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THE REVIEW
This album is the definitive thesis of the brit-pop movement, which, alongside grunge, defined the musical scene of the 90s.
The masterpiece by the Manchester band sold 20 million copies worldwide, achieving the title of the best-selling album in history in the United Kingdom. It consists of 12 tracks characterized by a predominantly electric guitar-based rock style, mostly sung by Liam Gallagher, while others also by his brother Noel.
The first track that particularly stands out is "Roll With it", the second track, which was the first single released reaching sales of over 200,000 copies. The main track is the third one, namely "Wonderwall", in my opinion, a fundamental song of that entire decade along with "Under the Bridge" by the Red Hot and "Smells like teen spirit" by Nirvana. The title of the song was inspired by a film for which George Harrison composed the soundtrack. Although the song has a stunning rhythm and quickly touches your heart with its sweetness, it does not have a precise meaning according to what Noel stated in an interview with Mtv.
Another main track is "Don't look back in anger" entirely sung by Noel Gallagher, often used as the closing of their concerts. The "Sally" mentioned in a chorus, although at first glance may seem like a girl, is not exactly known who it is; according to an interview, the name was inspired by a dog present in the recording studios at that time.
Other important tracks worth noting are "Some might say", "Cast no shadows" (dedicated to Ashcroft), "Morning Glory", and "Champagne Supernova", the latter beautifully closes our dear Gallagher masterpiece using the phrase: "How many special people change How many lives are living strange Where were you when we were getting high?" Well, how can one not agree with the two Gallagher brothers on these holy words? In conclusion, the masterpiece entirely written by Noel Gallagher definitively demonstrates his creative genius and his ability to write works of a certain caliber, reminiscent of the old 60s in every sense.
In my opinion, none of their albums have ever contained a song as beautiful and sentimental as "Wonderwall" and consecrated brit-pop as the revival of the old and true rock of yesteryears.
A MUST-HAVE!
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Oasis' (What's the Story) Morning Glory is a definitive Britpop album that sold 20 million copies worldwide. The review highlights key tracks like 'Wonderwall' and 'Don't Look Back in Anger', praising Noel Gallagher's songwriting. The album is celebrated as a masterpiece that shaped 90s rock with memorable melodies and emotional depth. It remains a must-have for lovers of Britpop and rock music.
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
Wonderwall and Don’t Look Back In Anger are untouchable, timeless masterpieces.
The great success of this CD is deserved, but from here to say that it is a timeless masterpiece is a bit too far.
By ste84
"You realize you don’t need a perfect knowledge of the instrument to write beautiful acoustic gems like 'Wonderwall' and 'Cast No Shadow'."
"I’ll keep my beloved idiots who don’t write ‘songs’ for idiots but rather, they write FANTASTIC ‘songs’ for idiots."
By Vic Sorriso1
So I see them and I say "Let's give these sacks of shit a chance"...
I was so disgusted that I switched to ReteAllmusic...
By juca
We are faced with an absolute masterpiece, a page of history, a symbol of mid-’90s England, the highest point reached by Oasis.
The most beautiful piece in the career of the Manchester group is ‘Don’t Look Back In Anger’... the memorable solo of this song is something absolutely unique.
By Lito
The 12 gems contained in the album enter you like water and inevitably leave you with something you cannot erase.
'Wonderwall,' which remains to this day an indescribable song for ordinary people.
