Masterplan, The - Oasis

If it were any other band, a compilation album comprising of a bunch of lesser-known tracks originally bolted onto the back of early single releases would be nothing to get particularly excited about. But, of course, Oasis aren't just any band. They're the best band in the world. Noel Gallagher has always maintained that a B-side is no excuse for an inferior song, it's not a place to shove the fillers when you can't be bothered to write a decent ...
...fans and the industry is as much about the B-sides as it is the A-side, and with good reason. Oasis don't believe in remixes, 'radio edits' or 'dance' versions of existing songs. I've bought all of the CD singles over the years, at the time this album was released that numbered 12 altogether and, barring the occasional cover version or the odd live recording, every one of those 12 discs had four different, original songs on it. And I'll tell you ...

Spike_ 16.02.2005 (12.09.2005) · Read full review
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...I'd point them to The Masterplan, it's brilliant. But it does beg the question why oh why were 90% of the tracks on The Masterplan only B sides? Within the 14 tracks on master plan you have some tracks that should have been up there with the likes of Wonderwall, Champagne Supernova, Rock and Roll Star, Don't Look Back in Anger and Little By Little. Recommended. Availability: Amazon: £5.97 Used £4.19 HMV: £6.99 ...

The_Nursey 16.07.2005 · Read full review
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The Masterplan is a collection of B-sides from the world-renowned Oasis. Released in 1998, the album was, in my opinion, one of the stronger releases from the group. The songs were recorded in the mid-90s, the band's heyday, when they still retained their swagger and exuberance which, to an extent, they have lost nowadays. The album is 14 tracks long, and runs around 70minutes, very good value considering you can find the album for less than 'paper ...
...=== [Track 1 - Acquiesce] The album starts with 'What's The Story... Morning Glory' echoing in the background when it is awoken by a rocking riff and characteristic Oasis styling in Liam's vocals. The chorus is decent and is sung by Noel in this case. Liam takes over the verses and the song seems like it would go well with a beer in one hand and a cigarette in the other. A decent opening, upbeat and appropriate. This was one of the B-sides to the ...

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Every time I have bought an Oasis single in the past, I have always been amazed at the quality of the B-sides on each release. Quite often, in fact, I have found that they have bettered the quality of the single being released. Fans who own all the albums, can still be seen going into stores and buying import versions of the singles for £7 or £8 (bearing in mind they already own a copy of the main track), just to have a copy of the B-sides, which ...
...Oasis would be making an album of all of their best B-sides to date, I and all my friends were ecstatic and immediately reserved ourselves a copy. The album was far better than I expected it to be even - 14 tracks of my favourite lesser-known Oasis songs, and all of them better quality than you would usually find on any of their other albums. Not only this, but because of the apparent 'lesser-quality' (which, as it turns out was a load of rubbish) ...

craigy_baby_2000 21.02.2001 (27.02.2001) · Read full review
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When Oasis first came onto the music scene, I was a huge fan, and bought not just their albums, but also each and every CD single...I was devoted to the cause. I started to notice a pattern, the 'B' sides were as good as and sometimes better from the track that had been released, and unless you bought the single, you would never known about them. I must not have been the only one who felt like this, and especially for the benefit of people like me, ...
...Masterplan', a collection of these 'B' side tracks. There was never any doubt that The Brothers Gallagher (mostly Noel) could write cracking songs, and all this album does is strengthen that belief. They have not gone for the easy option, and only included the crowd pleasers, there are some lesser fancied tracks on the listing, and even some tracks that are less than impressive, but I think the whole point was to introduce people to these 'hidden ...

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Okay, I know, Oasis are over, they're yesterday's band, they've been replaced by newer bands (such as Hear'Say who've used the rifts from All Around the World for their first single), but in my opinion, this CD still contains some of the best Indie tracks in existance. They're almost all good enough to be A sides, and they're certainly better than some of the filler on the albums. Track listing: 1. Acquiesce (4:24): Terrific start to the album with ...
...can only be described as an anthem. If you liked "Go Let it Out", you'll love this. 2. Underneath The Sky (3:21): Solid track, good instrumentals. For some reason, even though it's the shortest track on the CD it drags on more than any of the others. 3. Talk Tonight (4:21): A track showing the tender side of Oasis's music. Very good lyrics describing Noel's time in the emotional wilderness while they were on tour in America. 4. Going Nowhere (4:39): ...

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I have been a massive oasis fan since 1994 when Oasis burst onto the music scene. I bought all the albums, all the singles on both cd and vinyl so i am probably a little obsessed with Oasis but love them or hate them, they were a breath of fresh air to the music scene. "there's no such thing as only a b side" says Mr Noel Gallagher and this album backs up his claims. How many groups can release an album of b sides ? Not many !!! This album show's ...
...as A sides. many Oasis fans find it difficult to name their favourite Oasis song ( me included ) and they will find at least one of their top three oasis songs on this album. Here we go with the track listing ............ 1. Acquiesce This is a real rocking happy song about friendship and not the relationship between the gallagher brothers as some people think. This was B side to the bands first number one single " Some Might Say " 2. Underneath ...

