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

Generally favorable reviews- based on 346 Ratings

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  1. lukeb
    Jun 3, 2005
    9
    I think it´s great album...
  2. JakobS
    Jun 5, 2005
    9
    Great album. Their best since WTSMG.
  3. Howc
    Jun 6, 2005
    9
    Definitely up there with definitely maybe and What's the story morning glory.
  4. vik
    Jun 6, 2005
    9
    a brilliant album from a brilliant band!
  5. JulianC
    Jun 9, 2005
    9
    Fantastic album from Britains best band!!!
  6. OliverP
    Jul 18, 2005
    9
    Great album, with some superb songs.
  7. HywelP
    Jul 18, 2005
    9
    Really good album. They are genuinely developing and moving forward as a band. People say they always make music that sounds the same and then when they produce something different they moan that is not Morning Glory. This album is quality
  8. PhoS
    Jul 27, 2005
    9
    Back to basic, no frills, no over producing, just good simple Rock N'Roll. What's not to love?
  9. TheoH
    Jul 6, 2005
    9
    Great Album. a nice collection of tunes.
  10. 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
  11. JoseS
    Oct 23, 2005
    9
    I't's the best album of Oasis since Morning Glory with a good sound and really good lyrics
  12. Cosmo
    Jun 1, 2005
    9
    "Playlouder.com" might be the most worthless website of all time! Before they knock a band they should update there website. It looks like it was put together by bunch of retarded chimps on smack. Luke Turner is, no doubt, the most pointless rock scribe on the Internet. I'm sure he's eagerly anticipating the next rockin releases of Rufus Wainwright and Boy George. This is a good "Playlouder.com" might be the most worthless website of all time! Before they knock a band they should update there website. It looks like it was put together by bunch of retarded chimps on smack. Luke Turner is, no doubt, the most pointless rock scribe on the Internet. I'm sure he's eagerly anticipating the next rockin releases of Rufus Wainwright and Boy George. This is a good record - Not the best - But for a band that has been at it for this long, it works. It's certainly a better record compared to any 90's dinosaur (Pearl Jam anyone). If you see Luke Turner, punch him in the face. Personally, I hope he gets hit by a truck.… Expand
  13. johnr
    Jun 19, 2005
    9
    Gone is the affectionate bombastic blasting which marked their last three albums. Could this be the Seargant Pepper they have yearned for ? Collectively this is a Rock classic with "Tooooonful", memorable songs - I can't decide on a favourite cut as it changes daily. The most exciting rock album I've enjoyed for some time then!
  14. IanB
    Jul 23, 2005
    9
    A real grower, gets better with every listen
  15. JorgeG
    Aug 14, 2005
    9
    This is a different Oasis record. I believe no song will be a superb hit as the ones in DM or WTSMG but 11 nice tunes that are worth listening to. However this could be a turning point for Oasis so critics and fans stop comparing every release with their first studio albums.
  16. MathijsC
    Aug 17, 2005
    9
    Great album, very fresh sounding.
  17. FrancoM
    Aug 8, 2005
    9
    this album is musicaly the best album of all lyla kick ass, like parte of the queue, mucky fingers, the importance of bieng idle, and let there be love.. materpieces This is an almost perfect album
  18. SamM.
    Jun 13, 2009
    9
    Back to the great songwriting without the over top distortion and that. Great album to listen too.
  19. PeterSupernova
    Oct 11, 2005
    9
    fucking amazing, that's enough!!!!
