Oasis Albums 90%

It remains the fastest-selling debut album in UK history at the time of release. It turned Oasis from a buzz band into a national phenomenon.

For years, Noel Gallagher disowned this record, claiming it was the sound of a band on too much cocaine. However, time has been kind to it. Stripped of the expectation that it had to save rock and roll, Be Here Now stands as a fascinating document of arrogance. It is a thrilling listen precisely because it refuses to be subtle. The opener D'You Know What I Mean? sounds like a jet engine taking off in a tunnel. oasis albums

If you are new to Oasis, listen in this order: It remains the fastest-selling debut album in UK

After the madness of Be Here Now , the band imploded. Bonehead and Guigsy (founding members) quit during the recording. The 90s party was over, and Noel was writing darker, more introspective songs. The title is even misspelled on the spine (omitting the 's' in Giants), symbolizing the chaotic state of the band. However, time has been kind to it