Categories : Music Reviews, Rock + Pop.
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Rating: 3.5/5 Released: May 31, 2005 Reviewer: David Coats |
Don’t Believe The Truth again proves that Oasis, despite their posturing, are not the best band in rock music. It also again proves that they will probably never recapture the electricity of the (What’s The Story) Morning Glory? era. This is basically an average Oasis record – but that’s not a bad thing. The swagger is still there right from opener Turn up the Sun. The Gallagher brothers continue their successful habit of writing heavy rock songs on acoustic guitar and using electric guitars as accent instruments. Noel also continues to delegate songwriting duties, as he only writes five songs of eleven, but his songs are still clearly the best – especially the hopeful closer Let There Be Love and standout lead single Lyla. Other highlights include The Importance Of Being Idle, which sounds unlike anything else Oasis has done – in a good way; and the dark, organic Part of the Queue, which also features the best percussion sequence on the record.
Considering the obvious influence of The Beatles on Oasis over the years, and following the dismissal of longtime drummer Alan White, it only seems right that the bulk of the drums on this record are played by Zak Starkey, Ringo Starr’s son, who holds his own. Lyrically, Noel in particular proves he can still produce gems in the midst of otherwise average songs. While not the icons they were ten years ago, Don’t Believe The Truth suggests that Oasis, while they will never be as enduring or revolutionary as The Beatles or the Stones, don’t have to worry about their place in the annals of rock music.
