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Post by webm@ster on May 26, 2005 13:24:48 GMT -5
this review does not deserve to be posted in the review thread, if its already there I will remove it
Fact: Oasis have not made a good record for almost ten years. TEN YEARS. That's a very long time to be mediocre.
Fact: Oasis will never again make a great record. Why? Because, quite simply, they're not good enough. Lazy, disinterested, musically retroactive and professionally bankrupt.
Fact: 'Don't Believe The Truth' is a big stinking pile of rubbish.
Audio mediocrity wafts out of the stereo from the start; 'Turn Up The Sun' is a terrible dirge, while 'Mucky Fingers' is a ridiculous pastiche of the Velvet Underground that gets its name all mixed up - a Rolling Stones homaging title but a Lou Reed-ripping song. 'Lyla' we've all heard and ignored, whilst 'Love Like A Bomb' is one of those cringing Liam Gallagher efforts that proves why he should stick to croaking rather than composing sickly acoustic ballads; "Yer love's like a bomb / yer blowing my mind / yer turning me on." Honestly. Another Liam composition, Acoustic rocker (really) 'The Meaning Of Soul' is much better, but in the world of Oasis anthems, it ranks a little under halfway. His final effort, the barefaced Kinks steal of 'Guess God Thinks Im Abel' oozes sterility as does the humdrum take on 'regular life' that is 'Part Of The Queue', which is another Kinks-ian world view married to thrashed acoustics ala Oasis b-sides circa 1994.
Those of you worried that Noel Gallagher only offers less than half the songs; don't worry - his contributions are amongst the worst. On top of the aforementioned 'Lyla', 'Part Of The Queue' and 'Mucky Fingers', there's the benign 'Importance Of Being Idle' and album closer, the typically overwrought 'Let There Be Love' a psuedo-blustery anthem which attempts to be understated but merely succeeds in sounding shallow and thin.
Oddly, it's Andy Bell (he of Hurricane #1, don't forget) who offers one of the better songs; 'Keep The Dream Alive' is the sort of towering stadium crooner that they should be able to knock off in their sleep after all these years but don't seem able to anymore. That's not to say that it's particularly good, please note. Possibly, it's best not to mention Gem's effort.
Go to your outdoor shindigs, hear the hits, have fun. Just don't pretend to yourself that Oasis are moving foward. There's nothing wrong with staying afloat if that's the best that you can do. And that is the best that Oasis can do.
Drowned in Sound.com
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Post by djlen74 on May 26, 2005 13:40:55 GMT -5
*wants to throwup*
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steveo1980
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Post by steveo1980 on May 26, 2005 13:41:51 GMT -5
what a bunch of tossers  although looking at some of there other reviews of the band they seem to have some personal vendetta against oasis have you seen the review of heathan chemestry on there...here!! quite frankly the 2 worst peices of music journalism ive seen in ...well ever  Heathen Chemistry by Oasis How the mediocre have fallen. Once, this lot ruled the world. Now they’re a joke. They sound like an Oasis covers band trying to write their own material and falling short of the mark. On a good day, Noel Gallagher is one of the best songwriters in the world. But he doesn’t seem to have had any good days recently. It happens to every band that gets big - they forget what it is that made them good to start with, and make music through habit. An addiction to fame - and a fear of the ‘cold turkey’ that is everyday life - bolsters up egos until they realise that they can’t live life without fame and money anymore. Oasis forgot what made them good in 1997 : they forgot to write songs. If this album is a ‘return to form’, its the form of 1997 : bloated, meaningless songs about nothing whatsoever, bludgeoned with unoriginal production, too many drum fills, anorexic guitars, and blatant facsimiles of The B**tles. A quick overview : Liam sings 7 songs, there’s 3 Noel numbers, and an Instrumental. Liam writes three songs - including the juvenile “Songbird” that prove he should stick to the day job of singing, and leave writing to someone who used to be able to do it. For a rock band, there’s also no rock. The stomping demo of “Hindu Times” has become a slick, soulless piece of vaccous stadium tosh. The other songs are normally variations of the theme of a ballad - mid-paced attempts at introspection that fail to realise that if you’re looking inward, there’s got to be something inside to start with. There’s no soul here. The finer qualities of Oasis - aspirational, transcendental music - flicker only briefly. “Born On A Different Cloud” starts fabulously, promising a song as levitational as “Champagne Supernova”, before becoming swamped in pedestrian, unambitious playing, sub-Stones honky tonk piano, and foghorn vocals. In fact, Liam’s vocals are so bad on “All In The Mind” that his brother’s