Standing on the Shoulder of Giants [Clean Version]

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With Standing on the Shoulder of Giants, the self-professed "biggest rock & roll band in the world" continue their exploration of great British rock of the late 1960s. Paying homage to heroes is one thing, but many of Standing's best moments sound like their icons' low points. This is Oasis, however, and they do pull some stunners out of their hats. "Gas Panic" and "Where Did It All Go Wrong?" demonstrate the command of catchy hooks and epic anthems that powered their classic first two albums, Definitely Maybe and (What's the Story) Morning Glory? Elsewhere, their influences are more obvious. The psychedelic "Who Feels Love?" is George Harrison in full Eastern mystic mode, complete with sitar, tabla, and tape loops. The rocker "Put Yer Money Where Yer Mouth Is" has the strut and stomp of vintage Doors and Rolling Stones, but is ultimately let down by weak wordplay. Liam Gallagher's "Little James," a paean to paternal love, also contains some laughable couplets ("You live for your toys, even though they make noise"). Still, Standing is a definite improvement over its 1997 predecessor, Be Here Now. For real proof that Oasis resurrected Britpop in the '90s, newcomers would do well to investigate Definitely Maybe and (What's the Story) Morning Glory? --Rob Burrow

Tracks:

Fuckin' In The Bushes
Go Let It Out!
Who Feels Love?
Put Your Money Where Yer Mouth Is
Little James
Gas Panic!
Where Did It All Go Wrong?
Sunday Morning Call
I Can See A Liar
Roll It Over

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With Standing on the Shoulder of Giants, the self-professed "biggest rock & roll band in the world" continue their exploration of great British rock of the late '60s. Paying homage to heroes is one thing, but many of Standing's best moments sound like their icons' low points. This is Oasis, however, and they do pull some stunners out of their hats. "Gas Panic" and "Where Did It All Go Wrong?" demonstrate the command of catchy hooks and epic anthems that powered their classic first two albums, Definitely Maybe and (What's the Story) Morning Glory? Elsewhere, their influences are more obvious. The psychedelic "Who Feels Love?" is George Harrison in full Eastern mystic mode, complete with sitar, tabla, and tape loops. The rocker "Put Yer Money Where Yer Mouth Is" has the strut and stomp of vintage Doors and Rolling Stones, but is ultimately let down by weak wordplay. Liam Gallagher's "Little James," a paean to paternal love, also contains some laughable couplets ("You live for your toys, even though they make noise"). Still, Standing is a definite improvement over its 1997 predecessor, Be Here Now. For real proof that Oasis resurrected Britpop in the '90s, newcomers would do well to investigate Definitely Maybe and (What's the Story) Morning Glory? --Rob Burrow

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Oasis simply rock.......2006-11-10

If you truly love Oasis and if you can relate to their music, then there is no good or bad album, only slightly better ones. They haven't been voted the best brit pop group of the past decade for no reason!I am eagerly awaiting Stop the clocks!

Where Did It All Go Wrong?.......2006-11-04

I consider this the first album in the second half of the career of Oasis. Following the departure of Bonehead and Guigsy, this album is basically all the Gallagher brothers. Having learnt lessons from Be Here Now, Oasis have gone back to a more basic style of production as opposed to the over the top production from Be Here Now. While the songs are not as good on here, they sound better and the whole album sounds as if it wasn't as rushed. This signifies a big change of direction for the band, with little less ego's and a more sober approach to their music, it is only the songwriting that lets this album down. My least favourite of all Oasis albums, it features two really good songs, 6 mediocre and 2 dreadful ones. It is missing another two songs to make it complete, I think it should have included the B'sides 'lets all make believe' and 'carry us all'. It still includes a few Beatle-esque songs 'who feels love' and 'roll it over' and Noel once again takes over lead vocal duties, this time on two tracks, 'where did it all go wrong' and 'sunday morning call'.
This is a very important album, it grounded the band again after their ego's had taken off. This helped relaunch the career and because of it they sound at their best today.

