Don't Believe the Truth [Import]

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Following What Looks to Be a Huge Hit Single ('lyla') Comes 'don't Believe the Truth', the Sixth Oasis Studio Album, their First Since the Number One Multi-million Selling 'heathen Chemistry', Released in 2002. Having Been Away for Three Years, to Say that the Band's Return is Hugely Anticipated is an Understatement. With Over 400,000 Live Ticket Sales in the UK Alone, in Venues Ranging from Stadiums to the Very Intimate, as Well as Sold Out Shows in the Us, the Year Ahead Looks Set to Be an Extraordinary One.

Tracks:

Turn Up The Sun
Mucky Fingers
Lyla
Love Like A Bomb
The Importance Of Being Idle
The Meaning Of Soul
Guess God Thinks I'm Abel
Part Of The Queue
Keep The Dream Alive
A Bell Will Ring
Let There Be Love

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Oasis albums have always prompted flashbacks--Was that a Beatles melody? Is that chorus on loan from T. Rex? Wait, wasn't that a Crowded House song once? But the mouthy British group's latest really sounds like a pop artifact. Both in production and execution, Don't Believe The Truth feels like an album better suited to 1965 than 2005. From the tambourines and jangling guitars that chime in opening track "Turn Up To The Sun" to the tinny pre-hippie philosophizing of "Keep The Dream Alive," it's an album that thinks the way forward is by looking back. First single "Lyla" borrows its opening swagger from the Rolling Stones' "Street Fighting Man," while "The Meaning of Soul" lifts the Small Faces' mod jitters wholesale. But hack through the clichéd lyrics and worn riffs and the most important element on the follow up to 2002's Heathen Chemistry remains distinctly Oasis' own: Attitude. And in such wonderful abundance, "No one could break us/ No one could take us," they sing. --Aidin Vaziri

Customer Reviews:

Take the Oasis Challenge.......2007-05-20

Listen to this album. Nibble on a saltine. Then play X&Y by Coldplay. Honestly see if you can say you didn't enjoy Oasis more.

A Very Underrated Album.......2007-05-03

As I listen to much of Oasis's work, I can't help but to think of the song "Where Did it All Go Wrong", from the mostly forgettable SOTSOG album. I think of this song not so much because of the underlying work itself, but rather I believe this phrase to be a very apt question in evaluating the relevence of Oasis's music since "What's the Story Morning Glory". I don't know what happened, whether the Gallagher hubris overshadowed their music or the industry just moved on, but Oasis keeps coming out with relevant music that, is for the large part, under-marketed and virtually ignored by the public. In my estimation, this album is no different. "Don't Believe the Truth" is, much like "Be Here Now" before it, an unheralded album which richly deserves some quality time in your CD player.

With "Don't Believe the Truth", Oasis has released their strongest album in several years. Having said that, this album was forgotten about just as quickly as it was released. For those of you who haven't heard it, you are really missing out on some quality work from the Gallagher brothers.

Sure, this album has some filler (see "A Bell Will Ring" and "Keep the Dream Alive"--in the interest of brevity, don't waste your time). What would an Oasis album be without some Gallagher mindless self indulgence though. That aside, songs like "Love Like a Bomb", "Part of the Queue", "I Guess God Thinks I'm Able", and "Lyla" make this album worth your while.

If you are still waffling on a purchase of this album, I will let you in on another secret gem. Every album seems to have one Noel track that shines above most of the other offerings (see "Little By Little", "Where Did it All Go Wrong", and "Don't Look Back in Anger" for statement justification). "Truth" is no exception to this precedent. With the track "Mucky Fingers", Noel has again provided us with a toe-tapping song that not only steals the show, but will be stuck in your head for days to come.

In closing, I would recommend this album to anyone who was a pre-1997 Oasis fan who questions their ability to continue in today's music scene. You won't be disappointed.

