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Post by jlzoasis on Sept 14, 2005 9:20:33 GMT -5
Oasis' hits have dried up, but not live act
By Steve Appleford, Special to The Times
Few can sneer about how we've all got to "love one another!" as convincingly as Liam Gallagher. That's been his role with Oasis — a voice and a liability, a singer of classic pop and the kind of guy most people would avoid at the pub.
Liam was on his best behavior at the Hollywood Bowl on Monday, singing the songs of his brother, guitarist Noel Gallagher, at the esteemed venue about a decade later than they might have expected. But headlining the Bowl is a milestone for any ambitious rock act, and Oasis carried it off with real force.
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Late in the 90-minute set, the six-member band soared during the driving, psychedelic "Wonderwall" and "Champagne Supernova," both from Oasis' mid-'90s creative peak. They've remained the brooding Beatles progeny ever since, but the old songs continue to outclass anything the Gallaghers have done in years.
Their moment came and went in the '90s, spoiled for many by arrogance and mainly by a sudden scarcity of the vibrant rock hooks and epic sweep that first got Oasis its well-deserved attention. And for a while, the idea of Liam's hooligan sneering at fans while riding the gravy train of his brother's talent was amusing. Then the songs stopped coming so easily.
But they can still deliver on stage. And soon enough, the title song to 1995's "(What's the Story) Morning Glory?" got fans to their feet, ignited largely by Noel's soloing.
And when Liam left the stage, Noel sang the new and emotional "The Importance of Being Idle." He was perhaps less forceful a voice but arguably a more memorable singer — not as smooth but more revealing, offering something more than bad attitude.
At the Bowl, many of the more recent songs could still rock effectively, including tunes from the band's new album, "Don't Believe the Truth," but offered few hooks to remember later.
Liam managed to mumble something about how L.A. is where "you can't smoke in places" but soon dedicated the anthemic "Live Forever" to the survivors of Hurricane Katrina — a recent song with genuine spark and one more riveting guitar solo from Noel to close it out.
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Post by calioasis on Sept 14, 2005 10:19:43 GMT -5
Most people would avoid at the pub?? Maybe photographers. From what I've heard the guy is the life of the party, cracking everybody up.
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Post by lemonjelly on Sept 14, 2005 11:07:47 GMT -5
live forever a recent song?
moron
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Post by mancityblues on Sept 14, 2005 12:17:57 GMT -5
as always, a couple mistakes. amazing how most of the u.s. media never really get it.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 14, 2005 12:41:08 GMT -5
Oasis' hits have dried up, but not live act By Steve Appleford, Special to The Times Few can sneer about how we've all got to "love one another!" as convincingly as Liam Gallagher. That's been his role with Oasis — a voice and a liability, a singer of classic pop and the kind of guy most people would avoid at the pub. Liam was on his best behavior at the Hollywood Bowl on Monday, singing the songs of his brother, guitarist Noel Gallagher, at the esteemed venue about a decade later than they might have expected. But headlining the Bowl is a milestone for any ambitious rock act, and Oasis carried it off with real force. ADVERTISEMENT Their moment came and went in the '90s, spoiled for many by arrogance it so funny in a country that celebrates arrogance barry bonds, iverson,kobe bryant, rap stars, OASIS are shunned for it ....assholes are runnuing the media here |
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Post by NoelandMeMay29 on Sept 14, 2005 13:11:49 GMT -5
It's been that way since the late 80's.
Somehow all critics are usually beatnik wannabes that have a journalism degree.
Any 'rock' band with an attitude is somehow politically incorrect.
Sports reporters don't care and sometimes love when an athlete is arrogant or gets into trouble.
Not to say I miss these bands but the over indulgent big hair metal bands of the 80's sang about sex, drugs partying and rock n roll w/ simple lyrics.
The critics always hated them. Why, b/c they think rock music should always have some hidden message instead of inspiring people to just have a good time.
Pop & Rap almost never get close to the serious side of things so when they borrow or completely copy another song or have dumb lyrics it's ok.
Oasis gets thrown in w/ bands like Nirvana, R.E.M., Radiohead etc and people compare them on the social relevance of the songs although almost no one knows what those bands were ever singing about in the first place.
DBTT is better than R.E.M.s last 3, In Utero, and Radioheads last 3.
It's all perceived opinion before these guys even go and do the review.
F*ck 'em.
Atlanta on the 27th!
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Post by Clint on Sept 14, 2005 13:49:51 GMT -5
The guy called Live Forever a recent song.
What a dolt.
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Post by onemorelager on Sept 14, 2005 17:19:44 GMT -5
I would love to write an article as a critic critiquing stupid fuckin Music Critics in the good ole', yee haw, US of A. There isn't one American music magazine that can appropriately give out reviews that hold any weight whatsoever anymore[i.e. ROLLING STONE giving Mick Jagger's latest solo album & Kanye West 5 stars each]....and they can NEVER get live shows right. I've been to a U2 show in a fucking massive stadium, with shit sound and seating and they call it monumental. Bono can barely talk, let alone sing anymore. No mention of that though. Oasis plays the Hollywood Bowl, a Landmark Gig, 10 YEARS after they were apparently at the height of their US success, and all the critics can focus on is the noticeable change in Liam's voice. Gee...Really? It's been slowly changing, maturing, on every album since DM u morons. It's now seasoned and a little raspier. He doesn't sound like an archangel anymore. Big deal. He still delivers. Yet they fail to mention, nor notice, that Liam has changed his stance, gotten a vocal coach, is sober(or close to) while performing, and has lost the real vicious maniacal sneer hes had for the last, well, since birth....all to help contribute to a better live performance. Not wearing scarves, dancing on the drum set, stumbling around like Jet performance. I mean manning your instrument and focusing on playing it right. Their performance @ the bowl was similar to...oh I dont know...a fucking freight train on fire. I don't mean to be Captain Obvious but everyone around me in the Pool Circle obviously noticed. The deuchebag critics most likely came and left, before the gig finished, with preconceived ideas of what Oasis were all about...from MTV News 10 years ago, and hurredly rushed back to their cars to listen to Good Charlotte. Fuck you you stupid critics. They sell out the Hollywood Bowl, continue to write great tunes, and you take the time to write a description of the pianist, when I know damn well you're too preoccupied debating, "Is Liam the one with the Guitar or the Singer?" Get a clue!
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Post by turnupthetruth on Sept 14, 2005 17:29:53 GMT -5
Clearly this writer doens't realize that WTSMG wasn't their first album. What a tool.
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Post by jlzoasis on Sept 14, 2005 20:48:01 GMT -5
they really don't have clue  Everyone who went to the gig knows how it was, screw the critic  |
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