5 comments about Parachutes.

1. Seriously, stop already with the Radiohead comparisons. This sounds nothing like Radiohead, not Pablo Honey, not The Bends, not ANYTHING EVER by Radiohead. Just because Coldplay's singer tries to sing in a high register like Thom Yorke sings, doesn't necessarily mean the two bands sound alike. Coldplay, for instance, sucks big ones. Radiohead is sort of a brilliant band. There's one difference right there, just for starters.
   But whatever, you're not a loser or anything if you like this garbage. Lots of people like garbage even worse than this! So there, feel good knowing that you're not utterly, totally, hopelessly devoid of taste (maybe).



2. This is beautiful music. I distinctly recall direct comparisons to Radiohead at the time of this release, and I must say, I can draw virtually no comparisons between the two artists. Radiohead stinks. Radiohead is useless noise. Coldplay really delivers some beautiful, oftentimes powerful melodies throughout this disc. Sentimental moments abound here. Minimalism WORKS when it is executed correctly, and "Parachutes" is a testament to that. This album is extremely relaxing and even gives me the chills at times. Songs like "Don't Panic", "Shiver", "Sparks", and "Trouble" are tremendous achievements. Solid album through and through from a terrific band.



3. Coldplay delivers yet another hit album. Parachutes delivers on the growing quality of Coldplay repertoire. You won't be disappointed with picking this up, especially if you are already aware with what Coldplay did with their full album debut.



4. this cd is a work of art. listen to it when you want to relax. i used to listen to it to go to sleep.
   
   it is beautiful. go buy this right now if you don't have it already.



5. Coldplay gets some crap in more serious circles because of their sappiness and pandering to the mainstream, but at least on their debut album, they ain't bad. At times singer Chris Martin's falsetto can get annoying, but in general he fits the tone he's creating, and while the lyrics are never as deep or touching as he seems to want them to be, they get the job done without being too egregious. His piano playing can be a bit simple, but he can come up with simple tunes that are still effective and catchy. The instrumentation isn't particularly important to their style, but their guitarist is competent at his job of keeping things lively and nothing about the rhythm is bad either. Really, it's not bad music. Stop making fun of me for listening to girl stuff.
   
   Like a lot of albums that aren't great but aren't bad either, Parachutes starts stronger than it ends. "Don't Panic" is short but lets you know what's up, with a nice, high pitched guitar line and pleasant vocals. "Shiver" is one of the harder songs because of its thicker, distorted guitar, but hard is a relative term with this band. "Spies" has an acoustic, slightly off-kilter sound, and it's pretty good at being something other than the love ballads they're known for. "Yellow" is the single that got them noticed, and it's a bit simple, but still well-executed and an enjoyable song. It's followed by "Trouble", with the nice piano and swelling chorus. Martin's probably the most obnoxious sounding on this one, but it doesn't ruin the rest of the song. There are some more songs afterward, they all follow the same pattern, neither painful to listen to nor really memorable. The only reason I ever get mainstream stuff like this is because I find it cheap, but I can still gleam some fun out of it.

5 comments about X&Y.

1. Lost my 1st...Not sure how! They just keep getting better and better in my opinion. If you like this one you HAVE to get Viva La Vida!



2. 6/21/08 Before you read this review check out Coldplay's latest CD "Viva la Vida". It is light years ahead of this CD "X&Y".
   
   I guess I am so addicted to Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, and other great bands of the 70s-80s that Coldplay falls flat on it's face for me. Or, my expectations of "almost uniformly" stellar British rock bands is unrealistic.
   
   As most people do when listening to music, one finds that you do compare the new with the old. And so, in fairness to the change in technology and my own personal taste, I compared this band to my current favorite in world rock music, the astonishing rock-your-rear-off Afro Celt Sound System Band whose singer Iarla O'Liondird's vocal range is so utterly astounding. (Even Josh Groban plays AFCSS at his live concerts).
   
