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THE REVIEW
The joyful days are over. Another replacement (on drums Zak Starkey) and a not exactly positive atmosphere in the music of this album. The world that Oasis find themselves facing is getting worse: they are also less cheerful, but musically more interesting.
I can say that "Don't Believe The Truth" was made by a group of professionals (the Gallaghers? Yes). I think this is not just a group that makes great music, has a "down-to-earth" image (despite a certain arrogant "grandeur"), and is at one with its audience at concerts: these have grown and evolved a lot. From the past, only "Let There Be Love" remains, which aligns with "Born On A Different Cloud" (from "Heathen Chemistry") and "Don't Look Back In Anger" (from "(What's The Story) Morning Glory?") in the Beatles-like style of '69-'70 (that is reminiscent of the Beatles' style of that period).
Already "Standing" was an attempt to break away from the group's classic style. But here the result is by far the best. Two of the three singles boast great videos: "Lyla", but especially "The Importance Of Being Idle". Previously, I could only appreciate "The Hindu Times" (fantastic), "Wonderwall" and "Supersonic" (oh...personal tastes!). Magnificent "Turn Up The Sun", equally "A Bell Will Ring"; then "The Meaning Of Soul", "Lyla". But a cut above all is "The Importance Of Being An Idle".
An attack on Tony Blair also comes from Noel with "Mucky Fingers", a sign that perhaps the Prime Minister's work wasn't too loved by Noel either (at least regarding the Iraq war): "You get your mucky fingers burnt/you get your truth the lies you were learnt [...] ...and all your brothers and sisters have gone and they won't come back" meaning: "You burn your mucky fingers/you take your truth from the lies you were taught [...] ...and your brothers and sisters have gone and they won't come back".
For the Italian year-end chart, Oasis will have a 63rd place (www.hitparadeitalia.it) (I expected much more - perhaps the melodies didn't go down entirely well compared to "Heathen Chemistry"). However, they have proven they can reinvent themselves very well. Maybe not all the songs grabbed you on the first listen.
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Oasis' 'Don't Believe the Truth' marks a mature, more interesting musical phase despite a less cheerful atmosphere. With Zak Starkey on drums and notable Beatles-inspired tracks, the band evolves beyond their usual style. Standout singles like 'Lyla' and 'The Importance Of Being Idle' feature great videos, while politically charged lyrics offer depth. Though it didn’t dominate the charts, the album proves Oasis can reinvent themselves effectively.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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The hopes of those (almost) everyone can safely be said to have been repaid in the best way.
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This is a MILESTONE, people, a MILESTONE.
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