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Time Flies... 1994-2009
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  • Summary: One of the major bands from the Brit-pop scene, Oasis' singles are collected in this two-CD compilation of their hits. Deluxe editions also include a DVD and a disc of songs performed for the 2009 iTunes Festival in London.
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  • Record Label: Big Brother
  • Genre(s): Britpop, Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Alternative Pop/Rock, Contemporary Pop/Rock, Hard Rock, British Trad Rock
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. AllMusic
    90
    Time Flies does a better job of rounding up the highlights from their patchy turn-of-the-millennium albums--actually, it emphasizes Heathen Chemistry almost a bit too much, with its five tracks outweighing the number of selections from Definitely Maybe and Morning Glory--and has space for selections from their smashing final album Dig Out Your Soul.
  2. New Musical Express (NME)
    80
    The songs compiled here were the public face and sound of that--all-inclusive, heroic and, for the most part, bloody catchy. As eulogies go, it's not half bad.
  3. Uncut
    80
    Time Flies, though fun, is no more than a handy place to nab all 27 Oasis' singles in one unfilteresd, undescerning grab. [Jul 2010, p.124]
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  4. Q Magazine
    80
    Time Flies... is the memorial to the greatest rock'n'roll cartoon of them all, one which, re-formation dreams aside, ends here now. [Jul 2010, p.144]
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  5. Mojo
    60
    It leaves a prescribed set of more or less familiar songs, sequenced randomly with in some broad chronological parameters. [Jul 2010, p.108]
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  6. BBC Music
    60
    This utterly unnecessary but partially satisfying "complete" (says the sticker on the sleeve) singles collection manages to fall at the first hurdle by not including their first (and best) 12" from debut album Definitely Maybe, the shameless cocaine elegy Columbia.
  7. Drowned In Sound
    50
    Not so much judgement on Oasis as a whole, but y'know, it's just not a fun best of. The second disc is 73 minutes long, contains only two tracks from the golden era, and after a while becomes not unakin to drowning in the colour beige.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. KitsGravity
    Feb 5, 2012
    10
    I glorious nostalgic feeling comes while listening to this album. The complete collection of all the singles released by Oasis in their entireI glorious nostalgic feeling comes while listening to this album. The complete collection of all the singles released by Oasis in their entire career. The record is must listen for an avid britpop fan and to those who want to experience 'Oasis Mania' that had engulfed the world. Outstanding they were, they will always live in the hearts of millions!… Expand
  2. Charlyrockstar
    Apr 20, 2014
    10
    the best recopilation of one of the best bands of Great Britain, in a road, of 15 years, of the band, become to be the best band not only inthe best recopilation of one of the best bands of Great Britain, in a road, of 15 years, of the band, become to be the best band not only in England, it's to be around the world… Expand
  4. Schuback
    Sep 9, 2011
    9
    You'll be getting all of the greatest singles Oasis has to offer, though some of them may not be as good as others, you can always skip themYou'll be getting all of the greatest singles Oasis has to offer, though some of them may not be as good as others, you can always skip them or press the repeat button during songs like Wonderwall. Anyway, for the amount of tracks, this is a good buy.… Expand
  5. Ricko
    Mar 4, 2017
    9
    "Time Flies" collects all of the bands single releases across a double album. It's a serious collection containing some of the most"Time Flies" collects all of the bands single releases across a double album. It's a serious collection containing some of the most recognisable rock tunes from the 90's and 00's, but there are so many great album tracks and more to the point B-sides that are missing, that it's a far from comprehensive compilation. I would argue that if you have "Time Flies", you needn't bother checking out "Heathen Chemistry" or "Dig Out Your Soul" as anything worthwhile from those albums is here. What would have really made this release class is a third disk compiling the best of the b-sides, like an updated version of "The Masterplan".… Expand
  6. JCGuerrero
    Jun 1, 2011
    8
    This outlines the whole album career of this band, the choice of singles was well engineered, my favorite is still Wonderwall. GreatThis outlines the whole album career of this band, the choice of singles was well engineered, my favorite is still Wonderwall. Great collection of Oasis.… Collapse
  7. Idgaming16
    Sep 23, 2022
    8
    Oasis's best album, Simply because all their hits are on there, Supersonic, Wonderwall, Some might say, Live Forever, Don't Look back in angerOasis's best album, Simply because all their hits are on there, Supersonic, Wonderwall, Some might say, Live Forever, Don't Look back in anger and so many more!. The only one missing is Rock and Roll Star, Then it would be perfect!… Expand
  8. MarcusMarcus
    Apr 10, 2013
    0
    Derivative, basic and offensive to anybody who is not a pleb. The most overrated band of the last 20 years. Music for philistines. An exampleDerivative, basic and offensive to anybody who is not a pleb. The most overrated band of the last 20 years. Music for philistines. An example of marketing and image triumphing over substance. Their are thousands of musicians who can do what oasis do.… Expand

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