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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  1. Positive: 277 out of 346
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 346
  3. Negative: 48 out of 346

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  1. Matt
    Jun 9, 2005
    5
    Much of it falls into the overproduction they've been guilty of lately.
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  4. crisasdfasd
    Jun 9, 2005
    10
    oasis are gods.
  5. 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.
  6. I.P.Knightley
    Jun 9, 2005
    4
    A very poor effort indeed. There is a lot of better music out there you should invest your money on.
  7. JulianC
    Jun 9, 2005
    9
    Fantastic album from Britains best band!!!
  8. 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!!!
  9. ajbilly
    Jun 8, 2005
    10
    Oasis is back in their direction! Simply best then previous three..
  10. GavinM
    Jun 7, 2005
    10
    Great album! Strong songwriting and great production.
  11. Cotty
    Jun 7, 2005
    8
    Nice comback for "The Boyz". If you like Oasis, you'll like this cd.
  12. JockJams
    Jun 7, 2005
    10
    Good!
  13. 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
  14. GINOL
    Jun 7, 2005
    9
    This is the first album I heard in ages that stood out. Every song has a distinctive quality. It is real mature and distinctive progression that was lacking in Be Here Now and SOTSOG. It's best feature is it's pure natural music sound, There's no attempt at flashy guitar solos in it. The album has a classic 60s and 70s sound that makes it all feel very relaxing. Noel is in This is the first album I heard in ages that stood out. Every song has a distinctive quality. It is real mature and distinctive progression that was lacking in Be Here Now and SOTSOG. It's best feature is it's pure natural music sound, There's no attempt at flashy guitar solos in it. The album has a classic 60s and 70s sound that makes it all feel very relaxing. Noel is in supperb form with the importance of being idle and part of the queue his best songs since don't look back in anger. Turn up the sun, wriiten by Andy, is a great opener and gives the album a good structure. Mucky fingers sounds sounds awful initially, but it really does grow and gives the album a different dimension. The stand out track though is written by Liam!!! The Meaning of soul is just magnificent. Liam sings it like he's high on e's whilst tring to play the guitar with a chain saw. He also writes love like a bomb its like the follow up to beautiful songbird. With Liam showing such potential it makes oasis future look very bright indeed. The album closes with a real potential anthum let there be love, noel and liams first significant duet since acquiesce. A gret ending to an album which stands tall as one the since coldplays parachutes. It shouldn't be compared to whats the story or definately maybe it should be judged on its own merits. It will certainly be an interesting summer war between oasis and coldplay. Don't believe the truth certainly has the edge musically over x&y let the battle of the worlds best live acts commence.… Expand
  15. KitS
    Jun 7, 2005
    8
    It's not half bad
  16. jaycee
    Jun 6, 2005
    10
    yeaaaaaaa this is the shit man
  17. 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.
  18. Jack
    Jun 6, 2005
    10
    Surely one of the best album of 2005. It's a complex album, of pure rock'n'roll. No matter, the best one of this band since the golden age of Britpop. Must have.
  19. vik
    Jun 6, 2005
    9
    a brilliant album from a brilliant band!
  20. Howc
    Jun 6, 2005
    9
    Definitely up there with definitely maybe and What's the story morning glory.
  21. JakobS
    Jun 5, 2005
    9
    Great album. Their best since WTSMG.
  22. RichardL
    Jun 5, 2005
    10
    A definite return to form compared to last two. Leave your pre conceived ideas behind, this is one of the best albums released this year. Jury's still out but it could become a classic.
  23. alphaa
    Jun 5, 2005
    4
    much overrated. not such a great album.
  24. 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
  25. tomd
    Jun 5, 2005
    2
    it's not that it's really bad, it's more that it's not very good. don't believe the other "users" aka music label interns chiming in with their lazy syntax. go buy a copy of "what's the story, morning glory" and you'll be fine. what? you already own it, somewhere? well, you just saved yourself about $16 then! better, wait - if you can - and pick it up in it's not that it's really bad, it's more that it's not very good. don't believe the other "users" aka music label interns chiming in with their lazy syntax. go buy a copy of "what's the story, morning glory" and you'll be fine. what? you already own it, somewhere? well, you just saved yourself about $16 then! better, wait - if you can - and pick it up in the discount bin in a few weeks.… Expand
  26. 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
  27. Fer
    Jun 5, 2005
    10
    Best album of Oasis in 10 years
  28. 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.
