Oasis, The Stone Roses, JMC, Charlatans for 'Brit Box'

Star-studded UK compilation due out this fall

A four-CD compilation featuring 78 seminal UK bands including Oasis, The Smiths, The Stone Roses, The Jesus And Mary Chain, Primal Scream, The Charlatans, Ride, and Cocteau Twins is due to be released Stateside this fall.

'The Brit Box: U.K. Indie, Shoegaze, and Brit Pop Gems of the Last Millennium' is due out on October 2 via Rhino and includes recordings from 1985-2000.

Also featuring on the compilation are Happy Mondays, Lush, Suede, My Bloody Valentine, and several other noteworthy bands of the era.

The box will come packaged in a 6" x 12" recreation of a traditional English phone booth, and will include an 80-page booklet filled with photos and interviews with producers Stephen Street and Alan Moulder as well as tastemaking DJ Rodney Bingenheimer.

The tracklstings are:

Disc 1

The Smiths -'How Soon Is Now?'
Cocteau Twins -'Lorelei'
Felt -'Primitive Painters'
Shop Assistants -'Somewhere In China'
The Mighty Lemon Drops -'My Biggest Thrill'
The Cure -'Just Like Heaven'
Echo & The Bunnymen -'Lips Like Sugar'
The Jesus And Mary Chain -'April Skies'
Spacemen 3 -'Walkin' With Jesus (Sound Of Confusion)'
The Primitives -'Crash'
The Wonder Stuff -'Unbearable'
The Stone Roses -'She Bangs The Drums'
The Charlatans UK -'The Only One I Know'
Happy Mondays -'Step On'
Primal Scream -'Loaded' [single version]
Inspiral Carpets -'This Is How It Feels'
The Trash Can Sinatras -'Obscurity Knocks'
The La's -'There She Goes'
The Sundays -'Here's Where The Story Ends'

Disc 2
Ride -'Vapour Trail'
Pale Saints -'Sight Of You'
My Bloody Valentine -'Only Shallow'
Lush -'For Love'
The Telescopes -'Flying'
Chapterhouse -'Pearl'
Catherine Wheel -'I Want To Touch You'
Bleach -'Trip & Slide'
Curve -'Coast Is Clear'
Five Thirty -'You'
Moose -'This River Will Never Run Dry'
The Family Cat -'(Thought I'd Died) And Gone To Heaven'
The Dylans -'(Don't Cut Me Down) Mary Quant In Blue'
Thousand Yard Stare -'0-0 A.E.T. (No Score After Extra Time)'
Ned's Atomic Dustbin -'Grey Cell Green'
Birdland -'Shoot You Down'
Manic Street Preachers -'Stay Beautiful'
Teenage Fanclub -'Star Sign'

Disc 3
Suede -'Metal Mickey'
Swervedriver -'Duel' [radio edit]
Eugenius -'Breakfast'
Superstar -'Barfly'
New Order -'Regret'
James -'Laid'
Nick Heyward -'Kite'
The Boo Radleys -'Lazarus'
Saint Etienne -'You're In A Bad Way'
Stereolab -'Wow & Flutter'
Blur -'Tracy Jacks'
Oasis -'Live Forever'
Pulp -'Common People'
These Animal Men -'Speeed King'
Mega City Four -'Wallflower'
Echobelly -'Insomniac'
Gene -'Sleep Well Tonight'
Menswear -'Sleeping In'
Supergrass -'Alright'
Cast -'Alright'
Elastica -'Stutter'

Disc 4
Dodgy -'In A Room'
Ash -'Girl From Mars'
Sleeper -'Sale Of The Century'
Marion -'Sleep'
Kula Shaker -'Tattva'
Ocean Colour Scene -'The Riverboat Song'
Babybird -'You're Gorgeous'
The Bluetones -'Slight Return'
Super Furry Animals -'Something 4 The Weekend'
The Divine Comedy -'Something For The Weekend'
Cornershop -'Brimful Of Asha'
Silver Sun -'Service'
Spiritualized -'Ladies And Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space'
Mansun -'Wide Open Space'
Hurricane #1 -'Step Into My World'
The Verve -'Lucky Man'
Rialto -'Untouchable'
Catatonia -'Mulder And Scully'
Placebo -'You Don't Care About Us'
Gay Dad -'Oh Jim'

Source: www.nme.com

Hooky Still Needs A Singer

Manchester supergroup Freebase are considering drastic action to find a new lead singer

The group, made up of legendary bassists Andy Rourke, ex of The Smiths, Mani, ex of The Stone Roses and Peter Hook, now ex of New Order, had been joined on vocals by a guy called "Rich" from Wigan - but he has parted company with the band.

