... I'd read the reviews, I'd seen the slating from certain quarters and I suppose I too was expecting a bit more well ok a lot more than I got!
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band in the world"--continue exploring their fascination with Great British Bands of the late 1960s. Paying homage to your heroes is one thing, but many of Standing...
band in the world"--continue exploring their fascination with Great British Bands of the late 1960s. Paying homage to your heroes is one thing, but many of Standing...
band in the world"--continue exploring their fascination with Great British Bands of the late 1960s. Paying homage to your heroes is one thing, but many of Standing On The Shoulder's best moments sound like their icons' worst. However, this is Oasis, and they do manage to pull some stunners out of their hats: "Gas Panic" and "Where Did It All Go Wrong?" demonstrate the command of catchy hooks and epic anthems that made their first two albums--Definitely Maybe and (What's The Story) Morning Glory?--such classics. Elsewhere, their influences are more obvious. The psychedelic "Who Feels Love?" is a perfect example of George Harrison in full Eastern Mystic mode, complete with sitars, tablas and tape-loops. Outright rocker "Put Yer Money Where Yer Mouth Is" has the strut and stomp of vintage Doors or Rolling Stones, but is ultimately let down by its weak songwriting ("Ready or not, come what may/The bets are going down for judgement day"). The most dubious lyrics are saved for the Liam Gallagher-penned "Little James", his paean to paternal love which--perhaps unintentionally--contains some of rock's most laughable couplets ("You live for your toys, even though they make noise"). Standing On The Shoulder Of Giants doesn't represent a major step forward for Oasis, but it is a definite improvement on the band's previous album, Be Here Now. For stronger evidence as to why Oasis is credited with resurrecting Britpop in the late 20th century, newcomers to the band would do well to investigate Definitely Maybe or (What's The Story) Morning Glory?. --Rob Burrow
band in the world"--continue exploring their fascination with Great British Bands of the late 1960s. Paying homage to your heroes is one thing, but many of Standing On The Shoulder's best moments sound like their icons' worst. However, this is Oasis, and they do manage to pull some stunners out of their hats: "Gas Panic" and "Where Did It All Go Wrong?" demonstrate the command of catchy hooks and epic anthems that made their first two albums--Definitely Maybe and (What's The Story) Morning Glory?--such classics. Elsewhere, their influences are more obvious. The psychedelic "Who Feels Love?" is a perfect example of George Harrison in full Eastern Mystic mode, complete with sitars, tablas and tape-loops. Outright rocker "Put Yer Money Where Yer Mouth Is" has the strut and stomp of vintage Doors or Rolling Stones, but is ultimately let down by its weak songwriting ("Ready or not, come what may/The bets are going down for judgement day"). The most dubious lyrics are saved for the Liam Gallagher-penned "Little James", his paean to paternal love which--perhaps unintentionally--contains some of rock's most laughable couplets ("You live for your toys, even though they make noise"). Standing On The Shoulder Of Giants doesn't represent a major step forward for Oasis, but it is a definite improvement on the band's previous album, Be Here Now. For stronger evidence as to why Oasis is credited with resurrecting Britpop in the late 20th century, newcomers to the band would do well to investigate Definitely Maybe or (What's The Story) Morning Glory?. --Rob Burrow
Advantages: The second half Disadvantages: Little James
...than I got!
Standing On The Shoulders Of Giants - Oasis 4th studio album released back in 2000 was perhaps the album that should never have been released. With half the band departing, Noel and Liam squabbling and supposedly it was to be the album that was to show the fan base who were mightily disappointed following Be Here Now (- the album even Noel Gallagher described as being written by two gob shites on Charlie) that Oasis were back on track, ... ...isn't in it? Well unfortunately Standing On The Shoulders Of Giants is one of those albums. Don't get me wrong in places you see the sparks of greatness but only in places. It is very much an album of two halves, unfortunately the bad half over shadows the good. It has potential, but unfortunately that got lost some where from going into the studio and the finished item. Some of the tracks could at best be described as mediocre others the only word ...
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Advantages: A couple of crackers Disadvantages: A couple of duffers
Having written (a while back) about Oasis' first two albums here in Ciaoland, I thought I'd go back and revisit the wonderful world of the Gallaghers. My copy of their latest effort, "Heathen Chemistry" dropped through my letterbox this morning (thanks go to CD-Wow and Graham "Sheriff" Cox, Postman DD135), and while it's a bit soon to write about that album, it might just be a good time to go back and have a look at its immediate predecessor.
