Dig Out Your Soul is the seventh studio release from Mancunian Britrock legends Oasis. It was released in October 2008 going straight into the UK Chart Number 1 slot and its first single, 'Shock Of The Lightning' peaked at Number 3 in the UK Chart.
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Dig Out Your Soul - Oasis
Though Oasis are forever fated to live in the shadow of their initial success, they remain ... more
capable of producing exciting and touching music, and Dig out Your Soul continues the upswing in their fortunes sparked by 2005's Don't Believe the Truth. Unasha...
Dig Out Your Soul - Oasis
Though Oasis are forever fated to live in the shadow of their initial success, they remain ... more
capable of producing exciting and touching music, andDig out Your Soulcontinues the upswing in their fortunes sparked by 2005'sDon't Believe the Truth. Unashamed...
Dig Out Your Soul - Oasis
Though Oasis are forever fated to live in the shadow of their initial success, they remain ... more
capable of producing exciting and touching music, and Dig out Your Soul continues the upswing in their fortunes sparked by 2005's Don't Believe the Truth. Unasha...
Dig Out Your Soul - Oasis
Though Oasis are forever fated to live in the shadow of their initial success, they remain ... more
capable of producing exciting and touching music, andDig out Your Soulcontinues the upswing in their fortunes sparked by 2005'sDon't Believe the Truth. Unashamed...
Horse, Ain't Got Nothin', Bag It Up, Falling Down, I'm Outta Time, Soldier On, The Nature Of Reality, The Shock Of The Lightning, The Turning, To Be Where There's Life, Waiting For The Rapture
Tab; Songs: (Get Off Your) High Horse, Ain't Got Nothin', Bag It Up, Falling Down, I'm Outta Time, Soldier On, The Nature Of Reality, The Shock Of The Lightning, The Turning, To Be Where There's Life, Waiting For The Rapture
A review by BZ2886 on Dig Out Your Soul - Oasis October 14th, 2008
Author's product rating:
Originality
Definitely a cut above the rest
Lyrics
Thought-provoking
Quality and consistency of tracks
Mixed
How does it compare to the artist's other releases
Good
Value for Money
Satisfactory
Advantages:
Some solid tracks, no bad songs here
Disadvantages:
Its not 1994 any more
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
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Dig Out Your Soul is the seventh studio release from Mancunian Britrock legends Oasis. It was released in October 2008 going straight into the UK Chart Number 1 slot and its first single, 'Shock Of The Lightning' peaked at Number 3 in the UK Chart.
For the few people reading this who are yet to hear of Oasis, they are a five piece indie rock group from Manchester who are quoted as inspiration for many similar bands, past and present. Oasis themselves were a product of the 80s Manchester music scene and are quite heavily influenced by bands such as the Stone Roses. the band is fronted by the Gallagher brothers, Noel and Liam. Liam is the main vocalist and occasionally hits the musical peaks of the tambourine or maracas, whilst Noel is the lead guitarist and sometimes sings the vocals, usually on the softer tracks. Liam and Noel, as am I, are huge fans of Manchester City Football Club and have supported in through thick and thin, this being a distinctive characteristic of both the brothers. The rest of the band members have changed since the bands formation as the band has experienced quite a turbulent history.
The Album
[Track 1 - Bag It Up]
The song kicks straight in with a simple, thumping drum beat with a harsh guitar riff for Liam to sing over, quite a charged start to the album in comparison to recent releases, a refreshing piece of news for the more longstanding fans. Noel backs Liam up vocally right through the song apart from when the beat slightly subsides for Liam to take presidence. This is the first time I have heard the album and I'm impressed with the opener. Not Oasis best work, but much better than a lot of their more recent songs.
[8/10]
[Track 2 - The Turning]
A much quieter start, the drums are just as prominent but a little less dramatic. the guitar is slow and resigned to a back seat. There is some personality and distinction added by a subtle piano piece. The chorus ups the tempo of the song and Liam is allowed to go for it in his preferred style. The verses are quite civilised in comparison. The song is pretty good but it lacks any real peaks, more of a 'by numbers' track. Not bad in the least, but forgettable.
