The Wombats’ Pair Less Polish With More Self Loathing
The Wombats’ Oh! The Ocean struggles with authenticity, balancing earnestness and self-critique, yet hints at untapped artistic potential.
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Live Forever: Oasis’ Enduring Appeal
As long as nostalgia is a driving motivator of cultural taste, Oasis will remain one of the world’s most popular bands.
Circa Waves Contemplate ‘Death & Love’ on Dazzling LP
Melodic and anthemic British guitar rock is back big time with Circa Waves and their decade-long run of consistently great pop albums.
Oasis’ ‘Definitely Maybe’ Still Sounds Fresh After 30 Years
Definitely Maybe is the definitive statement in the Oasis catalog, an album of its time but also transformative in what was yet to come.
The 10 Best Oasis Songs (Post-‘Be Here Now’)
To pay tribute to Oasis, these are the 10 best songs release post-Be Here Now. This list excludes B-sides and focuses exclusively on their album cuts.
Sunday League Resurrect Competent Britpop
Neo-Britpoppers Sunday League bring baroque rock muscle, energetic walls of sound, plus enough British pub swagger to nick your pint right off the bar.
The 10 Best Oasis Songs From the B-Sides
Oasis kept putting out singles all throughout their career, spawning some pretty memorable B-side tracks. Here are ten of their best.
Liam Gallagher and John Squire Play the Familiar
Former Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher and Stone Roses guitarist John Squire sound reenergized on their new collaborative album, but the songs never catch fire.
The Boo Radleys Still Sound Vital on ‘Eight’
The Boo Radleys’ Eight boasts too many potential singles to be written off as another wishful reunion. It proves they’re not only back but also thriving.
Blur Bring Down the Rain at Primavera Sound Madrid
Blur’s opening performance at Primavera Sound Madrid is cancelled due to rain, but their insane, borderline mythical private gig for a lucky few brings us to our knees.
The Black Watch Mate Britpop Melancholy with California Brightness on ‘Future Strangers’
The Black Watch’s Future Strangers is a collection of Britpop-influenced love-and-loss songs that abound in buoyant musical assurance and well-honed craft.
Graham Coxon’s Memoir ‘Verse, Chorus, Monster!’ Sees Beyond the Blur
Graham Coxon could have made his memoir Verse, Chorus, Monster! a Blur / Britpop tell-all, but he wraps up honest observations in a lovely, conversational tone.