  20. KarinE
    Oct 11, 2005
    9
    A very good album, its rock. The guitars are fantastic and the song are very nice. The best album of oasis since 1996
  21. CatherineH
    May 26, 2005
    9
    Great songs... Lyla is a classic Oasis lead single... Meaning of Soul is a no frills rocker... The Importence of Being Idle goes places you don't expect- great song. A Bell Will Ring and Let There Be Love are also great. Sadly, a lot of these "reviews" don't focus on the album- standing alone. Which makes a lot of these critics look really dumb. Anyway there's only one Great songs... Lyla is a classic Oasis lead single... Meaning of Soul is a no frills rocker... The Importence of Being Idle goes places you don't expect- great song. A Bell Will Ring and Let There Be Love are also great. Sadly, a lot of these "reviews" don't focus on the album- standing alone. Which makes a lot of these critics look really dumb. Anyway there's only one stinker: Part of the Queue (embarrassing DadRock) but other than that it's worth buying!… Expand
  22. BillD
    May 31, 2005
    9
    Better than Morning Glory, after expecting a decade spent on cruise control Oasis have surprised and produced their second best album. The dad rock and the half ass flag waving anthems are gone from this album and replaced with just solid songs that show depth and variation. Highlights would be The Importance Of Being Idle. Let There Be Love, Part Of The Que, Mucky Fingers, Keep The Dream Better than Morning Glory, after expecting a decade spent on cruise control Oasis have surprised and produced their second best album. The dad rock and the half ass flag waving anthems are gone from this album and replaced with just solid songs that show depth and variation. Highlights would be The Importance Of Being Idle. Let There Be Love, Part Of The Que, Mucky Fingers, Keep The Dream Alive and Guess God Think's I'm Abel. Well done Oasis it's good to have you back… Expand
  23. PaulS
    May 31, 2005
    9
    Very solid album on par with their first two releases
  24. ChrisG
    May 31, 2005
    9
    Best since What's The Story. A few critics seem to have panned it based on feelings towards the Gallaghers, most of which are a decade in the making. A phenomenal album.
  25. larrys
    Jun 14, 2005
    9
    Despite what critics say, Oasis continues to make fantastic music. This is yet another solid effort. Mucky Fingers is the standout track.
  26. 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
  27. 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.
  28. JasonS
    Jun 3, 2005
    8
    Its a good album. Shouldn't that be good enough? Its not Definately Maybe, its not Morning Glory, but its good. so why bitch about?
  29. MarcB
    Jun 8, 2005
    8
    This is the first album of oasis that i ever listened ( i know the hits) And i found it once again beatlesque but really not bad!!! This one kicks up coldplay X&Y ass easily this year!!!
  30. LyallD
    Jul 5, 2005
    8
    I think Lyla is the worst cut on the album where other songs like "Let there be Love" are complete genius.
  31. ToddlerF
    Aug 10, 2005
    8
    Back to basics alright. Musically it is much more tighter and simpler than their recent attempts. My favourites are Keep the Dream Alive, Love Like A Bomb, Part of the Queue and God Thinks Im Abel, some great guitar riffs (love like a bomb and Dream) and some great singing (duet on Let there Be Love). The Beatle Revolver esque A Bell Will Ring is also a good rocker. All in all, not Back to basics alright. Musically it is much more tighter and simpler than their recent attempts. My favourites are Keep the Dream Alive, Love Like A Bomb, Part of the Queue and God Thinks Im Abel, some great guitar riffs (love like a bomb and Dream) and some great singing (duet on Let there Be Love). The Beatle Revolver esque A Bell Will Ring is also a good rocker. All in all, not bad...lets hope for an even better one in a few years... are the boys back on track??… Expand
  32. CristianP
    May 31, 2005
    8
    yo creo que el album esta bastante bien. no entiendo porque la mayoria de las criticas intentan hacer quedar mal a esta banda... quizas es por envidia a que otras bandas como coldplay por ejemplo sean mediocres.
  33. matta
    May 31, 2005
    8
    Hard to believe the low score on this album so far. Yea it's not up to par with their first two albums, but not only is this a great improvement on their last two, it's a strong album with really only a few weak tracks. This really doesn't deserve to be in the same category as heathen Chemistry and Standing on the Shoulder of Giants. Hasn't it gotten so that the Hard to believe the low score on this album so far. Yea it's not up to par with their first two albums, but not only is this a great improvement on their last two, it's a strong album with really only a few weak tracks. This really doesn't deserve to be in the same category as heathen Chemistry and Standing on the Shoulder of Giants. Hasn't it gotten so that the critics just automatically count Oasis out? I hope not, becuase this album deserves better than a 59.… Expand
  34. 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).
  35. CharlieB
    Jun 2, 2005
    8
    Getting there - best in years but still some fillers.
  36. EricR
    Jun 6, 2005
    8
    The best Oasis record in some time. Good songs by all, including those by Gem Archer and Andy Bell. I have to laughs at all of the bad reviews here that have absolutely nothing to say...very clever.
  37. Cotty
    Jun 7, 2005
    8
    Nice comback for "The Boyz". If you like Oasis, you'll like this cd.
  38. KitS
    Jun 7, 2005
    8
    It's not half bad
  39. RobbieP
    Jul 26, 2005
    8
    Certainly one of the best indie albums of the year. People moan that its no DM or WTSMG but what they make today still sounds better then most other indie bands. And after 11 years what do people expect?!