   After listening four times to this CD "X&Y", I still found Chris Martin's nasal, and at times, irritatingly whiney voice boring and monotonously repetitive. He is up and down his vocal range over and over on nearly every song. About midway through the CD it felt like I was listening to the same song over and over with musical variations. For me the song lyrics were mostly juvenile and often trite. Especially on the song "X&Y". HOWEVER, Their band members' musicality and instrument talent is undeniable. For this reason I can say I somewhat enjoyed the CD. Overall, if I have to pick a listen to again, maybe, these songs merit a redux: "White Shadows"; "A Message"; "Low".



3. I first heard this On Holiday and ever since then It has never gotten too boring or too tired to listen to..excellent ++++++



4. This is one of the best album of all times. Every song is amazing. No fillers here.



5. I think this is an all-around great album. There is something about "Fix You" that makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up. Of course, there is also "Speed of Sound" and "The Hardest Part," which seemed to be the biggest tracks off this album. The bonus track, "'Til Kingdom Come" isn't too shabby either.
   
   Anyway, being one with a discerning ear and a home theater setup that can expose flaws in recordings, I'd be remiss if I didn't acknowledge that this album is a victim of the loudness war and contains almost no dynamic range. There are long passages of songs that border on clipping and are just plain LOUD. Of course, I've come to expect this from all new recordings, so I won't dock the album that much.

5 comments about A Rush of Blood to the Head.

1. I was given this album as a gift three years ago and while it was new to me I immediately noticed that the lead vocalist had no idea of how to break away from singing very "clunkily" in syllables...to every song!!!
   I haven't read all the reviews to this album (would take days) but wonder if he annoys anyone else as much as he annoys me?



2. The Coldplay album to get if you're only going to get one, but all of them are good.
   this isn't as mellow or low-key as Parachutes. amazing orchestration, sweeping melodies. i admit this isn't for everyone.. some may find it depressing but i think the songs aren't straight depressing- they're more bittersweet, melancholy, hopeful. simple lyrics everybody can relate to.
   i still play this cd all the way through sometimes and i've had it for years.



3. I like this CD, but after a while all of the songs on it sound the same. Coldplay is a great band and I recomend this CD for anyone who likes that kind of music.



4. No matter how many CDs I buy, I find myself listening to this one again and again. Invigorating and soothing at the same time.



5. The music is very great. the songs do make you feel like life and everything is over your head. take this cd and play it on the road and you'll see how music flows right through you. amazon does comes through with shipping and packaging. thank you for the care and service to customer.

5 comments about The Best of (Special Edition 2CD).

1. GREAT CD! EXCELLENT COMPILATION OF HITS YOU CAN JUST POP IN THE CD AND LET IT PLAY ALL THE WAY THROUGH!



2. Radiohead's album "The Bends" and "OK Computer" are among my all-time favourite albums, and as I have never actually owned any of the albums personally, I thought this two CDs compilation could be a good way to get to appreciate some of the later tracks more. When "Kid A" was released in 2000 was very disappointed, and more or less lost interest in the band. I still don't understand how both "Kid A" and "Amnesiac" can be assessed in line with "The Bends" and "OK Computer".
   
   CD one is really sheer pleasure; very nice to hear the songs in a different running order. "Creep" and "There There" blend nicely with the great songs from my two favourite albums.
   
   CD two is a different story with more focus on the later albums, and at the end of the day I realise that I probably should have bought the original albums instead, after all.
   
   Another disappointment was that my favourite non-album track "How Can You Be Sure" was not included on the the compilation - in fact CD 2 would have been a real treat if more of the finest B-sides were included
   
   For casual fans of the melodic side of Radiohead, the single-CD version of the compilation is still very recommendable.



3. great buy!! Any Radiohead fan would love this compelation. Although is lacks a few of the "true" Radiohead songs (songs like Bishop's Robe, which I cannot find anywhere!!), it's nice to have all of the songs that the arists seem to like on one album (2) A must for any Radiohead fan!!



