Oasis Definitely Maybe
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Tracklist:
1. Rock 'N Roll Star
2. Shakermaker
3. Live Forever
4. Up In The Sky
5. Columbia
6. Supersonic
7. Bring It On Down
8. Cigarettes And Alcohol
9. Digsy's Dinner
10. Slide Away
11. Married With Children

Ranking: #18 for 1994

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2009-07-05 | 44 comments | 549 views

1 of 1 thought this review was well written

Believe me I am not an oasis fan. Until about a month ago I had only heard their greatest hits like wonder wall and don't look back in anger wrote off noel Gallagher as an average songwriter who got lucky because he’s from a poor background and he could relate to the millions in Britain. But after deciding to make an impulse buy at my local record store I found definitely maybe to be a very good album, in fact a great album.

Their sound strangely reminds me of nirvana, that may sound weird but both bands have strong hard hitting instrumentation but with very strong melodies and pop hooks. Noel’s sense of melody almost matches Kurt Cobain’s in terms of pure catchiness. Now I’m going to be getting on with reviewing the songs, remember Gallagher wrote them all, an admirable feat.

1. ROCK 'N' ROLL STAR
This gets the album of a good start and sets the scene very well. The belief in Liam’s voice as he sing "I’m a rock and roll star" is uplifting and the fast paced guitars keep the song zooming along the rock and roll track. A great track that shows what oasis is about and how they’re going to show it.
4/5

2. SHAKERMAKER
Anyone see the cola advert where there all singing on the hill? This song is an obvious rip off but to be honest who really cares. The lyrics are great everyone has a psychedelic groove to it. When Liam sings "shake along with me" he’s not asking he’s demanding. Also noel did a great job on writing the guitar parts
5/5

3. LIVE FOREVER
Look up classic in the dictionary and this will appear. Everything from the opening drum beat to the last eerie guitar chord inspires you to live. The chorus is epic and begs you to sing-along. Also there is something here that is lacking in other oasis songs, a hint of melancholy. The desperation in Noels lyrics and Liam’s voice to succeed is astonishing.
5/5

4. UP IN THE SKY
Fast paced and high spirited, this song will drag you up from your hole in a hurry. The distorted riff carries on all the way through the song and holds the fabric of it together. However the high pitched vocals in the verses are overused and slightly annoy me towards the end of the song.
3.5/5

5. COLUMBIA
"I can't tell you the way I feel because the way I feel is oh so new to me" is the unashamedly pop line that echoes threw Columbia, keeping it catchy and interesting on the first listen but after about ten listens is can get kind of annoying. One of those songs that you will love but you'll quickly get sick of it, well at least I did anyway.
3.5/5

6. SUPERSONIC
An obvious choice for their first single because you’re hooked as soon as noel runs up and down his string with a pick and a heavily distorted guitar. This tune just oozes self confidence and even arrogance, mostly because of Liam’s masterful vocal performance. You probably don't need being told this but it’s a fantastic track
5/5

7. BRING IT ON DOWN
This is a weird one. It lacks the obvious sing-along melody that’s present in the other songs on this record, but what it may lacks in melody it makes up for in pure punkish brutality. This track will remind that oasis definitely is a true rock band and not just pop rock posers.
3.5/5

8. CIGARETTES AND ALCOHOL
Liam’s snarling voice stands out in this track as a monument to his originality and talent. the epic of the other songs is multiplied in this track to an almost 'be here now' standard but it never overstretches itself and like always plays to its melodic strength. Defiantly one of the standout tracks on the album
5/5

9. DIGSY'S DINER
I’m not sure if this is a joke song or not but either way it still sounds kind of good. it contains the same catchiness that is so potent in the other songs but it’s also got a sense of humour and its very refreshing after songs like bring it on down and cigarettes and alcohol.
3/5

10. SLIDE AWAY
Why didn't they release this as a single? Anyway this song has the loveliness that is apparent in live forever and the repetition of the word slide away gives the song a compelling focus, that’s as if the chorus wasn't catchy enough. The brilliant emotion in Liam’s vocals is also a bonus.
4.5/5

11. MARRIED WITH CHILDREN
There’s a word that perfectly suits this song and that’s nice. It’s one of those that will make you think "awww" and it will make you want to smile, an ideal end song to a brilliant album.

