6
    Ik haat Drown In Sound en Pitchforkmedia.
  33. JC
    Apr 2, 2006
    0
    boring and nothing new to the previous ones
  34. AnthonyS
    Mar 26, 2006
    10
    This album has songs discussing topics that are most often over-looked. A rare gem.
  35. RogerM
    Jan 19, 2006
    10
    Music is not what it was.....Oasis is just de exception of the rule
  36. 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.
  37. 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
  38. AndrewG
    Dec 17, 2005
    10
    This a Fantastic Album With the exception of mucky fingers which i find grates on my ears...true return to form for Oasis..ive read some reviews and they dont even talk about the album but just wank on about how crap their last 2 or 3 because this is a truly underrated Album and the critics just cant find that maybe they have changed their tune and grown up a bit ....well maybe a tiny bit This a Fantastic Album With the exception of mucky fingers which i find grates on my ears...true return to form for Oasis..ive read some reviews and they dont even talk about the album but just wank on about how crap their last 2 or 3 because this is a truly underrated Album and the critics just cant find that maybe they have changed their tune and grown up a bit ....well maybe a tiny bit i reccommend everybody to run out and buy it now!… Expand
  39. 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
  40. KazzS
    Dec 11, 2005
    10
    A return to form for the Gallagher brothers. Not as good as the first three albums but that is no crime. The first three albums are three of the greatest of all time. No band can continually create albums to such a high standard with the exception of the Beatles possibly, (even some of theirs were pants i.e. Rubber Soul). Importance of Being Idle is another Oasis classic. Great band to A return to form for the Gallagher brothers. Not as good as the first three albums but that is no crime. The first three albums are three of the greatest of all time. No band can continually create albums to such a high standard with the exception of the Beatles possibly, (even some of theirs were pants i.e. Rubber Soul). Importance of Being Idle is another Oasis classic. Great band to see live. Noel can once again claim that they are the greatest band in the world, as they are. Can't wait for the next LP. MAD FOR IT!!!!… Expand
  41. LeoV
    Nov 23, 2005
    10
    Because it's underrated.
  42. GaryC
    Nov 21, 2005
    10
    Album of the year!
  43. JoseS
    Oct 23, 2005
    9
    I't's the best album of Oasis since Morning Glory with a good sound and really good lyrics
  44. joulc
    Oct 21, 2005
    10
    yeahhhhhhh
  45. JoseAntonioM
    Oct 13, 2005
    10
    It's The best album of the year. The best band all around the world.
  46. AlissonG
    Oct 12, 2005
    10
    oasis back to form with this album. it's great. best album in 2005.
  47. pakhov
    Oct 12, 2005
    10
    absolutely great!!!
  48. marieg
    Oct 12, 2005
    10
    the best album 2005!!!!
  49. 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
  50. PeterSupernova
    Oct 11, 2005
    9
    fucking amazing, that's enough!!!!
  51. CarlosP
    Oct 11, 2005
    10
    With This Album Oasis Is Back! Come On!!!
  52. LeeR
    Oct 4, 2005
    9
    It's far better than most critics want it to be.
  53. 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
  54. GavinH
    Aug 26, 2005
    10
    Rivals Morning Glory with some of the best Oasis tunes ever...
  55. AlexR
    Aug 18, 2005
    10
    Best Oasis album since morning glory!!
  56. PieterL
    Aug 17, 2005
    10
    Fucking GREAAATT
  57. MathijsC
    Aug 17, 2005
    9
    Great album, very fresh sounding.
  58. MikkelP
    Aug 15, 2005
    10
    This is the greatest album since Morning Glory!
  59. 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.
  60. joebob
    Aug 12, 2005
    8
    this is oasis' 3rd best behind definetly maybe and morning glory.some bad lyrics but good gutiar riffs and chords.the addition of drummer zak starkey is hit and miss.he's good for foot stumpers like "lyla" and hard-banging like "turn up the sun".but he doesnt get too complicated on the drums.no drum rolls or drum furries.just pretty basic drumming.best track is "keep the dream alive".
  61. 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
  62. 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
  63. PhoS
    Jul 27, 2005
    9
    Back to basic, no frills, no over producing, just good simple Rock N'Roll. What's not to love?
  64. 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
  65. 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?!
