Dig Out Your Soul
by Oasis
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8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 253 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 217 out of 253
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 253
  3. Negative: 17 out of 253

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  1. MaxGuitarFan
    Jul 22, 2014
    8
    The songs written by Noel are amazing, every single one. But the rest of the band doesn't try to match his level. It's the best Oasis album since "(What's the Story) Morning Glory" though.
  2. Charlyrockstar
    Jan 15, 2014
    10
    perfect, where you seen it, the caratle, the songs, are perfect, the 3rd. best oasis album, is amazing, since bag it up till, soldier on, & I'm Outta Time is the best song of the album, an instant Classic, all too much to say
  3. ricco94
    Mar 8, 2013
    8
    I like Dig Out Your Soul, but I remember that I love Morning Glory and this, just like most of their last albums, is worse. Half of the tracks aren't very brilliant, but the others are good, especially Falling Down and The Shock Of The Lightning. Could have been better.
  4. shakersonic
    Sep 29, 2012
    8
    It's better than Don't Believe The Truth. The first half of this album is fantastic. Liam's songwriting improved a lot. I'm Outta Time and Soldier On are great tracks. Noel's songs in this album sound more inspiring. It's their best album since Be Here Now.
  5. Ricko
    Mar 12, 2012
    7
    After years of some good singles but very average albums I was really happy with 2005's Don't Believe the Truth from Oasis. Really enjoyed it and it's still my 3rd favourite Oasis record. They really recaptured some of their magic on that. Because of this, I had a big expectations for the follow up Dig Out Your Soul and unfortunately it doesn't quite live up to them. There are some greatAfter years of some good singles but very average albums I was really happy with 2005's Don't Believe the Truth from Oasis. Really enjoyed it and it's still my 3rd favourite Oasis record. They really recaptured some of their magic on that. Because of this, I had a big expectations for the follow up Dig Out Your Soul and unfortunately it doesn't quite live up to them. There are some great tacks on here but too much of it is either mid tempo or else just bland and the qulaity levels just go through the floor on the last 4 tracks. Noel's 6 tracks carry the record. Liam's contributions are his weakest since Little James on Standing on the Shoulder..... Even the single he penned, I'm Outta Time is hugely overrated. The Nature of Reality and To Be Where There's Live, thrown in by Andy Bell and Gem Archer, are boring. NG should have put the foot down and been stricter with what went on the record, especially when you hear some of the stuff he had lying around for years that made it onto his solo record. This had the potential to be a 9 out 10 record but the sharing out of the song writing responsibility's cost it in the end.… Expand
  6. titom44980
    Dec 29, 2010
    7
    Nice release, but far below the glorious era of Oasis .... the beggining is very rock, until track four; then, oasis falls in the trap of "experimentation" or tries to create some pop ballades, but unfortunately unsuccessufuly
  7. danc
    Aug 31, 2009
    9
    This album proves that oasis are still very much an important force in music today. all this songs deliver whilst it's no definitely maybe or Morning glory (but then again no album is) it stands up as a great record with great songs by a great band. a pleasure.
  8. ChrisK
    Aug 15, 2009
    8
    When I first heard this album I thought Oasis were finished...but after hearing it again it gets a lot better, with some of their best work on here...of course it can't compare to Definitely Maybe or Morning Glory, but it's still a great album by a great band!
  9. ChrisC.
    Jan 18, 2009
    8
    While this may come off as not as great of an album as Don't Believe The Truth, this is a simply great rock record that has swagger and heart unlike most of the bands out today.
  10. DaveN
    Jan 14, 2009
    8
    Great first half, first 5 tracks are amazing. High Horse Lady is good, though a bit to repititive in my opinion. Falling Down is perhaps the best song on the album. The latter songs are of lesser quality. To be Where There's Life is still quite good, but Ain't Got Notin' is awful, as is The Nature of Reality. Soldier On is a decent ending, but lacks the brilliance of a song Great first half, first 5 tracks are amazing. High Horse Lady is good, though a bit to repititive in my opinion. Falling Down is perhaps the best song on the album. The latter songs are of lesser quality. To be Where There's Life is still quite good, but Ain't Got Notin' is awful, as is The Nature of Reality. Soldier On is a decent ending, but lacks the brilliance of a song like Champagne Supernova. Overall a pretty good album, but could have been better.… Expand
  11. SammyS.
    Jan 12, 2009
    10
    Great album from a great band.
  12. MrMan
    Jan 12, 2009
    10
    Love this album. Didn't like Oasis before but I heard Shock Of The Lightning on the radio and loved it so I bought the album and I love every song. I've got down to buying the rest of the Oasis back catalogue and I've so far got to Standing On The Shoulders Of Giants and I've gotta say I haven't found a song I dislike yet! Beginning to think this is the best band Love this album. Didn't like Oasis before but I heard Shock Of The Lightning on the radio and loved it so I bought the album and I love every song. I've got down to buying the rest of the Oasis back catalogue and I've so far got to Standing On The Shoulders Of Giants and I've gotta say I haven't found a song I dislike yet! Beginning to think this is the best band of all time.… Expand
  13. TylerR.
    Jan 12, 2009
    10
    Can't find any critiscisms of this album - every song is a belter, as long as you don't listen to it with Definitely Maybe in mind. It's easily better than 90% of the rest of the rubbish being churned out these days by other artists.
