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THE REVIEW
These are no longer the Oasis who destroyed hotel rooms and threw beds in the parking lots! The Gallagher brothers are now in their 30s and no longer want to be called "the brawling brothers"! Convinced that "Be Here Now" was horrible (they are the only ones who say so), they kick out the two members who made them a band of slackers and enlist two (more skilled) elements that give them the certainty of having matured. Well...it's true, but the result suggests an overly accelerated maturation!
There is electronics, the rhythms are predominantly slow, there are the psychedelic echoes of Pink Floyd in addition to those now overexposed of the Beatles! It starts with the rock 'n' roll of "Fuckin In The Bushes," which is the only swear word on this CD and earns it that dreadful "parental advisory" sticker; the track is instrumental, ideal for opening live shows. "Go Let It Out," the first single, is an excellent Brit pop ballad with Liam Gallagher's usual arrogant voice and McCartney-style bass. "Who Feels Love?" winks at the Indian melody of "Love You To" (Beatles) and uses the technique of reversed tapes (Beatles).
"Put Yer Money Where Yer Mouth Is" is a blatant and pitiful plagiarism of "Roadhouse Blues" by the Doors! "Little James" is written by Liam who (unsurprisingly) takes inspiration from the Beatles and churns out a sweet melody but with lyrics with impossible rhymes ("have you ever play with plasticine, even tried a trampoline"). "Gas Panic!" is the true masterpiece of the CD; psychedelic rock that captivates for all 6.30 minutes of its duration, and lyrics that talk about withdrawal crises. It concludes with "Roll It Over," a stunning ballad that fuses Beatles and Pink Floyd and confirms the maturity reached by Oasis. After the 45-minute duration of the CD, one is not very satisfied but not disgusted either, after all, the CD is mediocre. However, listening to "I Can See A Liar," the only truly rock track, nostalgia for the old Oasis returns, and one wonders: "why did you get tired of destroying hotels?"
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Summary by Bot
The Gallagher brothers shed their wild image for a more mature sound in this album, but the rapid shift results in a mediocre record. It features electronic and psychedelic influences with occasional Beatles and Pink Floyd echoes. Highlights include the rock instrumental opener and the standout 'Gas Panic!'. Fans of old Oasis may feel nostalgia and disappointment with the album's slower pace and less rebellious vibe.
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 charles
This is not at all a memorable CD, but every band has the right to try to evolve.
It's not an album to own at all costs... only for true fans.
By JULIAN HAMPSHIRE
The opener is the pointless 'Fuckin’ In The Bushes,' a guitar riff that drones on for four minutes and highlights the creative void present in this fourth album.
Unfortunately, the times of Definitely Maybe and Morning Glory are over...
By Rock In
Oasis distance themselves (Finally!!) from the genre that characterized them in their previous album.
In my opinion, Oasis reached the peak of their rock... 'Gas Panic' is a masterpiece!
By JohnWinston
It’s hard to find an album that starts better than "Standing On The Shoulder Of Giants."
"Gas Panic!"… probably the best song on the record, damn psychedelic.
By GrantNicholas
The most enigmatic and painful album of their career.
This 'S.O.T.S.O.G.' is the album received the coldest in the decade-long career of the beloved-hated brothers.