  66. 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
  67. graemef
    Jul 25, 2005
    2
    lousy
  68. IanB
    Jul 23, 2005
    9
    A real grower, gets better with every listen
  69. HywelP
    Jul 18, 2005
    9
    Really good album. They are genuinely developing and moving forward as a band. People say they always make music that sounds the same and then when they produce something different they moan that is not Morning Glory. This album is quality
  70. OliverP
    Jul 18, 2005
    9
    Great album, with some superb songs.
  71. ErikD
    Jul 15, 2005
    10
    really damn fine album if u ask me...their best in 10 years
  72. JocH
    Jul 15, 2005
    10
    bloody brilliant
  73. JonC
    Jul 10, 2005
    9
    A return to form! Some good tunes
  74. EljahS
    Jul 8, 2005
    0
    Rather Shit!
  75. lisap
    Jul 6, 2005
    1
    awful!!
  76. TheoH
    Jul 6, 2005
    9
    Great Album. a nice collection of tunes.
  77. 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.
  78. ChrisT
    Jul 4, 2005
    9
    This album kicks ass! I love that the rest of the band has a say these days! This is a huge accomplishment for a band whose been on the outs lately from "so-called" critics! If you want the White Stripes or Good Charlotte then buy into that scene. If you want to hear good classic rock and the like then buy an Oasis album! Whatever happened to a band having "their sound"???It seems to me This album kicks ass! I love that the rest of the band has a say these days! This is a huge accomplishment for a band whose been on the outs lately from "so-called" critics! If you want the White Stripes or Good Charlotte then buy into that scene. If you want to hear good classic rock and the like then buy an Oasis album! Whatever happened to a band having "their sound"???It seems to me that no one crucified Elvis when he junked on a few pounds and sang his old tired ass off on his comeback special...haha..but I digress. Seriously, take a piece from the book of rock and let the pieces fall where they may...lata on!… Expand
  79. JimmyS
    Jul 4, 2005
    1
    Will this band ever do us all a favour and split! Muck again!
  80. MartinG
    Jul 3, 2005
    10
    Gets better every time i hear it.its up there with (whats the story)morning glory and definiety maybe
  81. dawnh
    Jul 1, 2005
    10
    pure love the new album, the lads didnt let me down
  82. MattL
    Jul 1, 2005
    10
    All the people who say that Oasis has gone downhill must not know what they are talking about. After seeing them live I have decided they are the greatest band right now. Dont believe the lies. Buy this album
  83. carlosg
    Jun 30, 2005
    6
    I was about the biggest oasis fan in the world, always the first in line for the San Francisco/Oakland shows. I also have the distinction of being the first fan to hear the song "Be Here Now" (sneaked into the oakland coliseum 6 hours before they opened the doors) saw oasis do their soundcheck before U2. But lets face it, oasis are getting more and more mediocre with each album. where is I was about the biggest oasis fan in the world, always the first in line for the San Francisco/Oakland shows. I also have the distinction of being the first fan to hear the song "Be Here Now" (sneaked into the oakland coliseum 6 hours before they opened the doors) saw oasis do their soundcheck before U2. But lets face it, oasis are getting more and more mediocre with each album. where is all this hype for "truth" coming from? First 2 oasis albums and Masterplan are AMAZING. but is was ALL down hill from there. each album even worse than the one before. Be Here Now: Good Melodies and guitars but the songs dragged and dragged leaving little to be desired. Do you know what I mean however, is probably one of oasis' best songs. as well as fucking in the bushes, "standing only lasted me about 3 months of listening pleasure", Heathen Chemistry provided about a month of enjoyment, and that was mainly from the songs that Liam wrote. Noel was writing sappy songs about Love and girls and whatever. I couldn't believe it, but it seemed to me that Liam would now be responsible for carrying the torch in oasis. But "truth" proved that to be wrong. "truth" lasted me about 5 days. I haven't listened to it since, just not interested. never like "lyla" that much. sounded like "king of leon" or some other boring shit. i always thought that oasis was unfairly dismissed as copying the beatles sound and always defended them against that accusation. Sure, they are obviously influenced by them, but there are also influences of stones, sex pistols, kinks, t-rex, stone roses, etc. but now just about the only new oasis songs that i want to hear more than a couple of times are the ones that are blatantly beatlesque or lennonesque in the case of Liam's songs. whats sad is that oasis are still capable of