4. It is a good collection of the songs. The remastered sound is good. but I like their albums a lot better.



5. I'm the type of fan that this compilation is meant for, to answer a prior posed question. I have OK Computer and In Rainbows, but no other Radiohead CDs. The music is great, and I heard songs that I liked from the past, but hadn't even registered in my head as being from Radiohead(such as Creep). This helps me catch up with the band.
   Also...if you like this, you need to look out for Tom's brother's CD, coming out July 18. Andy Yorke fronted the band The Unbelievable Truth, and the couple of songs I've heard from the new release show that it promises to be outstanding. The solo CD will be called Simple.

5 comments about OK Computer.

1. Without a doubt one of the best albums Ive ever heard, cannot say its the greatest because Radiohead does have other albums which are as great so buy them all you will not be disappointed.



2. This is easily one of the best album ever. An album attains the status of 'epic' when you can listen to it 3 or 4 years after your first listen, and still get the same chills and still experience the same anxiety and mood changes.
   
   I understand why some people may not appreciate this album as much as others, but honestly, what everyone else has said is true, the more time you spend listening to the CD the more beautiful it becomes. I can't really see any current alternative bands ever releasing anything that could even be COMPARABLE to this CD for the next few decades. This album is like our generation's equivalent to Dark Side of The Moon
   
   One of my Favorite Moments comes in Paranoid Android: The descent after the chaotic guitar riffs (It's incredible how much this album plays with your mind/emotions.. This song gets you extremely riled up, only to plunge you into a ridiculously relaxed, almost hypnotic state, and then back up again)
   
   
   Watch Karma Police live in Glastonbury online, its awesome
   
   From June 2008 issue of Rolling Stones:
   "I think if you imagine Radiohead going through a jungle clearing a path, then we're the ones who are probably just criminally paving it. I would still give my left ball to write anything as good as OK Computer. I would become a eunuch just for 'Paranoid Android'"
   
   - Chris Martin, Lead Singer of Coldplay



3. i love this one from Radiohead. Its been awhile since this was released but i've only got into Radiohead after i purchased their latest "In Rainbows" and decided to check this out. It's everything that's in their current release and then some. It goes without saying that its one of the few cds that i can listen to from beginning to end without skipping over a song or losing interest in the cd midway through.
   
   They have a way of bringing out the music without all the unnecessary distractions and things that doom other cds while in production. It's subtle yet forceful and energy filled as well. I could go on and on about "OK Computer" but most of it has already been said by other folks many times over. So i'll just end this by saying that Radiohead has a new fan in me..all because of this cd.



4. Well, it is hard to describe this album. It addresses many different problems in thick layers, that may take a long time to decipher. But, this album, this band, is still relevant to this day, and i think that do not get all the critical praise they so rightfully deserve, even with their great critical acclaim. But, hey, in a world where people see "My Chemical Romance" as one of the greatest bands, who gets what they deserve?
   
   This band is a breakthrough band, which inspired other bands such as Coldplay. This album is a hard album to follow up behind, because of the way they describe humanity with beautiful production and sounds, whether its the soul bending keyboards and guitars or Tom Yhorke's beautifully distorted voice, OK Computer is a beautiful album that shall be cherished forever.



5. This is a great cd that definately requires your full attention while listening to.If you don't,you most likely will not appreciate the cd for all that it really is.My favorite tracks are all of them except Exit Music and The Tourist.I just haven't really found much appeal in those two tracks yet.

5 comments about The Bends.

1. ... as we know them today.
   
   As a longtime Radiohead fan (one of my 3 favorite groups), I thought I'd finally start reviewing some of their albums. Looking at them comparatively with each other and as albums on their own right.
   
   I start with the Bends because this is the album that really made Radiohead who they are. Previous to this album, Radiohead was going to be a one-hit wonder. Thom Yorke didn't want that, so they put out what is probably one of the best albums of the 90's. Unlike later Radiohead albums, The Bends is a straight out rock/alternative album. There isn't anything terribly complex about it in terms of accessibility, although the song writing does show the greatness that has evolved over the years. I think the accessibility of this album is what really made Radiohead a popular band. It is also what is responsible for the loss of fans that followed with the release of albums like Kid A and Amnesiac later on down the road.
   
