Scalzunfield Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Maybe about 10 years too late... Thoughts? http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/europe/08/29/oasis.split/index.html LONDON, England (CNN) -- Oasis front man Noel Gallagher has quit the rock group after a fallout with his bandmate brother, he announced late Friday. "It's with some sadness and great relief to tell you that I quit Oasis tonight," Noel Gallagher said in a brief statement on the band's Web site. "People will write and say what they like, but I simply could not go on working with Liam a day longer." Noel Gallagher is the band's lead guitarist and songwriter, and Liam Gallagher is the lead singer. The band is currently on a European tour for its album, "Dig Out Your Soul." Noel Gallagher apologized to fans who had bought tickets for upcoming gigs in France, Germany and Italy. Oasis had to cancel its headlining performance at the V Festival in Britain over the weekend because Liam Gallagher said he was sick and couldn't sing. He later apologized for the cancellation and quashed rumors that it was the band's last-ever British gig. Disputes between the brothers have been in the public eye in the past, but never before has one of the brothers gone so far as to leave the band. Oasis shot to stardom with its 1994 album, "Definitely Maybe," which contained the band's first major hit, "Supersonic." The follow-up, "(What's the Story) Morning Glory?" produced one of group's most famous tracks, "Wonderwall." The Manchester band was one of the pioneers of the Britpop movement of the early '90s, along with British band Blur. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mpolak21 Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Maybe about 10 years too late... Thoughts? http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/europe/08/29/oasis.split/index.html LONDON, England (CNN) -- Oasis front man Noel Gallagher has quit the rock group after a fallout with his bandmate brother, he announced late Friday. "It's with some sadness and great relief to tell you that I quit Oasis tonight," Noel Gallagher said in a brief statement on the band's Web site. "People will write and say what they like, but I simply could not go on working with Liam a day longer." Noel Gallagher is the band's lead guitarist and songwriter, and Liam Gallagher is the lead singer. The band is currently on a European tour for its album, "Dig Out Your Soul." Noel Gallagher apologized to fans who had bought tickets for upcoming gigs in France, Germany and Italy. Oasis had to cancel its headlining performance at the V Festival in Britain over the weekend because Liam Gallagher said he was sick and couldn't sing. He later apologized for the cancellation and quashed rumors that it was the band's last-ever British gig. Disputes between the brothers have been in the public eye in the past, but never before has one of the brothers gone so far as to leave the band. Oasis shot to stardom with its 1994 album, "Definitely Maybe," which contained the band's first major hit, "Supersonic." The follow-up, "(What's the Story) Morning Glory?" produced one of group's most famous tracks, "Wonderwall." The Manchester band was one of the pioneers of the Britpop movement of the early '90s, along with British band Blur. If the fookin' Beatles broke up we can too. Seriously this breakup will hold as long Phish's they'll be back together within three years. --Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OOO Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 They should have broken up back when people thought they were comparable to Radiohead. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 I hope they don't look back in anger. They can use a break (probably all this is) to maybe figure out how to write good songs again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 No great tragedy. Their hype always outstripped their talent. Just my opinion, of course. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky speaks Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 One of my favorite bands but it was time. What's the Story Morning Glory is one of the best albums of all time IMO. Noel will do okay on his own and Liam will disappear I suppose. Last time I saw them in Camden, N.J. in Dec. 08 they seemed a bit bored and uninspired. But like Wilco they could rock live. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 They will reunite come September! That is my bet! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky speaks Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 If anyone is interested..... http://www.live4ever.us/newsroom.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pmancini100 Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 dont believe the truth was good. all their albums, with the exception of standing on the shoulders of giants and be here now, are relatively pretty cool. that is my opinion, of course, and i could be wrong. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TCP Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Oasis was still together? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Somnambulist Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 I hope they don't look back in anger. They can use a break (probably all this is) to maybe figure out how to write good songs again. I would love to see Noel write some good tunes again. If that means time away from his brother, so be it. Oasis is one of those bands that friends of mine can't believe I like knowing the other bands I like (does that make sense?). They were, at their best, a great rock band with memorable melodies. After "Morning Glory", they lost a bit of their "fun" and tried to rip off psychedelic glam rock. A bit like McCartney (or Lennon, I can't remember the quote) describes Elvis. Before he went into the army, there was a glint of danger and fun in his eye, but after he got back from the army, that little thing, whatever it was, was gone. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Liam can't write songs and Noel can't sing (compared to Liam), I suspect they will be back. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Colm Dawson Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 A glorified pub band with a couple of great songs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
augurus Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Sweet, time to celebrate! Also, sorry to Vampire Weekend, but you really should have known better than to support an unstable band. Seriously, were you that desperate for wages? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
halftheworldaway Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Oasis was a great band, Noel has written some amazing songs, and their worst album is alot better than half the bands out theres best album. Alot of the haters out there jump on the "I hate oasis bandwagon" cause their either indie hipsters or are afraid to admit that oasis is not as bad as they like to pretend. Noel will go on and record some great solo stuff just watch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Alot of the haters out there jump on the "I hate oasis bandwagon" cause their either indie hipsters or are afraid to admit that oasis is not as bad as they like to pretend....or they honestly think the band sucks. I think we need a new codicil to Godwin's law covering the use of "indie hipster." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Oasis was a great band, Noel has written some amazing songs, and their worst album is alot better than half the bands out theres best album. Alot of the haters out there jump on the "I hate oasis bandwagon" cause their either indie hipsters or are afraid to admit that oasis is not as bad as they like to pretend. Noel will go on and record some great solo stuff just watch.Oasis was a great band - "was" being limited to "covering the period through their 2nd album." With their 3rd (which I defended at the time) they entered a phase of bloated mediocrity that they weren't able to pull out of, aside from a song here or there (I liked Lyla). I assume that Noel eventually ran out of crib notes and song idea sources. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bjorn_skurj Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Sweet, time to celebrate! Also, sorry to Vampire Weekend, but you really should have known better than to support an unstable band. Seriously, were you that desperate for wages?Jesus, Vampire Weekend and Oasis were touring together? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Jesus, Vampire Weekend and Oasis were touring together? I think just Vampire Weekend and Oasis. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Jesus, Vampire Weekend and Oasis were touring together?I think just Vampire Weekend and Oasis.I thought Jesus was in Oasis. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bjorn_skurj Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 I think just Vampire Weekend and Oasis.That would make me feel less bad about turning the Space Laser on them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky speaks Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Hitler is a little upset about the split..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
augurus Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Hitler is a little upset about the split..... Hitler didn't get the memo that the Verve split up (like Oasis) (again). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lamradio Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 na na na na... na na na na... hey hey hey... goodbye... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Hitler is a little upset about the split..... This may not be the place for this...but Bruno Ganz's performance in Der Untergang is absolutely ASTOUNDING. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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