Ignorance Crafts an Underrated Album.......2006-07-31

Here's a perfect example of how attitude changes an entire listening experience. Easily the most bashed work in the Manchester great's back catalogue, called worst album of 2000 on several occasions, slated as a worthless Pink Floyd rip-off with no standout tracks, Standing on the Shoulder represents a career low point for Oasis--this was the first true testament that the band was not immortal, not the Beatles of the new age, but in fact slipping from the title of Brit-Rockers-in-chief. Sigh. It's the album that die-hard Radiohead and Coldplay fans always refer to when discussing Oasis' inferiority, blasting Noel Gallagher for "never progressing as a song writer." Sigh again. I've never really figured out the thunderous disapproval of the album, and I ultimately enjoyed most of the songs. Does SOTSOG contain some garbage? Without a doubt, but not nearly enough to ruin the entire experience, or throw Oasis off their high horse as most critics claim. Here're some facts all listeners need to be aware of: 1) `F****n' in the Bushes,' `Go Let It Out,' and Gas Panic!' are three of the best songs of Oasis' career. Wasn't `Go Let It Out' #1 hit in the UK, going right alongside `Yellow' and even surpassing `Optimistic'? 2) The biggest problem with SOTSOG occurs in the format, unusual for a psychedelic album such as this. If there's any real unending quandary here, it's that the worst two songs on the album, `Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is' and `Little James' fall in at numbers 4 and 5 respectively. These should have been either left out or positioned differently, perhaps further down in the line up while moving high qualities, perhaps `Roll It Over,' up in the track listing. 3) The album is without a doubt a step up from Be Here Now, which contains about five fillers/B-sides whereas SOTSOG has no more than two. 4) Giants is Easy Listening. Oasis flirts with the Easy Listening genre on several junctures, most notably with `Wonderwall' and `Cast No Shadow', but usually sticks to anthemic Indie and at sometimes Hard Rock. I believe that this album has been rejected as quality Oasis by many fans due to the lack of guitars and the overwhelming presence of synthesizers. It doesn't always work--` Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is' for example--but it's definitely different. Not only should it be respected and appreciated by fans, but it should be praised for its boldness. 5) Although inaccessible at times, SOTSOG flows unlike any other Oasis album. In this way, it tops both Definitely Maybe and Morning Glory?--a daring yet factual assessment.

If nothing else, the album's worth it for `F****n' in the Bushes,' `Go Let It Out,' and Gas Panic!'. But underneath the surface, it's much more than just a singles album like the predecessor Be Here Now; it's a flowing, intelligent collection of songs that have been tarnished by the attitude of dismissive fans.

Still Standing.......2006-06-07

When asked, nearly every Oasis fan I know will say that Morning Glory, or Definitely Maybe are Oasis' best albums. While both are very good, I'd have to say that this one is the album I'd have to go with for my personal favorite. Don't Believe The Truth is tied with this one for me.

There's just something here that it seems like Oasis have always been trying to block up with pure attitude and drug-fueled anthems. This is the sober, matured Oasis who are left in the aftermath of their dreams come true, to be rock'n'roll stars, standing on the shoulders of the lives they created, with nowhere to go but down.

Although the band was off drinking and drugs while making this album, ironically it is their most psychedelic and foggy effort. There are some of Oasis's weakest tracks on this one "Put Yer Money Where Yer Mouth Is", and "I Can See A Liar", but there are also some of Oasis's best like "Roll It Over".

Though this is by no means their strongest album, it is by far their most honest, and instrospective work to date. It's the sound of the Gallaghers turning away from rough attitude, and facing life head-on.

Worth Having-- A Pleasant Surprise.......2006-05-19

"Be Here Now" left me with such low expectations for Oasis that I believed "What's the Story..." was just a fluke. It took years before I was ready to take another chance w/ Oasis, and after listening to album tracks on line, I chose this album. I further minimized the risk of adding a stinker to my collection by buying used. Well what a shock. "Shoulders..." is actually damn good. It's got a very consistent sound-- sort of a heavy pop with big beat rhythm. Good songwriting, good sound effects and production, and great vocal melodies. Now I "get" Oasis. I always liked "WTSMG" but now I have respect for them and feel like I understand what keeps them going. I think classic rock stations in the US should be ashamed for not adding Oasis to their limited pantheon of artists.