And while the bassists have recruited a raft of celebrity big hitters for their planned album to sing - including The Charlatans' Tim Burgess, Primal Scream's Bobby Gillespie and Oasis' Liam Gallagher, they still need a full time vocalist.

Hooky says: "I might have to do one of those Pop Idol things - Indie Idol, where the hopefuls would have to be obnoxious, drunk, fall out of clubs, be a complete reprobate - that's what I'm looking for, I don't care whether they can sing or not - it's all about image."

He laughs: "I don't think it'd be very good for the kids though. Maybe I won't put that idea forward to Granada."

Source: www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Roll With It Again

Noel In Album Talks With Spidey's Super-Producer

Noel Gallagher will meet top producer Dave Sardy in London on Friday to discuss the next Oasis album.

I can reveal the LA-based knob-twiddler is flying in from the US especially to talk with the Oasis axeman.

Noel, 40, was top draw at Monday's Mojo Awards at The Brewery in London.

While many of the attendees were closer to collecting their buss pass than a gong, Noel looked every inch the rock legend he is.

Speaking about the new Oasis music he revealed: "We start talking about the new album on Friday.

"I've got 17 songs ready everybody else has three or four each f**k knows when it'll be out - 2010. Don't hold your breath."

However the follow-up to 2005's Don't Believe The Truth looks set to come sooner rather then later because of this meeting.

Sardy produced the immense return to form collection last time around and has stayed in close contact with Noel.

Since then he has crafted the Spiderman 3 and Casino Royale soundtracks, plus studio collections from Wolfmother and Jet - who play Hard Rock's Hyde Park Calling in London this weekend. If both sides were to team up again I reckon it'd be a record entirely worth waiting for.

Noel partied at the Mojo's aftershow with his stunning pregnant girlfriend Sara MacDonald, 31.

She was glowing with the first flushes of pre-motherhood.

Jesting Noel said the pair have been discussing names for the baby.

And he claimed:"I'm thinking of Genghis, Ghandi or Goliath for the kid.

"Something with a G has got a ring to it."

I think he was joking.

One topic the Manc guitarist did admit to pulling a leg over was buying his beloved football team Manchester City.

Noel declared: "That was a joke. If I did have 90million quid I'd buy myself an aeroplane."

Top Man.

Source: Daily Star

Truckin Mad Fer It

Boozed-up Noel Gallagher showed he's still mad fer it as he climbed on a clamping truck after the Mojo Awards do.

The merry 40-year-old Oasis star then waved peace signs to smiling passers-by. Earlier he downed free drinks at the music mag's bash in East London's Brewery venue where he presented the Les Paul award to Fleetwood Mac guitar legend Peter Green.

Source: www.mirror.co.uk

Rocker Noel Is On The Wagon

Noel Gallagher may be a legendary caner but he was quick to try to jump on this wagon at 4am yesterday after a booze-up with Kasabian's Serge Pizzorno.

The Oasis star began at the Mojo awards in London, took in Coral gig and ended at Soho House via the Groucho Club.

Shame he missed the Mojo afterparty, Amy Winehouse and Bjork became best pals after challenging each other to a game of pool. Now that’s what I call rock ’n’ roll.

Source: www.thesun.co.uk

Noel Gallagher Slams Lack Of Guitar Heroes

Noel Gallagher is dissatisfied with the dearth of good current guitarists.

Before presenting Peter Green with the Les Paul guitarists' prize at Mojo Honours, Gallagher told Teletext: "My favourite recent guitarist would be any of the ones in The Coral, especially Bill Ryder-Jones. He's brilliant.

"But there's not many to choose from. The age of the guitar hero has been dead for a while, you know?"

Source: Teletext

Soap Star Would Love To Play Liam Gallagher In Biopic

Rob James-Collier would love to play Liam Gallagher in a biopic film of his life.

The 'Coronation Street' star - who plays Underworld factory boss Liam Connor - is a huge Oasis fan and thinks he looks similar to his hero.

Rob told Britain's Soaplife magazine: "Before I come on Corrie some people though I was a bit like Liam so if there's a film of him I'd love to do it.

I love early Oasis."

But the 28-year-old may have trouble getting into character as he does not share the 'Mad Fer It' Manchunian's two greatest skills - singing and fighting.

Rob said: "I can't sing and I can't dance. Just the thought of it scares me.

"And I'm the softest lad you'll ever meet!

"When it comes to fights I'm a runner. When in doubt - get out!"

