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(What's the Story) Morning Glory? [Deluxe Edition - Remastered]
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  • Summary: The remastered deluxe reissue of the second album from the Britpop band formed by Noel and Liam Gallagher features two discs of b-sides, demos and live tracks.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Oct 9, 2014
    100
    As well as Morning Glory holds up, it's the 14 B sides guitarist and main songwriter Noel threw away nearly two decades ago that make up the fantastically gooey center of a new three-disc package.
  2. Under The Radar
    Oct 9, 2014
    85
    What makes the set worthwhile are the live tracks and demos.... The largeness of these songs and the powerful punch they packed as both radio hits and Britpop anthems continues to resonate nearly 20 years after the fact.
  3. The Line of Best Fit
    Oct 9, 2014
    85
    As the album plays, even now, it’s clear why so many people got involved, it may not be something you head towards when putting a record on these days but as a long player, like all the best albums, it plays like a greatest hits collection.
  4. Drowned In Sound
    Oct 9, 2014
    80
    It’s the boorishness of their football hooligan fanbase, the bravado that they failed to deliver on in their later years and the all-consuming nature of the brothers’ public personas that you really need to put to one side when you listen to records like this one; if you can manage that, and overlook the cynical nature of this release, then you’re left with three discs that contain a generous selection of some of the finest rock songs that a British band ever produced.
  5. Mojo
    Dec 12, 2014
    80
    For all its flaws, the outcome remains spectacular. [Oct 2014, p.103]
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  6. Record Collector
    Oct 19, 2014
    80
    True, it’s rarely a subtle listen, continually more light than shade, but almost 20 years after its release, … Morning Glory can still excite. Some Might Say remains an awful drudge of a lead single, but the rest, pretty much in its entirety, is surprisingly refreshing to revisit.
  7. Magnet
    Nov 5, 2014
    60
    Twenty years later then, Glory remains, for better or worse, a totemic symbol of a n overinflated, overexcited era that now seems long, long gone and scarcely conceivable. [No. 114, p.51]
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  1. Positive: 13 out of 13
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  1. MiguelGordiano
    Jan 17, 2018
    10
    It is one of my favorite albums ever. Top 5 for sure.
    This album brings a new face to oasis and its essence.
  2. samwich21
    Jun 8, 2017
    10
    "Morning Glory" remains a favorite of mine from the Britpop era (although it isn't quite on the level of "Definitely Maybe"). The Gallagher"Morning Glory" remains a favorite of mine from the Britpop era (although it isn't quite on the level of "Definitely Maybe"). The Gallagher brothers are at their arguable best on this album. Noel's clever songwriting and Liam's killer vocal impress me even to this day. The remastered deluxe edition is chock full of fun Demos and B-Sides. Have fun picking a favorite! While the standout tracks include "Wonderwall" and "Champagne Supernova", the best track, in my humble opinion, is the Beatles-tinged "Don't Look Back In Anger." Letting Noel take the lead was an important decision for the song, as Noel's vocals still ring in my head. Liam's contribution to the song (the lyrics "so Sally can wait") make the track even more memorable. I still tear up when I hear the song, and Chris Martin's recent tribute at One Love Manchester isn't helping .… Expand
  4. Ricko
    May 7, 2017
    10
    The word influential means powerful or important, of having great influence on someone or something. When you talk about influential albumsThe word influential means powerful or important, of having great influence on someone or something. When you talk about influential albums you'll get plenty of opinions, often the albums that get mentioned are groundbreaking, defining new genres of music and doing something thats never been done before. Oasis have many detractors, but when you look at "What's the Story.." it matches the defintion of influential. It didn't break new ground musically or anything like that, but it was a powerful record that influenced thousands of people who were between 12 and 30 in 1995 to pick up a guitar many of whom went on to make albums themselves. From the swaggering opener "Hello" to the epic culmination of "Champagne Supernova", the Gallagher brothers created something that defined a place and time with this record. At its best its timeless, "Wonderwall", "Don't Look Back in Anger" and "Some Might Say" are just that, with the middle one of that trio being one of the greatest tracks ever written in my opinion. At its worst ("Hey Now", "Roll With It"), the confidence oozing from the speakers is still convincing the listener that you are listening to something of cultural importance. In my part of the world, "Whats the Story" was one of those albums that could be found in every second house you went into. At most, you get 3 or 4 or those albums a decade. Listening to it today - Liam Gallaghers voice is still pristine, pre the wear and tear or the rock n roll life style. The production, where on later records became bloated, is ambitious and at times majestic on this record. Most of the songs are anthems and you can't really argue with Noel Gallagher's self belief that he is a songwriting genius. A true classic.… Expand
  5. breadon2n3a
    Aug 19, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album was the perfect successor to Definitely Maybe. The album features some of Oasis's greatest work, such as "Don't Look Back In Anger" and "Champagne Supernova". The album as a whole is amazing, in my opinion the vocals provided by Liam was greater than his from Definitely Maybe. His vocals had a more raspier register and were more powerful, which was perfect for this album. Alan White's drumming on this album was also phenomenal, and the driving power chords and root notes from Bonehead and Paul McGuigan drove the entire band throughout this album. Noel Gallagher's incredible songwriting is proven quite evidently in this album, not to mention his solo in "Champagne Supernova" which was played along with special guest Paul Weller. The only song from this album which was underwhelming has to be "Roll With It" which in comparison to even some of the B-sides, is lacking in dynamics. This album would be the peak of Oasis's dominance in the music world.… Expand
  6. stickypingers
    Aug 23, 2015
    10
    love it love it love it love it love it love it love it love it love it love it love it love it love it love it love it love it love it lovelove it love it love it love it love it love it love it love it love it love it love it love it love it love it love it love it love it love it love it love it love it… Expand
  7. castelliar
    Mar 15, 2015
    10
    10/10, because i think it's so bloody great. champagne supernova, wonderwall, don't look back in anger, she's electric are just masterpieces.10/10, because i think it's so bloody great. champagne supernova, wonderwall, don't look back in anger, she's electric are just masterpieces. and i don't know which oasis' album is better - the first or the second one… Expand
  8. Hendo250
    Apr 6, 2021
    8
    this album is a 8 this album is a 8 this album is a 8 this album is a 8 this album is a 8

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