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Standing On The Shoulder Of Giants
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not exactly the grand reinvention that Noel had suggested, but still a great Oasis album
oasi in a new light

Standing on the Shoulder of Giants
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Manufacturer: Sony/Epic
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ASIN: B00004LMAH
Release Date: 2000-02-23

Tracks:

Fuckin' In The Bushes
Go Let It Out!
Who Feels Love?
Put Yer Money Where Yer Mouth Is
Little James
Gas Panic!
Where Did It All Go Wrong?
Sunday Morning Call
I Can See A Liar
Roll It Over
Let's All Make Believe

Album Description

Japanese version of fourth album from the Gallagher brothers, their first with new members guitarist Gem Archer (Heavy Stereo) and bassist Andy Bell (Hurricane #1 and Ride). Featuring the first single 'Go Let it Out'. Enclosed is a logo sticker for initia

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Japanese Version featuring a Bonus Track: Let's all Make Believe

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not exactly the grand reinvention that Noel had suggested, but still a great Oasis album.......2005-07-23

Released in February of 2000 after a bit of a hiatus and with Paul Arthurs and Paul McGuigan both gone, "Standing On The Shoulder Of Giants" finds Noel Gallagher determined to re-invent Oasis. Quite frankly, he didn't really succeed (as Noel would be the first to admit), but that doesn't mean this album is a failure. There are some mild techno/ electronica flavorings to be found, plus some gospel-like backing vocals on a few tracks, but realistically, for the most part "...Giants" wholeheartedly embraces the trademark Oasis sound. Furthermore, you can hear a lot of traces of previous Oasis songs on here--notice the choruses on "Who Feels Love?", the chord progression is a carbon copy of the chorus from "Hey Now!"; "Put Yer Money Where Yer Mouth Is" is strikingly similar to "(I Got) The Fever"; and the riff-rocker "I Can See A Liar" seems to incorporate snippets/ pieces from at least a handful of previous Oasis songs. All that said, this is still a great album. Liam Gallagher gets his first songwriting credit on an Oasis release with the amusing yet heart-tuggingly earnest and charming 3-chord power ballad "Little James". Apart from that, Noel's once again running the show, often filling in on bass as well, and he's got lots to offer. "Go Let It Out" is a great rousing anthem. The haunting and explosive "Gas Panic!" is intense and cathartic. "Roll It Over" has arrestingly dreamy verses, forceful Liam vocals, & a flawlessly-executed "Come Together"-ish guitar solo. The moody "Put Yer Money Where Yer Mouth Is" sounds a tad forced with Noel's cameo vocal appearance toward the end, but otherwise it's a great surging rocker, as is the raging "I Can See A Liar". Noel sings lead on two songs--"Where Did It All Go Wrong?" isn't a bad song, although it does sound startlingly generic for Oasis; "Sunday Morning Call" is a little rote and melodramatic, but it's still strong, and again, has an arresting dream-like atmosphere. The Eastern-flavored "Who Feels Love?" is marred by an annoying loop, but overall it's pretty great and has excellent vocal harmonies.

This Japanese version of the album adds the soaring, powerful, somewhat otherworldly-sounding anthem "Let's All Make Believe" as the final track. "Let's All Make Believe" is also available as the b-side to the "Go Let It Out" UK CD single, as well as on a bonus disc that was included in supposedly "limited edition" pressings of the album in the US. Ironically, "Let's All Make Believe", along with another b-side "One Way Road", sound more like an extention into exciting new territory for Oasis than most of the remaining tracks on the actual album.

I do feel that "Standing On The Shoulder Of Giants" is weaker than each of Oasis' preceeding albums, but like I said, this is still a great album, and it certainly doesn't deserve the mind-boggling negativity that it has received by many fans.

oasi in a new light.......2000-06-12

this is an excellent and very different album a must for any music lover.From the heavy rock of i can see a liar to the soothing beat of little james this is definetly a classic

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not exactly the grand reinvention that Noel had suggested, but still a great Oasis album
Moving up from Be Here Now
It's right on up there.
Not too shabby....
I can't stop listening to this album!