  14. TomP.
    Jan 12, 2009
    10
    Superb album from one of the all time great British rock bands.
  15. DanielH.
    Dec 21, 2008
    8
    At last! A consis album that has an identity. Gets better with every listen.
  16. John,Jr.H.
    Dec 17, 2008
    10
    I don't know what's going in the mind a perfect human beings like the critics. The point is fans love it. Majority is pleased with this album. They also did negative reviews on past Oasis albums but it sold tens of million copies worldwide. In your face critics! Ultimately, the fans are the one who will decide what bands will stay longer in the industry.
  17. BillW
    Dec 9, 2008
    7
    The only problem with the album is it's nothing new. It's not better or worse than the last album.
  18. BrianG
    Nov 29, 2008
    10
    Amazing, should have been the band's first album.
  19. EduardoM
    Nov 27, 2008
    8
    Great album but not better than be here now for me.
  20. alexg
    Nov 25, 2008
    9
    Let's face it they will never gonna have another dm or wts?mg (and,in fact, i don't want that to happen) but doys is as good as i need, is the excuse i want to be a fan for the next 14 years thank you G'bros now i know i don't need to Live Forever but i can elegantly Fade Away, D'you Know What I Mean?
  21. AlbertoAl
    Nov 25, 2008
    10
    It's a very good album, their best since Be Here Now. The 8 first songs are amazing.
  22. sandyb
    Nov 13, 2008
    9
    DOYS is the shape of band mature. It's solid album and very strong.
  23. JoaoF
    Nov 8, 2008
    9
    Guys, Oasis are definitely back.
  24. CL
    Nov 6, 2008
    8
    I don't think they'll ever top BE HERE NOW, but this is better than everything that came afterward, really.
  25. sVc
    Nov 3, 2008
    8
    This release was shockingly good. Being a long time fan, I thought they had run their course. However, after a few listens, I believe this is their best in over a decade. I like nine of the eleven tracks and I can't say I've felt that way since (What's The Story) Morning Glory. Admittedly, it took a few listens, but I honestly think they may have realized not to try so hard This release was shockingly good. Being a long time fan, I thought they had run their course. However, after a few listens, I believe this is their best in over a decade. I like nine of the eleven tracks and I can't say I've felt that way since (What's The Story) Morning Glory. Admittedly, it took a few listens, but I honestly think they may have realized not to try so hard to please everyone and to make the kind of music they really want to make. If it sounds to 'Beatlesque', well, maybe it is. However, that's what makes them who they are and they are much better for it.… Expand
  26. LGF.
    Oct 25, 2008
    10
    the people running this site have got to be idiots because there in no other way someone could get a 60/100 off the NY Times review. It was more like a 90/100, they're retarded or just don't have very good comprehension skills. The album is great! best of the year BY FAR!
  27. BrianM
    Oct 20, 2008
    7
    Oasis will never be as relevant as they were at the height of their glory in the mid 90's, but for the first time this decade, they sound like they're ok with that. Instead of trying too hard to write memorale melodies and cram countless hooks into their songs, they just deliver a staight ahead rock record. The result is a thoroughly enjoyable collection of arena ready anthems. Oasis will never be as relevant as they were at the height of their glory in the mid 90's, but for the first time this decade, they sound like they're ok with that. Instead of trying too hard to write memorale melodies and cram countless hooks into their songs, they just deliver a staight ahead rock record. The result is a thoroughly enjoyable collection of arena ready anthems. Seven albums in, that's pretty good.… Expand
  28. KT
    Oct 18, 2008
    10
    Rockin' album! Went way beyond what I expected. Sounds better each time you listen to it. Playing it full blast out of speakers really makes it shine. Bag it Up and I'm Outta Time are probably my personal favorites. An album that sounds like Oasis, but in a new, exciting way.
  29. LachlanH.
    Oct 16, 2008
    9
    I am disappointed with all the negative reviews towards this release. i am an oasis fan and to me it sounds fantastic. big sound, electrifying guitars and liams fabulous sneering vocals. if i hear 'noel needs to write more songs' one more time i wont be reading another review. noels 6 songs on this album are brilliant - maybe some of the best songs he has written, liams 3 are I am disappointed with all the negative reviews towards this release. i am an oasis fan and to me it sounds fantastic. big sound, electrifying guitars and liams fabulous sneering vocals. if i hear 'noel needs to write more songs' one more time i wont be reading another review. noels 6 songs on this album are brilliant - maybe some of the best songs he has written, liams 3 are also brilliant - his john lennon moment (track 5 - im outta time) is one of oasis best ever songs and gem and andy's songs are great too. all that matters is that i love it and fuck everybody else. if you like it - great, if you dont - then fuck off and save us all from your crap and negative opinions.… Expand
  30. AlbertoG.
    Oct 15, 2008
    10
    Fantastic album, specially the first 7 songs. Their best since the underrated Be here now.
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66

Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 27
  3. Negative: 1 out of 27
  1. Observer Music Monthly
    80
    It won't win them any new fans, but those that believed the truth last time will dig this.
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  2. Entertainment Weekly
    67
    Qualitywise, most of the tracks here are more ''Bungalow Bill'' than ''Eleanor Rigby.''
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  3. Spin
    70
    Noel Gallagher wrote two more tunes here, both excellent. Unfortunately, age has softened his heart, and he cedes the album's other half to his bandmates (including lead-singing brother Liam), who offer subpar material.
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