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Oasis

Oasis

Oasis's Genre:

Alternative Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Contemporary Pop/Rock, Hard Rock, Britpop, Rock & Roll

Biography

Oasis shot from obscurity to stardom in 1994, becoming one of Britain's most popular and critically acclaimed bands of the decade in the process. Along with Blur and Suede, they were responsible for returning British guitar pop to the top of the charts. Led by guitarist/songwriter Noel Gallagher, the Manchester quintet adopted the rough, thuggish image of the Stones and the Who, crossed it with "Beatlesque" melodies and hooks, injected distinctly British lyrical themes and song structures like the Jam and the Kinks, and tied it all together with a massive guitar roar, as well as a defiant sneer that drew equally from the Sex Pistols' rebelliousness and the Stone Roses' cocksure arrogance. Gallagher's songs frequently reworked previous hits from T. Rex ("Cigarettes and Alcohol" borrows the riff from "Bang a Gong") to Wham! ("Fade Away" takes the melody from "Freedom"), yet the group always put the hooks in different settings, updating past hits for a new era.

Originally, the group was formed by schoolmates Liam Gallagher (vocals), Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs (guitar), Paul McGuigan (bass), and Tony McCaroll (drums). After spending several years as the guitar technician for a Stone Roses-inspired group named the Inspiral Carpets, Noel Gallagher returned to Manchester to find that his brother had formed a band. Noel agreed to join if he could have complete control of the group, including contributing all the songs; the rest of the band agreed and adopted a new name, Oasis, before launching a year of intensive rehearsals.

After playing a handful of small club gigs, the band cornered Alan McGee, the head of Creation Records, and forced him to listen to their demo. Impressed, he signed the band and helped them ready their debut album. The group released their first single, "Supersonic," in the spring of 1994; it edged its way into the charts on the back of positive reviews. With a melody adapted from "I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing," "Shakermaker" became a bigger hit in the early summer. Released a month before their debut album's arrival, the soaring ballad "Live Forever" became a major hit in England and helped make Definitely Maybe the fastest-selling debut in British history. The record entered the charts at number one and eventually sold over seven million copies.

Oasis mania continued throughout 1994, as the group began playing larger theaters and watched each new single outperform the last. However, tensions in the group began to build -- Liam and Noel refused to do joint interviews because they always fought -- and Noel Gallagher briefly left the band at the end of a difficult fall American tour. However, he quickly re-joined and the band headed back to England. As "Supersonic" began to climb the U.S. album rock and modern rock charts, the string-laden "Whatever" (a non-album single) hit number two over the British Christmas season.

At the beginning of 1995, the group set their sights on America by promoting the single "Live Forever." The song became a major hit on MTV and modern rock radio stations, peaking at number two, and Definitely Maybe soon climbed to gold status in the U.S. Returning to England after a sold-out American tour, the group recorded a new single, "Some Might Say." Drummer Tony McCaroll parted ways with the band on the eve of the single's May release, with Alan White taking his place. "Some Might Say" entered the charts at number one, and its success led to all of Oasis' previous singles reentering the indie charts. Oasis spent the rest of the summer completing their second album, (What's the Story) Morning Glory?, which was released in October of 1995. Upon its release, the album shot to number one in England, becoming the fastest-selling album in the U.K. since Michael Jackson's Bad.

The band continued to set records during the following years. Over the course of 1996, (What's the Story) Morning Glory? became the second-biggest British album in history. On the strength of the iconic single "Wonderwall," Morning Glory also became a Top Ten success in America, where it reached quintuple platinum status; it also cracked the Top Ten throughout countries in Europe and Asia. During 1996, the Gallaghers' combative relationship was frequently detailed in newspapers and gossip columns, particularly when they suddenly pulled out of their late summer U.S. tour. This followed the group's two concerts at Knebworth, which broke records for being the biggest outdoor concert in England.

After Oasis abandoned their American tour, they concentrated on recording their third album. While the band's first two LPs were quickly recorded, they took several months to record the third, which finally saw completion during the spring of 1997. The resulting album, Be Here Now, was released in late August, one month after the arrival of the single "D'You Know What I Mean." Greeted with generally enthusiastic reviews and robust sales, Be Here Now shattered sales records in the U.K. and nearly topped the U.S. charts, positioning the quintet as the de facto rulers of rock. However, a backlash set in among both critics and record buyers over the album's perceived excesses, which meant that Be Here Now lacked the shelf life of its predecessors. Not long afterward, typical infighting unraveled the band's tour, and the group disappeared from the spotlight for a time -- although a collection of B-sides, Masterplan, did follow in 1998.

