Ex-Oasis Man Bonehead To Play Dublin

Former Oasis man Bonehead returns to the fray this November when he pays an acoustic visit to Crawdaddy, Dublin.

Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs plays Crawdaddy on November 3.

There’ll be none of this “here’s ten songs from my new album” nonsense, with the guitarist concentrating on classics from the holy trinity of Definitely Maybe, (What’s The Story) Morning Glory and Be Here Now.

Support is provided by Pete McLeod who, like the aforementioned Britpop legends, were discovered by legendary mover ‘n’ (shaker) maker Alan McGee.

Tickets are €22.50.

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Oasis' 'Dig Out Your Soul' - The Gigwise Verdict

Oasis are finally back, and Gigwise has the essential track by track guide ahead of the release of their eagerly awaited seventh studio album ‘Dig Out Your Soul’.

We can lay any uncomfortable anxieties to bed straight away because this album goes beyond the realms of what we expected.

The elegantly flowing order creates a feeling of one continuous piece of music and gives a swift slap across the download a song here and there generation. So now for the tracks…

1. Bag It Up - A striking start to the album and a quick insight into the psychedelia that lies within. Faultless changes including the gritty serene pre chorus: “Someone tell me I’m dreaming/The freaks are rising up through the floor,” delivers in a way only Liam could. Then the onslaught of the sleazy charismatic chorus: “Lay your love on the fire when you come on in/ I got my hee-bee-jee-bees in a hidden bag,” adds the final flavour to a filling starter.

2. The Turning - A slightly reticent comedown from the raucous power of the previous five minutes - and an effortlessly flowing transition from it also. A simple patiently building rock ‘n’ roll belter that moves from calmly stroked chords into a cacophony chorus where Liam lets rip.

3. Waiting for the Rapture - John Desmore and Robby Krieger seem to meet the band for Noel Gallagher’s first vocal outing. It’s the glam and the sleaze that add sinister beauty to a crush of charm. Noel’s high vocal moments are forceful and bounce well with the sharp guitar that pops in and out.

4. The Shock Of The Lightning - The first single to be lifted and one all should be familiar with already. It’s the quick pace and the Keith Moon drum style solo that elevates this track from any monotony that may trouble the cynics. A powerful, driving song intertwined with drips of imposing organ.

5. I’m Outta Time - One of the most talked about tracks at the moment. Liam’s ode to Mr. Lennon does not disappoint. The opening “La La La La” put you off the scent for a moment before the handsome ballad comes alive with Liam’s heart felt vocal. His affection is apparent and it will add a tear to the more emotionally sensitive. “If I’m to fall would you be there to applaud/ Or would you hide behind them all,” rings the chorus and showcases Liam for the great songwriter he has finally become. The speech sample from Lennon that ends: “Are you going to be there when I get back,” is eerie and adds the final poignant stroke.

6. (Get Off Your) High Horse Lady - This song is all about the drums, clapping and the single cowbell note that brings them flourishing further down the line. Noel’s effect laid vocal is uncompromisingly dastardly genius. The song typifies the fantastic effort that has gone into the production on the album. An expertly chosen follow up from the beauty of the previous effort before the beach walking sounds move into the oncoming brilliance.

7. Falling Down - This is one of ‘those songs’. The orchestra promotes a yearning for big things and delivers sophisticatedly. The drums again play the key role in the song. The jumping quick beat juxtaposed with a dark yet soft Noel vocal washes a sense of awe over the whole thing. There is something even more emotionally attaching then Liam’s ballad, and is certainly one of Noel’s best in years both vocally and structurally.

8. To Be Where There’s Life - The Eastern musical influences are apparent throughout but what elevates this Gem track is the powerful Liam vocal that dances coherently rather then a sneeze of confusion. The bass line typifies a Gallagher strut and marches on authoritatively. The plunge back into the verse and the scream of “Dig Out Your Soul” is the intelligent equivalent of an hour listening to Stephen Fry.