The sexy soap star - who scooped the Sexiest Male Award at this year's British Soap Awards - is currently dating a fashion designer, but has promised to keep her identity a secret.

He said: "She says she doesn't want jealous girls coming looking for her!

"I think she's bigging me up a bit there!"

Source: www.lse.co.uk

A Reminder For Oasis Fans Going To Glastonbury

Lucky Oasis fans at Glastonbury Festival will be amongst the first to have a chance to see the full-length (94 minute) version of the band’s documentary tour film, “Lord Don’t Slow Me Down”, when it is screened at 2am on Sunday 24th June on the massive outdoor screen on the festival site.

“Lord Don’t Slow Me Down” was directed by renowned promo director Baillie Walsh, and compiled from a year’s filming with the band on their mammoth “Don’t Believe The Truth” world tour 2005/6. It follows one of the world’s greatest rock ‘n’ roll bands behind the scenes and in front of the fans, across the globe. With unique access to the band throughout the tour, “Lord Don’t Slow Me Down” is the ultimate Oasis documentary and a must see for fans.

This will be one of the only opportunities this year to see the film prior to its release later this year on dvd, and the next best thing to having the band play live at the festival.

Source: www.oasisinet.com

Noel Thinks Up Baby Names

Noel Gallagher's revealed he's been giving some serious thought to baby names now there's not long to go for girlfriend Sarah. "I'm thinking of either Ghandi or Genghis but she's not having it. Goliath? Anything beginning with a G."

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

More On The New Oasis Album

Noel - "I've got 17 new songs written which are all good enouh for the album. the rest have 3 or 4 each. We'll be meeting on friday to discuss whats happening and then hopefully start recording next month, but the last one took 3 years so dont hold your breath"

Source: Teletext Channel 4

Oasis Prepare To Enter The Studio

But warn fans not to hold their breath…

Oasis have revealed that they will begin work on their new album next month.

According to the band’s guitarist, Noel Gallagher, the Manchester band will enter the studio on July 3rd.

Gallagher has warned fans, however, that the follow-up to 2005’s, ‘Don’t Believe The Truth,’ might not hit the shelves for a while.

He told the BBC: “The songs are written... but don't hold your breath because the last album took three-and-half-years and three goes.”

"It would be great if it was done by the end of the year and we could get out on the road by next summer, but that's insane wishful thinking."

Source: www.gigwise.com

Death Of Britpop

6 Music debated the key events that killed off Britpop 10 years ago. Every show featured an album and tracks from 1997 were played every half hour. Listen again and relive that year.

Click here to listen again to Shaun Keaveny who featured Be Here Now.

Source: 6 Music

Listen To Oasis's Version Of Within You Without You

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the release of The Beatles' legendary album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, multi award-winning engineer Geoff Emerick heads back into the studio to demonstrate the innovative techniques employed for the recording at Abbey Road studios back in 1967.

Click here to listen again to the show, and listen to Oasis's version of Within You Without You.

Source: BBC Radio

Classic Singles Wonderwall

Classic Singles Wonderwall
BBC Radio 2
Wednesday 20th June
23:00 (UK)
Listen online here

Classic Singles is a series of programmes exploring the most popular and influential singles ever released. Each programme will highlight the social, musical and historical importance of a classic pop song explaining why that song generated such passion and excitement and why it still has relevance and resonance today.

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Our Kid, The Star

Dad-to-be Noel Gallagher wants his next child to be a musically-gifted son.

Fiancee Sara MacDonald is due to give birth in September and Oasis legend Noel, 40, told us: "We don't know what we're having. I don't see the point in finding out. It ruins the surprise.

"I've got a daughter Anais, seven, so while another girl would be nice a boy would be great.

"I'd love him to be a musician like his dad."

Source: www.people.co.uk

On This Day In Oasis History

"Stop Crying Your Heart Out" is a song by British rock band Oasis. It was released as the second single from Heathen Chemistry on 17 June 2002, peaking at number two in the UK charts. It went silver in the UK.

The song is an "epic weepy" anthem in the spirit of "Don't Look Back in Anger", reassuringly advising that in times of hardship, simply get over it and get on with your life. Noel Gallagher explained the song saying "A friend of mine was going through a pretty bad time with his kids and I sort of wrote it with him in mind.".

Noel Gallagher had high expectations for the song, saying "I hope it does for us what 'Don't Look Back In Anger' did... I didn't want it as a single because I thought we'd done all that before, but everyone's going, 'You're fucking mad.'" It appears Gallagher's hopes were well founded, as the song received a warm response from the critics. NME said, with regards to the album " 'Stop Crying Your Heart Out' [is where] you really start rolling out the red carpet. A return to the long lost humanism of 'Don't Look Back In Anger', it's a reminder of Noel's uncanny knack of cheering up his audience just when they need it most." Q magazine held up the song as proof that "genius never completely left Oasis".