  40. SShih
    Jun 2, 2005
    8
    There's been a lot of talk that this is the third best Oasis album (after DM and WTSMG, of course). I know what they mean; none of the songs on this album approach the headiness of "Live Forever", "Supersonic", "Don't Look Back...", or any of the other standouts from their first two albums, so it's hard for this album to measure up. I do believe that this is the most even There's been a lot of talk that this is the third best Oasis album (after DM and WTSMG, of course). I know what they mean; none of the songs on this album approach the headiness of "Live Forever", "Supersonic", "Don't Look Back...", or any of the other standouts from their first two albums, so it's hard for this album to measure up. I do believe that this is the most even Oasis album from start to finish, however. There aren't any obvious thowaways/clunkers and I've found myself wanting to go back and listen to the ENTIRE album over and over. It's hard to name a favorite track or weakest track right now. Overall solid album.… Expand
  41. MarioC
    Jun 3, 2005
    8
    Great Album!!
  42. Chris
    Jun 5, 2005
    8
    the only other oasis cd i own is morning glory. so i haven't been "dirtied" by the apparent badness of the previous 3 albums. but i think this is a good album. it's very melodic, and i don't understand the low ratings.
  43. Versaci
    Jun 9, 2005
    8
    This is a class album that takes time to grow on you. It doesn't smack you in the face like Morning Glory but then very few albums from anybody have. With 3 or 4 listens you start to really appreciate the musical gems present here like the piano in 'Love like a Bomb' or the harmonica on the otherwise uninvolving 'Mucky Fingers', which is probably the hardest song This is a class album that takes time to grow on you. It doesn't smack you in the face like Morning Glory but then very few albums from anybody have. With 3 or 4 listens you start to really appreciate the musical gems present here like the piano in 'Love like a Bomb' or the harmonica on the otherwise uninvolving 'Mucky Fingers', which is probably the hardest song to warm to here. Unusually, the single 'Lyla' is probably the best track (that just tells you how good it is) but 'Turn Up The Sun' is a typically fabulous opener, 'Guess God Thinks I'm Abel' is the best song Liam has ever written by miles, and 'Let There Be Love' is simply beautiful with Liam's best vocal in years. The musical craftsmanship of this song and also 'The Importance Of Being Idle' highlights best the departure this album has made but it's all good, which is the main thing. 'Part of the Queue' is a Noel classic anthem but while 'Keeping the Dream Alive' and 'A Bell Will Ring' are good songs in their own right, I think they will ultimately be forgotten. Overall, a great effort from Oasis 2005.… Expand
  44. michaelorb
    Jun 9, 2005
    8
    A great album. It's amazing to see how there are a lot of people who gave it '0' or '2-3', its a clear signal that Oasis still bothers many people over the world, just to love them or hate them. Still one of the best bands in the world.
  45. 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
  46. RyanB
    Jun 11, 2008
    8
    Solid oasis album. highlights: importance of being idle, keep the dream alive, part of the queue.
  47. Spindash
    Jun 11, 2005
    8
    A superb album. Highlights - Turn Up The Sun, The Meaning Of Soul, The Importance Of Being Idle, Let There Be Love. What a shame Oasis aren't on certain mags' "cool lists", eh?
  48. AndyG
    Jun 22, 2005
    8
    Lovin it. Buy it America!
  49. RobbinL
    Jul 25, 2005
    8
    Oh yes, Oasis the band most critics love to hate. That's what you get for being arrogant pricks or just plain belligerent most of the time. But I've been a huge fan since Definitely Maybe and have stuck with them even through their recent misses. This album is catchy most of the way through, and that's all I need from this self-admitted '60's nostalgia act. Oh yes, Oasis the band most critics love to hate. That's what you get for being arrogant pricks or just plain belligerent most of the time. But I've been a huge fan since Definitely Maybe and have stuck with them even through their recent misses. This album is catchy most of the way through, and that's all I need from this self-admitted '60's nostalgia act. Genius? No. Some good Rock n' Roll? Yeah! And who says need to be friendly or original to write a good album anyway?… Expand
  50. joebob
    Aug 12, 2005
    8
    this is oasis' 3rd best behind definetly maybe and morning glory.some bad lyrics but good gutiar riffs and chords.the addition of drummer zak starkey is hit and miss.he's good for foot stumpers like "lyla" and hard-banging like "turn up the sun".but he doesnt get too complicated on the drums.no drum rolls or drum furries.just pretty basic drumming.best track is "keep the dream alive".