As the band was recording their fourth album in the summer of 1999, Bonehead left Oasis, claiming that he wanted to spend more time with his family. Interviewed by NME on August 11, the day after the departure was made public, Noel Gallagher seemed unfazed, stating "It's hardly Paul McCartney leaving the Beatles." Ex-Ride guitarist Andy Bell and onetime Heavy Stereo guitarist Gem Archer signed on after the recording of 2000's Standing on the Shoulder of Giants was completed. In fall 2000, the band celebrated their monumental world tour success with the release of their first-ever live record, Familiar to Millions. The album highlights Oasis' July 2000 gig at Wembley Stadium and was released on six different formats including CD and cassette, DVD, VHS, triple vinyl, and mini-disc.

Two years later, Oasis surfaced with Heathen Chemistry. Worldwide dates coincided the release of Oasis' fifth studio album; however, problems loomed ahead. While touring America in late summer, Noel Gallagher, Andy Bell, and touring keyboardist Jay Darlington were injured in Indianapolis after their taxi collided with another vehicle. The band bounced back soon, returning to the road in two weeks time after canceling shows in Indianapolis, Boston, and Philadelphia. In America, however, the album wasn't faring as well as Oasis' tour sales, and the leadoff single "Hindu Times" barely made a mark on MTV. More trouble arrived in December, when Liam Gallagher and several members of the Oasis entourage were involved in a street scuffle in Munich; the younger Gallagher sustained facial injuries and was later arrested while two of the band's security guards sought serious medical attention. Despite such setbacks -- which also included mixed reviews for the album -- Heathen Chemistry nevertheless sold several million copies at home and charted four U.K. singles. Additionally, Liam's own composition, "Songbird," marked the first time Oasis had released a single penned by anyone other than Noel. The song fared well on U.K. charts and paved the way for a new collaborative approach to songwriting.

Oasis' next album suffered delays, as initial sessions with the electronica duo Death in Vegas (who had been recruited to produce the record) were scrapped. Additionally, drummer Alan White made his exit from the band in early 2004, and Ringo Starr's son Zak Starkey climbed aboard to take his place. Don't Believe the Truth eventually saw a worldwide release in May 2005. Featuring songwriting contributions from every bandmember, the record represented a new approach from the previously Noel-dominated group. "Lyla," "The Importance of Being Idle," and "Let There Be Love" all contributed to the album's success, and Don't Believe the Truth soon became the band's highest-selling effort since Be Here Now. The band quickly returned to the studio in mid-2007, halting production several months later to allow Noel to spend time with his newborn child. Sessions resumed in November and wrapped up in 2008, with Dig Out Your Soul receiving a release date later that year. In 2009, after a typically heated, backstage sibling altercation, Noel left the group for good, prompting Liam (and the rest of the band) to change the name to Beady Eye, with plans to release a debut single in 2010. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

AOL Radio Stations Oasis is Featured on (31)

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55 Nuttiest Artists

The music world is littered with colorful characters and since April is the month of "fools", Slacker decided to continue our monthly Signature Series with a look at the 55 Nuttiest Pop Stars Ever. This is not to say that this illustrious group of artists is foolish, of course, as many of them have ridden their eccentricities to unfathomable heights of superstardom. In this countdown hosted by pop-culture savants Rob Tannenbaum and Craig Marks (authors of I Want My MTV: The Uncensored Story of the Music Video Revolution) you will meet legends and lunatics, all of whom are beloved by millions. Enjoy.

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Morning Parade Showcase

This is The Morning Parade Artist Showcase on Slacker Radio. Tune in to hear a station built entirely by Morning Parade including music hand-picked by the Andy, Ben, Chad, Phil and Steve, as well as commentary about the songs that influenced their music and their lives.

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The Dunwells Showcase

This is The Dunwells Artist Showcase station on Slacker Radio. Tune in to hear a station built entirely by the band including music that is hand-picked by David, Joseph, Jonny, Rob and Dave as well as commentary by each about the songs that influenced their music and their lives.

