The mark of a good band is their b-sides. In Oasis' case, the b-sides are often even better than the a-sides.
Even Noel Gallgalahghaegrellger himself has admitted to perhaps choosing the wrong songs for their albums. The title track here for example, is easily one of the five best songs he's ever written.
There is a clunker or two on The Masterplan (I've never cared for the dull instrumental Swamp Song or the Beatles cover I Am The Walrus), but everything here is sheer quality. This to me was the last time Oasis released something great.
I always recommend people to get Definitely Maybe (1994) and (What's The Story) Morning Glory (1995) and this one. Be Here Now (1997) if they must. Everything else is a bit... off. They come close sometimes, but rarely get there. During this era however, everything they did turned into gold. And what I've heard of the upcoming album, it's not looking good.
I do believe they still have a good album in them though, Noel just has to stop letting the others contribute material. He needs to go back to being the dictator again. Maybe that rumored solo album of his will be worth buying?
(mp3) Oasis - Underneath the sky
(mp3) Oasis - Going nowhere
(mp3) Oasis - The masterplan (highly recommended!)
Buy The Masterplan @ Amazon.com.
2 comments:
"The mark of a good band is their b-sides."
That's not actually true at all.
Yes it is.
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