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. jaycee
    Jun 6, 2005
    10
    yeaaaaaaa this is the shit man
  2. JockJams
    Jun 7, 2005
    10
    Good!
  3. IanB
    Jul 23, 2005
    9
    A real grower, gets better with every listen
  4. charliec
    Jul 26, 2005
    10
    album of the year if people actually listen to it. while the rest of the world enjoys shitty drums and vocals like the stripes just because a 2 piece band is different, they will overlook this almost perfect album
  5. 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
  6. AnthonyS
    Mar 26, 2006
    10
    This album has songs discussing topics that are most often over-looked. A rare gem.
  7. 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
  8. pierreb
    Jan 28, 2007
    10
    hij is gewoon best wel goed!
  9. 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
  10. DimasM.
    Jul 24, 2008
    10
    Brilliant.
  11. 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.
  12. SamM.
    Jun 13, 2009
    9
    Back to the great songwriting without the over top distortion and that. Great album to listen too.
  13. 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
  14. LeeB
    May 31, 2005
    10
    Best Oasis album since WTSMG. Easily the best album I've heard all year. Oasis have returned to form.
  15. PaulS
    May 31, 2005
    9
    Very solid album on par with their first two releases
  16. DimasM.
    May 31, 2005
    10
    Brilliant.
  17. kevinm
    May 31, 2005
    10
    best album to come out of Europe the last 20 years. Stone-cold masterpiece. I love the return to form. Give it a spin!
  18. 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.
  19. PaulK
    May 31, 2005
    10
    Masterpiece.
  20. jeremiahs
    May 31, 2005
    10
    great cd. much better than the last one.
  21. JC
    May 31, 2005
    10
    How many bands from the '90s are still going and continue to have strong fan support. Oasis have been through the ringer and are still left standing. This album will serve as the foundation for Oasis 2.0. It's only going to get better and evolve further. This album is awesome. It's tight and confident, as well as mature and professional. Oasis is here to stay, whether the How many bands from the '90s are still going and continue to have strong fan support. Oasis have been through the ringer and are still left standing. This album will serve as the foundation for Oasis 2.0. It's only going to get better and evolve further. This album is awesome. It's tight and confident, as well as mature and professional. Oasis is here to stay, whether the critics like it or not. So bow down to the Gallaghers and just enjoy the ride for what they do ... make rock 'n' roll.… Expand
  22. CarlosN
    Jun 11, 2005
    10
    I love it!!!!!!
  23. 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.
  24. AndyG
    Jun 22, 2005
    8
    Lovin it. Buy it America!
  25. 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.
  26. jay
    May 31, 2005
    0
    just because...ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!
  27. AlbertA
    Jun 2, 2005
    9
    Surprisingly good after their two last albums (which were quite dissapointing). I cannot stop listening to it. It grows and grows...
  28. 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.
  29. 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?
  30. 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!!!
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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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