  29. 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!
  30. PeterO
    Jun 4, 2005
    0
    by oasis standards, this is forgettable. they've lost the throne to coldplay and radiohead.
  31. AbidK
    Jun 4, 2005
    10
    Absolutely awesum, a return to form, loving 'Keep the Dream Alive', this album has more than kept the dream alive, its re-invigorated it
  32. 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.
  33. RaulR
    Jun 4, 2005
    0
    It's definitely not Morning Glory, it's a blind alley that can't even balance on the "Shoulders of Giants"
  34. LindaM
    Jun 4, 2005
    0
    Among the most overhyped and discouraging releases of this year.
  35. KyleW
    Jun 4, 2005
    1
    It sounds preconceived and disoriented.
  36. JohnD
    Jun 4, 2005
    10
    Excellent all around; better and better with each suceeding listen.
  37. FelipeM
    Jun 4, 2005
    10
    Just one word to define: PERFECT!!!
  38. JohnB
    Jun 4, 2005
    10
    This album us v.v.good. Its fresh and surprisingly original. Every song is different. Best album for years.
  39. Dave
    Jun 3, 2005
    10
    One of the greatest albums I've heard in years, and definitely the best album of 2005! Nothing but undeniable, quality rok n roll!
  40. MarioC
    Jun 3, 2005
    8
    Great Album!!
  41. JonnyC
    Jun 3, 2005
    10
    With all the s**t albums coming out from all the new bands that the british music industry is producing, its great to hear another quality album from britains best band.
  42. 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?
  43. AshleyW
    Jun 3, 2005
    10
    A fantastic album. I can't wait to hear the new songs live!
  44. juan
    Jun 3, 2005
    10
    the best album of 2005
  45. josel
    Jun 3, 2005
    9
    it is a good cd and it is different.it remembers me to the white cd of the beatles because each different song.
  46. JulesP
    Jun 3, 2005
    9
    it's a dark time for the music but this album is great. The best of the year
  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. declanm
    Jun 3, 2005
    0
    These guys have sucked since after the first album and they have got more annoying since if you want real music listen to coldplay
  49. lukeb
    Jun 3, 2005
    9
    I think it´s great album...
  50. AlexisS
    Jun 2, 2005
    0
    ho-hum.
  51. JohnR
    Jun 2, 2005
    10
    It took 3 'good' but not great albums for Oasis to finally make what would have been a fitting follow-up to the fantastic (What's The Story) Morning Glory. Don't Believe The Truth is an album that really grows on you, and has little to no filler. I believe it shows Oasis' future will be very promising.
  52. JakeW
    Jun 2, 2005
    10
    The music they make is still ten times better than the stuff on radio these days.
  53. 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.
  54. 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
  55. TimH
    Jun 2, 2005
    10
    fantastic
  56. matthew
    Jun 2, 2005
    10
    This is right up there with their first two albums. Andy and Gem breathe new sounds into the album throughout, Noel does his best vocals since "Dont Look Back In Ander," surpassing those with his vocals on "The Importance of Being Idle." A new golden age for Oasis and fans indeed.
