Definitely Maybe [Remastered]
by Oasis
Metascore
95

Universal acclaim - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Magnet
    Jun 4, 2014
    100
    This remains the Gallagher brothers' finest hour, and one of the great debuts of the last 20 years. [No. 109, p.57]
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  2. Q Magazine
    May 22, 2014
    100
    Upon its release in 1994, Definitely Maybe sounded messy and thrilling. Now, of course, it sounds like a classic. [Jun 2014, p.127]
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  3. Consequence
    May 22, 2014
    100
    In spite of everything that Oasis would become on record, on stage, in the tabloids, Definitely Maybe stands above it all.
  5. Mojo
    May 22, 2014
    100
    Though true sub-notes of contemplation are hard to find in Noel’s initial tranche of songs, there’s vulnerability in his solo version of Half The World Away recorded live in a Tokyo hotel room on September 16, 1994, as Oasis madness spiralled in earnest. It’s this expanded edition’s one true unreleased gem. [Jun 2014, p.102]
  6. The Line of Best Fit
    May 23, 2014
    90
    It’s impossible to consider this release outside of its original context. With no other albums to compare this to at the time, it sounded life affirming, with its promise of white lines, gin and tonics and taking us away.
  7. Rolling Stone
    May 22, 2014
    90
    Oasis' debut remains one of the most gloriously loutish odes to cigarettes, alcohol and dumb guitar solos that the British Isles have ever coughed up. This deluxe three-disc reissue captures the madness of the Gallagher brothers' early days.
  8. Pitchfork
    May 22, 2014
    88
    Definitely Maybe is the sound of people who feel like they need to scream to be heard—and even then, the chances of anyone actually listening seems depressingly unlikely. And yet, not wholly impossible.
  9. Record Collector
    May 29, 2014
    80
    Packaged with some afterthe-event boisterousness courtesy of Neil McCormick’s sleevenotes and a sprinkling of mythologising, Definitely Maybe remains classic enough.
  10. PopMatters
    May 23, 2014
    80
    Don’t be surprised if this box set doesn’t drastically change your preconceived notions of what this already-iconic album is about, but for those who think the Gallagher’s never got better than this, consider this the only Oasis box set you will ever need.
  11. Uncut
    May 22, 2014
    80
    If Definitely Maybe still sounds pretty much as Noel envisaged, that's certainly to do with the quality of the songs, the delivery and the timing. [Jun 2014, p.95]
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  12. Drowned In Sound
    May 22, 2014
    80
    Definitely Maybe: Chasing the Sun provides a timely reminder why he [Liam Gallagher] and his former band are still held with such high regard.
  13. Under The Radar
    May 22, 2014
    70
    For those of us willing to succumb to a little bit of irony and absorb several hours' worth of Oasis stuff, here it is, and everyone else can join the Gallaghers of the world and complain amongst themselves.

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8.8

Universal acclaim- based on 179 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 161 out of 179
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 179
  3. Negative: 15 out of 179
  1. quizzyrascal
    Jun 3, 2014
    10
    An absolute melting pot of all the great music from the 60's, 70's and 80's. This is where it all began and stands as a bench mark of what aAn absolute melting pot of all the great music from the 60's, 70's and 80's. This is where it all began and stands as a bench mark of what a great album should be. You probably already own this but if not then get it. This brought guitar music back to the masses and put simply is one of the best albums of all time.… Full Review »
  2. SwitSwat
    Jun 29, 2014
    10
    While I will say that Oasis are 'definitely' not the most original when it comes to writing music, they have made some of the best songs ofWhile I will say that Oasis are 'definitely' not the most original when it comes to writing music, they have made some of the best songs of the 90's, and with this debut album, they really showed what they were capable of straight off the bat. The 3 disc re-release sounds awesome and any Oasis fan will quickly run through the album and the bonus 2 discs in no time. Love it. 10/10… Full Review »
  3. IdREVIEWS
    Aug 29, 2023
    10
    So the ORIGINAL album was perfect but then they gave us this which gave us two extra discs of content, one filled with great b-sides and theSo the ORIGINAL album was perfect but then they gave us this which gave us two extra discs of content, one filled with great b-sides and the other with demos and rare performances, yer can't hate it… Full Review »
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