Oasis Digs Down To Basics On New Album

British rockers Oasis will make eight stops across Canada this summer including Vancouver, Aug 27; Edmonton, Aug. 29; Calgary, Aug. 30; Winnipeg, Sept. 1; Ottawa, Sept. 4; Montreal, Sept. 5; Toronto, Sept. 7; and London, Sept. 9. This is the first Canadian tour for the Manchester band formed by brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher.

British band Oasis gets back to its stripped-down rock roots on its upcoming album, "Dig Out Your Soul."

Due October 7 via Big Brother/Warner Bros., the 11-track set from the famously sparring Gallagher brothers is led by the strident rocker "The Shock of the Lightning," which is already racking up airplay well ahead of its late September release date.

The album begins with the two-chord dirge "Bag It Up," harking back to "Columbia," from the band's 1994 debut, "Definitely Maybe." It's followed by the insistent "The Turning," which winds its way down to "Blackbird"-style finger-picking and the sounds of passing traffic and car alarms.

The sludgy, Noel Gallagher sung-"Waiting for the Rapture" nods to the Beatles' "Come Together," while the clap-and-stomp blues rock of "(Get Off Your) High Horse Lady" and the boogie vibe of "The Nature of Reality" extend the back-to-basics feel of the album.

Elsewhere, the Liam Gallagher-penned "I'm Outta Time" incorporates an audio excerpt of a John Lennon BBC Radio interview just days before his 1980 death, and the Noel-sung "Falling Down" nods to the beats from his collaboration with the Chemical Brothers, "Setting Sun." Fans who pre-order the new album on iTunes will receive this track as an immediate download.

Noel penned six of the first seven songs on "Dig Out Your Soul," with Liam responsible for three others and bassist Andy Bell and guitarist Gem Archer handling one each.

Oasis began there short North American tour with Ryan Adams last night (Aug 26) in Seattle.

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Oasis' World Tour Opens With A Bang In Seattle

Bathed in violet light, the stage of Seattle's WAMU Theater was set last night for an evening of prodigious musicianship from fabled Britpop stalwarts Oasis, who began the North American leg of their world tour to a sold-out audience.

Solo artist Matt Costa, with his raspy yet beautifully crisp vocals and understated acoustics, opened the show, followed by Ryan Adams & the Cardinals, who took the stage for an all-out detour from Adams' alt-country style into fully-fledged rock territory, replete with drilling drums, dueling guitars, and tremendous, gospel-eque harmonies. Adams' wistful vocals and melodic guitar playing threatened to steal the entire night's show -- but as proved later, no one can take the limelight from the Gallagher brothers.

With a frenetic blast of beautiful noise, Oasis began their lightshow-infused set with "Rock'n'Roll Star," reminding the audience just who the night's headliners were and why. Though known for being aloof, Liam Gallagher belted out his vocals with gusto, providing energetic counterpoint to brother Noel's lilting melodies. Liam fronted favorites like "Cigarettes and Alcohol," "Slide Away," and "The Meaning of Soul," while Noel took center stage and offered gorgeously lush vocal and acoustic guitar arrangements on "The Masterplan" and "Wonderwall."

New material, including "The Shock of the Lightning" off the forthcoming album Dig Out Your Soul, was interspersed throughout the set, showcasing the band's masterful subtlety and restraint coupled with their unparalleled exuberance for loud, feedback-laden rock.

The show concluded with a cover of the Beatles' "I Am the Walrus," bringing a fitting end to a show that sparkled from start to finish. On opening night, Oasis' proved themselves to be an ever-evolving band whose talent and skill never fails to awe and amaze..

pictures from the gig by Jamee R. Smith can be found here

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Oasis Warn Drummer Not To Get Comfortable As Tour Begins In Seattle

Oasis' Noel Gallagher jokingly warned the bands new drummer not to get too comfortable as they kicked off their world tour in Seattle last night (August 26th).

Chris Sharrock, who took over from Zak Starkey earlier his year, was playing his first live show with the band at the Wamu Theatre.

After introducing Sharrock at the end of last night's set, Gallagher told the crowd that the band were “trying to break Spinal Tap's” record for drummers.

Oasis previewed a host of songs from their new album, 'Dig Out Your Soul', during the show, including 'Falling Down' and the LP's lead single 'The Shock Of Lightning'.

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First Visitors To The Sites Pictures From Last Nights Gig

The first pictures from visitors to the site have started arriving in my inbox, including the pre gig setlist.

Thanks to the people who have sent in pictures so far, and I hope it continues for the full tour.

I wll add all the pictures to the Fan Photo Archive here, as and when I get them.

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New Oasis Tour Memorabilia

Pictures of the new Oasis Tour Memorabilia: A new Jacket (front and back shown), red t-shirt, tour book and poster.