  57. NoahE
    Jun 2, 2005
    5
    A lot has changed in the world since Oasis won over hearts internationally with "(What's The Story) Morning Glory". They were clearly in their prime then, but saw as their dominance proved all too stoppable and watched their steady decline from "Standing On The Shoulder of Giants" and beyond. It sounded as though Oasis, well, were beginning to plagiarize themselves and became A lot has changed in the world since Oasis won over hearts internationally with "(What's The Story) Morning Glory". They were clearly in their prime then, but saw as their dominance proved all too stoppable and watched their steady decline from "Standing On The Shoulder of Giants" and beyond. It sounded as though Oasis, well, were beginning to plagiarize themselves and became increasingly conventional to their approach. Now, it can be very easy to be apologetic to them and really forgive them after the mediocre efforts of "Heathen Chemistry" and such, but they still seem to be trapped in the woods. "Lyla" is a rather weak lead single that doesn't really make justice of some of the album's three strong numbers: "Guess God Thinks I'm Abel", "The Meaning of Soul" and "Part of the Queue", which, unfortunately, are all sized up together in the middle of the record. But other numbers like "Love Like A Bomb", "The Importance Of Being Idle", "Keep The Dream Alive" and the closing track "Let There Be love" come off as rather unconvincing and fail to both incite or mold the psychedelic spirt of the band. Oasis has every right not to believe the truth, but the truth is, they still are having a bit of difficulty locating where their whim de-railed along the way.… Expand
  58. JKM
    Jun 2, 2005
    9
    This is a very good album. It is obvious that Oasis decided not to try too hard on this one. Rather than overblowing it as they have done in the past (see Be Here Now), they fire off 11 straight quality, unbloated, rockin tunes... many of them classics. It's good from beginning to end. Oasis have been dogged by critics since Morning Glory. I hope they receive the credit they deserve This is a very good album. It is obvious that Oasis decided not to try too hard on this one. Rather than overblowing it as they have done in the past (see Be Here Now), they fire off 11 straight quality, unbloated, rockin tunes... many of them classics. It's good from beginning to end. Oasis have been dogged by critics since Morning Glory. I hope they receive the credit they deserve for this one... it's just good music. Believe the Truth!!… Expand
  59. DrederickT
    Jun 2, 2005
    2
    This is a disappointing return. I was truly psyched that they would think and dream big as they did with "Morning Glory" and "Be Here Now" after their international decline. But they still sound like they're trapped in this formulaic rut. Has Noel Gallagher lost his poetic sense of wonder?
  60. NeilG
    Jun 2, 2005
    2
    The best song on here is "Lyla" and that's tuneless drivel. What's no surprise is that morons the world over still believe the hype !
  61. 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
  62. johnm
    Jun 2, 2005
    10
    it a great album!
  63. DanSad
    Jun 2, 2005
    10
    best of all
  64. RayS
    Jun 2, 2005
    10
    F*ck reviews!
  65. CharlieB
    Jun 2, 2005
    8
    Getting there - best in years but still some fillers.
  66. EamonK
    Jun 2, 2005
    9
    Bad reviews stick in the mind more than excellent reviews in general. However its hard not to give this return to form a big thumbs up. F the begrudgers.
  67. 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
  68. 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.
  69. 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...
  70. jasonW
    Jun 2, 2005
    8
    This is not Noel Gallagher, this is Oasis. It is not 10 years past because these guys are grown men now. As a longtime fan, i can see the growth and mellowness of the album. Very non-traditional, but an excellent album none the less. A bold move to reduce all the shite that bogged them down before; go get the album it's the second best album to come out of the UK this year (Coldplay).
  71. MajkyA
    Jun 2, 2005
    9
    Damn cool album, I love almost all song!!!
  72. JonathanB
    Jun 1, 2005
    10
    This album is a sound of four talented songwriters making music that they love. There is a stronger chemistry within the band than ever before. Liam's voice sounds great, and Noel turns in some of his best ever vocal performances. It is a joy to listen to, and should be for any open-minded British guitar music enthusiast. While it may not have the standout singles of Morning Glory, This album is a sound of four talented songwriters making music that they love. There is a stronger chemistry within the band than ever before. Liam's voice sounds great, and Noel turns in some of his best ever vocal performances. It is a joy to listen to, and should be for any open-minded British guitar music enthusiast. While it may not have the standout singles of Morning Glory, in my opinion, the overall quality of Don't Believe the Truth matches that album.… Expand
  73. timw
    Jun 1, 2005
    10
    Great record, definitely the best since Morning Glory, Nice one boys, there is not one skip track on this album, where as on the last few Oasis Albums a few were. Album of the year.
  74. [Anonymous]
    Jun 1, 2005
    7
    What do you expect? An nu-metal band is in the top scoring. You know SOMETHING is wrong.
  75. JonP
    Jun 1, 2005
    10
    A fine return to form -- the best oasis album since Be Here Now. At most only one or two weak tracks on the album while sporting a few masterpieces such as Part of the Queue, The Importance of Being Idle, and Guess God Thinks I'm Abel. The best album of 2005 thus far.
