Oasis

[WalrusOct9]

Heh.  And I thought I was the only Guns/Oasis fan in existance.  I've been into them since they first came out.  I can't wait for the new one.

I met Gem Archer last year in Chicago when he was touring with Paul Weller.  

[kujo722]

The Masterplan is one of my alltime favorite songs, especially the version they played on MTV with Noel singing while Liam was sitting up in the balcony smoking and drinking away on a night when he was supposedly to sick to perform.

Aside from the obvious Beatles comparison, they remind me of early U2. Not musically, but in the way that their B-sides are usually better than most of the tracks on the albums. Talk Tonight and Rockin Chair are two good examples of this. IMO

[Acquiesce]

I love Oasis. I've been into them for almost 10 years now. Their first two albums are two of my all time favorites. I think they have slipped some, but they are still better than most bands out there.

WalrusOct9,  that is an excellent pic of you & Gem. There are more Oasis/GNR fans out there. There are a few of us on this Oasis forum I post at.   Are you a Beatles fan too? I ask because of your screen name.

[Slashly]

Oasis was the first musical band I was ever into, they are my 3rd favourite band (GnR is on n?1!!).
Songs like Wonderwall, The Hindu Times and Rock n Roll Star are fucking great!!

[ckgent]

oasis are fucking killer. they are the one band that i go and see live time and time again(i would do with gn'r but so far its only been 4 times). Out of the 10+ times iv seen oasis only once have i felt cheated. The guitarist bonehead got hit by a vodka bottle and in axl style, liam stormed off stage followed by the band. A near riot ensued and they had only played seven songs.

They are the most rock n roll band the uk has produced in years in attitude and balls out music. Liam is also one of the coolest frontmen in music, and like axl very unpredictable in all he does. Storming off stage, being reclusive one minute and in your face the next, not shy about ranting on about whatever pisses him off in public and willing to take anyone on.(the mafia incident in germany is a great example).

Axl even namechecked oasis at the last rir shows.

I have been fortunate enough to get backstage with oasis on a few occasions, and found liam funny as fuck, if not a little abrupt with the odd fan because they are interupting his drinking time.

at least the new oasis album should be out this year for defo.

[Izzy]

Fantastic band, Definetly Maybe and Whats the Story (Morning Glory) are two of the finest albums ever made, and its a brave man that can't find a place for them in a top 20 best ever albums list.

[Doc Emmett Brown]

The guitarist bonehead got hit by a vodka bottle and in axl style, liam stormed off stage followed by the band. A near riot ensued and they had only played seven songs.

really?  wow... Do people give him shit about acting like that? (like Axl, I mean).  I never got into the whole Oasis thing...   Does Liam like Axl?

[Izzy]

The guitarist bonehead got hit by a vodka bottle and in axl style, liam stormed off stage followed by the band. A near riot ensued and they had only played seven songs.

really?  wow... Do people give him shit about acting like that? (like Axl, I mean).  I never got into the whole Oasis thing...   Does Liam like Axl?

I think Liam is into GNR, either him or Noel deffinetly is.

The Gallagher Brothers have gained a noteriety Axl himself would be proud of, but unlike Axl they don't get the flak for their exploits, if anything i think the media rather admires them for it.

[John Daniels]

Liam (and Noel used to) has his mood changes alright....but he isn't as bad as Axl. He doesn't go that far.. but yeah Liam is a credible bad boy of Rock and Roll..That's why I like the Oasis...and of course the songs are great. What does England really have nowadays??? times have changed..I guess England stands with one strong card and that's the Oasis! all the credit for Oasis  (not to mention Radiohead)

[Acquiesce]

really?  wow... Do people give him shit about acting like that? (like Axl, I mean).  I never got into the whole Oasis thing...   Does Liam like Axl?

