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THE REVIEW
Oh my. How mediocre and predictable are the Oasis?
When a fanatical friend of mine of this band (and I'd like to know why) made me listen to "Standing On The Shoulder Of Giants" and "Heathen Chemistry" my arms fell down. After I also heard the pathetic "Don't Believe The Truth" I felt like fainting. I mean, is this a masterpiece as I read and heard somewhere? Yes. Sure. Go listen to irrelevant tracks like "Part Of The Queue" or ridiculous ballads like "Love Like a Bomb" or "Guess God Thinks I'm Abel." Listen to the disastrous single "The Importance Of Being Idle," where Noel Gallagher sings worse than a deaf-mute. Check out the poorly executed country-punk experiment "The Meaning Of Soul." What is decent? "Turn Up The Sun" fully earns its pass, with a very interesting start (and it’s no coincidence it's the only track written by bassist Andy Bell), and "Mucky Fingers," which sounds a lot like Velvet Underground. Then that's it. Nothing. "Lyla" wouldn't even be bad, but in the long run, it makes you grimace. The only decent ballad is "Keep The Dream," but it's nothing special, quite the opposite. Better not to mention the closing "Let There Be Love" and "Bell Will Ring." Sung without even a hint of pathos. Oasis are way too underrated: they evoke no emotion... nothing at all. Just a big void of anger.
By now only a category of people judge the English band: the bastard critics, who tend to smear the album in question. But in this case, they are entirely right.
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This review harshly critiques Oasis' album Don't Believe The Truth, calling it mediocre and emotionally void. Only a couple of tracks receive mild praise, while most are seen as disappointing or poorly executed. The reviewer dismisses the album's acclaim, expressing strong dissatisfaction.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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By francis
This is a MILESTONE, people, a MILESTONE.
'Turn Up The Sun'... perhaps the best opening track in rock history.
By ste84
Oasis hit the mark by producing an album that contains just one thing: ROCK!
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By Abel
"I think 'don’t believe...' is a beautiful album that recalls the carefree spirit of 'Definitely Maybe' while innovating with original songs."
‘‘It’s unacceptable to dismiss with quick insults a band that has contributed so much to rock music over two decades.’
