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Post by Bonehead's Barber on Nov 30, 2014 10:33:37 GMT -5
If Oasis ever get back together, do you think they would go back to being the biggest band in the world? I live in the south of England and a lot of the southerners (idiot 16 year old southerners.... nothing fucking worse) went around as though The Stone Roses had always been their favourite band and everything. To me, theres no reason why Oasis couldn't get a similar/better increase in fans.
Would this be the case, or do you think it'll be the same people who return to them?
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Post by matt on Nov 30, 2014 10:55:12 GMT -5
They weren't the biggest band in the world once the new millennium came so I doubt they would be close to that status if they reform. In the UK they'd be probably the biggest band again for a few weeks until that novelty wore off and Coldplay regained that status. If they had released quality albums that people cared about in the 2000s they would have still been the biggest band in the UK, but sadly wasn't the case due to mediocre albums.
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Post by Lennon2217 on Nov 30, 2014 11:00:44 GMT -5
They weren't the biggest band in the world once the new millennium came so I doubt they would be close to that status if they reform. In the UK they'd be probably the biggest band again for a few weeks until that novelty wore off and Coldplay regained that status. If they had released quality albums that people cared about in the 2000s they would have still been the biggest band in the UK, but sadly wasn't the case due to mediocre albums. Yeah, I was just going to say this. Oasis wasn't even the biggest rock band in the world in the year 2000, let alone 2009 when they broke up. Coldplay and Kings of Leon were a lot bigger, sold more records and played bigger venues across the entire globe. At the moment, Coldplay are still the biggest. Been the biggest for well over a decade. Something Oasis didn't ever do. They were the world's biggest rock band for a very brief time. I'd say 1996 to 1997. Even Noel says they were only the biggest for a 12 to 18 month period. |
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Post by Mean Mrs. Mustard on Nov 30, 2014 11:47:55 GMT -5
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Yeah, was pretty much going to say that as well.
They could sell out a few big venues, but they won't ever go back to the status they had in 1996
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Post by Lennon2217 on Nov 30, 2014 12:13:52 GMT -5
It is amazing how Coldplay have kept it going since releasing Parachutes in 2000. Always had a global hit each time around.
Parachutes (2000) - "Yellow"
A Rush of Blood To The Head (2002) - "Clocks"
X&Y (2005) - "Fix You"
Viva La Vida (2008) - "Viva La Vida"
Mylo Xyloto (2011) - "Paradise"
Ghost Stories (2014) - "A Sky Full of Stars"
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Post by Greedy's Mighty Sigh on Nov 30, 2014 12:20:40 GMT -5
It is amazing how Coldplay have kept it going since releasing Parachutes in 2000. Always had a global hit each time around. Parachutes (2000) - "Yellow"
A Rush of Blood To The Head (2002) - "Clocks"
X&Y (2005) - "Fix You"
Viva La Vida (2008) - "Viva La Vida"
Mylo Xyloto (2011) - "Paradise"
Ghost Stories (2014) - "A Sky Full of Stars"something is up with coldplay atm. can see them being either on an extended hiatus or calling it quits altogether. the ghost stories era has been very bizarre True Love is a brilliant song though |
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Post by Lennon2217 on Nov 30, 2014 12:26:54 GMT -5
It is amazing how Coldplay have kept it going since releasing Parachutes in 2000. Always had a global hit each time around. Parachutes (2000) - "Yellow"
A Rush of Blood To The Head (2002) - "Clocks"
X&Y (2005) - "Fix You"
Viva La Vida (2008) - "Viva La Vida"
Mylo Xyloto (2011) - "Paradise"
Ghost Stories (2014) - "A Sky Full of Stars"something is up with coldplay atm. can see them being either on an extended hiatus or calling it quits altogether. the ghost stories era has been very bizarre True Love is a brilliant song though To me Ghost Stories sounds like a Chris Martin solo album. I've long believed in my theory that Coldplay were always planning another big album to follow Ghost Stories 10-12 months later and properly tour it. Too many comments to the press about songs recorded and held back convinced me. Apparently they wrote a very catchy tune for one of those American Idol/X-Factor type shows but held it back at the last moment for Coldplay to use.........sooner rather than later Chris said. It could be that new "Miracles" song but who knows.  |
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Post by spud on Nov 30, 2014 12:28:43 GMT -5
It is amazing how Coldplay have kept it going since releasing Parachutes in 2000. Always had a global hit each time around. Parachutes (2000) - "Yellow"
A Rush of Blood To The Head (2002) - "Clocks"
X&Y (2005) - "Fix You"
Viva La Vida (2008) - "Viva La Vida"
Mylo Xyloto (2011) - "Paradise"
Ghost Stories (2014) - "A Sky Full of Stars"Was A Sky Full of Stars a global hit? I'd say it's the first time they've faltered in that department. |
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Post by Lennon2217 on Nov 30, 2014 12:32:54 GMT -5
It is amazing how Coldplay have kept it going since releasing Parachutes in 2000. Always had a global hit each time around. Parachutes (2000) - "Yellow"
A Rush of Blood To The Head (2002) - "Clocks"
X&Y (2005) - "Fix You"
Viva La Vida (2008) - "Viva La Vida"
Mylo Xyloto (2011) - "Paradise"
Ghost Stories (2014) - "A Sky Full of Stars"Was A Sky Full of Stars a global hit? I'd say it's the first time they've faltered in that department. I don't think it failed. It went #1 on iTunes in 86 countries and sold over a million downloads in America. That's a lot of business man. How many other rock bands did that this year? None. |
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Post by Mean Mrs. Mustard on Nov 30, 2014 13:06:00 GMT -5
I fucking hate that song but it's still doing REALLY well.
