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. jong
    Jun 23, 2005
    9
    no live forever, no wonderwall, who cares??? they'll never reach the dizzying heights of 95/96 again, but that doesn't stop this album being chocked full of revolver style tunes and pure rock'n'roll nous. better than anything being produced by the sour faced, joy less, current rock'n'roll fraternity at the moment (yes that mean you, radiohead etc). at least no live forever, no wonderwall, who cares??? they'll never reach the dizzying heights of 95/96 again, but that doesn't stop this album being chocked full of revolver style tunes and pure rock'n'roll nous. better than anything being produced by the sour faced, joy less, current rock'n'roll fraternity at the moment (yes that mean you, radiohead etc). at least oasis know how to have fun. its time the rest of us learnt to have fun as well.… Expand
  2. johnm
    Jun 2, 2005
    10
    it a great album!
  3. JohnP
    Jun 1, 2005
    10
    Critics and haters miss the point. Oasis are the last of a dying breed. The last of the true British Invasion worshipers. Come on now, would you really rather listien to melodic ballads of Sytem of a Down or the rockin bad boy antics of Dave Mathews? Excuse me while I go pass gas...
  4. vendegab
    Jun 19, 2005
    9
    fantastic album, top tunes. Liam sounds fantastic and there isn't a weak moment. Excellent
  5. matthew
    Jun 2, 2005
    10
    This is right up there with their first two albums. Andy and Gem breathe new sounds into the album throughout, Noel does his best vocals since "Dont Look Back In Ander," surpassing those with his vocals on "The Importance of Being Idle." A new golden age for Oasis and fans indeed.
  6. jerrys
    Jun 23, 2005
    9
    Hey - admit it. This album has great songs and it is the first Oasis album in years where you do not need to skip a track.
  7. MajkyA
    Jun 2, 2005
    9
    Damn cool album, I love almost all song!!!
  8. BenG
    Jun 20, 2005
    10
    Oasis are back after 10 years!
  9. JulesP
    Jun 3, 2005
    9
    it's a dark time for the music but this album is great. The best of the year
  10. josel
    Jun 3, 2005
    9
    it is a good cd and it is different.it remembers me to the white cd of the beatles because each different song.
  11. GINOL
    Jun 7, 2005
    9
    This is the first album I heard in ages that stood out. Every song has a distinctive quality. It is real mature and distinctive progression that was lacking in Be Here Now and SOTSOG. It's best feature is it's pure natural music sound, There's no attempt at flashy guitar solos in it. The album has a classic 60s and 70s sound that makes it all feel very relaxing. Noel is in This is the first album I heard in ages that stood out. Every song has a distinctive quality. It is real mature and distinctive progression that was lacking in Be Here Now and SOTSOG. It's best feature is it's pure natural music sound, There's no attempt at flashy guitar solos in it. The album has a classic 60s and 70s sound that makes it all feel very relaxing. Noel is in supperb form with the importance of being idle and part of the queue his best songs since don't look back in anger. Turn up the sun, wriiten by Andy, is a great opener and gives the album a good structure. Mucky fingers sounds sounds awful initially, but it really does grow and gives the album a different dimension. The stand out track though is written by Liam!!! The Meaning of soul is just magnificent. Liam sings it like he's high on e's whilst tring to play the guitar with a chain saw. He also writes love like a bomb its like the follow up to beautiful songbird. With Liam showing such potential it makes oasis future look very bright indeed. The album closes with a real potential anthum let there be love, noel and liams first significant duet since acquiesce. A gret ending to an album which stands tall as one the since coldplays parachutes. It shouldn't be compared to whats the story or definately maybe it should be judged on its own merits. It will certainly be an interesting summer war between oasis and coldplay. Don't believe the truth certainly has the edge musically over x&y let the battle of the worlds best live acts commence.… Expand
  12. JonC
    Jul 10, 2005
    9
    A return to form! Some good tunes
  13. JocH
    Jul 15, 2005
    10
    bloody brilliant
  14. MattL
    Jul 1, 2005
    10
    All the people who say that Oasis has gone downhill must not know what they are talking about. After seeing them live I have decided they are the greatest band right now. Dont believe the lies. Buy this album
  15. ChrisT
    Jul 4, 2005
    9
    This album kicks ass! I love that the rest of the band has a say these days! This is a huge accomplishment for a band whose been on the outs lately from "so-called" critics! If you want the White Stripes or Good Charlotte then buy into that scene. If you want to hear good classic rock and the like then buy an Oasis album! Whatever happened to a band having "their sound"???It seems to me This album kicks ass! I love that the rest of the band has a say these days! This is a huge accomplishment for a band whose been on the outs lately from "so-called" critics! If you want the White Stripes or Good Charlotte then buy into that scene. If you want to hear good classic rock and the like then buy an Oasis album! Whatever happened to a band having "their sound"???It seems to me that no one crucified Elvis when he junked on a few pounds and sang his old tired ass off on his comeback special...haha..but I digress. Seriously, take a piece from the book of rock and let the pieces fall where they may...lata on!… Expand
  16. 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'
  17. Craig
    May 31, 2005
    10
    great album. All the tracks are good.
