Baj Posted 28 August, 2009 Share Posted 28 August, 2009 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8228053.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swannymere Posted 28 August, 2009 Share Posted 28 August, 2009 If its true i think most people would think Oasis have probably gone as far as they can musically, i was always more excited by Noel's vocal tracks anyway so look forward to the solo album:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 28 August, 2009 Share Posted 28 August, 2009 Yes, of course he has, just like one or the other brother has quit before. Anything for a bit of tabloid space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintandy666 Posted 28 August, 2009 Share Posted 28 August, 2009 If this is really the end of Oasis, then I shall be very sad indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintandy666 Posted 28 August, 2009 Share Posted 28 August, 2009 Yes, of course he has, just like one or the other brother has quit before. Anything for a bit of tabloid space. Once in 1995, and nothing so official like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 29 August, 2009 Share Posted 29 August, 2009 As a teenager in the 1990's Oasis were part of my growing up. There first 3 albums were simply sensational. They have not brought anything great out for ages so maybe the end is the best. I'm sure they will be back in the future for a tour. Hopefully Noel will do some solo stuff them and Blur were...brilliant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff leopard Posted 29 August, 2009 Share Posted 29 August, 2009 As a teenager in the 1990's Oasis were part of my growing up. There first 3 albums were simply sensational. They have not brought anything great out for ages so maybe the end is the best. I'm sure they will be back in the future for a tour. Hopefully Noel will do some solo stuff them and Blur were...brilliant I loved the first album, and somehow it still sounds pretty good, morning glory was the soundtrack to my first year at uni but the rot had already set in. Everything since, including their baffling amount of press coverage, has been utterly pointless, imo. How will pop history judge them? If i'm writing it then it will be as a 3rd rate version of Slade. I'm proud to say that, when push came to shove, I was always a Blur man. At least they had the originality to use syd barrett and ray davis as their icons, and not just the beatles (yawn). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 29 August, 2009 Share Posted 29 August, 2009 I loved the first album, and somehow it still sounds pretty good, morning glory was the soundtrack to my first year at uni but the rot had already set in. Everything since, including their baffling amount of press coverage, has been utterly pointless, imo. How will pop history judge them? If i'm writing it then it will be as a 3rd rate version of Slade. I'm proud to say that, when push came to shove, I was always a Blur man. At least they had the originality to use syd barrett and ray davis as their icons, and not just the beatles (yawn). history will be kind to them... some of their tunes..well, a fair few are litterally anthems that we will hear year after year...and will always be many peoples favourites in their 'collection' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney Fudpucker the 3rd Posted 29 August, 2009 Share Posted 29 August, 2009 Based on their performance last Saturday night, it comes as no suprise. They were f*cking awful! All that crap about Laim having Viral Laryngitis on Sunday was bull****. His voice was fine on Saturday at V. Well, I say fine. It was the same as it has been for the last few years which is not a patch on what it once was. At least I can say I saw their last gig... For the time being. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheaf Saint Posted 29 August, 2009 Share Posted 29 August, 2009 If its true i think most people would think Oasis have probably gone as far as they can musically, i was always more excited by Noel's vocal tracks anyway so look forward to the solo album:D This is precisely my view as well. Never been bothered by Oasis - the main reason is that I can't stand Liam's voice. He's just an untalented, arrogant gobsh1te and this comes through in his singing. The only Oasis songs I have ever really liked have had Noel on vocals, so I look forward to hearing what he comes up with as a solo artist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 29 August, 2009 Share Posted 29 August, 2009 Based on their performance last Saturday night, it comes as no suprise. They were f*cking awful! All that crap about Laim having Viral Laryngitis on Sunday was bull****. His voice was fine on Saturday at V. Well, I say fine. It was the same as it has been for the last few years which is not a patch on what it once was. At least I can say I saw their last gig... For the time being. this is true.. when you hear wonderwall or cigarettes and alcohol he sounds 'like he should'..then you hear him live today and it is not the same.