9. Ain’t Got Nothin’ - This is Liam standing right in your face scowling with frightening intent. It’s The Who all over with the Oasis magic sprinkled on. A short number but grand nonetheless.

10. The Nature Of Reality - Maracas shake and then in comes the Beatles ‘Revolution’/’Heltter Skelter’ style single note ringing before dropping into an 80s stadium rock beat that oozes the classic British feel. Imagine John Bonham meeting Pete Willis for a jam ensuring there’s enough reverb making headway to keep Spinal Tap’s Nigel Tuffnell happy.

11. Soldier On - A plodding groovy beat under an echoy Liam vocal climaxes the album with the same feel as a soundtrack behind credits. The ‘Baba O’Reily’-esque synthesiser stepping in along with the melodica end the album with a sense of the close of a dream. It’s trippy, it’s haunting, and it’s brilliant once again.

To summarise, this is an album that truly takes hold of all expectations and desires and delivers a punch that will not only shake your bones – but any one who manages to stand in a near radius of you. Get pre-ordering now.

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Oasis ... By Oasis

Oasis rockers Noel and Liam Gallagher have shared their secrets behind new album Dig Out Your Soul.

Returning to Abbey Road studios, this time they have absolutely nailed it.

Here I can bring you the first full track-by-track rundown — with the band talking you through their big return.

And in the words of Noel: “Bring on the ****ing tuba.”

Since Be Here Now the band have scaled down their sound. The original plan this time was to strip it back even further.

But once in the incredible surroundings of the legendary London studios used by The Beatles that didn’t last long.

Noel revealed: “That went out the window at about lunch on the first day. It was, like, ‘Let’s put another guitar on it, bring on the ****ing tuba’. Next thing there’s a 50-piece choir on the phone.

“Last time we went to Abbey Road we got kicked out. We were doing Be Here Now and were all a bit mad then. It’s nice to finally do a whole album there.”

Opener Bag It Up is a storming statement of intent for the album’s blow-the-roof-off philosophy.
Heartfelt second track The Turning is one of the album’s best.

Noel then takes over vocals for Waiting For The Rapture, a heavy, stonking, three-minute belter.

First single The Shock Of The Lightning was written by Noel in the studio.

Frontman Liam said: “That’s what making records is all about. We’re punk rock when we get cracking on it. Some days we spend a lot of time on the melody when we should be leathering the **** out of it.”

Fifth up is I’m Outta Time, a real highlight and Liam’s finest songwriting moment yet.

The tender John Lennon-inspired tune is a definite single.

Liam said: “I didn’t go out to write a song like that, it just happened. I find it hard with words. If I found it easier with words I’d be huge. Bigger than WH Smith.”

(Get Off Your) High Horse Lady shows off the band’s more mature sound, with a stripped-down opening that reminds me of Beatles White Album track Rocky Raccoon.

Track seven, Falling Down — the album’s second single — is another big, orchestral number with Noel on vocals.

Next up is To Be Where There’s Life, where guitarist Gem Archer takes over songwriting duties.

And Gem revealed: “There are no guitars on it — they weren’t allowed.”

Track nine is a Liam-penned and snarl-filled number, Ain’t Got Nothin’.

The Nature Of Reality next up couples philosophical lyrics with stomping guitars.

Then album closer Soldier On is a great, trippy, echo-filled end to a cracking record.

I’ll let Noel sum it all up.

He said: “What do I want people to take from it? Don’t know.

“As long as they buy it, possibly tell one of their friends to buy it, then come to see us live and buy a T-shirt. That’ll do.”

There is also a EPK here, with the band discussing the songs.

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More Oasis Fan Renditions Of New Songs From YouTube

The Turning by oas1s



HH by Lindsay & Isaac



The Shock Of The Lightning by bombi515

A few of the videos Oasis fans have uploaded to Youtube.

You, the fans, are encouraged to interpret the new tracks in your own personal style on whichever instruments you please and Big Brother Recordings have put together a very special prize for the best entry. A lucky winner will be personally chosen by the band and will win a unique VIP experience to the Oasis gig of their choice anywhere in the world, including travel and accommodation.

