Dig Out Your Soul
by Oasis
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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. DaveN
    Jan 14, 2009
    8
    Great first half, first 5 tracks are amazing. High Horse Lady is good, though a bit to repititive in my opinion. Falling Down is perhaps the best song on the album. The latter songs are of lesser quality. To be Where There's Life is still quite good, but Ain't Got Notin' is awful, as is The Nature of Reality. Soldier On is a decent ending, but lacks the brilliance of a song Great first half, first 5 tracks are amazing. High Horse Lady is good, though a bit to repititive in my opinion. Falling Down is perhaps the best song on the album. The latter songs are of lesser quality. To be Where There's Life is still quite good, but Ain't Got Notin' is awful, as is The Nature of Reality. Soldier On is a decent ending, but lacks the brilliance of a song like Champagne Supernova. Overall a pretty good album, but could have been better.… Expand
  2. Charlyrockstar
    Jan 15, 2014
    10
    perfect, where you seen it, the caratle, the songs, are perfect, the 3rd. best oasis album, is amazing, since bag it up till, soldier on, & I'm Outta Time is the best song of the album, an instant Classic, all too much to say
  3. NealM.
    Oct 7, 2008
    10
    I love this album and why so many critics have to put albums under the microscope and rip them to pieces baffles me. If you don't like it don't listen..Simple. All I know is that this album has recindled my love for Oasis and it's got an awesome grungy tone to the first half of the album. I'm outta time is one of their best ever tracks, and the heavier drums up front I love this album and why so many critics have to put albums under the microscope and rip them to pieces baffles me. If you don't like it don't listen..Simple. All I know is that this album has recindled my love for Oasis and it's got an awesome grungy tone to the first half of the album. I'm outta time is one of their best ever tracks, and the heavier drums up front are rocking. One of my top 10 albums of 2008.… Expand
  4. RichardJ.
    Oct 7, 2008
    10
    I love Dig Out Your Soul, I was so so surprised by this album as I was expecting another plodding oasis effort. But it is absolutely brillaint, really. The first 35 minutes are just one amazing song after anotehr, Bag It Up (heavy and powerful), The Turning (awesome) Waiting For The rapture (amazing riff0 The Shock Of The Lightning (Brillaint, oasis at the paek of their power) I'm I love Dig Out Your Soul, I was so so surprised by this album as I was expecting another plodding oasis effort. But it is absolutely brillaint, really. The first 35 minutes are just one amazing song after anotehr, Bag It Up (heavy and powerful), The Turning (awesome) Waiting For The rapture (amazing riff0 The Shock Of The Lightning (Brillaint, oasis at the paek of their power) I'm Outta Time (set to be teh new wonderwall) , Falling Down (alrwady one of may favourite ever songs) I just love this album to bits. Haven't enjoyed an album so much in years.… Expand
  5. PabloL.
    Oct 10, 2008
    10
    Good proper raw straight rock and roll tunes. Best album of the year.
  6. sk
    Oct 13, 2008
    10
    if you are an Oasis fan i think you are gonna love/like DOYS it a lot. if you are not an Oasis fan and listen to the music without prejudice then you are gonna admire them cause after all these years they still have the charisma to write some really good and memorable tunes."I'm Outta Time" even if it sounds (surprise!) like a Lennon/harrison track is such a beautiful ballad that if you are an Oasis fan i think you are gonna love/like DOYS it a lot. if you are not an Oasis fan and listen to the music without prejudice then you are gonna admire them cause after all these years they still have the charisma to write some really good and memorable tunes."I'm Outta Time" even if it sounds (surprise!) like a Lennon/harrison track is such a beautiful ballad that it's impossible , imo,to resist."Falling Down" is up with Noel's best material with its modern direction , beautiful melody and excellent production."Waiting for the Rapture" sits in a cross between Spoon (i turn my camera on!)and white stripes (the intro riff)."The Shock Of The Lightning" sounds like a lost oasis classic era 1994-1995." Bag it up" , "The Turning" and "Get off Your High Horse Lady" show that Noel have still the fire inside and if he could take a few more risks then the result could be even better. I dont know yet if DOYS is better than "Dont Believe The Truth" or their best album since ..., but i can say for sure that it's a good and honest record. the biggest problem for that album seems to me the oasis logo on its sleeve (for the haters)... Its good to have them back.… Expand
  7. JasonP.
    Oct 6, 2008
    10
    I absolutely love the new album! I admit standard Oasis but I say if it's not broke don't fix it!!!!!
  8. RishG.
    Oct 7, 2008
    9
    This album totally Rocks!!! Why compare it to their earlier work. Oasis sound like they are evolving. There are faster tempos and more moods on this album. The songs are uniformly good. Shock to the lightning, The Turning, Falling Down, and There Where are instant classics. Forget about what you know about Oasis or how this compares to earlier albums. Just listen to it. It's Great! This album totally Rocks!!! Why compare it to their earlier work. Oasis sound like they are evolving. There are faster tempos and more moods on this album. The songs are uniformly good. Shock to the lightning, The Turning, Falling Down, and There Where are instant classics. Forget about what you know about Oasis or how this compares to earlier albums. Just listen to it. It's Great! There is such vitality in the songs and immediacy in the playing. One of the Albums of the Year for 2008 IMHO.… Expand
  9. AloizioN.
    Oct 9, 2008
    10
    Great album, inspiring sounds and effects.
