Oasis
Don't Believe The Truth

THE REVIEW

I introduce this review by explaining to the fans of the Manchester band (I hope many will come) the reason for the 4 stars given to this album.

First of all, Noel Gallagher had stated, shortly before releasing this CD, that their new work would be among the best of their career, even better than their first success, "Definitely Maybe," which came out in '94. False! I believe and hope that all of you know how much fame and glory their first, unique, and unmatched masterpiece attained, which all supporters (myself included) miss. In short, I exclude that the legendary drunks will manage to make a CD of the same caliber as "Definitely Maybe" or even "(What's The Story) Morning Glory?," the album of their international consecration.

However, it remains a fact that they tried, and despite everything, they came pretty close. "Don't Believe The Truth" is a great album, complete, and containing beautiful songs. It kicks off at full throttle. "Turn Up The Sun" is a more than listenable song saturated with rock energy and the first song written by bassist Andy Bell. In summary, this track excellently opens the album that I am about to describe. We find right after "Mucky Fingers," written by the group's elder, Noel (class of '67 for the legendary guitarist), which very much recalls those sweet melodies of the '70s, but unfortunately it repeats itself endlessly and is declared the worst song of the album. Here is one of the most listened-to singles of summer 2005, "Lyla," an energetic and rocking tune, where Liam Gallagher clearly wants to show that despite 14 years of career, he still has the voice and can give endless emotions to those who love and will continue to love the rock band's music that changed the world after the end of the grand "BeatlesMania."

"Love Like A Bomb" is a beautiful song, very harmonious and relaxing, unlike "The Importance Of Being Idle," an extremely lively single also written by Noel. We reach the middle of the CD with "The Meaning Of Soul," another sudden change in sound, a kick to the group's brit-pop traditions with almost punk sounds. Unfortunately, it doesn't last long, too short. "Guess God Thinks I'm Abel" is the next song and after such a fateful time, we find Noel's "one, two, three, four" introducing the piece. It almost seems to speak about Liam and Noel, the Cain and Abel of British and world rock. The song has a nice acoustic sound, except for the end which is somewhat experimental. "Part Of Queue," a track that sounds very much like something "heard before," is nonetheless very catchy overall. "Keep The Dream Alive" (used as a promo single) and "A Bell Will Ring" are also nice, but not like the wonderful "Let There Be Love," a calm and relaxing song where the voices of Liam and Noel alternate divinely and beautifully close a good album.

I dedicate this review to Bisius, with whom I have entered into a relationship of extreme esteem. A piece of information for those who follow Oasis: on November 20th, the collection "Stop The Clocks" will be released, a compilation of songs that have made the history of Oasis and beyond.

SHIT HOLE!