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpsaint Posted 29 August, 2009 Share Posted 29 August, 2009 Probably for the best if true,their stuff has been average for a while now. Am excited by the prospect of solo stuff from Noel though,his acoustic shows at the RAH were incredible so Liam wouldn't be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintandy666 Posted 29 August, 2009 Share Posted 29 August, 2009 No way has all their recent stuff been ****e! Last 2 albums were amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_bert Posted 29 August, 2009 Share Posted 29 August, 2009 No way has all their recent stuff been ****e! Last 2 albums were amazing. No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Block 5 Posted 29 August, 2009 Share Posted 29 August, 2009 As a teenager in the 1990's Bloody hell TDD....... I didn't realise...... you're just a nipper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintandy666 Posted 29 August, 2009 Share Posted 29 August, 2009 No. My opinion, I'm allowed it and judging by the sales and reviews of the two said albums many people agree with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swannymere Posted 30 August, 2009 Share Posted 30 August, 2009 My opinion, I'm allowed it and judging by the sales and reviews of the two said albums many people agree with me. Still wrong though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_bert Posted 30 August, 2009 Share Posted 30 August, 2009 Still wrong though. What he said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheaf Saint Posted 30 August, 2009 Share Posted 30 August, 2009 My opinion, I'm allowed it and judging by the sales and reviews of the two said albums many people agree with me. I think it's fair to say that Oasis' image from the 90s and the high esteem in which their first 2-3 albums are held were a big contributing factor for the sales of the last two albums. A lot of people will have bought them just 'because it's Oasis' and not on the individual merits of those albums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff leopard Posted 30 August, 2009 Share Posted 30 August, 2009 My opinion, I'm allowed it and judging by the sales and reviews of the two said albums many people agree with me. there was this surge in public opinion that 'the importance of being idle' was a great return to form. it was wrong, of course, it was just a lazy rumage through the kinks' back catalogue. it was the sound of a band tired with what they were doing, running merely on fumes. i can understand why people fell in love with them, but they've done nothing but make some tunes that sound a lot like other people's tunes. If they were the kings of a certain genre, it was beige rock, clearing a path for coldplay, keane, kings of leon et al. they've never done anything that can be seen as vaguely innovative or interesting. In this respect, radiohead are worth an infinite number of oasi (oasis's). the thing that's got my goat with oasis is just how much press coverage they got, and sadley, even if this is the end of oasis, that won't be changing at any point in the near future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotonjoe Posted 30 August, 2009 Share Posted 30 August, 2009 If its true i think most people would think Oasis have probably gone as far as they can musically, i was always more excited by Noel's vocal tracks anyway so look forward to the solo album:D TBF, Oasis had gone as far as they could musically by 1995. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rory Posted 30 August, 2009 Share Posted 30 August, 2009 As a teenager in the 1990's Oasis were part of my growing up. There first 3 albums were simply sensational. They have not brought anything great out for ages so maybe the end is the best. I'm sure they will be back in the future for a tour. Hopefully Noel will do some solo stuff them and Blur were...brilliant Be Here Now is DIRE. Definitely Maybe is definitely a classic for that era. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Landrew Posted 30 August, 2009 Share Posted 30 August, 2009 Never been terribly taken by Oasis; they just weren't saying the things that related to me. But it's impossible not to have noticed them in the media. From what I have gleaned over the years, neither brother is an angel, but one of them is definitely talented and thoughtful [Noel] and the other is nothing but a complete thug. I can't say I'll miss them, but I'll look forward to the odd interesting track from Noel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintandy666 Posted 30 August, 2009 Share Posted 30 August, 2009 I think it's fair to say that Oasis' image from the 90s and the high esteem in which their first 2-3 albums are held were a big contributing factor for the sales of the last two albums. A lot of people will have bought them just 'because it's Oasis' and not on the individual merits of those albums. Errrrrr, they've had 7 albums in total, all number ones! And no, my opinion isn't wrong... it's music and therefore someones interpretation as to whether they like it or not. It's not up to you to decide the tastes of everyone, there is no wrong or right, you can disagree but not be right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheaf Saint Posted 30 August, 2009 Share Posted 30 August, 2009 Errrrrr, they've had 7 albums in total, all number ones! And no, my opinion isn't wrong... it's music and therefore someones interpretation as to whether they like it or not. It's not up to you to decide the tastes of everyone, there is no wrong or right, you can disagree but not be right. I never said it was. You do have to ask yourself though, would those later albums have reached number one if it wasn't for their reputation and media profile? You would have to say probably not. I can think of a number of instances where I have bought an album on the sole basis of having really liked some of the artists' previous work, only to be disappointed with it. Sales figures aren't everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintandy666 Posted 30 August, 2009 Share Posted 30 August, 2009 I never said it was. You do have to ask yourself though, would those later albums have reached number one if it wasn't for their reputation and media profile? You would have to say probably not. I can think of a number of instances where I have bought an album on the sole basis of having really liked some of the artists' previous work, only to be disappointed with it. Sales figures aren't everything. Don't Believe the Truth and Dig Out Your Soul I liked on its own and would have bought it had I not been aware of previous albums. I just really like Oasis, it's testement to their quality that an album of B-sides(The