harry
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Post by harry on Apr 25, 2005 15:55:18 GMT -5
Although they tend to try to be positive to sell their goods, this is a another very positive review ;D
Dont Believe The Truth
Oasis
Apr 2005
The past three years have been somewhat transitional for Oasis. Additional line-up reshuffles, scrapped recording sessions and the domesticity of the once-notorious Gallagher brothers have led to a more mature and settled Oasis sound that is evident in their brand new album, ‘Don’t Believe The Truth’. Whilst all the indie-rock, “borrowed” Sixties-riffs and Manchester-flavoured swagger are still in attendance, this sixth offering from Oasis finds the band in a more reflective and melodic frame of mind.
From the chants of “love one another“ on the slow-burn opener ‘Turn Up The Sun’, to the sombre ‘The Importance Of Being Idle’, where Noel reflects about the direction of life, to the Liam-penned ‘Guess God Thinks I’m Abel’, a simplistic and effective summertime ramble of good intentions, ‘Don’t Believe The Truth’ commands our attention on profound levels not usual to an Oasis album. By the time we reach the album closer ‘Let There Be Love’, an acoustic track boasting vocals from both Noel and Liam, with just the most simplistic hand-clap rhythm and soaring strings, Oasis have convinced us that the last three years of turmoil have produced a band dynamic that is stronger than ever.
For those concerned that Oasis have slipped way too deep into the realm of Dad-rock, you will be pleased to hear that the Gallaghers can still produce some of the most infectiously catchy indie-rock around. From the psychedelic whirlpool of hit single ‘Lyla’, to the one and a half minute swagger of ‘The Meaning Of Soul’, by way of the magnificently-titled ‘Mucky Fingers’, ‘Don’t Believe The Truth’ provides the perfect balance between the ups and the downs.
With ‘Don’t Believe The Truth’ the widespread belief is that Oasis are back with an amazing album which will prove to be their strongest for a very long time. With the added bonus of selling out nearly half a million tickets for their forthcoming tour, the year ahead looks set to be an extraordinary one.
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Post by Meltdown on Apr 25, 2005 15:59:43 GMT -5
looks good  |
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Post by albertzz on Apr 25, 2005 16:02:57 GMT -5
I hope so. I hope it's "mature" as the article claims in a good way and not in a "Dad rock" way.
I'm a little worried that all the "mature" songs will be "mature " int he SOTSOG sense, as in crap.
AND that all the "rocking" songs will be rocking in the "force of nature/hung in a bad place" kind of way, as in crap.
That's just my opinion, but in my opinion that's my fear. The "rocking" meaning of soul and lyla are not songs I enjoy listening to.
But hopefully all the reviews are right. i can only hope till then. and no I haven't downloaded the songs yet.
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Post by Noel's Barmy Army on Apr 25, 2005 16:06:01 GMT -5
With ‘Don’t Believe The Truth’ the widespread belief is that Oasis are back with an amazing album which will prove to be their strongest for a very long time. With the added bonus of selling out nearly half a million tickets for their forthcoming tour, the year ahead looks set to be an extraordinary one. "an amazing album" - I like the sound of that! "prove to be their strongest for a very long time" - only until the next Oasis album is released! It's looking good! |
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Post by nyr401994 on Apr 25, 2005 16:06:32 GMT -5
i disagree. sotsog was very mature musically.