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Weezer Cover Morning Glory

Short video Pat from Tsongas Arena, Lowell MA 24/09/08

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Liam Gallagher & Andy Bell Pop Into Virgin Radio France

Click here to see some pictures of Liam Gallagher & Andy Bell at Virgin Radio France.

I'm not to sure if there is a podcast or if you are able to listen again, but any French visitors to the site please feel free to let me know in the comment box.

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Oasis Reschedule Paris Date

The Oasis show on September 13th at the Bataclan in Paris (France) that was postponed yesterday is rescheduled for November 10th.

No word yet on the other two postponed shows, check back for updates.

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Noel Gallagher's Guitar To Be Used In Exhibition

David Bowie's's iconic Ziggy Stardust outfit is to go on display at an exhibition to celebrate the history of British pop.

Oasis rocker Noel Gallagher's guitar, singer Annie Lennox's iconic Union Jack outfit worn at the 1999 Brit awards ceremony, and items from Cliff Richard and Dizzee Rascal will also go on show at The British Musical Experience exhibition.

The event - the brainchild of music promoter Harvey Goldsmith - will be held at London's O2 Arena in March next year (09).

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Liam Gallagher: “I Thought Noel Had Been Stabbed”

Liam Gallagher has exclusively revealed to MTV Two that he thought his brother Noel had been stabbed after a fan attacked in Canada recently.

Noel was seriously injured- suffering three broken ribs- when an audience member jumped on stage and pushed the guitarist into him amps on September 8.

Now Oasis have spoken for the first time about the incident to Gonzo’s own Zane Lowe.

Liam revealed: “It was f*cking dark….but it could’ve been a lot worse that’s the way I look at it. The guy’s gonna get dealt with. I thought he (Noel) had been stabbed.”

Showing brotherly concern he added: “It won’t be happening again I can assure you of that.”

Older sibling Noel also spoke about the incident and admitted he also thought he had been stabbed:









He said: “At first…cos it had been raining and there were puddles around…I thought I’d been stabbed… for a split second I shit it.” Gallagher was also concerned that the attacker would become famous for his actions: “Loads of Oasis fans put his name on the website and did wanted posters…which just adds to the infamy.”

The man- Daniel Sullivan- was arrested by Canadian authorities after the incident.

You can watch the full Oasis interview with Zane Lowe when Oasis Week kick's off, Monday Oct 6th at 21.00 on MTV TWO.

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‘Dig Out Your Soul’ Digital Formats

Big Brother Recordings have announced they will be making the new Oasis album, ‘Dig Out Your Soul’, available in two separate formats for download purchasers.

In addition to the full-length album, the band will be releasing a simple ten-track mp3 version for £5. This will be available from a variety of online stores and Oasisinet.

A spokesperson for the label said, "We want to give the fans more of a choice. If you just want to get the tracks you've heard on the radio and check out a bit more of the band's new music you can for a reasonable price".

The full-length version of the album will also be available at all online stores and for fans that buy it on Oasisinet.com it comes with a half hour documentary on the making of the album.

This is the first time a new Oasis album has been made available on mp3 from release.

Finally, fans who pre-order 'Dig Out Your Soul' from iTunes will also receive a bonus track in the form of the Liam written ‘I Believe In All’ on day of release, as well as ‘Falling Down’ at time of order.

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Oasis Scrap Shows, Neol To Co-Host Russell Brand's Show On Saturday

Oasis have been forced to scrap Saturday’s UK comeback show.

Doctors have told Noel Gallagher to rest for at least another week after breaking three ribs when a nutter attacked him on stage in Canada.

Along with the gig at Cornwall’s Eden Project, shows in Cologne and Paris next week are also off.

The band’s UK arena tour will kick off as scheduled on October 7 in Liverpool. Noel, who’s been laid up for more than two weeks, will co-host Russell Brand's Radio 2 show from 9pm on Saturday.

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Oasis Legend Joins The Vortex In Machester

Photo Credit: Graham Etheridge

Here are some photographs of Bonehead with Manchester band 'The Vortex' from there sold out show in Manchester on friday night.