writing great songs, but basically they are sell outs. how do you go from priding yourself on being working class and then make a point of wearing gucci and prada. i thought gem and andy would add to the greatness that was oasis. but they didnt, they didnt because oasis albums are a collection of individual song writing and not group writing. In the end, oasis lost the drive. Had their drive been rooted in creating great music, their greatness would not have ended. but because their drive was based on being the biggest band in the world and conquering the world, there was nothing to drive towards one that was accomplished. So now they release an album that is pretty mediocre, not one great, let alone classic, song on the album. and it opens to reviews saying, "best album in a decade"..BULL!!!! Its the worst album in a decade. Its just that this album happened to be released at a time in which bands such as interpol, killers, kasabian, hot hot heat, jet, etc are getting airplay.… Expand
  84. jong
    Jun 23, 2005
    9
    no live forever, no wonderwall, who cares??? they'll never reach the dizzying heights of 95/96 again, but that doesn't stop this album being chocked full of revolver style tunes and pure rock'n'roll nous. better than anything being produced by the sour faced, joy less, current rock'n'roll fraternity at the moment (yes that mean you, radiohead etc). at least no live forever, no wonderwall, who cares??? they'll never reach the dizzying heights of 95/96 again, but that doesn't stop this album being chocked full of revolver style tunes and pure rock'n'roll nous. better than anything being produced by the sour faced, joy less, current rock'n'roll fraternity at the moment (yes that mean you, radiohead etc). at least oasis know how to have fun. its time the rest of us learnt to have fun as well.… Expand
  85. jerrys
    Jun 23, 2005
    9
    Hey - admit it. This album has great songs and it is the first Oasis album in years where you do not need to skip a track.
  86. AndyG
    Jun 22, 2005
    8
    Lovin it. Buy it America!
  87. 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.
  88. franciitaly
    Jun 20, 2005
    10
    excellent!!ithank god oasis exists!!!
  89. BenG
    Jun 20, 2005
    10
    Oasis are back after 10 years!
  90. vendegab
    Jun 19, 2005
    9
    fantastic album, top tunes. Liam sounds fantastic and there isn't a weak moment. Excellent
  91. johnr
    Jun 19, 2005
    9
    Gone is the affectionate bombastic blasting which marked their last three albums. Could this be the Seargant Pepper they have yearned for ? Collectively this is a Rock classic with "Tooooonful", memorable songs - I can't decide on a favourite cut as it changes daily. The most exciting rock album I've enjoyed for some time then!
  92. rotes
    Jun 19, 2005
    2
    I really don't understand the good reviews this record gets. It's just plain boring. It's got no drive, no hooks, not one interesting moment. I'm deeply dissapointed.
  93. AngieS
    Jun 15, 2005
    6
    Good...but not even as good as I expected.
  94. 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.
  95. RimaS
    Jun 14, 2005
    10
    I am an Oasis and I believe their new album worth buying and having it as a classical rock album..Oasis rocked the world and they are still doing their thing..Go Oasis Go..you are the gaints of rock n roll...believe it they are!!!
  96. 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?
  97. CarlosN
    Jun 11, 2005
    10
    I love it!!!!!!
  98. abcdef
    Jun 11, 2005
    10
    best album of the year
  99. TomW
    Jun 11, 2005
    10
    An outstanding album! Pure class from Oasis.
  100. DaveW
    Jun 11, 2005
    9
    Having played this album for the last two weeks and having read reviews, it's clear that this cut will not make any new Oasis fans. That critical mass of popularity has gone, and probably not a bad thing either. So for Oasis fans still reading this review, take heart, it's a great Oasis album. Better by a country mile than everything post-WTSMG. You can actually play this from Having played this album for the last two weeks and having read reviews, it's clear that this cut will not make any new Oasis fans. That critical mass of popularity has gone, and probably not a bad thing either. So for Oasis fans still reading this review, take heart, it's a great Oasis album. Better by a country mile than everything post-WTSMG. You can actually play this from beginning to end without skipping tracks! And by the way, am I the only person on the planet who thinks that "Keep The Dream Alive" is a corker? A beautiful mix of melancholy and hope. Keep it up boys, maybe the best is yet to come? Definitely.… Expand
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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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