I know I am beating a dead horse here, but I think we can compare these two albums in an interesting way since they are similarily set up. So here goes. I will try to mix and match my feelings with the general consensus.

The First Single:

The Hindu Times vs Lyla

I think most people prefer The Hindu Times and I myself would think I would, since I love their heavier stuff better than their pop stuff (for example Morning Glory > than Roll With It and My Sister Lover > than Stay Young). But something about HT does not quite do it for me and Lyla is so catchy, really brightens the mood.

The Verdict: Tie

Noel's Shit Song At #2:

Force Of Nature vs Mucky Fingers

Ugh. Not really a fan of either. They can sound good if you are really in the mood for them but I feel both songs can be forgotten. Force of Nature isn't the worst though and would be cool if Liam sang it.

The Verdict: Force Of Nature (HC)

Noel's Ballad:

Little By Little vs The Importance Of Being Idle
An interesting battle, as there are many fans of both. Personally I do not feel LBL is that great and is quite overrated while TIOBI is I feel Noel's greatest sung song effort on an LP since Don't Look Back In Anger.

The Verdict: The Importance Of Being Idle (DBTT)

Liam's Ballad:

Songbird vs Love Like A Bomb

Many say LLAB is an extention of Songbird. It makes sense and both songs are great, but we can't deny that though Songbird is simple, it is just beautiful. Nothing wrong with simplicity if done right.

The Verdict: Songbird (HC)

The Champagne Supernova Like Legendary Ballad:

Stop Crying Your Heart Out vs Let There Be Love

Both are great songs, very beautiful. But let's face it. SCYHO may have saved Oasis around the early 21st century, and its inclusion in the Butterfly Effect was vital for bandwagon ballad type fans (fans who like songs like Wonderwall, Stairway to Heaven and Good Riddance but know didly shit about anything else the band does. Face it, those types of fans make albums sell and bands popular) to get back into Oasis for the first time since Wonderwall. Pretty easy decision here, not to take anything from LTBL.

The Verdict: Stop Crying Your Heart Out (HC)

Filler, Filler, Filler:

A Quick Peep vs The Meaning Of Soul:

I actually think AQP is pretty cool and would love to play that on guitar hero. But the thing is, it does not belong in the middle of an album. If you wanted an instrumental, add at least 2 minutes and make it the first song. MOS has to grow on everyone, and is not terrible but its nothing to write home about. I want this one to be a tie but AQP's placement was so unnecessary and did not help HC's cause.

The Verdict: The Meaning Of Soul (DBTT)

A Slow Cry:

Born On A Different Cloud vs Keep The Dream Alive

These are the songs you either love or you hate. Well I like both, and I already know I prefer BOADC by a fair margin. But I know the consensus does not. So.

The Verdict: Tie

Noel's Other Sung Song On The Album:

She Is Love vs Part Of The Queue

Well. As catchy as SIL is, it is also as crappy. I remember someone mentioning it was a piss poor effort to try and rival Liam's Songbird, which is very true. POTQ is rarely mentioned by others, but is obviously the better song.

The Verdict: Part Of The Queue (DBTT)

Here Comes Liam Again:

Better Man vs Guess God Thinks I'm Abel

I don't hate Better Man, but man, there are better tunes than that one. And its placement at the end of the album is terrible, it leaves you with a bland taste in your mouth. I always feel tired after that song, making me feel like all of HC put me to sleep. GGTIA is a pretty fair effort by Liam, though I wonder if it kept The Boy With The Blues off the album, which could be critical.

The Verdict: Guess God Thinks I'm Abel (DBTT)

Gem's Gems:

Hung In a Bad Place vs A Bell Will Ring

Well we can't quite call them gems, even if they belong to Gem. There doesn't seem to be a strong general liking for HIABP but more of a consistant "meh" for it. ABWR is different. Seems some love it and some can't stand it at all, must be the "entertain your goals" line. Seems even to me. I like ABWR far better but...

The Verdict: Tie

The Two Remaining That Don't Quite Compare:

Turn Up The Sun vs (Probably) All In The Mind

Some people really hate TUTS. I don't know why at all. One's a pretty rockin tune while one is silly sounding filler. This really is no contest at all.

The Verdict: Turn Up The Sun (DBTT)


In the end we have come up with a 5-3-3 edge for Don't Believe The Truth. Many may argue that if you break the ties, Heathen Chemistry could win. True. But for me, Lyla, Born On A Different Cloud and A Bell Will Ring would break the ties, which would give DBTT a 7-4 decision, which is definately how I rate and compare both albums. But I tried being the concensus and that is what I came up with. What do you think?