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Will There Ever Be Another Oasis?

In this week's NME, on sale September 24

This weeks magazine has the second instalment of exclusive interviews that include Noel's career guidance for Amy Winehouse and Pete Doherty, and Liam on why he won't trust anyone.

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'Dig Out' The New Oasis

The Gallagher brothers of the British rock band Oasis have done it again with their upcoming seventh studio album, “Dig Out Your Soul.” This album is to Oasis like “Revolver” was to The Beatles. Completely filled to the brim with songs that are guaranteed to rock your face off, make you think about life and feel completely satisfied with the money that you’ve spent. Now let us dissect this amazing album, shall we?

“Dig Out Your Soul” starts things out with the hard rockin’ riffs of “Bag It Up.” The first track is brought to us by the mind of Noel Gallagher, lead guitarist, and the man who has brought us such great hits as “Don’t Look Back in Anger,” “Champagne Supernova”, and “Wonderwall.” “Bag It Up” is one of those songs where everyone is going to have a different interpretation of what it means, but they all can agree that there is something about it that makes you want more. It’s an absolutely amazing song to kick things off with.

After you get the toe-tapping drum beat of track two, “The Turning,” out of your head, it’s time to experience the glory that is track three. This incredible tune is called “Waiting for the Rapture” and is, in my opinion, the best song on the album, and just to let you know that wasn’t an easy choice to make for me. As Noel wails in the opening line, you know that you are in for a treat. His melodic-yet-skin-tingling tone goes perfectly with the crunchy riffs of his guitar. It’s definitely one you’ll be listening to time and time again.

Track four, “The Shock of the Lightning,” is the first single from this incredible album. I’m not going to waste time on this one because it is already released, and you can easily do a little digging on YouTube. Trust me, you need to hear it for yourself.

“Dig Out Your Soul” also contains what might be the next “Imagine” as Liam Gallagher (the lead singer) channels the spirit of John Lennon in track five with his melodic tune “I’m Outta Time.” It’s probably the slowest tune on the album, but it is sincerely a masterpiece. Again, I love some gut-busting rock, but I’m a softy for slow songs too. This one will indeed go down in history.

Noel turns it back up in his rhythmic, straight out of the Wild West, steel guitar-infused “(Get off Your) High Horse Lady” on track six. This one is my second favorite on the album, but again it was a very close call.

The next track (track seven) is another song you can find on the Internet called “Falling Down.” After that is “To Be Where There’s Life,” featuring Oasis guitarist Gem Archer. This song is very psychedelic and will mesmerize you with the ancient sounds of Indian Sitars.

Track nine, “Ain’t Got Nothing On Me,” is another hard rocking psychedelic tune for your listening pleasure.

Bassist Andy Bell brings us track ten called “The Nature of Reality.” This one is by-the-book rock, and it truly does rock! Fast guitar riffs, slow drum beats, this one is sure to be an instant classic.

Finally we end our journey with the final track on “Dig Out Your Soul.” This little treasure is called “Soldier On.” Musically this is the most “Oasis-ish” song on the album, but they change up the vocals by adding a predominate echo giving Liam’s vocals a haunting presence that won’t soon escape your head.

My final thoughts: Go buy the album when it hits shelves Oct. 7. You won’t regret it.

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Oasis Cancel Eden Project Gig & More

Oasis are being forced to postpone three further shows as a result of the injuries Noel sustained when he was attacked on stage in Toronto.

A CT scan has now revealed that Noel suffered three broken and dislodged ribs in the attack and he has been advised by his doctor that he will not be able to perform for at least another week.

The three affected shows are the Eden Project, Cornwall on the 27th September, the Gloria Theatre, Cologne on the 29th September and Bataclan, Paris on September 30. All three shows will be rescheduled and fans are advised to retain their tickets pending further announcements.

The Oasis UK Arena Tour, beginning Oct 7, is going ahead as planned.