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'90s Alternative

90's Alternative on Slacker Radio highlights one of the most profound decades of Alternative Music. You'll hear the powerhouse artists of the Seattle grunge movement including Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Alice In Chains, Soundgarden and the Screaming Trees. You'll also get a heaping helping of non-Northwest classics like Stone Temple Pilots, The Smashing Pumpkins and Sublime as well as recalling the Punk resurgence with classics like Green Day's "Dookie" or the Offspring's "Smash" and the offbeat sounds of The Flaming Lips, Beck and Cake.

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Shawn Hook Showcase

This is the Shawn Hook Showcase station on Slacker Radio. Tune in to hear a station built entirely by Shawn Hook including music hand-picked by Shawn as well as commentary about the songs that influenced his music and his life.

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UK Hits

Fancy a spot of British hit music with your tea and biscuits? UK Hits on Slacker brings you the top tunes from across the pond – Whether it's Rock, Pop, Alternative or East London Grime, you'll hear the most popular songs our British brethren are bouncing to right now. Cheerio!

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Matt Costa Showcase

This is the Matt Costa Artist Showcase station on Slacker Radio. Tune in to hear music hand-picked by Matt as well as commentary about the songs that influenced his music and his life.

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Matt Nathanson Showcase

This is the Matt Nathanson Artist Showcase station on Slacker Radio. Tune in to hear a station built entirely by Matt including music that he hand-picked as well as commentary about the songs that influenced his music and his life.

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Classic Alternative

Call it "Alternative," "Modern Rock," "College Rock" - call it whatever you like. Classic Alternative on Slacker Radio is all of those things and more- from the golden age of Alternative. Spanning various decades, this is radio for people that were raised on 120 Minutes. David Bowie, The Clash, The Smiths, Erasure, Depeche Mode, New Order, INXS, Midnight Oil, R.E.M., 10,000 Maniacs, Nine Inch Nails, Nirvana, Weezer, and many more!

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The Kooks Showcase

This is The Kooks Artist Showcase on Slacker Radio. Tune in to hear a station built entirely by The Kooks including music hand-picked by each member of the band as well as commentary about the songs that influenced their music and their lives.

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'90s Hits

Are you nostalgic for flannel shirts, girl power, and the days of Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake as an item? '90s Hits on Slacker Radio takes you back with all your favorite Soft Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop and Alternative songs that made the decade hella sweet!

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Graffiti6 Showcase

This is the Graffiti6 Artist Showcase station on Slacker Radio. Tune in to hear a station built entirely by the members of Graffiti6 including music hand-picked by Jamie and TommyD as well as commentary by each about the songs that influenced their music and their lives.

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Far East Movement Showcase

This is the Far East Movement Artist Showcase station on Slacker Radio. Tune in to hear a station built entirely by the members of Far East Movement including music hand-picked by Kev Nish, Prohgress, J-Splif and DJ Virman as well as commentary by each about the songs that influenced their music and their lives.

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Plain White T's Showcase

This is the Plain White T's Showcase station on Slacker Radio. Tune in to hear a station built entirely by the members of Plain White T's including music hand-picked by Tom, Dave, Mike, Tim, and De'Mar as well as commentary by each about the songs that influenced their music and their lives.

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The Wanted Showcase

This is The Wanted Showcase station on Slacker Radio. Tune in to hear a station built entirely by the members of The Wanted including music hand-picked by Tom, Max, Siva, Jay and Nathan as well as commentary by each about the songs that influenced their music and their lives.

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Hedley Showcase

This is the Hedley Showcase station on Slacker Radio. Tune in to hear a station built entirely by Hedley including music hand-picked by Jake and Dave as well as commentary about the songs that influenced their music and their lives.

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UK Indie

UK Indie on Slacker Radio is your brand new point-of-contact for the best up-and-coming British artists in the world of independent music. If it's British and about-to-break, you'll hear it on UK Indie.

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'00s Alternative

The '00s were a time of great change for Alternative music. The authenticity of Grunge gave way to the anger of Nu-Metal. Bands like Blink-182, Incubus, and 311 found themselves as the elder statesmen of the genre, and we were introduced to new bands like The Killers, Death Cab For Cutie, and the White Stripes. And let's not forget our brief fling with all things Emo- via bands like My Chemical Romance and Fall Out Boy. You'll hear it all on Slacker's 00's Alternative station.

