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Crazy to think that Axl Roses voice can still hold to this day with those insane high pitches and screams, but Liam Gallagher couldn't. Loved "What's the Story" in high school, would love to see them live if possible.
I didn't know anybody still liked Oasis in the US. I loved their first 2 albums and the related b sides. I was a huge fan back then, but it seemed like there was a big backlash in America with people finding Liam to be a d*ck. I got the impression Noel stockpiled a ton of songs before they had a record deal and then lost the fire to write too many more good songs once they got money. I still actually rank them as my favorite band b/c they were good and they hit at that right time in my life to bring back a lot of memories.
I thought they were HUGELY overhyped/over-PLAYED when they emerged in the scene. THE MEDIA FIRST trying WAY too hard to create a British "invasion" when no one really wanted it. Then their actual egos were revealed to match and it was off-putting.. It was like these unlikable wankers just don't deserve the accolades they get, how could you not think of their smug mugs when their songs played and actually take them serious? It was almost a sigh of relief that they fizzled out. But time has been good to their actual music and created a fonder "What-If". They were certainly one of the best in that 90's period.
Oasis was one of the first bands I followed religiously while growing up. Still think I am in the minority that liked the "Be Here Now" album and loved The B sides "Masterplan" album. Their MTV Unplugged performance was underrated and actually liked that Noel sang all the songs while Liam was "sick" with a sore throat. Looking forward to this, thanks for the heads up OP
The B sides were awesome. That was what was great. You had 2 great albums one year apart. Then, with every single, you had new classics as b sides every bit as good as their singles - Listen Up, Whatever (non-album single), Acquiesce, Rocking Chair - those songs are as good as any of theirs. Their being so prolific during that period was a big reason I liked them so much. I think MTV Unplugged was a point when America really went against them. In August 1996, Oasis did those Knebworth concerts. They broke the record for largest % of the British population attempting to purchase tickets. They played in front of 250,000 people in two nights. It seems at this point they told themselves "job well done" as in they had conquered the world - but that was just England. They were spent b/f they went back after the US. Liam bailed on MTV Unplugged, making him look like a d*ck. Then, Liam bailed on the US tour to look for a house in England, again looking like a serious d*ck. And at this point, they went from trending upwards to what Shroopy2 described at the start of his post. And that was the time when I quit advertising I was a big fan................until I see this thread on ClutchFans 20 years later.......... I do listen to Be Here Now more than any other of their albums after Morning Glory. As you said though, most people consider it a disappointment. As I mentioned, it is my belief that Noel had both his first two albums + all the b sides (you're talking maybe 20+ songs in b sides) written before getting big. I believe Be Here Now is when these songs ran out. There's a difference when you're no longer hungry. It would be better if the songs were shorter IMO.
I loved Acquiesce when I first heard it on their SNL performance and Stay Young is one of my favorite songs that nobody has ever heard, geeked out when they played it on the end credits of the movie "The Faculty" Their cover of "c*m On Feel the Noize" on the Don't Look Back in Anger single was fantastic
Good call on "Stay Young." That is the type of message I like in songs from them. Songs like "Roll With It" too. Makes you feel like you can bulldoze your way to wherever you want. Talking about the b sides reminded me of something the younger generation can't really get, I don't think. Back then, there was no Spotify, YouTube, or even Amazon. Music actually cost something and it was not instantly available - therefore, people valued it more. Those Oasis singles were not cheap - and they were not available in every Best Buy or Circuit City. You had to dig through imports at a good record store - and you still wouldn't find all of them. Music is so cheap now, I think it is really disposable. Back then, the albums in your collection said something about yourself. If a conversation popped up about a band and you said you owned something from them, that meant something - you committed to that band - you invested your money in them. These youngin's can't relate........
Man, tinman, if only there was a pretty lady with your tastes. We share the same: - favorite basketball team; - favorite university; - taste in music now apparently. That trifecta has pretty slim odds.
Good stuff. Be Here Now entered the charts at #2 in '97 so the interest was still there past the debacle that was the morning glory tour. I don't think you can say they ever crushed America but they were easily the biggest band in the World for about 3 years and their later albums sold very well outside of the US. After Be Here Now you also saw Noel opening up the albums to contributions from other band members and Liam, which frankly weren't as good. His 2 solo albums post Oasis are fantastic. Speaking of that album, the remastered version is set to be released next month and includes a reworking of "D'you Know What I Mean" by Noel. That was always one of my favorite tracks and this version smokes the original. If he re mixed the entire album, it could possibly be as good as the first 2. At least take off about 5 layers of guitars. I don't know how to embed on the phone but here's the YouTube link: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xKsT0Z6HW5k Even if you don't like their music, Noel's a top 10 interview. Simply hilarious.