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Oasis Star Noel Gallagher's Shocking Revelation: 'I Took Cocaine In Downing St Toilet Reserved For The Queen'

At the height of the Brit-pop era in the Nineties, Noel Gallagher was one of the hardest partying rock stars in the business.

But the Oasis star has now made a revelation that surpasses all the band's previous stories of hedonism.

He says he took cocaine in the Queen's toilet at Downing Street.

The guitarist confessed that he took drugs in a special lavatory at the Prime Minister's residence - the loo is reserved exclusively for the Queen - during a reception to meet Tony Blair in 1997.

Noel, 41, who says he gave up drugs the following year, joked: 'As I remember, it was quite nice. It had a velvet seat and everything.'

The plush toilet at No10 can be seen during guided tours and was installed for the exclusive use of the ruling monarch. But that didn't stop Noel.

He added: 'She's got her own toilet which no-one else is allowed in. These were the days of the revolution.

'Someone said, "Do you want to have a look in the Queen's bog?" I said, "Of course".'

And the rest, as they say, is history. The Wonderwall singer made his confession to his pal, comedian Russell Brand, on his Radio 2 show.

Noel, a father of two, has made no secret of taking drugs in the past, and recently claimed that all the songs he wrote before 1997 were done with the help of 'the old Colombian marching powder".
He added: "Don't forget, I was on drugs before I was even in a band. The whole of the first three albums were written on drugs. " I think, ' Maybe I should get back into taking drugs, and then it would be brilliant again'.

'But that thought lasts less than a second.'

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Ryan Adams Compares New Oasis Album To Radiohead

Ryan Adams has compared the feel of Oasis' new album to Radiohead's most experimental work.

The singer, who supported Oasis when they kicked off their world tour in the US in August, says that 'Dig Out Your Soul' hit him the same way that the Oxford band's 2000 album 'Kid A' did.

"The first time I heard 'Kid A' I went 'OK, I have no fucking idea what kind of music this is but it's moving me. It sounds like a revelation.' That's what the new Oasis stuff sounds like it sounds like," Adams told The Quietus.com. "They have entered into some strange uncanny spiritual crazy door and have just lost themselves completely to it and it is marvellous."

Adams went on to praise frontman Liam Gallagher's songwriting on the new album – due out on October 6 – particularly after the criticism he received for his initial efforts on the 'Standing On The Shoulder Of Giants' album back in 2000.

"He is so abstract I can't believe how far he's come..." declared Adams. "[I said to him] 'Oh you know you could have stopped at 'Little James' for me and I would have been forever ruined in a perfect way . . . because the idea that like you just sort of went like 'I'm going to try this [songwriting] and your brother was so inspired by that', it's so beautiful you know."

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Interview: Noel Gallagher

Photographed for SPIN by Alan Clarke

He may not be Oasis' frontman -- that'd be his little brother Liam -- but Noel Gallagher has never been afraid to shoot off his mouth. "Ten years ago we told everyone with a mic we were the greatest thing ever," he says. "Now we just quietly believe it."
By Michael Odell

A beaming Noel Gallagher strolls across the floor of a North London photo studio enthusing about a new and exciting phase of his life, looking lean and reasonably healthy in every­bloke casualwear: blue checked shirt, jeans, and desert boots. It's not just that he has a seventh Oasis album, Dig Out Your Soul, ready for release or that he has spent a morning playing with his one­year­old son, Donovan, whom he describes as "an absolute diamond." It's the fact that he has started sleepwalking.

"Last night I got into bed with me missus and woke up on the middle floor of the house on the couch," he says. "Amazing! I'm 41 and I'm starting this whole new nocturnal adventure." He and his girlfriend, Sara Macdonald, were out drinking beer and tequila with British comedian Russell Brand until the early hours -- Gallagher doesn't remember anything after climbing into a rickshaw in London's Soho district and being cheered through the streets. "Maybe that counts as a drunken stupor," he muses. "Is that the same as sleepwalking?"

Dig Out Your Soul sounds like you ordered in the ingredients, and all the labels on the jars read ROCK or MORE ROCK.

