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. Matt
    Jun 9, 2005
    5
    Much of it falls into the overproduction they've been guilty of lately.
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  4. crisasdfasd
    Jun 9, 2005
    10
    oasis are gods.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. JulianC
    Jun 9, 2005
    9
    Fantastic album from Britains best band!!!
  8. 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!!!
  9. ajbilly
    Jun 8, 2005
    10
    Oasis is back in their direction! Simply best then previous three..
  10. GavinM
    Jun 7, 2005
    10
    Great album! Strong songwriting and great production.
  11. Cotty
    Jun 7, 2005
    8
    Nice comback for "The Boyz". If you like Oasis, you'll like this cd.
  12. JockJams
    Jun 7, 2005
    10
    Good!
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. KitS
    Jun 7, 2005
    8
    It's not half bad
  16. jaycee
    Jun 6, 2005
    10
    yeaaaaaaa this is the shit man
  17. 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.
  18. Jack
    Jun 6, 2005
    10
    Surely one of the best album of 2005. It's a complex album, of pure rock'n'roll. No matter, the best one of this band since the golden age of Britpop. Must have.
  19. vik
    Jun 6, 2005
    9
    a brilliant album from a brilliant band!
  20. Howc
    Jun 6, 2005
    9
    Definitely up there with definitely maybe and What's the story morning glory.
  21. JakobS
    Jun 5, 2005
    9
    Great album. Their best since WTSMG.
  22. RichardL
    Jun 5, 2005
    10
    A definite return to form compared to last two. Leave your pre conceived ideas behind, this is one of the best albums released this year. Jury's still out but it could become a classic.
  23. alphaa
    Jun 5, 2005
    4
    much overrated. not such a great album.
  24. LiamGallagher
    Jun 5, 2005
    0
    I want to apologize. Here's the deal, as though you don't already know how these things go... One good album, one great album. Then we sort of fell asleep in the van, on the plane, whatever. The food was good, we were able to take advantage of our label's generosity - tantrums, pharmacy problems, infighting between my brother and I. "Opportunity knocks, but rarely lingers", I want to apologize. Here's the deal, as though you don't already know how these things go... One good album, one great album. Then we sort of fell asleep in the van, on the plane, whatever. The food was good, we were able to take advantage of our label's generosity - tantrums, pharmacy problems, infighting between my brother and I. "Opportunity knocks, but rarely lingers", my friends. Years after our early successes we were ready to take names and work hard. By that time, we were like a half-assembled version of the Dead post Garcia. There were no longer names engraved on our dressing rooms, just NG written on duct tape. We realised that we'd chased the dragon to the end of the line. And yet - there were still all these receipts lying around, waiting for payment. The record you will invariably and blindly purchase is the sum of that singular ambition - to pay the bills. I apologize, we may do better next time. It really doesn't matter, I guess. I am, however, really digging the new Spoon album - buy that and experience some really great music - just like we used to make! Wow, what a treat!… Expand
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. Fer
    Jun 5, 2005
    10
    Best album of Oasis in 10 years
  28. 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.
  29. 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!
  30. PeterO
    Jun 4, 2005
    0
    by oasis standards, this is forgettable. they've lost the throne to coldplay and radiohead.
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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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