sings backing vocals over the entire song : every last line of the song has an identical backing vocal. The problem with Oasis is the fact that whilst Noel can and often does write amazing songs, he hands them over to a bunch of inspired, visionless dolts (including himself) who smother the songs in big, dumb rock moves and dated, boring, unoriginal arrangements. There is one nugget of hope. “Stop Crying Your Heart Out” is easily the best song Oasis have recorded in seven years. It’s a stonking, fabulous thing that manages to convey a message of hope and resilience in the face of despair, and a sorely needed reminder of what Oasis were like when they could be good. And the album version of only 1% as good as the plaintive, heartbreaking solo demo that shows Noel should sack the lot of them and become the next Bob Dylan. Frankly, bar that one song, “Heathen Chemistry“, is pedestrian, dull, unimaginative pub-stadium rock shite that no label would touch in a million years if it was made by an unsigned band. Oasis are a joke band now, and whatever they do from here will, based on the past five years, have no relevance to anyone or anything. Avoid. |
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Post by caro on May 26, 2005 13:50:00 GMT -5
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Post by steveo1980 on May 26, 2005 13:55:15 GMT -5
oh dear here he is the reviewer!!  think we know whats in order! Name: Gareth Dobson Age: 25 Location: NE London Interests: I like playing Devil's objectivist. And Evo IV. Though I keep losing to Peter White. Music is good, and playing football is a definite must, although the Catford 5-a-side powerleague has seen better days. Music taste: Smashing Pumpkins, Scott Walker, SFA, Beach Boys, REM, Bruce Springsteen, The Postal Service, Funeral For a Friend, Captains Of Industry, Redjetson, Bloc Party, Radiohead, Fierce Panda. Neil Young, David Bowie, Arcade Fire, The Rakes, Ryan Adams, The Strokes, Battle, Domino and Rough Trade. Anything else: As I get older, I get more MOR. this worries me hugely. I'm sorry. However, I try to counteract this with a burgeoning love of mild hardcore, and a retrogressive love of punk pop. Photo:  Email: gareth@drownedinsound.com Favourite links: Tiny Mix Tapes - My favourite independent music website. No Rock and Roll Fun - Good british blog that's got better news than anywhere else I can find. Well written n'good opinions The Onion - Legendary satirical website that keeps the nation of America grounded. Just. Voodoo Catbox - Really nice handmade fancy printed poster site. American, but they post overseas |
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Post by thebluesgnr on May 26, 2005 14:07:37 GMT -5
He's got some dirty mail.
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Post by webm@ster on May 26, 2005 14:12:09 GMT -5
Email: gareth@drownedinsound.com so everyone , I guess he want's to hear our feedback |
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Post by liamscoat on May 26, 2005 14:15:10 GMT -5
Fat sweaty ugly git, he's got his own problems!!! I wouldn't mind a bad review as music is for varying different people and we can't all like the same thing, but this constant poor journalism knocking Oasis like some kind of vendetta is crazy, just admit it its a fooking good album!!! |
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Post by brumoscardo on May 26, 2005 14:17:10 GMT -5
Photo: Email: gareth@drownedinsound.com Take a good look in this fat ass. His head looks so much like a fat ass that there's a pile of shit coming out of his mouth. Asshole. oh dear here he is the reviewer!! think we know whats in order! Name: Gareth Dobson Age: 25 Location: NE London Interests: I like playing Devil's objectivist. And Evo IV. Though I keep losing to Peter White. Music is good, and playing football is a definite must, although the Catford 5-a-side powerleague has seen better days. Music taste: Smashing Pumpkins, Scott Walker, SFA, Beach Boys, REM, Bruce Springsteen, The Postal Service, Funeral For a Friend, Captains Of Industry, Redjetson, Bloc Party, Radiohead, Fierce Panda. Neil Young, David Bowie, Arcade Fire, The Rakes, Ryan Adams, The Strokes, Battle, Domino and Rough Trade. Anything else: As I get older, I get more MOR. this worries me hugely. I'm sorry. However, I try to counteract this with a burgeoning love of mild hardcore, and a retrogressive love of punk pop. What a loser Someone should just slap that fat cheek and 'what are you on pussy??'. |
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Post by NoelandMeMay29 on May 26, 2005 14:25:11 GMT -5
At 35 yrs old Why would care about someone who was 14 when DM came out. He has NO credentials to be a critic. I don't either.
NO ONE DOES. If you had a taste for Heavy Metal, what would your review be for any Oasis album??
It's opinion.
His choice of R.E.M. is interesting. It's been OVER 10 years since they have had anything worth listening too. Same with Bowie and Springsteen.
Bloc Party?? I have the album and can't gt past the first two songs.