[5.5/10]
[Track 3 - Waiting For The Rapture]
The guitar and drums bang out a tune with a nice synchronicity here and Noel is singing this time. Therefore the vocals are a little less gruff and a bit more emphasised. The lyrics themselves incidentally are quite good, if a little challenging to make sense of as per any usual Oasis song. The guitar/drum sync tip seems to carry on for the entirity of the song, I'm not sure if this is a good thing or not but the song as a whole is pretty good and again, quite different to the last.
[5.5/10]
[Track 4 - Shock Of The Lighting]
The songs feedbacks its way into a bouncing and minimalistic drum beat with the guitar employing a brand of rock inbetween soft and hard. Liam behaves himself vocally, not straining any of the words more than he should. (A crime of which he is frequently guilty - although that's half the fun of Oasis.) To be fair in the chorus he does insist on dragging the main line out. (" All in good ti-eei-eei-eei-eeime " in case you can't tell, it was meant to be 'all in good time') That's just me being pedantic as the verses speak for themselves. it is an energetic song and was an obvious choice for a first single, proving Oasis might be getting old but they're not past it yet.
[8/10]
[Track 5 - I'm Outta Time]
There is a backing vocal of 'La La La La' to open here. A slow drum beat and tepid, well-mannered guitar. Liam comes in with very mature vocals and really is behaving well this time, melody and harmony... TOGETHER!!! The bassline is relaxing and I really didn't expect to here a track so mellow on this album. I'm quite pleased with it all the same but its proof that they all grown up now. Even the older acoustic tracks had an attitude to go along with them, but the song has an air of men who have done it all and just want a rest now.
[6.5/10]
[Track 6 - Get Off Your High Horse Lady]
The songs start with a clapping in the background and a modest tune. The vocals appear sort of distant and are presented quite slowly. A more electric guitar creeps in after the first chorus and the drumbeat switches up a notch, as does the thump of the bassline although the slow backing guitar and the claps are still in the picture. The song, in honest is a little dull, I'm waiting for more to happen but I can't see anything else on the horizon.
[5/10]
[Track 7 - Falling Down]
This was the B-side the first single from Dig Out Your Soul and really starts much less abruptly than the A-side which it accompanies. The drums are quite heavy although the guitars are slightly less energetic. The lyrics are quite deep and Noel once again is singing. This song is caught halfway between a chilled tune and a pretty rocky anthem. Fortunately, this IS a good thing, the song is one of the best so far and it is probably the most intelligent offering so far.
[7.5/10]
[Track 8 - To Be Where There's Life]
There is a laboured guitar chord over quite a punchy drum beat. The lyrics are very suited to Liam and he delivers them quite typically on this track. The track is difficult to categorise, I would even go so far as to say the chord in the background sounds a little Bhangra. The songs picks up it's pace ever so slightly as it progresses and overall, not a bad track. I'm not bowled over thoguh to be fair,
[5.5/10]
[Track 9 - Aint Got Nothin]
The track begins with intention feedback, the guitars and drumbeat work in unison and back up the style of the vocal delivery on offer. The track is not all this way however. the guitars are unleashed for brief periods and Liam's vocals tend to vary from very rocky to a quite unexpected roaring almost. Not a bad track, but nothing better than 'alright.'
[6/10]
[Track 10 - Nature Of Reality]
Feedback plus maracas to open this song, then a grungy kind of guitar loop is added to a big bass drum and a pair of cymbals, with the ingredients making quite a decent tune for Liam to go to work on. The verses are isolated and feel less important when the bass drum is taking the lead. A few two syllable words turned into eight syllabled words and thats why I love Oasis in the first place.
