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. johnm
    Jun 2, 2005
    10
    it a great album!
  2. 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...
  3. 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.
  4. BenG
    Jun 20, 2005
    10
    Oasis are back after 10 years!
  5. JocH
    Jul 15, 2005
    10
    bloody brilliant
  6. 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
  7. PieterL
    Aug 17, 2005
    10
    Fucking GREAAATT
  8. 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'
  9. CarlosP
    Oct 11, 2005
    10
    With This Album Oasis Is Back! Come On!!!
  10. pakhov
    Oct 12, 2005
    10
    absolutely great!!!
  11. LeoV
    Nov 23, 2005
    10
    Because it's underrated.
  12. JoseAntonioM
    Oct 13, 2005
    10
    It's The best album of the year. The best band all around the world.
  13. Craig
    May 31, 2005
    10
    great album. All the tracks are good.
  14. abcdef
    Jun 11, 2005
    10
    best album of the year
  15. TomW
    Jun 11, 2005
    10
    An outstanding album! Pure class from Oasis.
  16. 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".
  17. 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.
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. mauib
    Jun 1, 2005
    10
    Don't Believe DeRogatis
  21. franciitaly
    Jun 20, 2005
    10
    excellent!!ithank god oasis exists!!!
  22. RayS
    Jun 2, 2005
    10
    F*ck reviews!
  23. DanSad
    Jun 2, 2005
    10
    best of all
  24. AshleyW
    Jun 3, 2005
    10
    A fantastic album. I can't wait to hear the new songs live!
  25. juan
    Jun 3, 2005
    10
    the best album of 2005
  26. JonnyC
    Jun 3, 2005
    10
    With all the s**t albums coming out from all the new bands that the british music industry is producing, its great to hear another quality album from britains best band.
  27. Dave
    Jun 3, 2005
    10
    One of the greatest albums I've heard in years, and definitely the best album of 2005! Nothing but undeniable, quality rok n roll!
  28. FelipeM
    Jun 4, 2005
    10
    Just one word to define: PERFECT!!!
  29. JohnD
    Jun 4, 2005
    10
    Excellent all around; better and better with each suceeding listen.
  30. AbidK
    Jun 4, 2005
    10
    Absolutely awesum, a return to form, loving 'Keep the Dream Alive', this album has more than kept the dream alive, its re-invigorated it
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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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