  51. 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.
  52. 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
  53. CamiloH.
    Feb 18, 2009
    8
    Is a little monotone, but it is still a good album.
  54. 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.
  55. 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
  56. MattB
    Jun 2, 2005
    7
    Not up to the standards set by Definitely Maybe or Morning Glory, this is still a good Oasis record with a great song from Gem and your standard kick ass ballad from Noel.
  57. EBird
    Jun 2, 2005
    7
    I'm not an Oasis apologist -- Heathen Chemistry was god-awful, and the first single here, "Lyla" does nothing for me -- but this is a very good album. Bashers will disagree, but there it is. The middle of this album -- Love Like a Bomb, The Importance of Being Idle, The Meaning of Soul, Guess God Thinks I'm Abel, Part of the Queue -- is absolutely fantastic. As good a stretch as I'm not an Oasis apologist -- Heathen Chemistry was god-awful, and the first single here, "Lyla" does nothing for me -- but this is a very good album. Bashers will disagree, but there it is. The middle of this album -- Love Like a Bomb, The Importance of Being Idle, The Meaning of Soul, Guess God Thinks I'm Abel, Part of the Queue -- is absolutely fantastic. As good a stretch as on any previous Oasis album. Mucky Fingers is irredeemably bad; and the remaining tracks are tight, solid, not spectacular pop songs. Bottom line: if Oasis had never existed and a brand new band came out with this as their debut album, critics would be going universally crazy for it. It's quite good.… Expand
  58. attaboy
    Jun 2, 2005
    7
    It seems to me this album is coming out at a perfect time to make a Star Wars analogy. Oasis' first two albums were brilliant, equilivent in greatness to A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back. Be Here Now, while it had it's moments and was generally fun, was overdone, bloated and self-indulgent (similar to the Ewoks). The next two albums resembled the Star Wars prequals - both It seems to me this album is coming out at a perfect time to make a Star Wars analogy. Oasis' first two albums were brilliant, equilivent in greatness to A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back. Be Here Now, while it had it's moments and was generally fun, was overdone, bloated and self-indulgent (similar to the Ewoks). The next two albums resembled the Star Wars prequals - both pretty much sucked but still appealed to their core audience (virgins for Star Wars, Anglophiles for Oasis), who tried to convince anyone and everyone there was inherit merit in the movies and albums on the sheer basis that it was a Star Wars movie or an Oasis album. With Don't Believe the Truth (and Sith), the Star Wars analogy becomes complete, whereby both franchises have redeemed themselves. This is a fine album, but it won't win any awards or end up on any legitimate year-end top tens. Good summer fun though.… Expand
  59. AndyS
    Jun 3, 2005
    7
    Definitely a return to form. Better than last 2 albums and comfortably sits alongside Definitely Mabe and What's the Story. Liam is improving as a writer as well
  60. duncant
    Jun 9, 2005
    7
    an all round solid album which shows a band which has collectively found a good understanding which has been lost since whats the story.
  61. [Anonymous]
    Jun 1, 2005
    7
    What do you expect? An nu-metal band is in the top scoring. You know SOMETHING is wrong.
  62. AdnanA
    Jun 5, 2005
    7
    This album isn't as bad as some people are implying. Liam's songwriting has come a long way from the dreadful 'Little James', as 'Guess God Thinks I'm Abel' proves (he needs to improve on his spelling though). 'Turn Up The Sun' is a cracking stomper and 'The Meaning Of Soul' rekindles the kind of excitement Oasis were once capable of This album isn't as bad as some people are implying. Liam's songwriting has come a long way from the dreadful 'Little James', as 'Guess God Thinks I'm Abel' proves (he needs to improve on his spelling though). 'Turn Up The Sun' is a cracking stomper and 'The Meaning Of Soul' rekindles the kind of excitement Oasis were once capable of exuding in abundance before their 3rd album. Yes, 'Mucky Fingers' is dire and 'Keep The Dream Alive' sounds as if it could be written by Embrace, but there is enough here to suggest that Noel Gallagher shouldn't put down his guitar just yet.… Expand
  63. 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
  64. davem
    May 31, 2005
    7
    A much better effort than the previous 2 albums who try'd to immitate the originals. The songs have been written by diffeernt members of the band giving each song quite differnt sounds and influences, some are still mediocore and seems noels melody writing ability is being lost only penning 5 songs.