Liam did get shit for his behavior.  Oasis was surrounded by contriversy (constant fighting, massive egos, some cancelled US dates) when they first hit it big with What's The Story Morning Glory. They got a lot of shit, particularly from Americans. I think that's one of the reasons they didn't remain popular in the US. However, Liam was never as bad as Axl and their problems were nothing compared to GNR. They have largely mellowed since then.

I don't think Liam is a fan of Guns N Roses. I have never really heard Oasis mention GNR except for around the time of RIR3, but I don't remember the quote. They seem to be largely into UK bands. I couldn't really imagine them being huge GNR fans.

[SLCPUNK]

I loved them when they first got big, but I don't know much about them. They are more like the Beatles than the Beatles I think.

[ckgent]

in terms of being as bad as axl, liam aint that far behind, if not ahead in areas. a few examples are

headbutting a fan who kept getting in his face taking pictures.

storming into an aftershow party, throwing a drink over a persistant groupie and then leaving immediatley after.

bitching with other bands, but actually having the balls to take it further than the axl/vince scenario(fights with starsailor, simply red, a host of other bands).

destroying a pool hall while on the piss and then realising he was being photographed attacked the photographer with a plank of wood.

the best though was his fight in germany. being rather drunk liam and then drummer decided to take over from the hotel house band, apparently they were not on form and started getting heckled by others in the bar. As people tried to remove them, liam found himself falling into a table of mobsters, who told him to fuck off. Liams reaction was to take them on. He was smacked in the mouth with a self standing steel ashtray, knocking out his front teeth. Undetered he got up,grabbed the ashtray and started swing at them until his security and the cops dragged him away. Not without resisatance though. Liam kicked one officer in the balls and lashed out at the others. A load of gigs were cancelled and it cost liam over 20 grand in dental repairs, nevermind the damages for hotel cost etc.

God knows how many times he has been arrested for drugs and other offences but he makes for great reading.

an idiot, but one of rock n roll quality. liam live forever.

[Lineker10]

destroying a pool hall while on the piss and then realising he was being photographed attacked the photographer with a plank of wood.

Haha - thats funny stuff!

[*RightNextDoorToHull*]

Oasis are a true credit to the country! I fell in love with them when I first heard Supersonic back in '94.... Jesus... 10 years! And they've been great ever since.

The media keeps them alive....! (Along with the great music, obviously)  

Other band members will come and go.... *but Liam and Noel are gonna Live Forever*  

--- x x x ---

[grendood]

Liam is definitely more rude and arrogant than Axl, he doesnt care about anything.. i think he is more wild than axl,, i mean last year he had a fight with the italian mafia for crying out loud

[Toast960]

Oasis is a terrific band. I've been into them since 95/96 when "Wonderwall" hit it big here. Definately underrated in the states, IMO. Their albums are terrific and I can't wait for their new album this year. According to Noel, it's going to be "a proper psychedilic album".

[journey]

I heard the new version of "Wonderwall" by Ryan Adams. It's a lot slower and more melodic than the orignal. I think it sounds pretty decent.

Does anyone else like or dislike this new version?

[MadmanDan]

I only like their early work,like the Morning Glory album. I think it all went downhill from there. But they are one of the few current bands that I respect

[Ignatius]

Saw them when they were in their prime in 97. Great first 3 albums - many people don't give credit to " Be here Now" - the other two, not so great.

If anyone is looking to download any oasis tracks, I recommend " Half the world away", " Talk tonight" "Rocking chair" and a kick ass cover of " C'mon and Feel the Noise"

[Misfits 138]

yea i am a big oasis fan. i have liked them since i 1997 after i saw the video for wonderwall. i have there music video collection on a tape. and i have the behind the music of them (the best behind the music ive ever seen actually!) and my love for there music just grows each time i listen. i have seen them live a few times and each time i was really impressed. and i like the new material they played at the glastonbury festival. and for those interested go to www.boadc.tk to download the two new songs they did live. but The Meaning of The Soul is down at this time.