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Oasis.. the. most prominent 1994's Definitely Maybe, songs feature a diverse quality Sid Vicious-like twang. This beat picks up. Liam's vocals band to come out of Manchester 1995's breaktluough hit of both well- known and lesser song starts off with a classic add to the excitement. England since Joy Division, has (What's the Story) Morning known harmonies. Well known beat and ends up in true Oasis The final track on the album released their newest album, , Glory?. and 199Ts Be Here songs have small additions form. completes _the variety of inter­ entitled Masterpla,n. It focuses Now. Oasis is known for their made to them, whether they are A live version of .. I Am the esting work. "The Masterplan" on Noel Gallagher's songwrit­ origim11 but somewhat pi~no notes or the simple sound Walrus" continues to link Oasis has a quiet tone to it, but the ing- ability rather than Lialll Beatlesque songwriting and of clapping hands. The diversi­ to the Beatles. "I Am the tone strengthens as the song Gallagher's always spunky atti-· sound. Almost always contro­ ty of additions makes the songs Walrus" was written in 1967, continues. Noel certainly gets tude. ' versial, Oasis ~akes. sure no interesting and even sometimes and was included on the well­ his point across by using both Surprisingly, the album~fea­ better than their original ver­ known B_eatles album, Magical powerful vocals and a ·well tures an equal amount_ of vocals sions. Mystery Tour. organized string section to soft­ by both .brothers. The_re is· a Making The first track of the album Even though the odd combi­ en the overall mood of the unique sound quality and tech­ is "Acquiesce."· nation of sounds and vocals on piece. nique ·.that lies within the . This song is about the the original are not present in Noel considers · "The album.· · ) wnh friendship between the this version, Oasis gives it a Masterplan" a favorite and also Oasfs · form_ed duri~g the ~ Gallaghers during both good hard edge that loses the one of his greatest accomplish­ early 1990s in Manchester. The Katie ·oriesbaugh times and bad times of the Beatles' experimental sound. ments. band was .. originally . called brothers' lives. It intertwines a Another track on the album Even though most people are Rain, but they chang~d their . very interesting melody with a is "Talk Tonight." This track is familiar with the sibling rivalry name once Noel decid~d to join ·. gritty background guitar. extremely mellow and reJaxing. between ~he Gallaghers, they the ~t:oup.·The five m.emb~rs of Noise Surprisingly, both fit together Noel sings in a very tender and may not be familiar with their the band are Liam~ Noel, P.aul one forgets either them or their fairly well. The mixture of heartfelt way. This track is an music. Oasis' Masterplan is Arthurs ("Bonehead"), Paul music. Liam's scratchy voice ·and acoustic set that also includes definitely worth a listen. Loyal McGuigan ( .. Guigsy") and Alan Masterplan incl~des 14 b.­ Noel's easily flowing vocals an organ alongside Liam's fans will enjoy the mixture of ~ite ("Whitey"). sides .originally releJlSed with meshes well with the overall rhythmic clapping in the back- cre~tive writing and their Tony _McCarroll -played singles ·such as "Wondetwall" sound of the album. ground. - Beatlesque melodies.. New lis­ drums ori Definitely Maybe and_ ''Don't Go Aw-ay." ..::I'he . One song which caught this ·~Headshrinker" is an upbeat teners will be able . to hear a before White joined the group. songs . range from .-the . ballad . ·critic's. ·attention was "Fade and fast paced roller coaster band that exemplifies creativi­ All the members are originally 'Talk Tonight" to Oasis' rendi.:· Away:" ride. The song begins with a ty, self-expression, hard work, f!om Manchester except for tion of ''I Am the Walrus." Unlike the war child version short guitar solo and then the and at times, harmony. White, who is a native of - Usually there is a familiarity that was sung by Noel, this London. to each of their albums, but­ original version zips along at a . GET MORE THAN Oasis' albums include Masterplan is different. The faster pace underneath Liam 's YOU PAID FOR. With the Entertainment book, you get

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