  65. 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
  66. 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.
  67. PaulP
    Jun 1, 2005
    6
    Very average
  68. Hein
    Apr 30, 2006
    6
    Ik haat Drown In Sound en Pitchforkmedia.
  69. carlosg
    Jun 30, 2005
    6
    I was about the biggest oasis fan in the world, always the first in line for the San Francisco/Oakland shows. I also have the distinction of being the first fan to hear the song "Be Here Now" (sneaked into the oakland coliseum 6 hours before they opened the doors) saw oasis do their soundcheck before U2. But lets face it, oasis are getting more and more mediocre with each album. where is I was about the biggest oasis fan in the world, always the first in line for the San Francisco/Oakland shows. I also have the distinction of being the first fan to hear the song "Be Here Now" (sneaked into the oakland coliseum 6 hours before they opened the doors) saw oasis do their soundcheck before U2. But lets face it, oasis are getting more and more mediocre with each album. where is all this hype for "truth" coming from? First 2 oasis albums and Masterplan are AMAZING. but is was ALL down hill from there. each album even worse than the one before. Be Here Now: Good Melodies and guitars but the songs dragged and dragged leaving little to be desired. Do you know what I mean however, is probably one of oasis' best songs. as well as fucking in the bushes, "standing only lasted me about 3 months of listening pleasure", Heathen Chemistry provided about a month of enjoyment, and that was mainly from the songs that Liam wrote. Noel was writing sappy songs about Love and girls and whatever. I couldn't believe it, but it seemed to me that Liam would now be responsible for carrying the torch in oasis. But "truth" proved that to be wrong. "truth" lasted me about 5 days. I haven't listened to it since, just not interested. never like "lyla" that much. sounded like "king of leon" or some other boring shit. i always thought that oasis was unfairly dismissed as copying the beatles sound and always defended them against that accusation. Sure, they are obviously influenced by them, but there are also influences of stones, sex pistols, kinks, t-rex, stone roses, etc. but now just about the only new oasis songs that i want to hear more than a couple of times are the ones that are blatantly beatlesque or lennonesque in the case of Liam's songs. whats sad is that oasis are still capable of writing great songs, but basically they are sell outs. how do you go from priding yourself on being working class and then make a point of wearing gucci and prada. i thought gem and andy would add to the greatness that was oasis. but they didnt, they didnt because oasis albums are a collection of individual song writing and not group writing. In the end, oasis lost the drive. Had their drive been rooted in creating great music, their greatness would not have ended. but because their drive was based on being the biggest band in the world and conquering the world, there was nothing to drive towards one that was accomplished. So now they release an album that is pretty mediocre, not one great, let alone classic, song on the album. and it opens to reviews saying, "best album in a decade"..BULL!!!! Its the worst album in a decade. Its just that this album happened to be released at a time in which bands such as interpol, killers, kasabian, hot hot heat, jet, etc are getting airplay.… Expand
  70. jakes
    Jun 7, 2005
    6
    Their new album is only aveage and is not really a return to form. Gone is the excitement of oasis songs. Turn up the sun, lyla, A bell will ring, Meaning of soul.. none of them take off. And these are the rocking songs on the album. Oasis needed to find the tunes which would excite people again. There aren't any songs on this album that achieve that. So, instead, we get a bunch of Their new album is only aveage and is not really a return to form. Gone is the excitement of oasis songs. Turn up the sun, lyla, A bell will ring, Meaning of soul.. none of them take off. And these are the rocking songs on the album. Oasis needed to find the tunes which would excite people again. There aren't any songs on this album that achieve that. So, instead, we get a bunch of mediocre middle of the road type songs. Oasis was great when the car was out of control, flying down the open road.… Expand
  71. AngieS
    Jun 15, 2005
    6
    Good...but not even as good as I expected.
