I disagree with this review. I hadn't listened to Oasis in a few years and my friend encouraged me to listen to this new album. I think it is fantastic. Though it doesn't have as many Oasis anthems, it does have several very cool songs. Certainly a more mature effort. And miles better than the crap that is "popular" here in the U.S.

Oasis has been putting out "moderately catchy" songs since BHN? These guys were justed named the most successful UK act of the last decade--I'd say their songs have been more than "moderately catchy." They have released about 15 singles that have hit #1 or #2 on the charts in the UK--many coming after Be Here Now. To each his own I suppose. I think the new album is good stuff by the way--8/10.

Haven't heard the disc in question, but I can say that I've yet to be impressed by the Brothers Gallagher. If Wally says it's "moderately catchy", he's probably right.

Oh, and Chloe - popular music is generally crap everywhere. It's not like the US has a corner on that market. Popular music very rarely equal good music.

Guiness Book of World Records just named Oasis the most successful UK act of the last decade. So, I'd say their songs have been far more than "moderately catchy." Frankly, their songs are extremely catchy and that explains their success on the singles charts in just about every Western country except for the U.S. (who they have appeared to piss off due to their arrogance cancelled tours circa 1996-7).

"...I really wanted to like them, I really did..." Bullcrap!!!, you came with a closed mind, and you have left with a closed mind.I was a "lost" Oasis fan after Be here Now, but as someone above said, I was handed a (cheeky download) copy of DBTT and can say with all honesty it is their best work since Morning Glory.If this album had been released by a new band music critics would be hailing them as the
next best thing.Lazy review, very lazy.

^well, to be fair to critics, this album has gotten very solid marks from a majority of music publications. I think Spin gave it an A-, Filter a B+/A-, Q gave it 4 stars, USA Today said it was "very good" (even RollingStone, who hates Oasis, gave it 3 1/2 stars). Can't please everyone though.

Richard, you better not let the record company know you've got a cheeky download or it'll cost you more than the Gallaghers probably blow on stout in a year. As for being the most successful act in the UK? So what. If boiled down to simple popularity, none of their albums have even went gold since Be Here Now in the US, which is due to several things in my view: lackluster material, changing musical climate, and what Patrick said about them pissing off US fans for canceling shows here. Of course, I did point out that "Lyla" hit no. 1 on the UK singles chart so it's not like I was completely savaging the band. I didn't come in with a closed mind, though. I gave it as fair a listen as possible - in the car, while I cleaned house, through the headphones, basically any chance I got over the last month. I'm the lone voice in the wilderness putting them down it seems.

I suggest you don't let the guy who wrote the review about DBTT ever write a single review ever again. He is a loser who wouldn't know good music if it jumped up and started dancing before his eyes. The new Oasis album is quality, better than any album by Keane, Coldplay, Franz Ferdinand or any other joke band out now. Oasis were and still are the best band that has been for the past 10 years. I think it will be a very long time before we see a band that almost as good as Oasis.

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I am so sick and tires of mainstream music, the Pearl Jam rip offs like Nickleback and Creed. Oasis is just a great band who refuses to change and go with whats popular. That is not only rare, but it is commendable. Their music is heads and shoulders above any other crap out there from any country. Period. Dont change a thing boys. Keep it up.

Like all their albums since 'Whats the Story' I was really excited when I whacked Oasis's new album in my CD player. And although that aura of invincibility which defined the Britpop era will never return, this record is actually very good. Better than their last 2 albums and arguably better than Be Here Now, its good to hear the other members writing some decent tunes, even Liam. Just don't expect this album to be better than their 1st two because they could never be lived up to, along with all the images of Liam + Noel fighting and causing general mayhem. Musically though this really is so much better than most of the rubbish in the charts today, lets hope they go on and make a few more albums yet.

I disagree with this review! What an album! It reminds me of early Beatles, full of verve and spunk and they are NOT afraid of trying new things. Lyla, The Importance of Being Idle, The Meaning of Soul, man I could go on and on. There isn't one song in this album that is reptitive, clearly they have hit their stride and they are running. No-one comes near in today's music scene.

I hate the U.S. just look at the top 100, this country is full of wiggers not worthy of oasis.

The US top 100 may stink, but at least the Number 1 song in the country isn't a cellphone ringtone of "Axel F".

Noel Gallagher talked about their declining record sales in the U.S.: "Americans have got very bad taste, hence the Backstreet Boys... they should be shot."

Ask yourself, what's missing? Now take a moment to think about your answer. Oh yes, there it is, loud guitars building to crescendos and playing anthemic music! (Think Familiar to Millions). And what are we left with, you ask. About 23 seconds total of solo work that is muffled by poor production. I can't buy all the loyalty reviews-Lyla's the dopiest tune I've heard-"boing, boing, boing, boing..." You're a nation of sheep. Oasis had many, many songs to choose from and they picked soft rock. This is a safe album of pablumic music designed to not offend US tastes. Wouldn't want to take any chances and actually rock 'em now, not with a tour pending, not with EMO and Hip-Hop dominating. Hey, Oasis, you can't crap on your roots; you must play to your base. I'm your base and I like it loud, Mister. P.S. I have tix to San Diego, Hollywood and Phoenix. You better have your chops honed, boys. I'll be the chap in the Union Jack, finger flipped and my head better be bobbing.

I think Skrappy is almost on to something here.

Now, I admit I love "Lyla" and was really excited about the new album. The first time through the disc the album was a little disappointing to me. I was expecting a harder edge to the music. If that is the Oasis you are looking for, you won't find it on Truth.

That said, I have listened to the disc many times over because I still think there are plenty of hooks to make this their third best album.

I understand why Skrappy is not digging the album. But I own every Oasis album and every Oasis single. I think I am part of the base and I love the shit out of Don't Believe the Truth.

Side note: I am going to be posting a different sort of review of the Oasis album tonight or tomorrow... feel free to check it out.

I never knew so much good could come out of the WB :-)

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It is a very good album. However the singles released lioke lyla and the importance of being idle in my opinion are the worst songs on the album. Better than heathen chemistry and BHN. I would recommend to any oasis fan Standing on the shoulder of giants. "gas panic", "sunday morning call", "where did it all go wrong", "who feels love?" wow. gas panic greatest tune of all time