Don't Believe The Truth
by Oasis
  • Record Label: Sony
  • Release Date: May 31, 2005
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 346 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 277 out of 346
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 346
  3. Negative: 48 out of 346

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  1. Ricko
    Nov 18, 2017
    9
    For Oasis, the 10 years after the release of What's the Story Morning Glory were made up of 3 average albums that had the occasional good song on them but the blunt songwriting and bloated production definitely outweighed the best moments. I feel "Don't Believe the Truth" was the antithesis of this. In 2005 Oasis returned to 1965 with an acoustic rock sound ala Ray Davies and The KinksFor Oasis, the 10 years after the release of What's the Story Morning Glory were made up of 3 average albums that had the occasional good song on them but the blunt songwriting and bloated production definitely outweighed the best moments. I feel "Don't Believe the Truth" was the antithesis of this. In 2005 Oasis returned to 1965 with an acoustic rock sound ala Ray Davies and The Kinks with a nod to "Rubber Soul" as well. As usual for an Oasis record, its full of 60's influences and copy and paste jobs but they do a really excellet job of it on "Don't Believe the Truth". This is also the only Oasis album where Andy Bell and Gem Archer make worthwhile contributions ("Turn Up the Sun" and "A Bell Will Ring" are as all out rock as Oasis have ever gotten) and Liam's contributions are the best work he'd done with the band up to this point. For once, the spirit of democracy paid off within the band. Liam's vocals are also excellent throughout the album. Noel's songs are still the highlight of the record but it is the one and only time that an Oasis album doesn't completely depend on him for high points. It's not quite on the level of their first two records but it's their next best by country miles in my humble opinion. Not a bad track on there.… Expand
  2. MaxGuitarFan
    Jul 22, 2014
    7
    Noel wrote 4 tunes in this album, and this tunes are the highlights of it. Unfortunately, Liam, Gem and Andy can't match his level. But it was amazing to see Oasis back into the mainstream.
  3. Charlyrockstar
    Apr 30, 2014
    8
    an good album but not the best album, oasis come back to the great band of the world, since the great comeback of sells of heathen chemistry, an good album with 3 songs like Lyla, The importance of being idle (too much, the best song of the album) and let there be love, oasis comeback to the good times
  4. shakersonic
    Sep 8, 2012
    7
    Is not the best Oasis album, but overall is enjoyable. The melodies and guitar riffs sound very 60's. Mucky Fingers has an obvious influenced from velvet underground's waiting for my man. Let There Be Love has a John Lennon feel to it. Their image never looked more beatlesque than ever at this time. If they at least they didn't try too hard, but other than the way too obvious influences, IIs not the best Oasis album, but overall is enjoyable. The melodies and guitar riffs sound very 60's. Mucky Fingers has an obvious influenced from velvet underground's waiting for my man. Let There Be Love has a John Lennon feel to it. Their image never looked more beatlesque than ever at this time. If they at least they didn't try too hard, but other than the way too obvious influences, I can feel so much energy in their songs like Lyla, The Importance Of Being Idle, Meaning Of Soul, Turn Up The sun, and of course you got ballads like Guess God Thinks I'm Able. This acoustic composition is one of the best songs in the album, and Let There Be Loved, which was already mentioned is as well a nice love tune.… Expand
  5. KitsGravity
    Jan 17, 2012
    9
    Great album by the best loved British band! Surely takes Oasis back to business. I hoped a lot from the album and in return I got a lot from as per what I had expected. It's one of the most defining album of the 2000s for sure.
  6. TheSpecialOne14
    Apr 4, 2011
    8
    Easily the their third best record, and the singles released from DBTT are probably the strongest collection of singles released from any Oasis album.
  7. JackieK
    Oct 19, 2009
    10
    My favourite Oasis album is Don't Believe The Truth and Definitely Maybe. This album is sensitive and powerful. first two album was singin' about the Youth, but this album is about the Grown-Up people's story(that people are all members of Oasis) more wise, more calm but still powerful and strong.
  8. SamM.
    Jun 13, 2009
    9
    Back to the great songwriting without the over top distortion and that. Great album to listen too.
  9. CamiloH.
    Feb 18, 2009
    8
    Is a little monotone, but it is still a good album.
  10. DimasM.
    Jul 24, 2008
    10
    Brilliant.