Nicola_G 21.10.2004 · Read full review
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...The Title Track, The Masterplan, is reguarded as, along with Aquiesce, the sort of song which should and should and would have made it as an A-Side. The Masterplan is said by many to be probably Oasis' finest record. Brilliant sweeping strings, and a great orchestral chorus make it one of those songs to make hairs stand up on the backs of necks - it's that good. Aquiesce takes a different approach, having verses sung by liam in a dramatic way, only ...
...the song's impression to a more jolly perception. There are some great sing-along tracks here, including the very happy and poppy "Stay Young", a B side to "D'You know what i mean?". "Talk tonight", which sees noel singing and playing acoustic on his own about a past girlfreind, released as a B side to "Some Might Say". And the instantly recognisable "Half the world away", brilliantly sung again by noel, which features as the title theme to the ...

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As an Oasis fan, I was delighted with the production of an album containing B-Tracks from their chart single releases. And as most released singles have contained amazingly delivered B-Sides, this album was sure to thrill all Oasis fans, especially those who never purchased their UK singles. CD Play list: Acquiesce Underneath The Sky Talk Tonight Going Nowhere Fade Away The Swamp Song I Am The Walrus (Live) Listen Up Rockin’ Chair ...
...Young Headshrinker The Masterplan The CD sleeve pictures an unusual theme for the cover that consists of a classroom with what looks like teachers, all being taught by very young Noel Gallagher. And on closer inspection, only a few seem to be paying attention to what the lecture is based on, you guessed it, The Masterplan. The sleeve itself contains notes of the songs and lyrics to the delight of Oasis fans I’m sure. The quality of these ...

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Their Finest Album? Many people would say so, unlike normal albums there are no dodgy tracks that maybe should have been left off. The 1st song on the album is Acquiesce the B-side to Some Might Say. A truly rocking song. Another track is Rockin'Chair the B-side to Roll With It which blows the A-side out of the water, In my opinion the best Oasis song...ever! Song 10 is Half The World Away, the theme song to the BBC comedy The Royle Family. The album ...

StevenAlderdice 14.09.2000 · Read full review
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The Masterplan is an excellent album. Basically it is a compilation of B sides and a few live tracks. Nothing too special normally, but this is Oasis, whose B sides were often the equal of their A sides during the good times. Featuring tracks like “Acquiesce” and “The Masterplan” there are 14 generally excellent, but not as celebrated as the big hits which the band enjoyed. The album is pretty easy to find, and for those of you who don’t have it ...

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This album sold for £11.99 in the UK, a couple of quid cheaper because Oasis themselves wouldn't pay any more than that for a b-side album. I'd tend to agree, but this has to be a brilliantly thought out b-side album! Containing b-sides from singles released before 'Be Here Now', this CD brings us all back to the days of 'Supersonic' and 'Live Forever' (The album doesn't have those tracks obviously). With great b-sides like 'The Masterplan', 'The ...

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...Noel was drunk on gin. Finally, the title track The Masterplan, which Noel reagrds as his finest ever piece of work. And who am I to disagree. Every Oasis fan should have this album. In fact if you are an Oasis fan why don't you have it already!!!!!! ...

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Oasis as a band have gradually deteriorated. It is generally accepted that their best stuff was their early stuff. Thankfully, the B-Sides on this compilation are quite representative of the sound that they were producing in their early days. Tracks like Acquiesce have the raw power that made Oasis big in the first place while the underrated talent of Noel Gallagher is on dislay with tracks like Talk Tonight and The Masterplan. Many of the songs ...
...album in Oasis' definately maybe era and almost all of them are head and shoulders above the stuff from Be Here Now and their most recent album, Standing On The Shoulders of Giants. I would say that Definately Maybe is Oasis' best album but this comes darn close. A must for even small time Oasis fans. It would have been nice to have a few unreleased tracks but as you can pick this up dirt cheap now, I can't really complain. ...

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This is without doubt the greatest round disc ever produced by the Mancunian band. Love 'em or hate 'em virtually everyone conceded that there are some classic tracks on here. "Acquiesce" starts off the album with a fast melody and strong lyrics, a theme that is carried through the album to its conclusion. How this track wasn't released a single is one of life's great mysteries! "Half The World Away" is now the theme to TV's the Royle Family and ...
...said, as a collection of B-sides you have to scratch your head and ask why some of these weren't released as A-sides, especially "The Masterplan" and "Headshrinker". They are certainly better than some of the singles that have been released! If you are to buy only one Oasis album then it has to be this. (and I have all five) ...

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