  72. ShogoL
    Mar 26, 2007
    6
    In my opinion Oasis probably will never be able to top it's first two albums Definetly Maybe and Morning Glory, but while this CD is semi-mediocre it does still have some good stuff in it. Recommended tracks are the importance of being idle, meaning of soul, let there be love, and lyla. Quite a few of the songs seems to have quite a different sound from past oasis music, but maybe In my opinion Oasis probably will never be able to top it's first two albums Definetly Maybe and Morning Glory, but while this CD is semi-mediocre it does still have some good stuff in it. Recommended tracks are the importance of being idle, meaning of soul, let there be love, and lyla. Quite a few of the songs seems to have quite a different sound from past oasis music, but maybe that's a good thing. Here's hoping that they can come back and surprise us with a rsweet album next year.… Expand
  73. NoahE
    Jun 2, 2005
    5
    A lot has changed in the world since Oasis won over hearts internationally with "(What's The Story) Morning Glory". They were clearly in their prime then, but saw as their dominance proved all too stoppable and watched their steady decline from "Standing On The Shoulder of Giants" and beyond. It sounded as though Oasis, well, were beginning to plagiarize themselves and became A lot has changed in the world since Oasis won over hearts internationally with "(What's The Story) Morning Glory". They were clearly in their prime then, but saw as their dominance proved all too stoppable and watched their steady decline from "Standing On The Shoulder of Giants" and beyond. It sounded as though Oasis, well, were beginning to plagiarize themselves and became increasingly conventional to their approach. Now, it can be very easy to be apologetic to them and really forgive them after the mediocre efforts of "Heathen Chemistry" and such, but they still seem to be trapped in the woods. "Lyla" is a rather weak lead single that doesn't really make justice of some of the album's three strong numbers: "Guess God Thinks I'm Abel", "The Meaning of Soul" and "Part of the Queue", which, unfortunately, are all sized up together in the middle of the record. But other numbers like "Love Like A Bomb", "The Importance Of Being Idle", "Keep The Dream Alive" and the closing track "Let There Be love" come off as rather unconvincing and fail to both incite or mold the psychedelic spirt of the band. Oasis has every right not to believe the truth, but the truth is, they still are having a bit of difficulty locating where their whim de-railed along the way.… Expand
  74. Matt
    Jun 9, 2005
    5
    Much of it falls into the overproduction they've been guilty of lately.
  75. DanB.
    Sep 20, 2007
    5
    I don't know what's worse, that this album is mediocre, or that so many people seemed to actually like it. The album's got a few not-bad songs, but mostly it's just taking the derivative thing to extremes... like, "Mucky Fingers"? That's like a high schooler's attempt to ape Lou Reed. "Turn Up the Sun" isn't much fun. "Let There Be Love" has a *great* I don't know what's worse, that this album is mediocre, or that so many people seemed to actually like it. The album's got a few not-bad songs, but mostly it's just taking the derivative thing to extremes... like, "Mucky Fingers"? That's like a high schooler's attempt to ape Lou Reed. "Turn Up the Sun" isn't much fun. "Let There Be Love" has a *great* melody but needs a trim..... I dunno. There's no song here as good as "She's Electric" or "Some Might Say". I think their first two albums are best, their 3rd is overblown but good if taken in pieces, their 4th is actually a really good album tho people seem to hate on it, and after that, they've just been intermittently good.... if I didn't like Noel Gallagher so much in general I wouldn't even bother.… Expand
  76. danb.
    May 31, 2005
    5
    Everyone slags Standing on the Shoulder of Giants, their fourth album, but aside from two horrible tracks, it was a pretty good album. This one people are praising, but it's pretty lame. The lyrics are mostly shite, the melodies are scarce, and there is none of the urgency the band used to have. And Liam's voice sounds like an impersonation of himself or somehting. I do love the Everyone slags Standing on the Shoulder of Giants, their fourth album, but aside from two horrible tracks, it was a pretty good album. This one people are praising, but it's pretty lame. The lyrics are mostly shite, the melodies are scarce, and there is none of the urgency the band used to have. And Liam's voice sounds like an impersonation of himself or somehting. I do love the last track, and the Importrance of Being Idle. I'm sure as few of the other tracks will grow on me. But I hope the boys get it more together for the next go round.… Expand
  77. alphaa
    Jun 5, 2005
    4
    much overrated. not such a great album.
  78. I.P.Knightley
    Jun 9, 2005
    4
    A very poor effort indeed. There is a lot of better music out there you should invest your money on.
  79. KikoJ
    May 31, 2005
    4
    Noel's only good song on this one is "Part Of The Queue". The standout tracks on the album are actually Andy's "Keep The Dream Alive" and Gem's "A Bell Will Ring". 10 years is way too long a time to be continually mediocre.
  80. johnh
    Jun 4, 2005
    3
    i appreciate that oasis still go out doing what they do, but i don't feel any lasting feeling after the final track on this album. it's just a fleeting feeling which makes oasis sound less inspiring.
