Oasis – Definitely Maybe

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Artist: Oasis

Title: Definitely Maybe

Year: 1994

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Tracklist

  • 1. Rock 'n' Roll Star - Remastered (5:22)
  • 2. Shakermaker - Remastered (5:08)
  • 3. Live Forever - Remastered (4:36)
  • 4. Up In The Sky - Remastered (4:28)
  • 5. Columbia - Remastered (6:17)
  • 6. Supersonic - Remastered (4:43)
  • 7. Bring It On Down - Remastered (4:17)
  • 8. Cigarettes & Alcohol - Remastered (4:49)
  • 9. Digsy's Dinner - Remastered (2:32)
  • 10. Slide Away - Remastered (6:32)
  • 11. Married With Children - Remastered (3:15)
  • 1. Columbia (White Label Demo) - Remastered (5:28)
  • 2. Cigarettes & Alcohol (Demo) - Remastered (4:37)
  • 3. Sad Song - Remastered (4:29)
  • 4. I Will Believe (Live) - Remastered (3:48)
  • 5. Take Me Away - Remastered (4:32)
  • 6. Alive (Demo) - Remastered (3:58)
  • 7. D'Yer Wanna Be A Spaceman? - Remastered (2:41)
  • 8. Supersonic (Live) - Remastered (5:15)
  • 9. Up In The Sky (Acoustic) - Remastered (3:34)
  • 10. Cloudburst - Remastered (5:23)
  • 11. Fade Away - Remastered (4:16)
  • 12. Listen Up - Remastered (6:42)
  • 13. I Am The Walrus (Live Glasgow Cathouse June '94) - Remastered (8:18)
  • 14. Whatever - Remastered (6:22)
  • 15. (It's Good) To Be Free - Remastered (4:23)
  • 16. Half The World Away - Remastered (4:27)
  • 1. Supersonic - Live at Glasgow Tramshed (5:31)
  • 2. Rock 'n' Roll Star - Demo (5:46)
  • 3. Shakermaker - Live Paris In-Store (4:05)
  • 4. Columbia - Eden Studios Mix (5:37)
  • 5. Cloudburst - Demo (5:10)
  • 6. Strange Thing - Demo (5:14)
  • 7. Live Forever - Live Paris In-Store (4:42)
  • 8. Cigarettes & Alcohol - Live at Manchester Academy (3:58)
  • 9. D'Yer Wanna Be A Spaceman? - Live at Manchester Academy (2:46)
  • 10. Fade Away - Demo (4:23)
  • 11. Take Me Away - Live at Manchester Academy (4:15)
  • 12. Sad Song - Live at Manchester Academy (4:29)
  • 13. Half The World Away - Live, Tokyo Hotel Room (3:53)
  • 14. Digsy's Dinner - Live Paris In-Store (2:36)
  • 15. Married With Children - Demo (3:16)
  • 16. Up In The Sky - Live Paris In-Store (3:19)
  • 17. Whatever - Strings (4:53)

Review

Oasis burst onto the scene with "Definitely Maybe," released on August 29, 1994, crafting a piece of indie history that has continued to inspire musicians and fans alike. With its zestful mix of '60s nostalgia and an unapologetic punk attitude, this album became a beacon of the Britpop movement. Tracks like "Rock 'n' Roll Star," "Live Forever," "Supersonic," and "Cigarettes & Alcohol" showcase their signature blend of memorable melodies and rebellious spirit. This blend was like pouring a brew of The Beatles into a punk-styled shaker and serving it as a Britpop cocktail that defined an era.

Creating "Definitely Maybe" wasn’t exactly smooth sailing. The recording process initially hit choppy waters and left the band disheartened at Monnow Valley Studio in Wales. But creativity persevered as the band packed up and headed to Sawmills Studio in Cornwall, bringing wicked guru Owen Morris on board. Morris jolted the project to life, embracing Liam Gallagher's distinctive vocals with daring mixes that finally mirrored the genuine raw energy Oasis exuded on stage.

The legacy of "Definitely Maybe" goes beyond an impressive initial debut at number one on the UK Albums Chart, capturing the spirit of a generation. Its influence didn’t just fizzle out; it charged through the decades, and today it stands firm with an impressive multi-platinum status on both sides of the Atlantic. As they rolled out a 30th-anniversary edition bursting with unheard treasures, it was a sublime reminder of how this album molded Britpop and indie rock scenes like a musical sculptor chiseling away to expose pure art. Oasis didn’t just create an album; they ignited a movement, and we’re still feeling those ripples today. - Zara

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