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Review: Oasis's Noel Gallagher has said many times before that he considers the title track from the band's The Masterplan album as one of the best he has ever written. Despite that, it isn't one of their most famous, nor is the album one of the band's most widely loved. But listening back to this reissue that is maybe something that needs reconsidering. It does have a few well-loved classics such as 'Half The World Away,' which was made famous by a certain TV show, plus a live cover of The Beatles' 'I Am The Walrus' and the popular 'Acquiesce'. On its 25th anniversary, it has been newly remastered for the occasion.

Review: Another case of second time around, this time for the final Creation Records release from Oasis, a collection of B-sides that returns in freshly remastered form. While not all bands could get away with this kind of exercise, the Mancunian Britpop heroes released enough memorable bonus cuts to make it a worthwhile and entertaining exercise. For proof, check the densely layered, riff-driven yelp of 'Acquiesce', the wistful 'Talk Tonight' and 'Half The World Away', the brass band-sporting Beatles-in-1966 shuffle of 'Going Nowhere', the sing-along fun of 'Stay Young', and the band's triumphant, six-and-a-half minute live cover of 'I Am The Walrus' - arguably their best "flipside" of all.

Review: 'The Masterplan' is an extraordinary collection of B-sides originally featured on singles from Oasis' era-defining first three albums, Definitely Maybe, (What's The Story) Morning Glory?, and Be Here Now. Far from being inferior to the singles they backed, many of the fourteen tracks that feature on The Masterplan have become as cherished as the band's biggest singles from that seminal period. The album includes tracks 'Acquiesce', 'Half The World Away', 'Talk Tonight', an iconic live cover of The Beatles' 'I Am The Walrus', and the epic title track. Noel has often described 'The Masterplan' as one of the best songs he has ever written. Now remastered and reissued via Big Brother.

Review: ***B-STOCK: Sleeve damaged but otherwise in excellent condition***


Oasis' still iconic album Definitely Maybe' stands among the greatest debuts ever. Released in 1994, it now gets a special 30th anniversary reissue that includes all the original tracks as well as a whole load of versions that bring different perspective. This one arrives on strawberries and cream pink and white marbled vinyl and listening back now it's easy to hear why it was such an instant success. It is packed with raw energy and catchy melodies, rock and Britpop influences, and sing song classics like 'Live Forever' and 'Supersonic.' They prove that Noel Gallagher sire knew how to write a hook and Liam was more than able to snarl out the lyrics.

Review: Oasis' seminal Definitely Maybe is surely right up there with one of the greatest ever debut albums. It came in 1994 and soon catapulted the swaggering Manchester British band to stardom. Now 30 years old, it gets a special anniversary reissue on several formats including this one on double CD. Revered for its raw energy and catchy melodies, the record blends rock and Britpop influences and boats plenty of anthemic tracks like 'Live Forever' and 'Supersonic' that showcased Noel Gallagher's songwriting and brother Liam's distinctive snarly vocals. The album's success, marked by its confident attitude and raw, powerful sound, played a pivotal role in the Britpop movement of the 90s and remains a celebrated work.