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ASIN: B00004NJKW
Release Date: 2000-07-12

Tracks:

Fuckin' in the Bushes
Go Let It Out
Who Feels Love?
Put Yer Money Where Yer Mouth Is
Little James
Gas Panic!
Where Did It All Go Wrong?
Sunday Morning Call
I Can See a Liar
Roll It Over

Tracks:

Go Let It Out
Let's All Make Believe

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With Standing on the Shoulder of Giants, the self-professed "biggest rock & roll band in the world" continue their exploration of great British rock of the late 1960s. Paying homage to heroes is one thing, but many of Standing's best moments sound like their icons' low points. This is Oasis, however, and they do pull some stunners out of their hats. "Gas Panic" and "Where Did It All Go Wrong?" demonstrate the command of catchy hooks and epic anthems that powered their classic first two albums, Definitely Maybe and (What's the Story) Morning Glory? Elsewhere, their influences are more obvious. The psychedelic "Who Feels Love?" is George Harrison in full Eastern mystic mode, complete with sitar, tabla, and tape loops. The rocker "Put Yer Money Where Yer Mouth Is" has the strut and stomp of vintage Doors and Rolling Stones, but is ultimately let down by weak wordplay. Liam Gallagher's "Little James," a paean to paternal love, also contains some laughable couplets ("You live for your toys, even though they make noise"). Still, Standing is a definite improvement over its 1997 predecessor, Be Here Now. For real proof that Oasis resurrected Britpop in the '90s, newcomers would do well to investigate Definitely Maybe and (What's the Story) Morning Glory? --Rob Burrow

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not exactly the grand reinvention that Noel had suggested, but still a great Oasis album.......2005-07-23

Released in February of 2000 after a bit of a hiatus and with Paul Arthurs and Paul McGuigan both gone, "Standing On The Shoulder Of Giants" finds Noel Gallagher determined to re-invent Oasis. Quite frankly, he didn't really succeed (as Noel would be the first to admit), but that doesn't mean this album is a failure. There are some mild techno/ electronica flavorings to be found, plus some gospel-like backing vocals on a few tracks, but realistically, for the most part "...Giants" wholeheartedly embraces the trademark Oasis sound. Furthermore, you can hear a lot of traces of previous Oasis songs on here--notice the choruses on "Who Feels Love?", the chord progression is a carbon copy of the chorus from "Hey Now!"; "Put Yer Money Where Yer Mouth Is" is strikingly similar to "(I Got) The Fever"; and the riff-rocker "I Can See A Liar" seems to incorporate snippets/ pieces from at least a handful of previous Oasis songs. All that said, this is still a great album. Liam Gallagher gets his first songwriting credit on an Oasis release with the amusing yet heart-tuggingly earnest and charming 3-chord power ballad "Little James". Apart from that, Noel's once again running the show, often filling in on bass as well, and he's got lots to offer. "Go Let It Out" is a great rousing anthem. The haunting and explosive "Gas Panic!" is intense and cathartic. The album-closer "Roll It Over" has arrestingly dreamy verses, forceful Liam vocals, & a flawlessly-executed "Come Together"-ish guitar solo. The moody "Put Yer Money Where Yer Mouth Is" sounds a tad forced with Noel's cameo vocal appearance toward the end, but otherwise it's a great surging rocker, as is the raging "I Can See A Liar". Noel sings lead on two songs--"Where Did It All Go Wrong?" isn't a bad song, although it does sound startlingly generic for Oasis; "Sunday Morning Call" is a little rote and melodramatic, but it's still strong, and again, has an arresting dream-like atmosphere. The Eastern-flavored "Who Feels Love?" is marred by an annoying loop, but overall it's pretty great and has excellent vocal harmonies.

I think some listeners were expecting this album to sound more different and uncharacteristic of Oasis than it does. It's worth mentioning that 2 of the b-sides from the "...Giants" era--"Let's All Make Believe" and "One Way Road"--sound more like an extention into exciting new territory for Oasis than most of the tracks on the actual album; perhaps Noel simply felt these two tracks didn't fit in on here, hence their b-side status. One wonders this even more since "Let's All Make Believe" was on a bonus disc that was included in supposedly "limited edition" pressings of the album.

I do feel that "Standing On The Shoulder Of Giants" is weaker than each of Oasis' preceeding albums, but like I said, this is still a great album, and it certainly doesn't deserve the mind-boggling negativity that it has received by many fans.