Thanks to Ethan at oasiscollectors

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Videos From Oasis In Seattle

More videos here thanks to Importance Of Whatever

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Pictures And Set List From The Opening Night Of The Oasis World Tour In Seattle

01.- Rock & Roll Star
02.- Lyla
03.- The Shock Of The Lightning
04.- Cigarettes & Alcohol
05.- The Meaning Of Soul
06.- To Be Where There's Life OR Waiting For The Rapture (don't know which one of these as i never heard them before)
07.- The Masterplan
08.- Songbird
09.- Slide Away
10.- Morning Glory
11.- Ain't Got Nothin
12.- The Importance Of Being Idle
13.- Wonderwall
14.- Supersonic
15.- Don't Look Back In Anger
16.- Falling Down
17.- Champagne Supernova
18.- I Am The Walrus

Photo via Flickr

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Kings Of Leon On Oasis

Julie Cullen from BBC Radio 6 show The Music week, was speaking to Caleb Followill from the Kings Of Leon about Oasis.

"Speaking of famous friends Noel Gallagher is always talking about Kings Of Leon and telling everybody who will listen. There new album is out soon are you fans of there's."

Cleb "I was a fan of Wonderwall and all that stuff, that's when I was a Junior/Senior in High School so it was huge. I did my fair share of making out or crying to a couple of those songs.

But once again another band that have stood the test of time, and still doing it there way. All these bands kind of have a theme to them that like us, so hopefully they can see themselves in us. And we can have the same kind of career path".

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Win A VIP Trip To See Oasis At The Eden Project!

Following the rapid sell-out of their UK arena tour this coming autumn, the Gallagher brothers and co have announced that they will be playing a special open air show at the Eden Project.

Despite recording twice at Sawmills studio at Golant, near Fowey, in 1994 and again 10 years later, the band have never played in the county.

The gig will take place on Saturday, September 27, and will be filmed for global broadcast by none-other than MTV!

Here at MTV though, we've got a very special treat for you indeed! How would you fancy going to the gig VIP style?! Stupid question?! Well we've got a VIP trip for two to give away including travel, two nights bed and breakfast and £200 spending money!

All you have to do is answer the Oasis related question here, and submit your details.

Easy as that. We'll see you there!

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Oasis To Play Exclusive Show For Their Fans At Cornwall’s Eden Project

Following the rapid sell out of their UK Arena tour this coming Autumn, Oasis have announced that next month they will be playing a special open air show at the Eden Project in Cornwall. This show comes before their UK Tour gets underway and the release of their new album 'Dig Out Your Soul'.

Oasis’s first ever gig in Cornwall will take place on Saturday the 27th September and will be filmed for global broadcast by MTV. Tickets for this event WILL NOT be available through the usual outlets. Instead applicants will have to register online at Oasisinet to go into a draw for the chance to purchase up to two tickets for this very special concert. Registration opens at midday Friday the 29th August until midday Friday 5th September. Successful applicants will be notified on Monday the 8th September and will have a period of four days to purchase their tickets.

Oasis last played the UK in February 2006.

'Dig Out Your Soul' is released on the 6th October, the single 'The Shock Of The Lightning' is released on September 29.

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Oasis World Tour Starts Today In Seattle

The Oasis world tour starts today at the WaMu Theater in Seattle (USA), before moving on to Cananda.

This is the set list that the band played on August 14th, to some very lucky competition winners in London.

Rock 'n' Roll Star
Lyla
The Shock Of The Lightning
Cigarettes And Alcohol
The Meaning Of Soul
To Be Where There's Life
Waiting For The Rapture
The Masterplan
Songbird
Slide Away
Morning Glory
Ain't Got Nothing
The Importance Of Being Idle
I'm Outta Time
Wonderwall
My Big Mouth
Supersonic
Don't Look Back In Anger (Acoustic)
Falling Down
Champagne Supernova
I Am The Walrus

The set list included six new songs taken from the bands new album Dig Out You Soul.

The Shock Of The Lightning, To Be Where There's Life, Waiting For The Rapture, Ain't Got Nothing, I'm Outta Time and Falling Down.

Also included in the set list for the first time in years were My Big Mouth, Slide Away, Supersonic and the return of the colossal I Am The Walrus.

You can read various reviews from the gig, and the first reviews of the new album that were played to the winners before the gig over at stoptheclocks.org

Will fans be treated to the same set list tonight?

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Noel Gallagher Interview On Sonic 102.9 Later Today

Morning Show Producer Craig Lawrence talks to Noel Gallagher from Oasis.

The entire interview will air at 7:40am local time or (2:40pm UK) on the Garner Andrews Show.

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Watch The Video For The New Oasis Single 'The Shock Of The Lightning' Here

The video was directed by Julian House & Julian Gibbs, Oasis release the single 'The Shock Of The Lightning' on September 29th.

It will also broadcast at 23:40 on Channel 4 (UK) and around the globe at the same time.