[7/10]
[Track 11 - Soldier On]
The bass kicks the final track off, with a lethargic bassline and a basic punctuating drum beat. The vocals are slightly reminiscent of a cross between Arctic Monkeys, The Libertines and of course, Oasis. It's just so easy to distinguish Liam's voice he could never really pretend to sing like anyone else. As per usual for a last track, this is quite a mellow song in comparison to a lot of the others but it still has plenty of Oasis about it. The vocals are soothing in comparison to other songs and the ambience of the track is added to by a soulful harmonica about 3 minutes in to it. The song isn't miraculous or particularly groundbreaking, but it does exactly what it's supposed to, which is finish the album on quite a high and positive note in musical terms.
[7/10]
Overall
Firstly, there is a Japanese release for this album (which is the one I have) and it has two extra new songs. 'I Believe In All' which is quite a country rock type of number, the guitar probably is the best part of this song and it is quite a shame this song isn't included. Uplifting in comparison to some of the rest of the album. There is also an alternative version of 'The Turning' but not much special really.
To be honest, I'm quite relieved by this album. It isn't as good as the early days when Oasis still had all their youth and swagger, but it is much better than the last album 'Don't Believe The Truth' which only managed one or two good songs. The songs are a bit more creative and the band have tried to reignite their rock 'edge.' this album isn't exactly a 'must own' album but it is definitely a worthy release for Oasis seeing as it's their seventh full album.
The album is more than just one or two singles, it does have a time and a place, but if you get them right then this album should satisfy. Quite a good effort from oasis and it's pleasing to see they haven't lost it yet. Whatever 'it' is.
Compared to other albums, I would probably say that it was worthy of 3 stars. However, if I look at the product on it's own as a solitary item, then I reckon it deserves an extra star. When you compare it to Oasis in their heyday, it is easy to do this album an injustice, but when I compare it to everything else in the shops and the charts then I think 4 stars is deserved.
...I WAS WRONG!!!!!
Dig Out Your Soul is the worst album they have done in my opinion.................Don't get me wrong their is some good songs on this album but they are all ruined by the fact they have overproduced the vocals to the point of stupidity.
The best thing about Oasis has always been Liam's raw vocals like we heard in 'Wonderwall, champagne supanova, aquiesque, rock n roll star etc..etc.
On this album their is none of that, the vocals ... ...days numbered.......yes they are!!
DIG OUT YOR SOUL- TRACK LISTING: 1. Bag It Up 2. Turning 3. Waiting For The Rapture 4. Shock Of The Lightning 5. I'm Outta Time 6. Get Off Your High Horse Lady 7. Falling Down 8. To Be Where There's Life 9. Ain't Got Nothin' 10. Nature Of Reality 11. Soldier On Summary: THEY SHOULD OF THROWN IN THE TOWEL AFTER THE LAST ALBUM
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Advantages: Not many Disadvantages: Poor and uninspiring
The new Oasis album Dig Out Your Soul is an album that I managed to listen to a few times way before it came out, I occasionally do this through P2P just to see whether I want to buy an album or not, although most bands offer tasters on myspace these days anyway.
Dig Out Your Soul was an album that had been deemed a "succesful comeback album" by MSN. It was far from that though in my eyes, the first 3 albums are excellent but after that Oasis work ... ...Which is pretty similar to Dig Out Your Soul which seems to feature the same work as the last 3 albums, none of the tracks from these albums would have ever made it on to the first.
Obviously the musicianship is up to scratch, as are the vocals but the lyrical content is boring and a band which I assumed would have broken up after a few albums or gone on to produce at least a few legendary albums, have become very very mediocre and are living off ...
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Advantages: Rocking Psychedelia Disadvantages: Few Fillers
On the whole, a good album that is let down by a few fillers. The album is really in two parts. Part 1 - The old style Oasis with a hint of blues with rock tunes that it'll make you walk down the street thinking you're the king of the world. And Part 2 - Perhaps on the first listen, slightly indifferent, but it does grows on you as Oasis explore the experimental more. Highlights of the first half - The first 2 tracks, pure Oasis, through and through. ... ...and makes you wonder how it only got to No.12 in the Charts. Highlights of the 2nd part - Gem's and Noel's psychedelic "To Be Where There's Life" and "Falling Down". A true "album" in the sense with no "pop" songs on it. If you've liked Oasis over the years, you'll love this. If not, you won't. Simple as! ...