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Indie Coffee House

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Family of the Year Showcase

This is the Family of the Year Showcase station on Slacker Radio. Tune in to hear a station built entirely by Family of the Year including music hand-picked by the band as well as commentary about the songs that influenced their music and their lives.

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The Parlotones Showcase

This is The Parlotones Showcase station on Slacker Radio. Tune in to hear a station built entirely by the members of The Parlotones including music hand-picked by the Kahn, Neil, Glenn and Paul as well as commentary by each about the songs that influenced their music and their lives.

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Adult Chill

We know you. You've got a million things on your mind, from kids to bills and back. When it's time to chill, we also know that you're looking for a laid-back, eclectic mix that matches your CD collection. Adult Chill is for you, offering a soothing blend of singer-songwriters, melodic electronic, and all flavors and eras of rock. Norah Jones meets Moby meets acoustic Led Zep. Chill like a grown-up. You deserve it.

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The Current

The Current brings you the best authentic new music alongside the music that inspired it, from unique to universal, indie to influential, new to nostalgic. Broadcasting from the musical hotbed that is Minnesota, listen to The Current and you’ll see why we say, “Great Music Lives Here.” Find playlist, interviews and more at thecurrent.org.

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Jimmy Eat World Showcase

This is the Jimmy Eat World Artist Showcase station. Tune in to hear a station built entirely by the band members of Jimmy Eat World including music hand-picked by Jim, Zach, Rick and Tom as well as commentary by each about the songs that influenced their music and their lives. Jimmy Eat World’s sixth studio album "Invented" is available in stores and digitally now. The album marks the reunion of the band and producer Mark Trombino who served as producer on the band’s two biggest selling albums "Clarity" and "Bleed American."

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Alternative Hits

Alternative Hits on Slacker Radio plays the biggest songs in Alternative Music. From the top of the charts to the songs on the rise, you'll hear the hits, old and new, from Green Day, The Killers, Red Hot Chili Peppers and many more.

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Soft Rock

Soft Rock on Slacker is a true rock station that showcases the lighter, more contemplative side of the biggest names in rock-n-roll. No sappy love ballads or lame pop songs here...just great soft rock from Coldplay, U2, Bruce Springsteen, John Mayer, Snow Patrol, Dave Matthews Band, Train, and more!

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Adult Alternative

Adult Alternative on Slacker has all the good stuff without the angst-ridden teens and their complicated haircuts. You’ll hear cutting-edge artists like Gotye, The Lumineers, and The Head & The Heart as well as established artists like Dave Matthews, Arcade Fire, U2, R.E.M., the Black Keys, and Talking Heads. If you’ve graduated from keg stands to craft beer, this is the soundtrack to your next party.

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Coffee House

Slacker’s Coffee House station recreates the mellow, relaxing experience you seek when stopping into your neighborhood coffeehouse. Whether you seek a quick pick-me-up via your daily tall soy mocha latte, or you’re looking to make use of the free wi-fi and get some work done in a cozy environment—this station features the warm, acoustic songs and singer-songwriters that make you feel like you've got a home away from home. You can almost smell the java…this is Coffee House on Slacker.

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FILTER Magazine

Good music will prevail. These are the words that FILTER lives by. In an ever-evolving musical landscape, we're here to help. Through FILTER Magazine Radio, we want to help you discover your new favorite band.

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Eclectic Rock

Eclectic Rock on Slacker Radio showcases music from across the spectrum of smart and sophisticated songwriting. Whether you seek to be inspired by the classics or discover promising new artists, Eclectic Rock offers the best of both worlds.

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This station plays the best music from and music from related artists like Third Eye Blind, The Smashing Pumpkins, Pearl Jam, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Foo Fighters, Sublime, Weezer, Everclear, Nirvana, Bush and more.

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Oasis's Selected Discography (42)

Standing on the Shoulder of Giants Album Cover

Standing on the Shoulder of Giants

(P) 2000 Big Brother Recordings Limited200910 Songs

Dig Out Your Soul Album Cover

Dig Out Your Soul

2008 Big Brother Recordings Ltd., under exclusive license to Reprise Records for the U.S.200811 Songs

Don't Believe the Truth Album Cover

Don't Believe the Truth

(P) 2005 Big Brother Recordings Limited200511 Songs

Heathen Chemistry Album Cover

Heathen Chemistry

(P) 2002 Big Brother Recordings Limited200211 Songs

Standing on the Shoulder of Giants Album Cover

Standing on the Shoulder of Giants

(P) 2000 Big Brother Recordings Limited200010 Songs

Be Here Now Album Cover

Be Here Now

(P) 1997 Big Brother Recordings Limited199712 Songs

(What's the Story) Morning Glory? Album Cover

(What's the Story) Morning Glory?

