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7.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 115 Ratings

  • Summary: This is the fifth studio album for the one-time superstars, who now retain only the brothers Gallagher from their original lineup. Former Ride guitarist Andy Bell and Heavy Stereo bassist Gem Archer make their first studio appearances as members of the band, and in an Oasis first, all fourThis is the fifth studio album for the one-time superstars, who now retain only the brothers Gallagher from their original lineup. Former Ride guitarist Andy Bell and Heavy Stereo bassist Gem Archer make their first studio appearances as members of the band, and in an Oasis first, all four members share in the songwriting.… Expand

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Stop Crying Your Heart Out
Hold up Hold on Don't be scared You'll never change what's been and gone May your smile (may your smile) Shine on (shine on) Don't be scared (don't... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 22
  3. Negative: 3 out of 22
  1. Blender
    80
    Sounds like a band back on track. [#8, p.120]
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  2. Launch.com
    80
    Oasis is back, and in top form.
  3. E! Online
    75
    Pretty much the same Beatles-esque pub-rock with Middle Eastern punches you'd expect--though with more shared singing and songwriting duties than past outings have had.
  4. Rolling Stone
    60
    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.
  5. Mojo
    50
    There's got to be something better, man. [July 2002, p.94]
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  6. Alternative Press
    40
    Noel Gallagher's songwriting is more derivative than ever. [Aug 2002, p.78]
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  7. Pitchfork
    12
    Heathen Chemistry also takes the time to cop riffs and progressions from previous Oasis hits.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 44
  3. Negative: 8 out of 44
  1. StewartM.
    Jul 17, 2002
    10
    Superb. Best album ever by Oasis. Liam at his best. Deserves all the aclaim it can muster. This is not pop its Oasis at their best. Fantastic Superb. Best album ever by Oasis. Liam at his best. Deserves all the aclaim it can muster. This is not pop its Oasis at their best. Fantastic lads, keep it up.… Expand
  2. seanj
    Jan 29, 2005
    10
    pure brilliance,every song simple as that
  4. Jacksyn
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    Crazy good. It's fine if you're not a fan, but then you should just go listen to something else, and let the real Oasis fans enjoy this greatCrazy good. It's fine if you're not a fan, but then you should just go listen to something else, and let the real Oasis fans enjoy this great peace of work.… Expand
  5. ChrisG
    May 28, 2005
    8
    Very good album, creep closer to that original greatness. 'Songbird,' 'The Hindu Times,' and 'Force of Nature' Very good album, creep closer to that original greatness. 'Songbird,' 'The Hindu Times,' and 'Force of Nature' are all highlights. Liams two songs at the end of the album are also quite good.… Expand
  6. Joris
    Apr 7, 2005
    7
    This album is quite good, not top but definitely not bad. Maybe because I'm not prejudiced by the fact that is't "Oasis" "again" This album is quite good, not top but definitely not bad. Maybe because I'm not prejudiced by the fact that is't "Oasis" "again" like some defnintely are. Songbird, I love that song, simple but brilliant brings Wonderwall to mind. The Hindu Times sounds like Oasis' glorious days are back, but this is not for the whole album. I hope they will deliver something real stunning like their first 2 albums with the upcoming Don't Believe the Truth.… Expand
  7. MaxGuitarFan
    Jul 22, 2014
    6
    The weakest album by Oasis. Definitely not as great as "Standing on the Shoulder of Giants", but it tries. The best song of the album it'sThe weakest album by Oasis. Definitely not as great as "Standing on the Shoulder of Giants", but it tries. The best song of the album it's called "Songbird" and surprisingly, it's written by Liam. This song is a Lennonesque ballad with the simplicity of three chords and amazing lyrics. Another great tune in the album it's called "Stop Crying Your Heart Out", this one it's written by Noel and ignoring the similarity to Wonderwall , it's a great and motivational tune. So, this album it's not bad, but it's not great either.… Expand
  8. dsd
    Dec 27, 2002
    0
    awful, just awful

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