  11. RyanB
    Jun 11, 2008
    8
    Solid oasis album. highlights: importance of being idle, keep the dream alive, part of the queue.
  12. RTA
    Dec 27, 2007
    8
    Okay, it isn't as good as the first two - but nothing ever could be. I find it astonishing that some critics have called this album rubbish, simply because it doesn't have a Wonderwall or a Live Forever. Anyway, as a whole the album is no classic - but it does stand up much stronger than the two previous Oasis albums. There are some great songs: 'The Importance Of Being Okay, it isn't as good as the first two - but nothing ever could be. I find it astonishing that some critics have called this album rubbish, simply because it doesn't have a Wonderwall or a Live Forever. Anyway, as a whole the album is no classic - but it does stand up much stronger than the two previous Oasis albums. There are some great songs: 'The Importance Of Being Idle' , 'Let There Be Love' . 'Turn Up The Sun' and some good songs 'Guess God Thinks I'm Abel' , 'A Bell Will Ring' and 'Part Of The Queue'. It's a good album, everyone knows that deep down - but everything Oasis put out after Morning Glory was always going to be panned by some people.… Expand
  13. Paul
    Aug 17, 2007
    8
    True, Oasis will never top their earlier success, but how many bands do? After having an enormously successful album, only a very few bands can top it and they certainly can never live up to the hype and expectations. It was a lot different 30 years ago when there was an abundance a great talent and artistic freedom, however in todays world of mostly crappy music I applaud that their can True, Oasis will never top their earlier success, but how many bands do? After having an enormously successful album, only a very few bands can top it and they certainly can never live up to the hype and expectations. It was a lot different 30 years ago when there was an abundance a great talent and artistic freedom, however in todays world of mostly crappy music I applaud that their can even be a band as good as Oasis. I think this is a great effort from Oasis but it is no Definitely Maybe and never will be, and they know it to.… Expand
  14. mattv
    Jul 2, 2007
    10
    I think this record is far better than the first two albums, by far. The album is full of color, creativity and new poppy-ish sounds. All the songs are great, but if it were to come down to suggesting to someone, but asked what would be the highlights, it would have to be 'Let there be love', 'Importance of being idle' and 'Part of the queue'
  15. GeorgeS.
    May 25, 2007
    10
    great album one of there best , the best tracks are Lyla , The importance of being Idle , Keep The Drean alive and Let There Be Love
  16. CarlE
    Feb 2, 2007
    9
    As I seem to be the only one on the planet who likes BE HERE NOW, I think this is a far departure from that but still I see the genius in the smoke! I would never be so obnoctious a twat as to say I could write a better song or wouldn't try to get a record deal if this was the best I could do, only innorant people speak such rubbish. Dont believe the truth is the next chapter in a As I seem to be the only one on the planet who likes BE HERE NOW, I think this is a far departure from that but still I see the genius in the smoke! I would never be so obnoctious a twat as to say I could write a better song or wouldn't try to get a record deal if this was the best I could do, only innorant people speak such rubbish. Dont believe the truth is the next chapter in a great collection of music through out the years, how sad if every album sounded like the great Definitely Maybe, it would tire and bore most people, Cheers mates, well done!… Expand
  17. pierreb
    Jan 28, 2007
    10
    hij is gewoon best wel goed!
  18. RicoR
    Nov 28, 2006
    10
    Great album, songs like The Importance of Being Idle are undeniable classics and work of the aging genius of Noel Gallagher.
  19. EveG
    Oct 10, 2006
    10
    This band is fantastic...i love it...i cant live without this songs
  20. BryanR
    Aug 22, 2006
    8
    A good solid alum that almost atones for Heathem chemistry and Standing on the shoulders which is more than a compliment. Evidently strong songs from start to finish. Diversity does not go a miss here. Forget the hype and accept the blatant fact that Oasis do not care about producing tunes to re-capture the brit-pop era but simply aim to make good music.