I'm glad you said that. Yes, we wanted a rock'n'roll album...with grooves. Making records should be fun. I remember seeing Radiohead on the cover of a magazine in the U.K. when In Rainbows came out, and it said, RADIOHEAD: THE PAIN. And I thought, "Won't you fucking give it a rest, you bunch of moaning children?" The pain? Of making an album? I don't buy it. If you're not having a laugh, then don't do it.

Surely the whole process wasn't all fun.

Well, no, there was a problem on day one. I had seven songs I was putting forward. They weren't pop songs; they were bluesy. We had a meeting and I said, "Let's concentrate more on bass and guitars and have more keyboards and get some remixes done." Liam immediately had a tantrum in the studio and was dancing round saying, "No one told me we were making a fucking dance album! I'm not having this shit. We're a rock band." One day he saw some crew unloading keyboards into the studio and went mad: "What are those fucking keyboards doing in here? That's too many keyboards for a rock'n'roll band." How long has Liam been doing this? He has an irrational fear of keyboards. But this is the man who thought we had gone too dance when I wrote "Wonderwall" because the drums didn't go boom-boom bap, boom-boom-bap. Liam is very institutionalized by being in Oasis. He's been doing it for so long. Me, [guitarist] Gem [Archer], and [bassist] Andy [Bell] were helping him arrange his song "I'm Outta Time" and tried to ease him away from the clichés. But in the end, he can't resist them.

Liam told me he hates "Wonderwall." It's the one song he literally hates singing.

That's interesting, because he would never say that to me. Well, I hate him singing it, too. Liam doesn't sound like he did ten years ago. Your voice and your body change. We've never got it right. It's too slow or too fast. I think Ryan Adams is the only person who ever got that song right. I'd love to do the Ryan Adams version, but in front of 60,000 Oasis fans that wouldn't be possible.

Liam is finally pulling his weight in the songwriting department, isn't he? He wrote three for the new album.

Yeah, he's a good songwriter. I think he regrets not starting earlier. For years I've said, "If you're so convinced you're John Lennon, then prove it."

Why don't you ever write together?

We don't see each other very often. And I like writing on my own. Me and Paul Weller first said, "Let's write a song together," in 1993, but it took 15 years for it to happen. [Gallagher and Weller cowrote "Echoes Round the Sun" for Weller's latest album, 22 Dreams.] A few times [Weller and I] made an appointment to meet at so-and-so studio at 11, and it's painful. We sit there looking blankly at each other. And then we go down to the pub. With Liam, I wouldn't know where to start.

You quit drugs in the late '90s. "Bag It Up" sounds quite psychedelic. Are you back on mood-altering substances?

No, "Bag It Up" is my little artistic statement. Not in the Coldplay sense. In fact, it's an anti-artistic statement. I spend a lot of time with Serge Pizzorno from Kasabian getting fucking pissed, and he sent me a CD of stuff he was listening to. There was a track by the Pretty Things called "Baron Saturday." I became obsessed by that pounding rhythm, and I decided to write about acid trips I used to have. Running around being a mad cunt on magic mushrooms was my inspiration for them lyrics. I don't want people to think it's art, though.

What do you mean?

Well, Coldplay and Radiohead -- they're artists, aren't they? Damon Albarn, he's an artist. They make art. That's what I keep getting told, anyway. I do like those bands, but they're all posh boys who went to art school. [Oasis] come off a council estate [public housing]. It comes out of here. [Thumps his heart with a clenched fist] "Bag It Up" is anti-that. It's a mongrel.

Your old rival Albarn has done Blur, an album in Mali, the virtual band Gorillaz, the Good, the Bad & the Queen, and now a Chinese opera. Does a part of you think, "I wish I'd taken more risks"?

The only thing I've got left to try to do is a solo album with a narrative running through it. Something like Greendale, by Neil Young. That would be as near art as I get. But even if I wanted to, how would I go about writing an opera?