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Advantages: A few worthwhile tunes can be found in the 11 track album. Disadvantages: The lads are trying to be contemporary but it doesn't wash.
Definitely Maybe defined a generation, we have all, including Oasis themselves been hoping the band could repeat this. However unlikely that may be. Morning Glory rode the wave of its predecessor and I am sure if released tomorrow would not be held in the same regard. Ironically when we have all given up hope they release their best collection of songs since that debut. It will never be Definitely Maybe, but would we expect or want it to be?
The ... ...monster anthmes like many would expect off noel gallagher and co. A pleasant surprise arises in the shape of Liam's 'I'm Outta Time' which depicts a soft and catchy ballad. 'Falling Down' is also worth a listen even though it is certainly not a typical oasis tune. In the last 14 years we have all moved on, finally, so have Oasis. With the weight of expectation cleared from their shoulders I eagerly await the next album. ...
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this is the latest album from the manchester lads and its a real corker liam,noel,and,gem have really put all there effort into this album as you can tell when you put it on its just brilliant the tracks that stand out the most to me are the shock of the lightning and im outta time. im outta time is a brilliant little song that was written by liam aswell as soldier on wich was also written by liam. but please note that this version of the album is ...
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Advantages: This CD shows what is great about Oasis Disadvantages: Fans will expect much from future releases
...Although this was not a "hyped" release, this CD is still good listening, i enjoyed this CD more than their last few releases as i think Digoutyoursoul has something extra which others have lacked. Oasis have relased many great CD's, and Digoutyoursoul may not be the best but its up there. It is a great collection of songs which all Oasis fans know and love. Oasis fans like myself had begun to lose faith in Oasis and the label as it was unsure if they were able to release another good CD. i think this CD has given fans faith once again and i think i can speak on behalf on the Oasis fans in saying we look for to the next CD if it is up the this quality....
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...this is digoutyoursoul the latest album from oasis and its a gem this version of the album also includes a bonus disc dvd wich features gold and silver and sunshine wich is a documentary about the making of the album and the making of the shock of the lightning and also the shock of the lightning video. the album come in a nice little hardback book style case wich has a little booklet inside with artwork and lyrics to every song on the album so its good if you wanto learn the words and have a good sing song with liam and noel. the best way to really hear this album in all its glory is to turn up the volume nob on your stereo to full and listen away to a legendary album...
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...People love Oasis and the CD shows why, fantastic songs which combine great lyrics with unforgetable melody. Fans have been waiting years for this CD and now it is here. Each new Oasis CD seems better then the last and this is true for Digoutyoursoul. This is a must buy CD for all Oasis fans and a great gift for someone who has not listened to their songs. So you should read this review and buy the CD and you wont regret it, as you will become another big Oasis fan just like me. Oasis are one of the greatest bands in the world and can be compared to the style of Take That, both have great songs and make great CD's...
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Label / Distributor: Big Brother / PIAS UK/Sony DADC
Pieces in Set: 1
Studio / Live: Studio
Format: Performer
EAN: 5055019605123
Additional notes
Album Notes: For their seventh studio album, Brit-pop stalwarts and general rock 'n' roll survivors Oasis have stuck mostly to their guns, releasing a collection of bracing, swaggering rock songs with the odd moment of bluster throw into the mix. Though the hallmarks of the Oasis sound remain (Beatles-influenced pop with a classic rock edge), 'Dig Out Your Soul' is notable for the more riff-based songwriting style and the mix of authors. Vocalist Liam Gallagher contributes three songs, while his brother and guitarist Noel contributes the majority. Features the single 'The Shock Of The Lightning'.
Titles on disc 1
1.: Bag It Up
2.: Turning
3.: Waiting For The Rapture
4.: Shock Of The Lightning
5.: I'm Outta Time
6.: Get Off Your High Horse Lady
7.: Falling Down
8.: To Be Where There's Life
9.: Ain't Got Nothin'
10.: Nature Of Reality
11.: Soldier On
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