If you have any doubts about noel Gallagher’s ability to write amazing songs or Liam’s ability to sing them, then buy this album and your doubts will be put to rest, buried in a deep hole and safely locked away.

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SuperDuck


Comments: 327
07.05.09


Pretty good review and stuff.

I never thought Oasis were experimental enough. They have too much of a 101 sound for me to get into them much.

AliW1993


Comments: 1666
07.05.09

Album Rating: 4 | Sound Off

Great album, but I prefer Morning Glory. Supersonic is possibloy their best song imo.

Digging: Converge - Axe To Fall

strikey
Contributing Reviewer


Comments: 3392
07.05.09


no i hate oasis (overrated, arrogant sons of bitches with solid songs but no brilliant albums) but their best track would be champagne supernova, masterplan or lyla

Digging: The National - Alligator

gaslightanthem


Comments: 4677
07.05.09


no way lewis is back man u r so indie

Digging: Smog - A River Ain't Too Much Too Love

CelestialDust


Comments: 910
07.05.09

Album Rating: 3.5

i prefer morning glory as well, though i dont think ive ever heard this all the way through

Digging: Kiss Kiss - Reality Vs. The Optimist

gaslightanthem


Comments: 4677
07.06.09


i had a morning glory this morning was so big man i'm being srs

TheGoddamnBatman


Comments: 399
07.06.09

Album Rating: 5

This is a bloody classic. And tonight I'm a rock 'n' roll star.

Digging: The Used - Artwork

Titan50


Comments: 2610
07.06.09

Album Rating: 4

Blur > Oasis

Digging: Pixies - Surfer Rosa

TheGoddamnBatman


Comments: 399
07.06.09

Album Rating: 5

Blur is fucking good too. Don't give me these lame ass analogies:

"Blur>Oasis
Brand New>Taking Back Sunday

and yadda yadda yadda."

Wannabes are so predictable.

gaslightanthem


Comments: 4677
07.06.09


stfu

Titan50


Comments: 2610
07.06.09

Album Rating: 4

Jesus Christ... (what a pretty face)

TheGoddamnBatman


Comments: 399
07.06.09

Album Rating: 5

Oh yeah, so mature of both of you.

The only one that actually pisses me off for disagreeing with me is gaslightanthem. Because I really like The Gaslight Anthem. I've to keep in mind that it's just a immature kid using the name of a great band. "stfu", really? This isn't high school.

Titan50


Comments: 2610
07.06.09

Album Rating: 4

Is it painful having a ten-foot stick up your arse all the time

gaslightanthem


Comments: 4677
07.06.09


if you re read your last two comments i think it becomes obvious who the more immature of the two of us is js

TheGoddamnBatman


Comments: 399
07.06.09

Album Rating: 5

You're the one that enjoys sticks up your ass as far as I can remember, Titan.

TheGoddamnBatman


Comments: 399
07.06.09

Album Rating: 5

@gaslightanthem

the comments that you're refering to aren't what I call mature, but it's the truth. It's the "common sense" of the scene kid.

gaslightanthem


Comments: 4677
07.06.09


they weren't actually analogies either

TheGoddamnBatman


Comments: 399
07.06.09

Album Rating: 5

It was the regular "common sense" of the scene kid talking. How many times have you seen those "analogies" or comparisons if you like? And I say that the majority of people that say that don't have a fuckin' clue about what they are talking about.

gaslightanthem


Comments: 4677
07.06.09


ya but it doesnt matter

and there is a well documented rivalry between blur and oasis so

TheGoddamnBatman


Comments: 399
07.06.09

Album Rating: 5

Stupidity should be treated as such.

The rivalry doesn't stop them both of being good bands that release great records. This kind of closed-minded thought should be trashed, and that's why I said something.



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