Oasis at their best.......2007-02-24

Oasis have never sounded so good. Gem and Andy have really found their feet in the band now and this is an improvement on their previous album 'The Heathen Chemistry'. These two bring something that make Oasis more of a complete band and not just the Noel and Liam show. While I still find 'Definitely Maybe' the best Oasis album, the Manchester lads have gone full circle with their career and nearly matched it with this effort. It almost feels like they have started their careers again and from here the sky is the limit. More great live shows and #1 singles and I really think they can reach the heights of the mid 90's again and keep their feet grounded at the same time.

This is a great album from beginnig to end. The songs flow perfectly into one another and sounds like the most complete album Oasis have ever released. It opens up with 'Turn Up The Sun', which at first doesn't sound like Oasis until the first chords kick in after a great opening few seconds. Written by Andy Bell it is top 3 best tracks on the album.
'Mucky Fingers' written by Noel is a cross between the Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan
'Lyla' the first single, is a good song, not great, very simple but typical Oasis in its chord playing, also written by Noel.
'Love Like a Bomb' written by Liam and Gem is a highlight of the album, a mixture of acoustic guitar and piano it is Liam's vocal on this track that got my attention, much like the way in which he sings 'songbird'.
'The Importance Of Being Idle' Noel sings on this track which he also wrote, the second single off the album, sounds a little bit like 'the Doors'.
'The meaning of Soul' is a two minute fast acoustic driven song by Liam with a simple drum beat, unlike anything I have ever heard from Oasis before. It sounds familiar but I can't quite put my finger on it. Catchy and stays in your head.
'Guess God Thinks I'm Abel', another Liam penned track, has a cool tempo and mellow atmosphere. A slow song, not one of Liams best unfortunately.
'Part Of The Queue' Noel was inspired to write this song after being forced to stand in a real long queue just to buy a pint of milk. He considered stealing it even with his millions in the bank. Has a 70's feel to it, almost like a protest song.
Along with track 1, this song 'Keep The Dream Alive' is one of my favourites, also written by Andy Bell, this guy writes good songs. A very happy tune with good guitar and Liam's vocal sounds great.
'A Bell will Ring' is Gem's contribution to the album. A pure rock n' roll song, in the mould of 'Hung In A Bad Place' from Heathen Chemistry.
That brings us to the albums closer, 'Let There Be Love' the best song on the album and arguably the best Oasis song ever. It features Liam and Noel on vocal and I rate it right up there along with the Beatles 'A Day In the Life'. John and Paul could have easily have written this song,but it is written by Noel. The third single, this has the potential to pull in fans much like the way 'Wonderwall' did.

The album sounds great, the production and mixes are perfect. The band opted to hire Dave Sardy to produce and mix the album for them, instead of doing it themselves and it has really paid off for them. He was also responsible for producing Jet and really knows how to acheive this kind of sound. Also lending out on this album is Zak Starkey on drums, son of the legendary Beatles drummer Ringo, he is a more complete drummer than Alan White.

The album features a 6 page booklet with complete lyrics for all songs. A great buy...

Finally An Oasis Album Worth Buying.......2007-01-31

Ever since the bloated Be Here Now, I have not had any interest in buying an Oasis album. However, after hearing "Let There Be Love" I decided to give this one a shot, and I have not been disappointed. I bought it about three months ago and I have listened to it pretty much non-stop since. The songs on Don't Believe the Truth are stripped down compared to the guitar-heavy, interminable tracks on Be Here Now, and the result is fantastic. The songs still sound melodic and huge, but not overdone. It also helps that none of them is 60 minutes long like every track on Be Here Now. I also have to admit that, after not listening to an Oasis album for probably 6 years, it was great to hear Liam Gallagher's vocals again.

There are really no throw-away tracks on the album, but some of the best include "Turn Up the Sun," "Mucky Fingers," and "Lyla" (all of which deserve to be played loud and often), "Keep the Dream Alive," "Let there Be Love," and "A Bell Will Ring."

I have always been partial to British rock, and it really doesn't get much better than this. I think Oasis have suffered for about a decade from trying to clear the impossibly high bar they set with What's the Story (Morning Glory), and for that reason, they still have alot of skeptics--I was one of them. But I consider this album a step in a new (and the right) direction. Definitely give this one a listen.