   Songs like The Bends, My Iron Lung, and Black Star are rockers not unlike Creep. High and Dry and Fake Plastic Trees are ballad like rock songs that were stereotypical of the genre. What made the Bends stand out though was the creativity in the lyrics, the symbolism that isn't always present in the stereotypical rock album. Add to that the musicianship that while not unlike the popular alternative and rock albums of the time, started to demonstrate the talents of the musicians, especially Johnny Greenwood (whom has only become better with time).
   
   The Bends really is a great album. It's a great album for the fan of the 90's alternative rock as it has almost a grunge like sound (although by a British band) that stretches beyond that sub-genre. It's a great album if you are a newer fan of Radiohead and you want to see where they came from. Again, it is probably Radiohead's most accessible album, so it is really an album that almost any fan of rock or alternative rock music would enjoy even if they are not a fan of the Radiohead of today.



2. I am guessing millions of more people will buy this album in the coming decades.The sound of this album explains just the basis of Radiohead's sound structure.What is amazing about Radiohead and often overlooked is how unyielding the sound truly is if you try to mimic it. I cannot think of one cover of any song on this album I'd give a second listen. It is just too difficult to gain inspiration from and procreate. Getting on now. Fake Plastic Trees. It is my favourite song by this band. I don't know how he does it. It is very difficult to sing when the song isn't playing and there is such "major key tonality" and a driven rock structure approach that the band and the vocalist assume that it truly owns the record. The Bends, title track, keeps your faith vested but isn't an instant classic. "High and Dry" is sometimes the "best thing to happen to you" My Iron Lung, you will love. "I wish I was" is the "how to disappear completely" of this record, excellent shower alone music. "Bones" makes me miss the 90's with a precussion.
   
   Disclaimer - I don't understand what they are singing about 100% of the time and I don't want to because the guitar obstructs any possity to reign on the bends.



3. There...I've said it. The Radiohead-heads are going to come after me for this but this is far better than "OK Computer". I've never quite been able to get into that one aside from a few songs. Maybe it's because it's not very accessible that the diehard fans foam at the mouth over "OK Computer". Enough about that CD though. "The Bends" is fantastic. "High and Dry" is the hit but the title track, "Fake Plastic Trees", "Planet Telex" and "Just" are all simply fantastic. Thom Yorke's vocals are so much stronger on here than on...oops! I forgot I was through talking about that other CD. Anyway if you are new to Radiohead start here and if you like then give that other CD a try.



4. A classic product in a complete package. It truly doesn't get any better than this. If you want soup-to-nuts Radiohead, this is the place. Would recommend you jump on this right away.



5. In reading some of the reviews of this album I must say I am amused. It seems like most people are trying to justify their greater love for this record over OK Computer. Even more fascinating than that are the people completely bashing the band as a whole (a strong comment on their musical education and taste).
   
   To address the first issue "Which album is better The Bends or OK Computer?" Is this really a necessary debate? They're both great albums, their completely different. One of the things that makes Radiohead such a incredible ensemble is their evolution through the years. They didn't just create a formula that worked and keep repeating it like most bands. Every Album is a unique expression of art, and evolves and changes.
   
   If I was really pressed to pick their greatest accomplishment I would probably pick OK Computer, just because it hits me on the deepest emotional level and because its so sophisticated. Musically it is brilliant. Personally, I think it is better to think of their best ALBUMS instead of album. In that case I would say "The Bends" "OK Computer" and "Kid A" are their best recordings. Kid A took the longest for me to appreciate, but when I did it was astounding. I think people that love The Bends should stop trying to convince others to love it too. Its an amazing achievement and if others dont love it its their loss.
   
   For those who completely panned Radiohead as a band, I dont know what you're looking for musically and I really don't care. You should go out and buy you're self a Michael Bolton CD, I am sure it will be right up you're alley.
   
