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Those who are already fond of the band, and who go into Chemistry with a proper sense of lowered expectations, should leave entertained.
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Alternative PressNoel Gallagher's songwriting is more derivative than ever. [Aug 2002, p.78]
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SpinThe good news is that they haven't completely lost their nerve; they still play their bombastic brat-rock like it's the apotheosis of Western pop culture. Sadly, this is also the bad news. [Aug 2002, p.113]
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Any good news – Liam’s decent fist of songwriting, the less oppressive sound, the professional playing – is rendered largely irrelevant by the gaping chasm where more decent songs should be.
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It's hard not to find this album kind of disappointing, a confirmation that no matter what they do, Oasis Mach II will never have the sheer abandon or thrill as Definitely Maybe through Morning Glory.
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As on the last few Oasis outings, particularly the arrogant Standing on the Shoulder of Giants, from 2000, Noel's nerdy-architect tendencies are counterbalanced by the bratty and hedonistic snarl of his brother Liam.
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That the band that churned out some of the best records ever made in a phenomenal two-year creative splurge should be reduced to anything as pubby as this is nothing short of tragic.
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VibeCrackles with anger, energy, and defiance. [Aug 2002, p.156]
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MojoThere's got to be something better, man. [July 2002, p.94]
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UncutThe new material, with some exceptions, lacks spark and flair, having a sense of anti-climax about it. [Aug 2002, p.106]
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 82 out of 115
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Mixed: 16 out of 115
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Negative: 17 out of 115
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TonySSep 18, 2005
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Jul 15, 2022
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Jul 11, 2020Boring glory. Wait, no glory at all. The songs in this album are boring and slow. And the music is practically nonexistent.