  21. JustinM
    May 14, 2006
    10
    I'm a diehard Oasis fan but even I can accept that their work from 1997-2002 has been less then stellar. Standing on the Shoulders of Giants and Heathen Chemistry were both good albums, but not high caliber. This all changes with Don't Believe the Truth, arguably their best album since Morning Glory. From the massive opening "Turn Up The Sun" to the epic Noel tune "The I'm a diehard Oasis fan but even I can accept that their work from 1997-2002 has been less then stellar. Standing on the Shoulders of Giants and Heathen Chemistry were both good albums, but not high caliber. This all changes with Don't Believe the Truth, arguably their best album since Morning Glory. From the massive opening "Turn Up The Sun" to the epic Noel tune "The Importance of Being Idle" this is definetly an Oasis album that proves they aren't without massive talent and ideas left to give us.… Expand
  22. AnthonyS
    Mar 26, 2006
    10
    This album has songs discussing topics that are most often over-looked. A rare gem.
  23. RogerM
    Jan 19, 2006
    10
    Music is not what it was.....Oasis is just de exception of the rule
  24. sk
    Jan 17, 2006
    10
    oasis r back in a great form with their most beautiful album in almost a decade.u will not find a bad song here. melodic , sensitive , simple & clever.that DBTT. a band to believe in.again.
  25. LucianoM
    Jan 4, 2006
    7
    El mejor disco desde "What´s the story..." pero lejos de convertirse en un disco recordable de la historia musical
  26. AndrewG
    Dec 17, 2005
    10
    This a Fantastic Album With the exception of mucky fingers which i find grates on my ears...true return to form for Oasis..ive read some reviews and they dont even talk about the album but just wank on about how crap their last 2 or 3 because this is a truly underrated Album and the critics just cant find that maybe they have changed their tune and grown up a bit ....well maybe a tiny bit This a Fantastic Album With the exception of mucky fingers which i find grates on my ears...true return to form for Oasis..ive read some reviews and they dont even talk about the album but just wank on about how crap their last 2 or 3 because this is a truly underrated Album and the critics just cant find that maybe they have changed their tune and grown up a bit ....well maybe a tiny bit i reccommend everybody to run out and buy it now!… Expand
  27. DaveS
    Dec 13, 2005
    10
    Q magazine finally got one right when "Don't Believe the Truth" was awarded their Album of the Year for 2005. Great album of which 9 out of the 11 tracks could be hits if given the chance. It's a shame that American radio and music television has changed so much nowadays that good rock music like this has to fight to get one single out. The second song on the album, "Mucky Q magazine finally got one right when "Don't Believe the Truth" was awarded their Album of the Year for 2005. Great album of which 9 out of the 11 tracks could be hits if given the chance. It's a shame that American radio and music television has changed so much nowadays that good rock music like this has to fight to get one single out. The second song on the album, "Mucky Fingers" is an excellent throwback to the Velvet Undergound and, in my opinion, the best. "Lyla" is great, but also listen to "The Importance of Being Idle" and you'll catch on to it quickly. So glad to hear an Oasis album that doesn't rely on an "anthem" that everyone knocks the for not having on this album. This is a band that has grown and proves that a future is still in store.… Expand
  28. KazzS
    Dec 11, 2005
    10
    A return to form for the Gallagher brothers. Not as good as the first three albums but that is no crime. The first three albums are three of the greatest of all time. No band can continually create albums to such a high standard with the exception of the Beatles possibly, (even some of theirs were pants i.e. Rubber Soul). Importance of Being Idle is another Oasis classic. Great band to A return to form for the Gallagher brothers. Not as good as the first three albums but that is no crime. The first three albums are three of the greatest of all time. No band can continually create albums to such a high standard with the exception of the Beatles possibly, (even some of theirs were pants i.e. Rubber Soul). Importance of Being Idle is another Oasis classic. Great band to see live. Noel can once again claim that they are the greatest band in the world, as they are. Can't wait for the next LP. MAD FOR IT!!!!… Expand
  29. LeoV
    Nov 23, 2005
    10
    Because it's underrated.
  30. GaryC
    Nov 21, 2005
    10
    Album of the year!
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64

Generally favorable reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 28
  3. Negative: 5 out of 28
  1. The A.V. Club
    70
    Yes, the rumors are true: Oasis has--for the first time in a decade--made an album worth hearing.
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  2. Drawer B
    10
    Mediocre melodies ride atop formulaic songwriting.
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  3. Village Voice
    30
    In the end, it's Oasis's attempts to capture former pinnacles, from trying to re-create the simple sunny-side-up pleasures of "Live Forever" to trying for another album-ending mountain like "Champagne Supernova," that keep their latter-day output so entirely forgettable.
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