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Post by Lennon2217 on Nov 30, 2014 13:08:23 GMT -5
I fucking hate that song but it's still doing REALLY well. People can either love it or leave it but that song was/is a hit. Especially in this day and age. Every band would kill for such success. |
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Post by jordan71421 on Nov 30, 2014 13:21:13 GMT -5
No matter what anybody says about Coldplay, Parachutes and A Rush of Blood to the Head are damn near perfect albums to me, especially the latter. What an incredible album from start to finish
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Post by Lennon2217 on Nov 30, 2014 13:30:15 GMT -5
No matter what anybody says about Coldplay, Parachutes and A Rush of Blood to the Head are damn near perfect albums to me, especially the latter. What an incredible album from start to finish I use to think the only lame track on AROBTH was "A Whisper". At the time I would have wanted "One I Love"on it. However, over the last 2-3 years I've changed my tune on that. I think "A Whisper" slides in perfectly. Terrific album through and through. "Amsterdam" being my favorite. |
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Post by beentherenow on Nov 30, 2014 13:43:03 GMT -5
I think it'd be big news for quite a while in the UK, it'd probably be the biggest reunion that i can remember and any tour would be the biggest that year bar none.
However if they did a new album it wouldn't be in the top 5 selling of the year unless they had a huge single which I cannot see
On the Coldplay subject I didn't even know they had a new album out! That must have passed me by.
A Rush Of Blood, Is there only truly great album for me. Parachutes is a great debut but is weak in places and X&Y was a bigger let down than Be Here Now. Viva La Vida was good but that last one was really poor IMO
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Post by dreamweaver on Nov 30, 2014 13:58:15 GMT -5
coldplay... rock? fred west... childrens entertainer , clearly that doesn't work so if you think that, you're a mong.
I bought parachutes and that was enough, lesson learnt. youth and young manhood was great, rest was shite.
was talking to an 18 yr old lad in the beer garden last night, loved oasis, liam and noel. get him on here, he's rare as rocking horse shit!
theres some hope, always is...
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Post by dreamweaver on Nov 30, 2014 14:04:27 GMT -5
biggest means nothing, best in your head is everything x
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Post by standbymoi on Nov 30, 2014 14:44:10 GMT -5
Nah not biggest, those days ended in 2000 sadly. There would be a massive load of hype about the gigs with the younger generation who never saw them wanting to see them play the best of. But public wise no one would give a monkeys about new material. The fan base would though which is huge.
