Dig Out Your Soul
by Oasis
User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 253 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 217 out of 253
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 253
  3. Negative: 17 out of 253

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  1. SH
    Nov 16, 2008
    0
    honestly it's long since gotten boring to hear oasis peddling the same few songs over and over again for 15 years. the result this time is so generic and uninspiring that it borders on self parody. many people regard oasis as a hasbeen band from 10 years or so ago and this does nothing but reinforce that perception. that the oasis hardcore continue to cling to the notion of oasis honestly it's long since gotten boring to hear oasis peddling the same few songs over and over again for 15 years. the result this time is so generic and uninspiring that it borders on self parody. many people regard oasis as a hasbeen band from 10 years or so ago and this does nothing but reinforce that perception. that the oasis hardcore continue to cling to the notion of oasis being one of the world's biggest bands is reminiscent of the old japanese soldiers who continued fighting in the jungles for years after world war 2 ended.… Expand
  2. RichardG
    Oct 3, 2009
    2
    I'm a big Oasis fan and I have to say that this is the worst Oasis album I have ever heard and believe me I have given it a good listen. The one redeeming song in my view is I'm outta time which stacks up well with other great Oasis songs. The shock of the Lightening is also ok. But I guess I'm just into good songs. Most of the other tracks on the album seem like boring I'm a big Oasis fan and I have to say that this is the worst Oasis album I have ever heard and believe me I have given it a good listen. The one redeeming song in my view is I'm outta time which stacks up well with other great Oasis songs. The shock of the Lightening is also ok. But I guess I'm just into good songs. Most of the other tracks on the album seem like boring jams to me. None of the well worked out catchy tunes that make Oasis so good.… Expand
  3. StevenB
    Oct 15, 2008
    3
    Oasis is getting tiresome. This album is by no means the dramatic transformation, only diehard oasis fans will be able to pick up on the nuanced changes. The lyrics are inexcusable, and the music is purely derivative (mostly of themselves). Despite the fact that it can be grading, I must admit (as an audiophile) that the production is impressive. It is frequently convoluted, but it sounds Oasis is getting tiresome. This album is by no means the dramatic transformation, only diehard oasis fans will be able to pick up on the nuanced changes. The lyrics are inexcusable, and the music is purely derivative (mostly of themselves). Despite the fact that it can be grading, I must admit (as an audiophile) that the production is impressive. It is frequently convoluted, but it sounds rich and substantive, that's why I gave it a 3.… Expand
  4. NatalieH
    Nov 8, 2008
    1
    I think this album is absolutely crap! it's the worst one they've ever had! please get a grip oasis and and i don't know why people think it's great! Oasis are just trying to be cool but they aren't!
  5. RosceC.
    Oct 25, 2008
    3
    Very poor all over the place disaster. amazing how such hype was created for this poor album, the Oasis guys like to think they are the best bad ever created .... sad sad .. Rosoe.
  6. Schuback
    Sep 8, 2011
    0
    Erm, the only song that's alright to listen to is the single "The Shock of the Lightning". The rest of the album is very old-fashion 60s' rock-and-roll style. Which is not my cup of tea. I fell in love with Oasis music in the 90s', during the time when they were a rock group, now, they've totally changed their style. Uncool. Come on Oasis, you're not that old. Try to come up with somethingErm, the only song that's alright to listen to is the single "The Shock of the Lightning". The rest of the album is very old-fashion 60s' rock-and-roll style. Which is not my cup of tea. I fell in love with Oasis music in the 90s', during the time when they were a rock group, now, they've totally changed their style. Uncool. Come on Oasis, you're not that old. Try to come up with something more how you say, 21st century!! I'm sorry, as a fan I can't even give you a 1 for this poor effort! If you guys wanted to split, you should have done that before "Standing on the Shoulder of Giants".… Expand

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#22 Most Discussed Album of 2008
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#59 Most Shared Album of 2008

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
66

Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 27
  3. Negative: 1 out of 27
  1. Observer Music Monthly
    80
    It won't win them any new fans, but those that believed the truth last time will dig this.
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  2. Entertainment Weekly
    67
    Qualitywise, most of the tracks here are more ''Bungalow Bill'' than ''Eleanor Rigby.''
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  3. Spin
    70
    Noel Gallagher wrote two more tunes here, both excellent. Unfortunately, age has softened his heart, and he cedes the album's other half to his bandmates (including lead-singing brother Liam), who offer subpar material.
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