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Noel Gallagher Rare Live World Exclusive!

Australia only.

In preparation for the release of the brand new Oasis album "Dig Out Your Soul" we're delving into the Planet Rock archives to bring you an incredible treat.

In December 2006 Oasis band leader Noel Gallagher took some time out to play an intimate live show in Melbourne, Australia. This show has since been one of the rarest, most sought after and talked about live recordings of Noel's best songs.

Only six tracks were ever broadcast but now we have the concert in full for your watching and listening pleasure.

01. (It's Good) To Be Free
02. Talk Tonight
03. Fade Away
04. Cast No Shadow
05. The Importance Of Being Idle
06. Listen Up
07. Half The World Away
08. Wonderwall
09. Whatever
10. Slide Away
11. Strawberry Fields Forever
12. Don't Look Back In Anger
13. Married With Children

Ladies and gentlemen click here and enjoy the full show!

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Oasis Gets Subliminal

Is there some sort of subliminal message in the new Oasis single, “Shock of the Lightning”?

A muddled, apparently backward phrase is heard toward the end of the radio hit, which dropped last week as the lead offering from Oasis’ seventh studio album, “Dig Out Your Soul,” which drops Oct. 7.

Is the Mancunian quartet trying to tell us something? Are they echoing the “Revolution 9” brouhaha that shrouded John Lennon and the Beatles in the ’60s?

No, Oasis being Oasis, it just wants to remind folks of its glorious past.

According to Paul Driscoll’s Alter Ego blog on fnxradio.com, if played in reverse, frontman Liam Gallagher clearly and calmly howls “Champagne Supernova,” the name of the seven-minute single off 1996’s “What’s the Story (Morning Glory)” album, which sold more than 20 million copies worldwide.

And some folks think Oasis has nothing new to say.

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Win Tickets To See Oasis In London

Win tickets to see Oasis at Wembley Arena

We've got a pair of tickets to give away to the Oasis gig of the decade.

It was sold out in just three minutes, but we have managed to secure a pair of tickets from Live Nation to the Wembley Arena gig on October 16.

Following the exclusive preview of the new Oasis single, The Shock of The lightning on Radio 1, the Mancunian four-piece announce their return to Wembley Arena for two autumn shows.

The Shock of The Lightning, released on September 29, is taken from their eagerly awaited seventh studio album Dig Out Your Soul which is set for release on October 6. Noel Gallagher describes the single as one of the band's most instant songs "because it was written dead fast and recorded dead fast. It's basically the demo and it has retained its energy. And there's a lot to be said for that, I think. The first time you record something is always the best."

If you want to be in the audience at Wembley Arena on October 16, when Oasis play their sell-out gig, then all you have to do is answer this simple question:

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Going To Any Of These Oasis Shows? Or Future Ones?

Are you going to be going to any of the following Oasis shows?

WaMu Theater - Seattle (USA) - 26th August
GM Place - Vancouver (Canada) - 27th August
Rexall Palace - Edmunton (Canada) - 29th August
Pengrowth Saddledome - Calgary (Canada) - 30th August

MTS Centre - Winnipeg (Canada) - 1st September
Scotiabank Place - Ottawa (Canada) - 4th September
Bell Center - Québec (Canada) - 5th September
Toronto Island Park - Toronto (Canada) - 7th September
The John Labatt Centre - Ontario (Canada) - 9th September

And taking your camera along with you?

I have two Collectors Edition boxes for 'The Shock Of The Lightning' single to give away in exchange for your photos from the gigs.

Just send your photos from the gigs to scyhodotcom@gmail.com to be entered into the draw, that will take place on September 12th.

You can include pictures of the band onstage, meeting the band, the venue or even you and your friends at the gigs.

Please include your name in the email, and what gig the pictures are from.

Planning on going to any of the bands future gigs on the tour? Feel free to send in your pictures also to the site.

I have opened a Photobucket account, so that we can try and have a complete 'Dig Out Your Soul' fan's photo archive of the tour.

I Will add a button to the blog in the coming days, click here to view the album.

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Liam Gallagher Sings To Passers-By

Hands up if you've had a few drinks! Liam Gallagher looked hugely refreshed after a night out with wife Nicole Appleton at London's Scott's restaurant.

Having just finished work on Oasis's new album, Liam was clearly ready to let off some steam as he sang to passers-by before being bundled into a taxi by his missus.

Let's hope he gave the driver a big juicy tip...

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Noel Gallagher On Russell Brand's Show Last Night

Noel Gallagher joined Russell Brand on his weekly BBC Radio 2 by phone for the last twenty five minutes of the show for the usual shenanigans.

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Oasis 'The Shock Of The Lightning' Premiere Monday

Exclusive first showing of Oasis's new video The Shock of the Lightning.

Taken from their forthcoming album Dig Out Your Soul.

Monday 25th August: Channel 4 (UK Only) 23:40

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