Whats the story with Oasis? .......2007-01-05

I am sorry but I have to disagree with most of the reviews on here. This album sounds forced with no sonic texture its plain RUBISH! I have been listening to Oasis since late 1994 and in that time I can honestly say this album was a Big Fat let down stay away from this one.

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Oasis at their best
IT'S ALL IN THE STARS
Electrical Ecstasy!
4-1/2 stars -- The return of the fighting brothers
A Solid Album No Doubt

Don't Believe The Truth [Dualdisc]
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ASIN: B0009I7NOO
Release Date: 2005-05-31

Tracks:

Turn Up The Sun
Mucky Fingers
Lyla
Love Like A Bomb
The Importance Of Being Idle
The Meaning Of The Soul
Guess God Thinks I'm Abel
Part Of The Queue
Keep The Dream Alive
A Bell Will Ring
Let There Be Love

Customer Reviews:

Oasis at their best.......2006-10-26

Oasis have never sounded so good. Gem and Andy have really found their feet in the band now and this is an improvement on their previous album 'The Heathen Chemistry'. These two bring something that make Oasis more of a complete band and not just the Noel and Liam show. While I still find 'Definitely Maybe' the best Oasis album, the Manchester lads have gone full circle with their career and nearly matched it with this effort. It almost feels like they have started their careers again and from here the sky is the limit. More great live shows and #1 singles and I really think they can reach the heights of the mid 90's again and keep their feet grounded at the same time.

This is a great album from beginnig to end. The songs flow perfectly into one another and sounds like the most complete album Oasis have ever released. It opens up with 'Turn Up The Sun', which at first doesn't sound like Oasis until the first chords kick in after a great opening few seconds. Written by Andy Bell it is top 3 best tracks on the album.
'Mucky Fingers' written by Noel is a cross between the Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan
'Lyla' the first single, is a good song, not great, very simple but typical Oasis in its chord playing, also written by Noel.
'Love Like a Bomb' written by Liam and Gem is a highlight of the album, a mixture of acoustic guitar and piano it is Liam's vocal on this track that got my attention, much like the way in which he sings 'songbird'.
'The Importance Of Being Idle' Noel sings on this track which he also wrote, the second single off the album, sounds a little bit like 'the Doors'.
'The meaning of Soul' is a two minute fast acoustic driven song by Liam with a simple drum beat, unlike anything I have ever from Oasis before. It sounds familiar but I can't quite put my finger on it. Catchy and stays in your head.
'Guess God Thinks I'm Abel', another Liam penned track, has a cool tempo and mellow atmosphere. A slow song, not one of Liams best unfortunately.
'Part Of The Queue' Noel was inspired to write this song after being forced to stand in a real long queue just to buy a pint of milk. He considered stealing it even with his millions in the bank. Has a 70's feel to it, almost like a protest song.
Along with track 1, this song 'Keep The Dream Alive' is one of my favourites, also written by Andy Bell, this guy writes good songs. A very happy tune with good guitar and Liam's vocal sounds great.
'A Bell will Ring' is Gem's contribution to the album. A pure rock n' roll song, in the mould of 'Hung In A Bad Place' from Heathen Chemistry.
That brings us to the albums closer, 'Let There Be Love' the best song on the album and arguably the best Oasis song ever. It features Liam and Noel on vocal and I rate it right up there along with the Beatles 'A Day In the Life'. John and Paul could have easily have written this song,but it is written by Noel. The third single, this has the potential to pull in fans much like the way 'Wonderwall' did.

The album sounds great, the production and mixes are perfect. The band opted to hire D. Sardy to produce and mix the album for them, instead of doing it themselves and it has really paid off for them. He was also responsible for producing Jet and really knows how to acheive this kind of sound. Also lending out on this album is Zak Starkey on drums, son of the legendary Beatles drummer Ringo, he is a more complete drummer than Alan White.

The album features a bonus DVD with interesting interviews with the band and a 6 page booklet with complete lyrics for all songs. A great buy...

