maqroll Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 It's -9F in Maine right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 20 hours ago, Shropshire Lad said: Fair do's. I like a fair bit of it myself, at the very least it encapsulates where they were at the time ("it's gettin' better man!!!!" repeated 28 times or whatever it was gives a good indication). As for the states, nah I don't think so. "Morning Glory" and "Be Here Now" both made the top five in the album charts, "Wonderwall" made the top ten in the main charts but I think the Americans never really took to them. I think, broadly speaking, America seems to like it's British acts to be a bit nicer and more likely to play the game hence Coldplay's success. Be Here Now is one of my favourite albums. Yes its overblown, ego driven and doesn't hold up to scrutiny like their first 2 albums that were brilliant, but for some reason I love it! Oasis were brilliant for the first few years then peaked and everything from the 4th studio album was never quite as good, although some individual songs were very good, the albums weren't. Currently listening to 'Magic Pie' 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Albrighton Posted February 14, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted February 14, 2016 1 hour ago, Xela said: Be Here Now is one of my favourite albums. Yes its overblown, ego driven and doesn't hold up to scrutiny like their first 2 albums that were brilliant, but for some reason I love it! Oasis were brilliant for the first few years then peaked and everything from the 4th studio album was never quite as good, although some individual songs were very good, the albums weren't. Currently listening to 'Magic Pie' Yeah I agree, the overblown nature of it is part of it's charm. It's much more satisfying than the cold, weary "...Giants". There is part of me that would like to hear a stripped down version of it, where there's less guitars, shorter running times etc, but it would probably lose something. Why "Don't go away" wasn't a single in the UK, I'll never know. In a way you have to admire them. Oasis were the biggest band around, had the world there for the taking. They then embark on a US tour without the singer and then, after all the success of "Morning Glory" they decide their next single will be "D'you know what I mean?", around 7 to 8 minutes long, complete with helicopters and morse code and a chorus that doesn't kick in until 2 and half minutes into the song. There aren't many bands I can think of that would do that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 as much as i will stick up for oasis you cant class them as one of the great bands to come out of the uk. in their prime they were brilliant but they didnt produce enough imo and just fell short. definitely got things exciting for a bit and were a big concert draw but never hit on after be here now. they were could of been's along with the stone roses. cant see how coldplay are so popular because they are utterly shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Albrighton Posted February 14, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted February 14, 2016 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Rugeley Villa said: as much as i will stick up for oasis you cant class them as one of the great bands to come out of the uk. in their prime they were brilliant but they didnt produce enough imo and just fell short. definitely got things exciting for a bit and were a big concert draw but never hit on after be here now. they were could of been's along with the stone roses. cant see how coldplay are so popular because they are utterly shit. Oh I would. But I guess it depends how someone would qualify greatness. For instance are the Pistols great for having one great studio album? Wheras as a band like the floyd (who I much prefer) have, by even their own admission, released their fair share of dross, but have a handful of great albums amongst their back catalogue. Edited February 14, 2016 by Shropshire Lad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Just now, Shropshire Lad said: Oh I would. But I guess it depends how someone would qualify greatness. For instance are the Pistols great for having one great studio album? Wheras as a band like the floyd (who I much prefer) have, by even their on admission, released their fair share of dross, but have a handful of great albums amongst their back catalogue. the pistols are not a great band, iconic maybe and to some people important but not great. bands that have been around for a long time will of course release some shit but oasis although great in their prime just fall short of being mentioned along with your beatles and zeppelins. they never kicked on for me. its all about opinion of course and i wouldn't dismiss anyone for saying oasis were one of the true greats. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 1 hour ago, Rugeley Villa said: as much as i will stick up for oasis you cant class them as one of the great bands to come out of the uk. in their prime they were brilliant but they didnt produce enough imo and just fell short. definitely got things exciting for a bit and were a big concert draw but never hit on after be here now. they were could of been's along with the stone roses. cant see how coldplay are so popular because they are utterly shit. They're probably not in the all time great bands, but who,from the UK, in the last 20-25 years would you class as greater? I think in terms of 'modern' music, there aren't many. They were very good at what they did and for a few years were a force of nature. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 10 minutes ago, Xela said: They're probably not in the all time great bands, but who,from the UK, in the last 20-25 years would you class as greater? I think in terms of 'modern' music, there aren't many. They were very good at what they did and for a few years were a force of nature. bang on. its just not the 60s or 70s anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFC_Hitz Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Greatness is having a great debut album and producing complete dirge every two years after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 they done well as a band to release 7 or 8 studio albums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 (edited) I don't like Oasis myself, my musical journey has taken me to an higher plane, as it were. But if they mean so much to so many people and if those people they're great then what other way is there of measuring it. Edited February 14, 2016 by useless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 99% of bands would dream of being able to write the masterplan, an album that's a collection of oasis b-sides 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 I think 'Whatever' is the best song they released. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Just now, useless said: I think 'Whatever' is the best song they released. whatever. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 I've just listened to it again and if that's their best song they're in trouble, lol. But as I say a lot of people like them, so they must be doing something right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 3 minutes ago, useless said: I've just listened to it again and if that's their best song they're in trouble, lol. But as I say a lot of people like them, so they must be doing something right. some really good stuff on their debut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Definitely, maybe. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 1 minute ago, useless said: Definitely, maybe. i asked for that. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Great Oasis songs that are unknown/underrated; Gas Panic! Let's all make believe Cover of My Generation Cover of Helterskelter No I won't let you down Don't go away She is love The boy with the blues Noel Gallagher song everyone needs to hear; A simple game of genius There's more, need ipod tomorrow [emoji38] 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dAVe80 Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 You forgot Little James. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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