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THE REVIEW
Here is another extremely important album from the 90s: the debut of Oasis.
The great heirs of the Beatles, who sold millions of copies, characterizing the Brit-pop movement and revitalizing the charm of the English brand, just as the great Tony Blair was about to oust the conservatives from power.
This album is fantastic.
On one hand, there are the guitars, with a very thick and typically British wall of sound: from the Sex Pistols ("Cigarettes And Alcohol") to the Rolling Stones ("Supersonic"). But what really stands out are the Beatles-derived melodies: who can forget "Live Forever", perhaps one of the most beautiful songs of the 90s? Liam Gallagher's voice always gives us chills while he sings "Maybe I don't really want to know how your garden grows 'cause I just want to fly… ".
As we know, there have always been skirmishes between Liam and Noel: Noel is a fantastic guitarist, but for me, he isn't as good at singing. Better that he leaves the stage to his young and gifted little brother! In short, an indispensable album, perhaps inferior to the later "Morning Glory", but the beginning of Brit-pop can be traced back to these wonderful songs.
Definitely much better Oasis than Blur!
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Oasis' Definitely Maybe is a pivotal debut album from the 90s Britpop scene, showcasing thick British guitars and Beatles-inspired melodies. The album features timeless tracks like Live Forever, driven by Liam Gallagher's compelling vocals. While Noel Gallagher excels on guitar, Liam's singing truly defines the band's sound. This essential album marks the beginning of Britpop and is considered superior to contemporaries like Blur.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Oasis
English rock band formed in Manchester in 1991, led by brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher. Central figures of 1990s Britpop with landmark albums Definitely Maybe (1994) and (What's the Story) Morning Glory? (1995). The group split in 2009.101 Reviews
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By Sallu
This album is just noise, and nothing more.
Maybe I’ve been a bit harsh, but every time I try to listen to this CD, I get a headache...
By pino masterflash
Oasis are not innovators, they don’t experiment, they just want to hit you with simple songs that are instant classics and stick to your ears and heart at first listen.
Definitely Maybe is a condensation of the best English music produced from the sixties to the early ’70s, with maximal guitar and vocal volumes, psychedelia, violence, and candor merging in the grooves of DM.
By Marko89
It’s listenable, but it’s certainly not a “timeless” or a “masterpiece” as I’ve heard some say.
Oasis did better in the later years which is why they remain one of my favorite bands.
By juca
"The first song is 'Rock'N'Roll Star,' a historic piece by Oasis, which delivers a great adrenaline rush."
"'Bring It On Down' expresses all the anger of the English working class, which is kindly invited to 'destroy it.'"
By Lito
"Perhaps this judgment is also influenced by the fact that in the 10 years that followed, Oasis shifted gears musically and captivated us with albums of a vastly different level."
"Track number three is indeed 'Live Forever': a great song that became the true anthem of a generation."