IT'S ALL IN THE STARS.......2006-05-16

good side:Noel Gallagher let's other people showcase their songs which in turn are quite the highlights,Noel sings 3 and a half songs. strongest set of songs since the new line-up and now sober approach to living. Zak Starkey (Ringo Starr's son) is now drummer. very insightful bonus DVD. lyric sheet
bad side:could use more band pictures, DVD could have been longer, Noel could have sang more
standout tracks:turn up the sun, the importance of being idle; guess God thinks i'm Abel; keep the dream alive; let there be love

Electrical Ecstasy!.......2006-01-08

The truth is plain; a rock record must be electrically euphoric, have poetic lyrics, each track must sound far from being monotonous, and have uniquely multi-pitched vocals to take all this to its heights. Believe me although this record possesses and misses some of it has more to it than critical truth, like, predictable punk paradox, little romance, and unpredictable romanticism.

The eleven tracks, filtered out from supposedly seventy tracks, make an album worth listening-each one of them, which in turn makes it one of the successful creative attempts last year. A work like this doesn't always get done in a fading world of rock, but comes as no surprise from these gifted sons of British rock.

These acoustic-blended electric noise makers can unexpectedly deliver a piece like The Importance of Being Idle and refreshing Guess God Thinks I Am Abel. Liam can low-pitch craftily to un-annoy Noel's laser-sharp vocals in acoustic ballad Let There Be Love to go onto peaks in Mucky Fingers.

One-liners like "you found your God in a paperback," "I can't get a life if my heart's not in it" and philosophy "the world's as wide/as your life is thin/so entertain your goals" couldn't have been better placed but in a reckless rock `n' roll lyric; nonetheless, one wants more.

Who are out there saying "we are the greatest" would indeed get close to being great only when they keep from shouting it and rather let their musical work speak. Here one can venture an electrical ecstasy, yes, but with one's unbelief in truth. Syme (Ahimaz)

4-1/2 stars -- The return of the fighting brothers.......2005-10-26

Oasis has been quiet for a while now, but now they come back at us with Don't Believe the Truth. I'm not sure I understand that title, though, unless the truth to them is that this album is horrible or something. Actually, that's what some people seem to think, but I personally think it's pretty damn good.

I think I'll ignore the inevitable comparisons to other bands (I understand the Beatles ones, but I don't get the Pearl Jam ones) and just say that there are plenty of good songs to find on here. "Lyla" was fine to release as a single, but I find myself looking to the other songs instead. Introspective tales like "The Meaning of Soul" and "Guess God Thinks I'm Abel" are sure to impress, as does "Let There Be Love", a successful we-are-the-world song.

This album was released rather quietly, and it's not doing very well on the charts, so I don't know if enough people even know this album exists. But believe the truth: Oasis is back.

Anthony Rupert

A Solid Album No Doubt.......2005-09-29

Oasis have definitely come back from a slump. We all know Heathen Chemistry was horrendous, and coming into the new record, I was a bit apprehensive about it being as solid as the first three records (yeah, I said THREE, Be Here Now was good stuff). Anyways, I was pleasantly surprised at the versatility, yet also consistency in this album. Thankfully, Oasis have come into there own again as great song writers, and they STILL are great musicians. I really enjoyed the record, and how it brought back memories of the old days, while still not leaving me longing to pop in one of the old records in its place. It is a must-own for any Oasis fan.

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Don't Believe the Truth
Oasis
Manufacturer: Bmg Int'l
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000EGDA8Y
Release Date: 2006-02-27

Tracks:

Turn Up the Sun
Mucky Fingers
Lyla
Love Like a Bomb
Importance of Being Idle
Meaning of Soul
Guess God Thinks I'm Able
Part of the Queue
Keep the Dream Alive
Bell Will Ring
Let There Be Love

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Sittin' Here in Silence (On My Own) [*]
Eyeball Tickler [*]
Quiet Ones [*]

Album Details

The Sixth Oasis Studio Album Follows Up the Number One Multi-million Selling "Heathen Chemistry" from 2002.