Radiohead!!!!! It's still supposed to be Rock n Roll? Radioheads last 3 albums have been critical acclaim NOISE.
With the Internet up and running throughout the world I Could start a website dedicated to just music reviews and then it would be posted as 'another review'.
Let's call it Wavelengthreviews.com
What would give me the credentials to tell people what to like? Nothing. There is no college degree for music reviewing.
You know I just may start that webpage.
Hmmmmmmmmmmm
Wave length reviews gives DBTT an 8.5/10
Send that out!!!!
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Post by castlecraver on May 26, 2005 15:05:10 GMT -5
Found another profile for him on the web: Single white male seeking whatever I can get... Name: Gareth Dobson Age: 25 Location: NE London Interests: When I'm not stuffing my fat face full of burgers and doughnuts, I enjoy masturbating to nature documentaries. I live with my mom and her boyfriend/brother, and during the day I work at a drug company as an anal suppository tester. I really love my job. The closest thing I've ever had to being with a woman was the night I discovered my matress had a small hole in it. I'm loooking for a lady who doesn't mind chubby, hairy, sweaty guys with tiny dicks. Give me a call! I love it when I get to hear my "Crazy Frog" ringtone. Music taste: Anything by Spice Girls, Bloc Party, or Take That. Seriously, I love Robbie Williams so much I would happily give him a hummer. |
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Post by God In A Phonebox on May 26, 2005 15:45:04 GMT -5
Hahahaha!!!
How big is this drowned in sound thing anyway? Is it in any way important or what is it?
Should be sending some Trojans his way.
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Post by billlumbergh on May 26, 2005 17:04:29 GMT -5
I posted this in response:
Most critics, with frankly more credibility than this aspiring rock critic, have given the album very solid marks-- Spin (A-), Filter (A-/B+), Q (4 Stars), even RollingStone, who despises Oasis gave it 3 1/2 stars. Does anyone care about Oasis? Well, they are the biggest concert draw in the UK, this album will go to number 1 in several countries, and the Guiness Book of World records named them the most successful UK Act of the last decade. So, yeah, it would be safe to say that people care. I thought that bashing Oasis was sooo 1998. Now it is just tired and lame.
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Post by belgallagher on May 26, 2005 17:07:20 GMT -5
he's recieving an email from me..
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Post by maketradefair on May 26, 2005 18:20:48 GMT -5
hes obviosly got a problem with oasis.
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Post by Tam on May 26, 2005 18:24:21 GMT -5
Look I could RIP this guy apart EASILY with his pea-brained review... Phew ! Don't get My Irish Up ! anway,,, ask any chick or bird... Love like a Bomb captivates you and makes you wanna shag Liam even more - trust me ! we melt when we hear it ! literally ! Hmm.. The last time someone brought girl's to their knees ? Dunno. Can't remember, probly when he wrote SONGBIRD no doubt... AND FURTHERMORE - Noel's songs EXCEEDED my "expectations" on this album - they are BRILLIANT ! No hard feelings guy, you just need to TUNE IN !  |
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Post by rockandroll on May 26, 2005 18:24:29 GMT -5
Don't send emails people....send a virus or something...
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Post by globe on May 26, 2005 19:08:58 GMT -5
Well everyone is entitled to their opinion I guess. But this guy is a grade A tosser! Just look at him. Go to your outdoor shindigs, hear the hits, have fun. Drowned in Sound.com Yeah and I bet he's at one too, probably getting in for free no doubt. Tosser!!! |
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Post by lionsden® on May 26, 2005 19:42:03 GMT -5
what a fucking vagina - he's getting mail from me right now
btw - whats with slagging off fat guys ;D
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Post by USOasis86 on May 26, 2005 20:23:23 GMT -5
Well its probably he hasn't got laid and since the boys get some all the time hes jealious and he takes it out on them ;D
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Post by sarinho on May 26, 2005 20:37:42 GMT -5
just send him an email too!
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Post by iamthewalrus on May 26, 2005 20:42:45 GMT -5
you jsut got exalted for that reply castlecraver! Fucking priceless...what a twat! (the guy that is)
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Post by castlecraver on May 26, 2005 20:46:50 GMT -5
you jsut got exalted for that reply castlecraver! Fucking priceless...what a twat! (the guy that is) Thanks mate... karma returned  |
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Post by Tam on May 26, 2005 20:57:00 GMT -5
wait a min. brain is a bit fried here (from work and this week that is..) shld we send our replies to that maggot's email address ? who did so far ? |
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Post by gastritispanic on May 26, 2005 21:24:45 GMT -5
The guy who wrote that review. I phoned the burial authorities after I read the headline. They told me he had to be dead. Damn!
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think we know whats in order!
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