"Stop Crying Your Heart Out" was one of the songs played during the end credits of the movie, The Butterfly Effect, starring Ashton Kutcher and Amy Smart. The song also appeared after England's defeats in the 2002 Football World Cup and the 2006-07 Ashes. Noel Gallagher dedicated it to the English football team before playing it at the 2004 Glastonbury Festival.

Click here for the video, or here for a live performance.

Source: Wikipedia

McCartney's Prank On Gallagher

Sir Paul McCartney tried to get rock pal Noel Gallagher arrested for shoplifting when he spotted the Oasis star browsing in the same London department store recently.

Songwriter Gallagher was shocked to bump into the rock legend, and grateful security staff didn't take the former Beatle seriously.

He says, "I bumped into Paul in Selfridges. I was in the menswear department and I heard someone say quite loud 'watch him, shoplifter'.

I looked round and it was MCCartney. I hadn't seen him for a while and we had a chat."

Source: www.contactmusic.com

Photos Of Oasis In Abbey Road Recording Within You Without You

Oasis record Within You Without You at Abbey Road Studios.

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Oasis To Start Recording New Album

Noel Gallagher says the band will hit the studio very soon

Oasis are to start work on their seventh studio album on July 3.

Guitarist Noel Gallagher has named the date when the band will be recording a follow-up to 2005's 'Don't Believe The Truth'.

"The songs are written... but don't hold your breath because the last album took three-and-half-years and three goes," he told BBC News. "It would be great if it was done by the end of the year and we could get out on the road by next summer, but that's insane wishful thinking."

Previously the guitarist has told NME.COM that this album will be more experimental than Oasis' more recent efforts.

"For the next record I really fancy doing, you know, a record where we just completely throw the kitchen sink at it," Gallagher declared. "We haven't done that since 'Be Here Now' (in 1997)... get like a 100 piece orchestra and choirs and all that.

"I think since 'Standing on the Shoulders of Giants' (2000) we've been trying to prove a point of just bass, drums, guitar and vocals and nothing fancy. But I kind of fancy, like, making an absolutely fucking colossal album. You know? Like literally two orchestras, stuff like that."

Source: www.nme.com

Oasis In Lonely Hearts Club

Noel and Liam Gallagher have been celebrating another Macca birthday of sorts — the 40th anniversary of The Beatles' legendary album Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.

Oasis have joined a project to re-record the album using original equipment and techniques in the famous Abbey Road studio for a Radio 2 show.

They chose the track Within You Without You.

Kaiser Chiefs, Razorlight and Travis are among other top names who have recorded tracks, and there is a duet by Pete Doherty and Carl Barat. Noel said: “It’s a special album for me because I was born on May 29 (1967) and it came out on June 1.

“So when I was being born in St Mary’s Manchester it was being played on hospital radio.”

Noel couldn’t make it to Paul’s “secret” gig last week as he’s “confined to barracks” with pregnant missus Sara MacDonald.

He said: “I bumped into Paul that day in Selfridges. I was in the menswear department and I heard someone say quite loud ‘watch him, shoplifter’. I looked round and it was McCartney. I hadn’t seen him for a while and we had a chat.

“I was gutted about missing the gig but when your missus is pregnant, it’s like you’re pregnant, so I didn’t go out.”

Meanwhile, Babyshambles star Pete revealed how he persuaded his old bandmate Carl to join him in a cover of A Day In The Life.

It is the first time they’ve been in the studio together since they recorded the last Libertines album in 2004. Pete said: "I heard about it and thought this would be a great thing to do with Carl, so I called him up and left a message, so at least I could say I called him - you know, let bygones, auld lang syne and everything.

"He never called me back, but then he did and he thought it was a great idea, so here we are.

"I think A Day In The Life is the best song on the album.

"Sgt Pepper is one of my favorite albums in the mists of all the trite commercial pap and soulless generic crap some things strike you down dead when you first hear it and this album is one of those things.

"It just sucked me in and I decided I wanted to be in The Beatles."

Carl added: "I listened to it first when I was nine and I stole my dad’s cassette and listened to it over and over. I just listened to it incessantly

"We're just working out how to do the John and Paul bits."

The 40th Anniversary show is on Radio 2 tonight at 8pm. It also features The Zutons, Stereophonics and Jamie Cullum.

The first part of the show aired earlier this month.

Source: www.thesun.co.uk