Don't Believe the Truth [2 Disc BB Edition]

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Don't Believe the Truth [2 Disc BB Edition]

Manufacturer: Epic Records
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000RYNMWM

Product Description

Special 2 disc version of this album includes 5 track CD Live At The Metro with 1) Rock 'n Roll Star 2) columbia 3) Live Forever 4) Cigarettes & Alchol 5) Supersonic

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Can You See It Now? Oasis' Return to Glory

Don't Believe the Truth
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Manufacturer: Sony Japan
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ASIN: B00092QTL8
Release Date: 2005-06-06

Tracks:

Turn Up the Sun
Mucky Fingers
Lyla
Love Like a Bomb
Importance of Being Idle
Meaning of Soul
Guess God Thinks I'm Abel
Part of Ther Queue
Keep the Dream Alive
Bell Will Ring
Let There Be Love
Can Y'see It Now (I Can See It Now!!)
Sitting Here in Silence (On My Own)

Album Details

Japanese Version features the Bonus Tracks "Can Y'see it Now? (I Can See it Now)", and "Sittin' Here in Silence on My Own".

Customer Reviews:

Can You See It Now? Oasis' Return to Glory.......2005-07-29

There's no question about it - this album has finally brought about the return of the old school Oasis that many of us grew up loving. It's an album that gives the brothers Gallagher a reason for the swagger in their steps. The extra tracks on this album are superb, although I'm not sure that $50 is the most reasonable price.

5 stars for quality minus 1 star for price = 4 stars

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Don't Believe the Truth
Oasis
Manufacturer: Sony
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000B9EX44
Release Date: 2005-10-31

Tracks:

Turn Up the Sun
Mucky Fingers
Lyla
Love Like a Bomb
Importance of Being Idle
Meaning of Soul
Guess God Thinks I'm Abel
Part of Ther Queue
Keep the Dream Alive
Bell Will Ring
Let There Be Love
Can Y'see It Now (I Can See It Now!!)
Sitting Here in Silence (On My Own)

Album Description

Japanese CD/DVD (NTSC/Region 2) re-issue of their 2005 album features two bonus tracks on the audio disc, 'Can Y'see It Now?' (I Can See It Now!!) and 'Sitting Here In Silence (On My Own)' while the DVD features content unavailable on the US Dual Disc, 'The Ear Had No Memory' (mini-documentary' and the music videos to their first three singles off the album, 'Lyla', 'The Importance of Being Idle' and 'Let There Be Love'. Sony. 2005. * Please note you will need an All Code DVD player to view.

Album Details

Limited CD and Dvd Edition of the Sixth Album. CD Includes Bonus Tracks "Can Y'see it Now? (I Can See it Now)" and "Sitting Here in Silence". Dvd Will Include Recording Session Footage, Video Clips "Lyla", "The Importance of Being Idle", and "Let There Be Love" and More.

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Don't Believe the Truth
Oasis
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000I5YVEI
Release Date: 2006-11-27

Tracks:

Turn Up the Sun
Mucky Fingers
Lyla
Love Like a Bomb
Importance of Being Idle
Meaning of Soul
Guess God Thinks I'm Abel
Part of the Queue
Keep the Dream Alive
Bell Will Ring
Let There Be Love

Album Description

Limited Edition Japanese pressing of their sixth studio album, originally released in 2005, comes housed in a miniature LP sleeve. 11 tracks including 'Lyla', 'The Importance Of Being Idle' and 'Let There Be Love'. Sony. 2006.

Album Details

Japanese Limited Edition Issue of the Album Classic in a Deluxe, Miniaturized LP Sleeve Replica of the Original Vinyl Album Artwork.

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Don't Believe The Truth
Oasis
Manufacturer: Helter Skelter
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B0009A6CD0

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Don't Believe the Truth

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ASIN: B0009A21WG
Release Date: 2005-05-31

Album Description

Limited Edition UK pressing will feature a bonus DVD (PAL/Region 0) that features the same content as the Sony/US Dual Disc pressing. Big Brother. 2005.

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Unbreakable

Manufacturer: Smoothvega
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000CADCQW
Release Date: 2005-02-08

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