  76. AllanR
    Jun 1, 2005
    10
    Oasis is finally back... It takes a while to get in love with the songs, but they are definitely good... All of them. My favs are "Part Of the Queue" and "Mucking Fingers".
  77. Cosmo
    Jun 1, 2005
    9
    "Playlouder.com" might be the most worthless website of all time! Before they knock a band they should update there website. It looks like it was put together by bunch of retarded chimps on smack. Luke Turner is, no doubt, the most pointless rock scribe on the Internet. I'm sure he's eagerly anticipating the next rockin releases of Rufus Wainwright and Boy George. This is a good "Playlouder.com" might be the most worthless website of all time! Before they knock a band they should update there website. It looks like it was put together by bunch of retarded chimps on smack. Luke Turner is, no doubt, the most pointless rock scribe on the Internet. I'm sure he's eagerly anticipating the next rockin releases of Rufus Wainwright and Boy George. This is a good record - Not the best - But for a band that has been at it for this long, it works. It's certainly a better record compared to any 90's dinosaur (Pearl Jam anyone). If you see Luke Turner, punch him in the face. Personally, I hope he gets hit by a truck.… Expand
  78. ShamaarA.
    Jun 1, 2005
    2
    Listenable tracks are scarce on this album. Songs like "Mucky Fingers" or "Meaning of soul" are a joke. They should've split at least 5 years ago...
  79. Fermín
    Jun 1, 2005
    10
    Best Album since Morning Glory
  80. heih
    Jun 1, 2005
    0
    this sucks big time
  81. mauib
    Jun 1, 2005
    10
    Don't Believe DeRogatis
  82. PaulP
    Jun 1, 2005
    6
    Very average
  83. JohnP
    Jun 1, 2005
    10
    Critics and haters miss the point. Oasis are the last of a dying breed. The last of the true British Invasion worshipers. Come on now, would you really rather listien to melodic ballads of Sytem of a Down or the rockin bad boy antics of Dave Mathews? Excuse me while I go pass gas...
  84. JorisV.
    Jun 1, 2005
    10
    I'm not an Oasis fan and have a various musictaste ranging from Arcade Fire to Brian Eno, and I have to say, this album is too good to be true! **** all those narrow minded Oasis-haters, just because it's Oasis they review this album bad but if you take a listen to this you know this is the perfect rock 'n roll album with 11 good tracks on it. As good as Morning Glory, of I'm not an Oasis fan and have a various musictaste ranging from Arcade Fire to Brian Eno, and I have to say, this album is too good to be true! **** all those narrow minded Oasis-haters, just because it's Oasis they review this album bad but if you take a listen to this you know this is the perfect rock 'n roll album with 11 good tracks on it. As good as Morning Glory, of course not equal to Dafinitely Maybe. Every band member wrote at least one song and Andy's Turn Up The Sun and Keep The Dream Alive are amazing, Liam's songwriting clearly improved if you listen to the classic Love Like A Bomb. And then there's Let There Be Love, Part Of The Queue...can't stop listening to this one. People who gave this a zero didn't listen to this… Expand
  85. eurospeaking
    Jun 1, 2005
    2
    Same boring brit-pop as before. Nothing new to it whatsoever...
  86. KevinY
    May 31, 2005
    10
    A true return to form for Oasis. From beginning to end, a great rock 'n' roll album.
  87. jay
    May 31, 2005
    0
    just because...ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!
  88. 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
  89. jeremiahs
    May 31, 2005
    10
    great cd. much better than the last one.
  90. PaulK
    May 31, 2005
    10
    Masterpiece.
  91. 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.
  92. 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
  93. 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.
  94. 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!
  95. DimasM.
    May 31, 2005
    10
    Brilliant.
  96. MikeR
    May 31, 2005
    10
    This is not Morning Glory or Definitely Maybe, but is by far the best record since those two! new direction for oasis on this one.
  97. PaulS
    May 31, 2005
    9
    Very solid album on par with their first two releases
  98. AbedsaH
    May 31, 2005
    10
    Don't Believe The Truth is the best album of 2005.
  99. 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.
  100. LeeB
    May 31, 2005
    10
    Best Oasis album since WTSMG. Easily the best album I've heard all year. Oasis have returned to form.
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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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