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Post by Lennon2217 on Nov 30, 2014 14:47:47 GMT -5
The Sick Boy Theory of Life applies to Oasis. It's certainly a phenomenon in all walks of life. Well, at one time, you've got it, and then you lose it, and it's gone forever. |
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Post by jaq515 on Nov 30, 2014 14:53:43 GMT -5
The Sick Boy Theory of Life applies to Oasis. It's certainly a phenomenon in all walks of life. Well, at one time, you've got it, and then you lose it, and it's gone forever.yes, tho he goes on to say.. even tho its sounds good in your heart you know its shite.. which pretty much sums up coldplay now.. (sorry only my opinion) and the untouchables is an amazing film  |
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Post by Lennon2217 on Nov 30, 2014 14:55:35 GMT -5
The Sick Boy Theory of Life applies to Oasis. It's certainly a phenomenon in all walks of life. Well, at one time, you've got it, and then you lose it, and it's gone forever.yes, tho he goes on to say.. even tho its sounds good in your heart you know its shite.. which pretty much sums up coldplay now.. (sorry only my opinion) and the untouchables is an amazing film Oh I don't care if you knock Coldplay. I was only telling the OP that in no way would Oasis return to being the biggest rock band in the world. They haven't had that title since 1997. |
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Post by jaq515 on Nov 30, 2014 15:06:58 GMT -5
yes, tho he goes on to say.. even tho its sounds good in your heart you know its shite.. which pretty much sums up coldplay now.. (sorry only my opinion) and the untouchables is an amazing film Oh I don't care if you knock Coldplay. I was only telling the OP that in no way would Oasis return to being the biggest rock band in the world. They haven't had that title since 1997. No and no body would disagree but at least oasis won that mantle vs coldplay getting the long running global mantle via default as there isn't any decent movement in music right now (i.e bands on global scale, also kasabian won the intercontinental belt of them in the UK for same reason) they'll never be a relevant band globally anymore just like Noel or BDi (god rest their souls), but a reunion would guarantee them 3-4 nights at knebworth in uk (then arena tour) and probably headline festival slot world wide in the festivals they choose to play |
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Post by mkoasis on Nov 30, 2014 15:42:59 GMT -5
idiot 16 year old southerners.... nothing fucking worse) went around as though The Stone Roses had always been their favourite band and everything Not so sure I'd want fans like that. The really irritating ones who wear the t-shirts and go on about how much they love the band but can't name more than 2 albums. There's nothing wrong with saying you just got into a band and really love what you hear so far. |
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Post by jaq515 on Nov 30, 2014 15:50:04 GMT -5
idiot 16 year old southerners.... nothing fucking worse) went around as though The Stone Roses had always been their favourite band and everything Not so sure I'd want fans like that. The really irritating ones who wear the t-shirts and go on about how much they love the band but can't name more than 2 albums. There's nothing wrong with saying you just got into a band and really love what you hear so far. i missed this and yes will be the same.. on twitter it was literally instant that their profiles changed to show their love for the stone roses... fair enough if the hype gets you to listen and 1 2 3 4 5 weeks etc later you like them cos of it, music done its job and passed itself down but the faux fans were just insane with them .... |
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Post by allingoodtime on Nov 30, 2014 16:36:23 GMT -5
Biggest band? maybe not..best band? 100% yes
I want a re-union. Oasis are my favourite band, i've never loved a band like Oasis.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 30, 2014 17:03:36 GMT -5
Honestly do t really care , this biggest band status is like who's number 1 in golf. It means nothing ....and even when oasis were huge in 95-96 to say they were the biggest in world is not really true , could they seel out stadiums then in states ? No. But bruce U2 , the stones could sell out stadiums worldwide always ..So we're they ever really " biggest " ? In UK yes but not worldwide , even if bruce , the stones , and U2 did nothing in 95-96. They would outsell oasis in states and globally concert wise ......as for coldplay there bigger but to me there rock on a different level , softer , safe , so yea theyll appeal to more ,
WHAT OASIS DID WAS spawn a new era of lad culture , football like crowds came to music , and yea they were bigger in UK than anyone , Coldplay may be bigger but there fans don't have that fervor , oasis tapped into a mindset. Does that make them biggest ? No. But it makes them special why they touched the UK culture more than coldplay ever will ...
i think in 95-96 oasis were best band in world but to be biggest , globally you gotta sell out stadiums in America. They only got to msg 19000 capacity in 05 In 95 at there height bruce could tour usa and UK and sell out all stadiums that are WEMBLEY like ..THATS being big. But oasis were best. Hope that makes sense ....and yea coldplay put out hits. But they never changed speach or fashion or culture brief or not. Thsts special. Martins vanilla music may be big but it don't inspire that ........ And that's no knock on coldplay but to be biggest only shows popularity , best is different , i think oasis best music beats coldplay for 1 very important factor ....Oasis for HOWEVER BRIEF were able to cross into coldplay territory robbie territory by getting pop fans with WONDERWALL and the like but oasis are much more guitar rock .......coldplsy and robbie are more geared toward the pop and the girls that will always sell more , the fact oasis could play thefe for awhile shows how far they crossed over .
They always wanted to be more stones than BEATLES ,
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