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Post by albertzz on Apr 25, 2005 16:18:59 GMT -5
If SOTSOG was mature, (which I'll grant you it is) then I don't like maturity. I wasn't saying it wasn't mature, only that I thought the "maturity" of SOTSOG was crap. If you liked its "maturity" then fine. But I'd much rather have the "immaturity" of BHN, DM, WTSMG or even HC - and I don't think those albums are immature - I think people call crappy music for old people 'mature' when really it's just bad - like sunday morning call, where did it all go wrong are just bad and no more 'mature' then acquiesce, cast no shadow, let's all make believe
whatever, just my opinion
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Post by Elias on Apr 25, 2005 16:38:54 GMT -5
This is turning out to be Oasis' first truly critically acclaimed album. I'm not saying that is a good, or important thing, but it's certainly an extraordinary feat when you consider how willing the music press were to writing Oasis off. The mature, stripped down approach seems to have really hit a chord with most people. Some fans won't like it because the obvious sing-alongs aren't in abundance, but in the main this album is really impressing eveyone  |
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Post by Noel's Barmy Army on Apr 25, 2005 16:54:31 GMT -5
This is turning out to be Oasis' first truly critically acclaimed album. I'm not saying that is a good, or important thing, but it's certainly an extraordinary feat when you consider how willing the music press were to writing Oasis off. how true read anything written about Oasis in 2000 or even some of the stuff written about them afer HC was released. |
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Post by SlideAway on Apr 25, 2005 17:20:54 GMT -5
This is turning out to be Oasis' first truly critically acclaimed album. I'm not saying that is a good, or important thing, but it's certainly an extraordinary feat when you consider how willing the music press were to writing Oasis off. The mature, stripped down approach seems to have really hit a chord with most people. Some fans won't like it because the obvious sing-alongs aren't in abundance, but in the main this album is really impressing eveyone Well, first in awhile. Definitely Maybe was unanimously hailed. (WTS)MG got a slightly mixed reception. The American reviews were great, the UK reviews were slightly mixed. They said there some excellent songs, but overall found it somewhat weaker than DM. They were even split on Wonderwall! Most liked it, but I read one old review from Q or NME that singled-out Wonderwall for criticism, calling it - and I quote from memory - "a limp, 'Live Forever'-retread that is a bit of a dirge"! Be Here Now got fantastic reviews that IMO weren't really deserved - just the industry buying into the hype. The album didn't deserve the unanimous 5-star ratings. It also didn't deserve the shellacking it got afterward - the truth was somewhere in between. SOTSOG was totally panned, although a few outfits said it was "nice" or "alright". HC got a very split reception. Some reviews hailed it as a comeback, others said it was their worst yet or just a shade better than the poorly-reviewed SOTSOG. This is shaping up to be a good return to form. |
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Post by lemonjelly on Apr 25, 2005 18:27:15 GMT -5
Well, first in awhile. Definitely Maybe was unanimously hailed. (WTS)MG got a slightly mixed reception. The American reviews were great, the UK reviews were slightly mixed. They said there some excellent songs, but overall found it somewhat weaker than DM. They were even split on Wonderwall! Most liked it, but I read one old review from Q or NME that singled-out Wonderwall for criticism, calling it - and I quote from memory - "a limp, 'Live Forever'-retread that is a bit of a dirge"! Be Here Now got fantastic reviews that IMO weren't really deserved - just the industry buying into the hype. The album didn't deserve the unanimous 5-star ratings. It also didn't deserve the shellacking it got afterward - the truth was somewhere in between. SOTSOG was totally panned, although a few outfits said it was "nice" or "alright". HC got a very split reception. Some reviews hailed it as a comeback, others said it was their worst yet or just a shade better than the poorly-reviewed SOTSOG. This is shaping up to be a good return to form. Yeah that sums it up perfectly. Tho Q liked SOTSOG, gave it 4 stars. |
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Post by Noel's Barmy Army on Apr 25, 2005 18:44:15 GMT -5
Yeah that sums it up perfectly. Tho Q liked SOTSOG, gave it 4 stars. Dont worry about Q - they jump on whateva bandwagon they see parked outside their windows. Their flip-flopping makes John Kerry look like a strong minded man of conviction... ;D (no politics) (my fiercest vitriol is reserved for Bush) ;D  |
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Post by Clint on Apr 25, 2005 20:55:26 GMT -5
SOSOG had some brilliant songs, it just wasn't put together well. Be Here Now was great-- not the best lyrics, a little bloated but a great rock album. 2 or 3 mediocre/shit songs hurt it. It did have a mature sound. I love it though. HC sucked.
Mature just means more serious. It's not good or bad. The new album will be different, but I can feel that it'll be great.
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Post by StepOut on Apr 25, 2005 23:07:32 GMT -5
Sounds good. There seems to be a lot of positive reviews as of late.
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Post by pmg07 on Apr 26, 2005 5:13:59 GMT -5
as long as the listener likes an album who cares what the critics think
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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2005 9:05:04 GMT -5
as long as the listener likes an album who cares what the critics think agreed.i mean its like movies i read reviews that say a movie is ace and go to see it and feel like i wasted 20 bucks i see a movie critics pan and i love it,as long as you are happy fuck the rest. i personally want critics to like it cause i want to see the band back on top in the public but even if this lp got 0 stars i would buy it the second it was out |
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