(P) 1995 Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd.ECD199512 Songs

Definitely Maybe Album Cover

Definitely Maybe

(P) 1994 Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd.199411 Songs

Falling Down EP Album Cover

Falling Down EP

2009 Big Brother Recordings Ltd., under exclusive license to Reprise Records for the U.S. and CanadaDIGITAL20095 Songs

Lyla Album Cover

Lyla

(P) 2005 Big Brother Recordings Limited20051 Songs

Stop the Clocks Album Cover

Stop the Clocks

(P) 1995 Big Brother Recordings LimitedCOMPILATION200618 Songs

Stop the Clocks [2CD/1DVD] Album Cover

Stop the Clocks [2CD/1DVD]

(P) 1995 Big Brother Recordings LimitedCOMPILATION20064 Songs

The Masterplan Album Cover

The Masterplan

(P) 1994 Big Brother Recordings LimitedCOMPILATION199714 Songs

Familiar to Millions Album Cover

Familiar to Millions

(P) 2000 Big Brother Recordings Limited200018 Songs

Columbia Album Cover

Columbia

(P) 1994 Sony BMG Music Entertainment (UK) Limited20041 Songs

The Shock Of The Lightning Album Cover

The Shock Of The Lightning

SINGLE3 Songs

Time Flies... 1994-2009 Album Cover

Time Flies... 1994-2009

(P) 1994 Big Brother Recordings LimitedCOMPILATION201041 Songs

Cigarettes & Alcohol [EP] Album Cover

Cigarettes & Alcohol [EP]

(P) 1994 Big Brother Recordings LimitedEP20004 Songs

Lord Don't Slow Me Down Album Cover

Lord Don't Slow Me Down

200716 Songs

Don't Believe the Truth [Bonus CD] Album Cover

Don't Believe the Truth [Bonus CD]

200614 Songs

Definitely Maybe [DualDisc] Album Cover

Definitely Maybe [DualDisc]

200525 Songs

(What's the Story) Morning Glory? Album Cover

(What's the Story) Morning Glory?

ECD200010 Songs

Definitely Maybe Album Cover

Definitely Maybe

199913 Songs

Falling Down Album Cover

Falling Down

ECD20097 Songs

Importance of Being Idle [DVD] Album Cover

Importance of Being Idle [DVD]

20054 Songs

Definitely Maybe: The DVD Album Cover

Definitely Maybe: The DVD

ECD2004127 Songs

Little by Little [UK DVD] Album Cover

Little by Little [UK DVD]

20033 Songs

Standing on the Shoulder of Giants Album Cover

Standing on the Shoulder of Giants

DIGITAL200810 Songs

Stop the Clocks EP Album Cover

Stop the Clocks EP

EP20064 Songs

Roll with It [EP] Album Cover

Roll with It [EP]

EP20034 Songs

Go Let It Out Album Cover

Go Let It Out

EP20003 Songs

All Around the World [EP] Album Cover

All Around the World [EP]

EP19984 Songs

Stand by Me [EP] Album Cover

Stand by Me [EP]

EP19974 Songs

Supersonic [EP] Album Cover

Supersonic [EP]

EP19964 Songs

Don't Look Back in Anger [UK] Album Cover

Don't Look Back in Anger [UK]

EP19964 Songs

Some Might Say [EP] Album Cover

Some Might Say [EP]

EP19954 Songs

Whatever [EP] Album Cover

Whatever [EP]

EP19946 Songs

Supersonic [Japan] Album Cover

Supersonic [Japan]

EP19946 Songs

Shakermaker [EP] Album Cover

Shakermaker [EP]

EP19944 Songs

Live Forever [EP] Album Cover

Live Forever [EP]

EP19944 Songs

Familiar to Millions [Highlights] Album Cover

Familiar to Millions [Highlights]

200113 Songs

There & Then Album Cover

There & Then

199717 Songs

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The Hindu Times

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