Masterplan) got to number 2 with a string of great reviews, AN ALBUM OF B-SIDES!!!!! I really liked Heathen Chemistry too, Standing on the Shoulders of Giants was more meh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_bert Posted 30 August, 2009 Share Posted 30 August, 2009 I never said it was. You do have to ask yourself though, would those later albums have reached number one if it wasn't for their reputation and media profile? You would have to say probably not. I can think of a number of instances where I have bought an album on the sole basis of having really liked some of the artists' previous work, only to be disappointed with it. Sales figures aren't everything. Your right bexy. I got into Metallica very late. I bought St Anger despite being told that it was not very good. But I had to buy it as it was Metallica. Still it completes the set even if it just collects dust on the shelf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swannymere Posted 30 August, 2009 Share Posted 30 August, 2009 I've always thought the continuing 'success' of Oasis was always due to people remembering the gigs which on the whole were ok for music and as cheesy as it sounds just a great celebration of life. The elation of being at an event with your friends combined with a few beers and having a sing-song with thousands of others with the vast majority knowing all the words to most of the songs was always guaranteed to give me 'hair on the back of your neck moments especially when the whole crowd is singing 'Don't look back in anger' or 'Slide away' (my fav.) The gigs at Maine Road, Knebworth and the old Wembley were great celebrations of life and music. Christ i sound like a hippy, but those of you who've been to the gigs will know what i'm raving on about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonManager Posted 30 August, 2009 Share Posted 30 August, 2009 I've always thought the continuing 'success' of Oasis was always due to people remembering the gigs which on the whole were ok for music and as cheesy as it sounds just a great celebration of life. The elation of being at an event with your friends combined with a few beers and having a sing-song with thousands of others with the vast majority knowing all the words to most of the songs was always guaranteed to give me 'hair on the back of your neck moments especially when the whole crowd is singing 'Don't look back in anger' or 'Slide away' (my fav.) The gigs at Maine Road, Knebworth and the old Wembley were great celebrations of life and music. Christ i sound like a hippy, but those of you who've been to the gigs will know what i'm raving on about. Yeah, Adge Cutler & The Wurzels used to do that for me. :---) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Keith Posted 31 August, 2009 Share Posted 31 August, 2009 its definitely final this time, been brewing for long time, and not a surprise. still feel very sad though, like part of me has died :smt005 cant even bring myself to listen to the music any more. a big part of my life gone, but having seen them 23 times, i was there for much of it, some memories that just cant be bought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junction 9 Posted 1 September, 2009 Share Posted 1 September, 2009 It would be interesting to see how Oasis would have got on had they hit the scene 10 years later than they did. I often think that at time the music industry in the UK was crying out for someone like them and that it didn't really matter who it was as long as it overtook Nirvana etc. There's also some comments on here about what the Gallachers are like as people with Liam getting the thug/moron persona and Noel the creative genius. I'm not sure either views are accurate. Noel has never shown an ounce of humility throughout his career and is always the first to knock other bands as if he is the benchmark they should follow. He is not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted 1 September, 2009 Share Posted 1 September, 2009 Can't say I'm not gutted, but it's been coming for far too long, both in terms of their relationship and the music. Gonna miss the live gigs, with the exception of the Rose Bowl they've been amazing. Have to say though that I've always been more of a fan of Noel than Liam, have loved the solo performances he's done, long may they continue. He'll be better off for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the stain Posted 2 September, 2009 Share Posted 2 September, 2009 I've always thought the continuing 'success' of Oasis was always due to people remembering the gigs which on the whole were ok for music and as cheesy as it sounds just a great celebration of life. The elation of being at an event with your friends combined with a few beers and having a sing-song with thousands of others with the vast majority knowing all the words to most of the songs was always guaranteed to give me 'hair on the back of your neck moments especially when the whole crowd is singing 'Don't look back in anger' or 'Slide away' (my fav.) The gigs at Maine Road, Knebworth and the old Wembley were great celebrations of life and music. Christ i sound like a hippy, but those of you who've been to the gigs will know what i'm raving on about. There's a lot of truth in this. For me Oasis were pretty much a spent force after Definitely Maybe and the sacking of the original drummer, it was all a bit polished and plain after that. But for a lot of people it was era defining music and a massive shared experience. It's just a shame that the music that defined that era for that audience wasn't anywhere near as exciting or innovative or frankly good as the acid house that their older brothers would have listened to. 10 years of bland-rock instead of 10 years of excitement is the price we've all paid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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