  10. JohanF.
    Oct 6, 2008
    10
    Seriously this is as good as DM. Its Oasis's 4th album which is 10/10 for me along with WTSMG, DM and BHN. The songs will sound great live and Liam has rediscovered his classic voice. Best band in the world are back with the best album of 2008. Actually best album of this decade.
  11. FrankS.
    Oct 6, 2008
    10
    Superb album! Some different sounds on there, but at the same time it always feels like a classic Oasis chorus - rousing choruses, slick guitar pumps and the odd nonsense lyric!
  12. joen.
    Oct 7, 2008
    10
    Excellent album from a very underrated (at least in america) band. Although it is hard to compare it to Def.Maybe and WTSMG, I can say that it is up there with their best. (and that says alot since i enjoy all of their albums.) New fans should "dig" it... as i know the diehards will. Unbelievable group of work.
  13. AnthonyA.
    Oct 7, 2008
    10
    Oasis do it again. Blinding tunes.
  14. ChrisW.
    Oct 7, 2008
    10
    Another solid effort from the Gallagher Brothers. I would like to have seen a long CD this time around... but 8 listens in... and I can't get enough!
  15. SteveH.
    Oct 8, 2008
    10
    A clear advance on their "comeback" album "Don't Believe the Truth". Withe their seventh disc, the Gallagher brothers are back in "morning Glory" form. Excellent.
  16. JonP
    Oct 1, 2008
    10
    I honestly feel like critics are afraid about the prospect of oasis finding success again in the US. Seeing the EW review, I imagine the majority of them will touch on the two tracks that have become widely available and skip over the rest -- give the album a safe, middling review and call it a day. I don't see how someone could listen to this record and not truly digest it and I honestly feel like critics are afraid about the prospect of oasis finding success again in the US. Seeing the EW review, I imagine the majority of them will touch on the two tracks that have become widely available and skip over the rest -- give the album a safe, middling review and call it a day. I don't see how someone could listen to this record and not truly digest it and provide an extensive write-up. Waiting for the Rapture is one of Noel's finest moments in an illustrious career.… Expand
  17. 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
  18. AlbertoG.
    Oct 15, 2008
    10
    Fantastic album, specially the first 7 songs. Their best since the underrated Be here now.
  19. KT
    Oct 18, 2008
    10
    Rockin' album! Went way beyond what I expected. Sounds better each time you listen to it. Playing it full blast out of speakers really makes it shine. Bag it Up and I'm Outta Time are probably my personal favorites. An album that sounds like Oasis, but in a new, exciting way.
  20. LGF.
    Oct 25, 2008
    10
    the people running this site have got to be idiots because there in no other way someone could get a 60/100 off the NY Times review. It was more like a 90/100, they're retarded or just don't have very good comprehension skills. The album is great! best of the year BY FAR!
  21. AndrewR.
    Oct 7, 2008
    8
    Its a true Oasis return to form. Best album since Be Here Now.
  22. TylerR.
    Jan 12, 2009
    10
    Can't find any critiscisms of this album - every song is a belter, as long as you don't listen to it with Definitely Maybe in mind. It's easily better than 90% of the rest of the rubbish being churned out these days by other artists.
  23. AlbertoAl
    Nov 25, 2008
    10
    It's a very good album, their best since Be Here Now. The 8 first songs are amazing.
  24. JohnF.
    Oct 13, 2008
    10
    This album is amazing. And NYT gave way more than 6/10 to it, for sure.
  25. KevinN
    Oct 14, 2008
    10
    Definitely the best complete album in the last decade, oasis have brought back the terrific melodies in a different way than before: relying on reflection and swagger in an almost back and forth manner, the album should please the millions of oasis fans worldwide who waiting long and hard for this record.
  26. SallyS.
    Sep 25, 2008
    10
    A superb album as a whole, rather than just a good collection of songs like recent efforts. Much different to what casual followers of the band would expect, it's the album that they had to make.
  27. TomP.
    Jan 12, 2009
    10
    Superb album from one of the all time great British rock bands.
  28. MrMan
    Jan 12, 2009
    10
    Love this album. Didn't like Oasis before but I heard Shock Of The Lightning on the radio and loved it so I bought the album and I love every song. I've got down to buying the rest of the Oasis back catalogue and I've so far got to Standing On The Shoulders Of Giants and I've gotta say I haven't found a song I dislike yet! Beginning to think this is the best band Love this album. Didn't like Oasis before but I heard Shock Of The Lightning on the radio and loved it so I bought the album and I love every song. I've got down to buying the rest of the Oasis back catalogue and I've so far got to Standing On The Shoulders Of Giants and I've gotta say I haven't found a song I dislike yet! Beginning to think this is the best band of all time.… Expand
  29. SammyS.
    Jan 12, 2009
    10
    Great album from a great band.
  30. BrianG
    Nov 29, 2008
    10
    Amazing, should have been the band's first album.
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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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