(P.S. Don't let the fact that "Standing On The Shoulder Of Giants" was released in this "clean version" give you the wrong idea--the only swearing on the album is provided by samples from the movie "Message To Love--The Isle Of Wight Festival" on the otherwise instrumental opening track "F***in' In The Bushes".)

Moving up from Be Here Now.......2001-11-05

Oasis--probably one of the best bands in the world puts together another awesome album. Noel Gallagher one of the best guitarist ever writes more in depth with his new line up Gem and Andy, which replaced Bonehead and Guigsy in 99'. The album is great, it starts off with a straight music track with loud guitar riffs and hard beat percussions. Go let it out is spectacular and the rest of the album follows up on it. You have just got to buy it. I am a huge fan and believe its a must for the collection!

It's right on up there........2000-06-22

With new bandmembers and a new sound to boot, the new album seems to stand out from the others, almost as if it was standing on the shoulders of giants. With more of a focus on ballads than rock tunes (I Can See A Liar and Put Your Money Where Yer Mouth Is are the only real rock sounds on here), and the definite trips outside of the boundaries of current pop music (Who Feels Love? and Roll It Over). But it's that new found love for balladry that puts this CD over the top. Ranging from Go Let It Out (in a sense) through Where Did It All Go Wrong, Sunday Morning Call, and Roll It Over. People who were fans of Whats The Story (Morning Glory) will fall in love with Standing On The Shoulder Of Giants.

Not too shabby...........2000-06-13

Ok, so if all you Oasis kids are listening out there, this album is pretty darn good. Yes, I expected another, "Definetly Maybe", but come on, we're all in need for a change, right? I have no complaints about this except for track #5 "Little James" (Liam is god in my book and I love him to death, but Noel is the songwriter and he is the singer and it should stay that way). They took a huge leap from the last album and I have to say that that is why they will always be my favorite band--because they reinvent themselves musically and lyrically (cheers to Noel). And Liam still has the most unique sounding voice that there is in music today in my opinion (Liam is my baby! ) "Roll it over" is a song that I think everyone can relate to, "Gas Panic" is one of those songs that you can't stop listening to (trust me, I should know :) ), and in my opinion, "Sunday Morning Call" touched me on a personal level (it will to you too, I'm sure). If you're a true fan than you will appreciate this album. If you're not, then you have no idea what you've been missing. All the doubters have said, "Oh, they're trying to be like the Beatles, screw them", but I'll tell you what. Every band that is out today has gotten some style from another band before them....Oasis is the only band that has the balls to admit it....Cheers

I can't stop listening to this album!.......2000-04-18

I'm posting my review on the "clean version" section since there doesn't seem to be enough here.. (click on the explicit one for loads of reviews)

Tracks:

Fuckin' in the Bushes
Go Let It Out
Who Feels Love?
Put Yer Money Where Yer Mouth Is
Little James
Gas Panic!
Where Did It All Go Wrong?
Sunday Morning Call
I Can See a Liar
Roll It Over

Tracks:

Go Let It Out
Let's All Make Believe

Album Description

Limited Edition Japanese pressing of their fourth album, originally released in 2000, comes housed in a miniature LP sleeve. 12 tracks including 'Go Let It Out', 'Little James' and 'Put Yer Money Where Yer Mouth Is'. 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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Standing On The Shoulder Of Giants
Oasis
Manufacturer: Helter skelter
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Standing On The Shoulder Of Giants + neck rope

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Standing On The Shoulder Of Giants + neck rope
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Oasis simply rock
Where Did It All Go Wrong?
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Still Standing
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ASIN: B00004THDN
Release Date: 2000-02-29

Tracks:

Fuckin' in the Bushes
Go Let It Out
Who Feels Love?
Put Yer Money Where Yer Mouth Is
Little James
Gas Panic!
Where Did It All Go Wrong?
Sunday Morning Call
I Can See a Liar
Roll It Over

Tracks:

Go Let It Out
Let's All Make Believe

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Oasis simply rock.......2006-11-10

Where Did It All Go Wrong?.......2006-11-04

Ignorance Crafts an Underrated Album.......2006-07-31

Still Standing.......2006-06-07

Worth Having-- A Pleasant Surprise.......2006-05-19

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