on Friday, February 24, 2006
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| Origin | Manchester, England |
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| Years active | 1991–present |
| Genre(s) | Britpop/Alternative rock, Rock |
| Label(s) | Creation Records Big Brother Records |
| Members | Liam Gallagher Noel Gallagher Gem Archer Andy Bell |
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| Website(s) | {{{website}}} |
Oasis are a British rock group originally formed in Manchester. They were the most prominent band in the Britpop movement that emerged in the United Kingdom as a reaction to Grunge and House music in the mid-1990s.
Musically, they cite bands such as The Beatles, Slade, The Stone Roses, The Smiths, The Kinks and T.Rex as influences.
The band are currently led by lead guitarist/principal songwriter Noel Gallagher and his younger brother vocalist/songwriter Liam Gallagher, who are the only remaining original band members.
Thanks to the success of their critically acclaimed debut album Definitely Maybe and its 18m selling follow-up (What's the Story) Morning Glory?, the Gallagher brothers featured regularly in tabloid newspaper stories, and cultivated a reputation as both bad boys and the band of the people.
At the height of their fame, their 1997 third album Be Here Now reached #1 in the UK charts and also became the fastest-selling album in chart history, with almost half a million copies sold on the first day alone. However, the record almost caused the destruction of the band as they experienced an immediate fall of popularity.
Through surviving the loss of founding members and with continuous support from their loyal fanbase, Oasis have managed to outlast many of their Britpop contemporaries. Suede, Pulp and some other peer groups have split up, or record only infrequently, while Oasis maintain a regular schedule of releases and touring.
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* Stand up ladies! This isnt those kind of gigs! - Noel Gallagher*
They came, they played and i didnt need ear plugs.
As Campos fondly put it, "the audience is here for nostalgic effect". True enough,the crowd comprised mainly of Brits (I think) and the local mid twenties followers who were torn between Oasis and Blur during the invasion of Britpop era in the 90s. ( Remember Suede and Pulp??) The band started the show with a song from the album, Standing on the shoulders of giants. (Or is it??) Nonetheless, it was the old popular anthem-tunes that got the crowd rockin'.
They played a full 90 mins set with minimal amount of energy. I couldnt help but compared it to RHCP's concert which was adrenaline rushing and exhilarating. But then again, American and Brit bands are so different. ( Think Coldplay and The Bravery)
Despite a stage setup that had a striking resemblance to Christmas decor and terrible showmanship, I had fun. It was utimately a Brit rock and roll band that did delivered, to certain extents. Listening to live versions of " Wonderwall", "Champagne Supernova", " Morning Glory", " Dont look back in anger" were just spine-tingling. ( No prizes for guessing my fav Oasis album.) I was on my feet the whole time, clapping, cheering, screaming and singing along to the songs that i recognised.
Where were you while we were getting high?
Stop Crying Your Heart Out by Oasis
The Importance Of Being Idle by Oasis
*Concert pictures courtesy of Mr Da Luz Campos. Thanks Pos!
Carina
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