  81. GerryF
    Jun 4, 2005
    3
    Hummm, perhaps they should have titled this "don't believe the hype". Of all the good stuff glaring out at me from the record store shelves I chose this dud. Oasis are trading on the golden days. Shallow poorly constructed dribble. Best band in the World--Yeah Right!
  82. ShamaarA.
    Jun 1, 2005
    2
    Listenable tracks are scarce on this album. Songs like "Mucky Fingers" or "Meaning of soul" are a joke. They should've split at least 5 years ago...
  83. eurospeaking
    Jun 1, 2005
    2
    Same boring brit-pop as before. Nothing new to it whatsoever...
  84. rotes
    Jun 19, 2005
    2
    I really don't understand the good reviews this record gets. It's just plain boring. It's got no drive, no hooks, not one interesting moment. I'm deeply dissapointed.
  85. DrederickT
    Jun 2, 2005
    2
    This is a disappointing return. I was truly psyched that they would think and dream big as they did with "Morning Glory" and "Be Here Now" after their international decline. But they still sound like they're trapped in this formulaic rut. Has Noel Gallagher lost his poetic sense of wonder?
  86. NeilG
    Jun 2, 2005
    2
    The best song on here is "Lyla" and that's tuneless drivel. What's no surprise is that morons the world over still believe the hype !
  87. tomd
    Jun 5, 2005
    2
    it's not that it's really bad, it's more that it's not very good. don't believe the other "users" aka music label interns chiming in with their lazy syntax. go buy a copy of "what's the story, morning glory" and you'll be fine. what? you already own it, somewhere? well, you just saved yourself about $16 then! better, wait - if you can - and pick it up in it's not that it's really bad, it's more that it's not very good. don't believe the other "users" aka music label interns chiming in with their lazy syntax. go buy a copy of "what's the story, morning glory" and you'll be fine. what? you already own it, somewhere? well, you just saved yourself about $16 then! better, wait - if you can - and pick it up in the discount bin in a few weeks.… Expand
  88. graemef
    Jul 25, 2005
    2
    lousy
  89. MaryH
    May 31, 2005
    2
    Oasis have continued to go downhill ever since Be Here Now. This latest album is similar to their two previous ones... and not worth buying. Avoid.
  90. jasond
    May 31, 2005
    2
    Buy their first two albums and avoid the rest, including this turgid affair.
  91. JimmyS
    Jul 4, 2005
    1
    Will this band ever do us all a favour and split! Muck again!
  92. lisap
    Jul 6, 2005
    1
    awful!!
  93. jon
    May 31, 2005
    1
    Crap... these Oasis fans must be delusional!!
  94. KyleW
    Jun 4, 2005
    1
    It sounds preconceived and disoriented.
  95. Ozzie
    May 31, 2005
    1
    I just listened to this album... lol....
  96. carl
    May 25, 2007
    1
    The entire album is really boring , the only song in the entire album that isn't terrible is the importance of being idle.
  97. Schuback
    Sep 8, 2011
    1
    Having White, Guigsy, Bonehead removed from the band seems like the factors behind Oasis' demise in the 2000s. Don't believe the truth about how this album rocks because it certainly does NOT!! It's nothing like what made Oasis great in th 90s' and the album is very old-fashion rock and roll. Last time I checked, this isn't the 1960s' but when you put this album on, it certainly makes theHaving White, Guigsy, Bonehead removed from the band seems like the factors behind Oasis' demise in the 2000s. Don't believe the truth about how this album rocks because it certainly does NOT!! It's nothing like what made Oasis great in th 90s' and the album is very old-fashion rock and roll. Last time I checked, this isn't the 1960s' but when you put this album on, it certainly makes the room feel like it. And it's stuff like this that makes me embarrassed to say to my friends that I listen to Oasis. None of the tracks sound anything suitable for the 21st century. none of them!! If you hear anyone saying Oasis are back, well yeah, back in the 60s'.… Expand
  98. jay
    May 31, 2005
    0
    just because...ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!
  99. RaulR
    Jun 4, 2005
    0
    It's definitely not Morning Glory, it's a blind alley that can't even balance on the "Shoulders of Giants"
  100. declanm
    Jun 3, 2005
    0
    These guys have sucked since after the first album and they have got more annoying since if you want real music listen to coldplay
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#8 Most Discussed Album of 2005

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Metascore
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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