Well, you already have the passionate central relationship, the tragic fallings-out

I don't think two blokes having the same fucking argument for 16 years over and over is the stuff of opera. Oasis: The Opera would be very short. The fat lady would refuse to sing it. But I say this with no irony: It must be very nice to be able to turn your hand to anything. I'm not that driven. To go from Britpop and write a Chinese opera about a monkey, hats off to the guy. I couldn't do it. And it got good reviews, although how you assess whether a Chinese opera about a monkey is any good is beyond me. But in my own defense, Damon isn't actually in Blur, Gorillaz, or the Good, the Bad & the Queen, is he? He's got time on his hands. That's when an opera comes to you.

You said you wanted the new Oasis album to have grooves. And yet you came out and said Jay-Z headlining Glastonbury was "wrong."

Well, I never said those words. You need verbatim quotes here. I've been doing interviews with American magazines, and the way it's played itself out is that I said Jay-Z had no right to play Glastonbury, which is a crock of horseshit. I got off a plane and someone asked me about the fact that Glastonbury hadn't sold out for the first time in years, and if it was because of Jay-Z. I innocently mused that that was probably right. From there it grew into this crap that I was standing on an orange crate at Speakers' Corner saying, "Gather round, brothers and sisters. Have you heard what's happening at Glastonbury this year?"

But still, you sounded reactionary and old-fashioned

I have a certain turn of phrase. So if I say, "Chicken sandwiches in McDonald's are just plain fucking wrong," it doesn't mean I'm attacking all chickens or all sandwiches. I've hung out with Jay-Z in Tokyo. I've seen his show. It's not my bag, but it's all right. We have a mutual friend in Chris Martin. So I am a guy who doesn't like hip-hop -- shock, horror. I don't dislike rappers or hip-hop or people who like it. I went to the Def Jam tour in Manchester in the '80s when rap was inspirational. Public Enemy were awesome. But it's all about status and bling now, and it doesn't say anything to me.

Do you think hip-hop fans could get anything out of Oasis?

Yeah. In England the white working class are feared, and our music is working-class expression. We have a lot in common with hip-hop. Apart from people pumping shotgun pellets into each other.

Read the rest of the Spin Interview HERE

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Taken from the October 2008 issue of 'Sound & Recording' magazine from Japan.

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On This Day In Oasis History...

Little by Little" is a song by British rock band Oasis, first released as the sixth track on their fifth studio album Heathen Chemistry. On September 23 2002, it was released with "She Is Love" as the first (and only) double A-sided single by the band, peaking at #2 in the UK Singles Chart (see 2002 in British music). Noel Gallagher provides lead vocals on the track.

"Little by Little" was perhaps the most controversial song on the album, receiving mixed reviews from those who felt it was a classic example of an upbeat Oasis anthem and those who felt it was a twee, patronising, sycophantic melody. Regardless of this, the song managed to peak at number two in the UK charts based largely on the publicity garnered by the song.

The promo video to the song featured a guest role by Robert Carlyle. The cover art for the single is an homage to Robert Indiana's LOVE artwork.



Track Listings

7" RKID 26, CD RKIDSCD 26, 12" RKID 26T
01: "Little By Little" - 4:57
02: "She Is Love" - 3:11
03: "My Generation" - 4:05 (CD and 12" only)
"My Generation" was recorded live at the BBC's Maida Vale studios on January 20, 2000. The sleevenotes claim it was recorded on February 7, 2000, but this was the transmission date, not the recording date.

DVD RKIDSDVD 26
01: "Little By Little" - 5:02
02: "Little By Little" (demo) - 4:55
03: 10 minutes of noise and confusion - pt three - 8:31
The third part of the "10 Minutes..." documentary looks behind the scenes of their sell out shows at Finsbury Park in London from July 5-7 2002.

German CD CDM 6730685
01: "Little by Little"
02: "My Generation"
03: "Columbia" (live)
"Columbia" was recorded live at the Barrowlands, Glasgow, on October 13, 2001.
04: "Little by Little" (live video)
CD-ROM video recorded live at Finsbury Park, London, on July 7, 2002.

Source: Wikipedia

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