Oasis - Definitely Maybe (CD)

Definitely maybe

By Yahoo! Shopping User  May 24, 2005

Pros: awesome

Cons: none

awesome

The Return of Rotten

By Yahoo! Shopping User  Mar 6, 2004

Pros: LOTS LOTS LOTS

Cons: are there any? yeah, lyrics maybe...

From an unbiased standpoint, Definitely Maybe supports Noel's comment as to why they are the greatest band in the world. "Live Forever" re-enacts Beatles melodies, but Liam's vocals turn "Strawberry Fields Forever" into &q...uot;God Saves the Queen". The Pistols' influence shines brightly on this album, but too brightly at times. Very sharp is Noel's artistry in songs like "Digsy's Diner". His pompous gin and tonic addiction is punk and brat in "Supersonic". "Cigs and Alcohol" has a cool riff, just the fact that T. Rex started it is a bit annoying, but again, nobody does it better than Oasis. Read more Less

Best debut ever

By Yahoo! Shopping User  Jul 14, 2002

Live Forever and Supersonic are and always will be my favourite songs. Every time i hear them hey put a smile on my face. Even if Oasis do use certain musical influences in their sound (Beatles, T-Rex, Pistol, Roses) there arrangements are always o...riginal. This album did break the mould. It was the first serious effort by a British band since the Stone Roses in the 80's.It's been 8 years since this masterpiece was released and it still sounds as fresh as ever.I went to see their gig in finsbury park, London last week - unforgettable. As well as being a brilliant studio band they kick a*se live! Go and see them while you've got the chance!!!! Read more Less

Sounds nothing like the Beatles.

By Yahoo! Shopping User  May 11, 2002

Because of their repeated praise of The Beatles, Oasis were always accused of copying them. What? Open your ears. Elements maybe, but there are also elements of T Rex (Cigarettes and Alcohol), the Pistols (Bring It On Down) etc etc. All these things ...add up to Oasis. Oh yeah, one other essential ingredient...Liam's vocals. Listen up non-believers, whether you like him or not, he is a GREAT singer. He is a real singer who puts most other contempory vocalists (many of whom i respect and listen to) to shame. Their pared down arrangements allow the fury to shine through and at this time, this is EXACTLY what we, in the UK, were waitng for.In my opinion this album is fantastic. Simple. It boils over with energy. The first time i heard the single Supersonic, i was blown away more than at any other time before. Obviously there are greater musicians in history. I am not claiming that Oasis are pioneers or anything of the sort (i am well aware that their lyrics could do with more work, especially Shakermaker), but in 1994 this was amazing and still is. Sometimes it's not about braving new musical frontiers, it's about chewing up the old ones and spitting them out again. You can feel the confidence and the swagger in every track. None more so than Columbia and Shakermaker (the latter must be one of the most brilliantly arrogant sounding songs around.)Rock n Roll Star, Live Forever, Columbia, Supersonic and Slide Away are all classics, full stop. I have never heard a song like Rock n Roll Star before. The unashamed sentiments took me by surprise.Oasis touched me in ways no other more musically studious bands could ever do.They are (especially back in '94) the real thing and i will always love this album. Read more Less

The definition of Britpop

By Yahoo! Shopping User  Mar 22, 2002

This album was the prediction for the world to know that one of Britain's most successful rock band was about to happen. It's raw and edgy sound doesnt have the commercialized pretentious feeling of (What's the story) morning glory, making it even mo...re listenable believe it or not. Read more Less

Great!!!

By Yahoo! Shopping User  Nov 24, 2001

Raw, pure, organic. Oasis play their best or their worst but it is what they really are or were at the beginning.Their success is no luck and they show it. They had talent and the music scene corroborated it by giving them a special place.The public ...not always are stupid: their music is theirs even though the Beatles could have influenced them. Who has not got influences? The Beatles had so did Oasis. But what Oasis do is to put all the melodies and rythms they like and that influenced them into accordance.Good band and excellent music. This first album is significant of what they would become.Thank you Oasis for being there!!!! Read more Less

Best band in the world

By Yahoo! Shopping User  Oct 11, 2001

This band is the best in the world. columbia is my favorite track. I cant wait for the new album. its gonna rule. Cheers!

great pop-rock album

By Yahoo! Shopping User  Aug 7, 2001

great guitar work. good vocals. excellent song construction. great record to listen to. favorite track is married with children.

Superb debut album!

By Yahoo! Shopping User  Jul 16, 2001

This is one of those rare albums that you can say that every track is brilliant. I love columbia, live forever and supersonic. This is an album that you can buy with confidence. People don't write albums like this any more which is a shame. Many of t...hese tracks feature on Familiar to millions album. They all sound great apart from the live forever performance. Read more Less