  18. DaveW
    Jun 11, 2005
    9
    Having played this album for the last two weeks and having read reviews, it's clear that this cut will not make any new Oasis fans. That critical mass of popularity has gone, and probably not a bad thing either. So for Oasis fans still reading this review, take heart, it's a great Oasis album. Better by a country mile than everything post-WTSMG. You can actually play this from Having played this album for the last two weeks and having read reviews, it's clear that this cut will not make any new Oasis fans. That critical mass of popularity has gone, and probably not a bad thing either. So for Oasis fans still reading this review, take heart, it's a great Oasis album. Better by a country mile than everything post-WTSMG. You can actually play this from beginning to end without skipping tracks! And by the way, am I the only person on the planet who thinks that "Keep The Dream Alive" is a corker? A beautiful mix of melancholy and hope. Keep it up boys, maybe the best is yet to come? Definitely.… Expand
  19. abcdef
    Jun 11, 2005
    10
    best album of the year
  20. TomW
    Jun 11, 2005
    10
    An outstanding album! Pure class from Oasis.
  21. AllanR
    Jun 1, 2005
    10
    Oasis is finally back... It takes a while to get in love with the songs, but they are definitely good... All of them. My favs are "Part Of the Queue" and "Mucking Fingers".
  22. JonP
    Jun 1, 2005
    10
    A fine return to form -- the best oasis album since Be Here Now. At most only one or two weak tracks on the album while sporting a few masterpieces such as Part of the Queue, The Importance of Being Idle, and Guess God Thinks I'm Abel. The best album of 2005 thus far.
  23. JonathanB
    Jun 1, 2005
    10
    This album is a sound of four talented songwriters making music that they love. There is a stronger chemistry within the band than ever before. Liam's voice sounds great, and Noel turns in some of his best ever vocal performances. It is a joy to listen to, and should be for any open-minded British guitar music enthusiast. While it may not have the standout singles of Morning Glory, This album is a sound of four talented songwriters making music that they love. There is a stronger chemistry within the band than ever before. Liam's voice sounds great, and Noel turns in some of his best ever vocal performances. It is a joy to listen to, and should be for any open-minded British guitar music enthusiast. While it may not have the standout singles of Morning Glory, in my opinion, the overall quality of Don't Believe the Truth matches that album.… Expand
  24. JorisV.
    Jun 1, 2005
    10
    I'm not an Oasis fan and have a various musictaste ranging from Arcade Fire to Brian Eno, and I have to say, this album is too good to be true! **** all those narrow minded Oasis-haters, just because it's Oasis they review this album bad but if you take a listen to this you know this is the perfect rock 'n roll album with 11 good tracks on it. As good as Morning Glory, of I'm not an Oasis fan and have a various musictaste ranging from Arcade Fire to Brian Eno, and I have to say, this album is too good to be true! **** all those narrow minded Oasis-haters, just because it's Oasis they review this album bad but if you take a listen to this you know this is the perfect rock 'n roll album with 11 good tracks on it. As good as Morning Glory, of course not equal to Dafinitely Maybe. Every band member wrote at least one song and Andy's Turn Up The Sun and Keep The Dream Alive are amazing, Liam's songwriting clearly improved if you listen to the classic Love Like A Bomb. And then there's Let There Be Love, Part Of The Queue...can't stop listening to this one. People who gave this a zero didn't listen to this… Expand
  25. mauib
    Jun 1, 2005
    10
    Don't Believe DeRogatis
  26. jasonW
    Jun 2, 2005
    8
    This is not Noel Gallagher, this is Oasis. It is not 10 years past because these guys are grown men now. As a longtime fan, i can see the growth and mellowness of the album. Very non-traditional, but an excellent album none the less. A bold move to reduce all the shite that bogged them down before; go get the album it's the second best album to come out of the UK this year (Coldplay).
  27. JKM
    Jun 2, 2005
    9
    This is a very good album. It is obvious that Oasis decided not to try too hard on this one. Rather than overblowing it as they have done in the past (see Be Here Now), they fire off 11 straight quality, unbloated, rockin tunes... many of them classics. It's good from beginning to end. Oasis have been dogged by critics since Morning Glory. I hope they receive the credit they deserve This is a very good album. It is obvious that Oasis decided not to try too hard on this one. Rather than overblowing it as they have done in the past (see Be Here Now), they fire off 11 straight quality, unbloated, rockin tunes... many of them classics. It's good from beginning to end. Oasis have been dogged by critics since Morning Glory. I hope they receive the credit they deserve for this one... it's just good music. Believe the Truth!!… Expand
  28. EamonK
    Jun 2, 2005
    9
    Bad reviews stick in the mind more than excellent reviews in general. However its hard not to give this return to form a big thumbs up. F the begrudgers.
  29. franciitaly
    Jun 20, 2005
    10
    excellent!!ithank god oasis exists!!!
  30. CharlieB
    Jun 2, 2005
    8
    Getting there - best in years but still some fillers.
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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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