   All sarcasm aside. For people who struggle with Radioheads later albums it is important to remember that Radiohead is art, not entertainment. Its not always easy. Thats what makes it so special. While the rest of the commercial music industry is producing crap by the barrel full, Radiohead dares to create something risky and original. And miraculously they have created something beautiful and moving.
   
   So back to my title. The Bends is the last great (somewhat traditional) rock album. OK Computer breaks the barriers of genre and therefore it gets a little hazy calling it a "rock" albul. The Bends was the last breath of life in a dying art form. If you like music that is interesting and moving, buy The Bends.

5 comments about The Seldom Seen Kid.

1. The album opens with "Starlings", sort of an electronic/techno/pop number that reminds me a bit of Fleetwood Mac, then the album seques into "The Bones of You", a song about love lost, or maybe destroyed, that rips right into you with the lyrics, "I took a hammer to every momento, but image on image, like beads on a rosary move through my head, as the music takes hold and the second it hits, I can work till I break, but I love the bones of you that I will never escape." This is one good song, delivered with heart. If there were no other good songs on this album, "The Bones of You," would be enough for me.
   
   But there is more, the haunting beat of "Mirrorball" combined with the orchestral background as Guy Garvey spins a love song so tender. Then the album switches gears with the tight, trashing "Grounds for Divorce" which reminds me of the John Lennon of "Give Peace a Chance" crossed with T-Rex. I can't get the song out of my head. This is a good record, stuffed full of songs so good it's hard to pick on I like the best, but if I had to pick one I liked better than the rest, I'd pick "One Day Like This." Guy's right on with this one, and this song really puts this album on the top of the heap, well they all do actually, there's not a bad tune on this album.
   
   Reviewed by Stephanie Sane



2. A friend of mine has been going on about Elbow for a few years. For some reason, I never managed to pick up one of their albums. Until this one.
   
   So many adjectives come to mind while listening to this album. "Exquisite" is probably the most-repeated one. The album is filled with lush textures and perfect lyrics. The lead singer has a voice that covers a wide range of emotional territory. Likewise, the instruments on the album cover a wide range of musical territory. Altogether, the album is a cohesive one that makes me wonder how I've missed out on them for so long.



3. If you haven't heard their song "One Day Like This" then you're missing what may be Elbow's best single ever. It's an uplifting, feel-good song that instantly catches your ear.
   
   The rest of the CD is more of the same.
   
   Just a pure joy to listen to. And why Elbow isn't top of the charts is beyond me. They've been nothing but consistent throughout their career.
   
   The Seldom Seen Kid is definitely a career peak for them. From start to finish, it's just about perfect.



4. The Seldom Seen kid is one of the best albums I've heard in a while. It's one that you can listen to several times over and still feel like you're listening to a new album. The lyrics are smart and the music is soothing and catchy. Every time I hear the song "Grounds for Divorce" on shuffle, I have to look to see who's singing it because I like it anew every time.
   
   This is one band that continues to get better with age. I'm surprised they don't receive more recognition, but it's probably because they're a British band. A lot of great music out of Britain never really manages to cross the ocean successfully.



5. Based on a number of listens, and comparison to the prior albums--their first album,Asleep in the Back [Bonus Track] and the second albumCast of Thousands the most current Elbow album "The Seldom Seen Kid" is a continuation of the well produced and quiet nature of Elbow. Sadly, I have not really spent a ton of time listening to their third album, Leaders of the Free World--and of the first three albums received critical acclaim but little commercial movement. "Leaders of the Free World" will be my next purchase after listening to this most recent recording. I am digging into listen more intently!
   
   My own listening involves a lot of random and mixed artist play from recent and older play lists. I tend to buy a bunch of music --drop it on my player and let the experience sort itself out in a random mode. When I stop and wonder and look to see what I am listening to, that is a sign it is staying for a while. The most current Elbow was causing this reaction of pausing, and thinking.. what is this? It sounds great!
   
   When I hear Elbow, new or older, I am always thinking... is this newer David Bowie or Peter Gabriel? Or more Dave Matthews? You see, the voicing is somewhat similar to me. There are even some similarities to older Genesis without all the lyrical trappings that those early pioneers of art rock tended to engender. Keyboard rhythms and some classically oriented string instruments tend to make me think in that direction. In the emo realm, another version of Coldplay? Radiohead?
   