"Standing ... ...fourth studio album (not including the B-side album "The Masterplan"), and was released two and a half years ago. Following on from the luke-warm reception of the previous album "Be Here Now", SOTSOG was a crucial release for the band, as if it was mince it would signal a continuing downward spiral for the group, while if it was magic it would again see Oasis propelled back to the top of the profession. What we actually got was a bit of both - Oasis' ...
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Advantages: Finaly we know for sure Liam has no talent. Disadvantages: Very short.
Prior to the albums release, Oasis fans had to endure the news of band members Bonehead and Guigsy departure. So with Liam and Noel being the only original band members left, confirmed many views that the Gallagher brothers were the band. Anybody else was irrelevant.
The album itself looks as if was made deliberately for the American market. The sleeve picture of skyscrapers can only win them favour, and lyrics contained inside mean there is no ... ...be forgiven for asking: Where is the band? Where are all the Union Jacks? Where are the Beatles? This confirms that the album is set for the US charts, and any band members missing would go unnoticed.
CD:
Fuckin’ In The Bushes
Go Let It Out
Who Feels Love?
Put Yer Money Where Yer Mouth Is
Little James
Gas Panic!
Where Did It All Go Wrong?
Sunday Morning Call
I Can See A Liar
Roll It Over
(All songs written by Noel Gallagher except ...
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Advantages: Far,.far Superior to Be Here Now. Disadvantages: People have turned against Oasis in a big way - unfairly so.
F***** IN THE BUSHES
Excellent 'Spencer Davies Groupesque' jam, very much like middle Led Zep. Punctuated by thudding drums and heavy guitar, the song is an instrumental, save for the occasional sample during which the title is taken. Many muchness on the choir vocal from P.P. Arnold. In general, a great track. 8/10
GO LET IT OUT
Wall of sound, with a slow hypnotic beat. Tends to drag on, but get's better after repeated plays. The first stolen ... ...and kings). First single from the album, and in my opinion, fairly weak 6/10
WHO FEEL'S LOVE? Reportedly the next single, and very good it is too. The double vocals between Liam and Noel work very well, in a Daltrey/Townshend type way. Excellently timed track, and suprisingly original. 8-9/10
PUT YER MONEY WHERE YER MOUTH IS
Starts very much like the song 'Morning Glory' Poor lyrics, and is a tad boring until the last 30 seconds where Noel's 'aahs' ...
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Advantages: Some cracking underrated songs... Disadvantages: Some boring tracks
...Some of Oasis' influences in Standing On The Shoulder Of Giants was easy to see especially in 'Who Feels Love?' where the influence of George Harrison enters, and as Liam was a big Beatle fan that is no surprise. This album contains one of Oasis' best ever songs in which is very underrated, 'Gas Panic' is excellently lyrical as Liam said in a previous live gig 'You've got to listen to the song' talking about 'Gas Panic he is certainly right! The ... ...Track By Track Review:
1. Fuckin' In The Bushes - A great opener to an album, very rocky, great guitar riffs in this song and drums too. This song is Oasis favourite Intro song to their gigs and i'm not surprised at all. 9/10
2. Go Let It Out! - A nice song, typical Liam gallagher voice very smooth as he throws his voice, lyrically it is also a good song including lyrics such as 'Life is precautious in the most faimilar ways'. 9/10
3. Who Feels ...
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Label / Distributor: Big Brother / PIAS UK/Cinram Logistics
Engineer: Mark Stent; Paul Stacey
Producer: Mark Stent; Noel Gallagher
Pieces in Set: 1
Studio / Live: Studio
Stereo: Stereo
Format: Performer
EAN: 5055019600227
Additional notes
Album Notes: Oasis: Liam Gallagher (vocals); Noel Gallagher (guitar, background vocals); Paul Arthurs (guitar); Paul McGuigin (bass); Alan White (drums).
Album Reviews: Q (1/01, p.92) - Included in Q's "50 Best Albums of 2000".
Titles on disc 1
1.: Fuckin' In The Bushes
2.: Go Let It Out
3.: Who Feels Love
4.: Put Your Money Where Yer Mouth Is
5.: Little James
6.: Gas Panic
7.: Where Did It All Go Wrong
8.: Sunday Morning Call
9.: I Can See A Liar
10.: Roll It Over
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