Heathen Chemistry
by Oasis
  • Record Label: Sony
  • Release Date: Jul 2, 2002
Metascore
55

Mixed or average reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 22
  3. Negative: 3 out of 22
  1. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    30
    Psychedelia is really only compelling when ego takes a backseat to kaleidoscopic music, and the Gallaghers are, of course, incapable of such a gesture.
  2. Village Voice
    30
    Nowadays, the Gallaghers can only offer stylized guitar murk and hookless acoustic ditties; even scarier, you can understand their lyrics, which are more mush-headed and lovey-dovey than you'd expect from a band this self-satisfied.
  3. Pitchfork
    12
    Heathen Chemistry also takes the time to cop riffs and progressions from previous Oasis hits.

Awards & Rankings

21
#21 Most Discussed Album of 2002
56
#56 Most Shared Album of 2002

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User Score
7.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 115 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 82 out of 115
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 115
  3. Negative: 17 out of 115
  1. TonyS
    Sep 18, 2005
    7
    This is a good album by Oasis but when you're one of the all time greats, good isn't good enough. There are 6 classics on here but This is a good album by Oasis but when you're one of the all time greats, good isn't good enough. There are 6 classics on here but 4 very ordinary tunes a very short instrumental. The band produced the record themselves and apart from a few inspired moments, it's clear the boys should have got someone in, who knows what they're doing. The biggest crime is not knowing how to mix Liams vocals, he sounds too tame on certain tracks here, while Noels voice sounds too loud in the mix on some of his vocals. Overall, a good album but quite forgettable.… Full Review »
  2. 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.… Full Review »
  3. Lhorkaven
    Jul 11, 2020
    2
    Boring glory. Wait, no glory at all. The songs in this album are boring and slow. And the music is practically nonexistent.
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