   You can tell I like comparing styles--RIYL "Recommended If You Like" is one of my primary ways to find new music to purchase. If you close your eyes, and listen, removing yourself from who you think you are listening to --a number of possible comparisons can be made, and to me, it is a bit amazing that Elbow does not garner more of a US following with each new album.
   
   Production standards are high on this album as with the other mentioned albums. Guy Garvey writes most of the words, the band writes the music. Guy does most of the singing, along with guitar work. Mark Potter on guitar and backing vocals, Craig Potter on keyboards and backing vocals, Pete Turner on bass guitar, and drumming from Richard Jupp.
   
   For Elbow fans, this album should be familiar territory and is recommended. For others, this album is just as good as any to start with. You will probably find yourself wanting all of them after listening/buying one or two.

1 comments about 22 Dreams.

1. The legendary rock star, Paul Weller makes his comeback!
   If nothing else, you tend to associate Paul Weller with lean and muscular music - rock without any flab or fripperies.
   So the big surprise about the epic "22 Dreams" is just how much latitude Weller gives himself to wander off down intriguing musical backwaters.
   Some 30 years spent as a bedrock of great British songcraft is time enough for a man to be allowed to indulge himself a little.
   Hence this Paul Weller 70-minute concept album relating a young man's journey from heartbreak to spiritual awakening, blending together an eclectic array of genres, spanning two discs, 21 tunes and much of the musical spectrum: trad folk, lounge, psychedelia and piano balladry included.
   Yes, there are the mod anthems, spirited evocations of Sixties R&B, like the title track.
   But there are instrumental interludes which run the gamut from eastern classical to blithe jazz, all invested with a dream-like quality.
   Even so, all are unmistakably Weller.
   The voice of a generation can't be disguised by shifting genre. Despite the eclectic aspirations, standouts recall the vibrant English soul that first marked the latter days of the Jam.
   There are curiosities like "Light Nights", which is earnest folk with a whiff of Pentangle about it, and "Why Walk When You Can Run", a pining bit of acoustica which could almost belong on the latest Neil Diamond album.
   There are liberal dose of strings, occasional whiffs of Curtis Mayfield and Marvin Gaye and, with the apparent theme of changing seasons, a sense of something epic happening, but without the dreary sense of self-importance which often comes with a concept album.
   The electrifying title track and "Have You Made Up Your Mind" suggest that this album would be up there with Weller's best, were it not 21 songs long -too many of the more experimental soundscapes are surely only of interest to their creator.
   Yes, Weller can't be begrudged such gratification, but "22 Dreams" would have been all the better for a trim.
   Despite that, the album has the ring of a classic. He may no longer be a spokesman for anyone but himself, but Weller is still setting standards for his generation.
   "22 Dreams" features various collaborations with other well-known artist: Noel Gallagher and Gem Archer of Oasis, Graham Coxon of Blur, Steve Cradock of Ocean Colour Scene, Little Barrie and an ex-Stone Roses guitarist, Aziz Ibrahim.
   Fresh new tracks "Echoes Round The Sun" and "Have You Made Up Your Mind" are set to be released to dominate the radio airwaves.

5 comments about London Calling.

1. The song "London Calling" touched a nerve at the start of the 1980s. Like the Young Ones, 2000AD, and the impact of new wave was being felt. The haze of the seventies was gone. A new dawn of nihilism was upon us (attack commercial greed - Koka Kola) people were scared and we were taught in schools of nuclear holocausts (London Calling) but the beauty and naivety still remains in songs such as "Train in Vain". As strong as The Stones Exile on Main St (the great double album of several years earlier) but preaching to an audience who would rather die than associate themselves with such a 60s / 70s iconic group. This was the music of our generation and we embraced it will both arms. Nothing would be the same again, and The Clash had moved New Wave to the next step, a kind of wary respectability.



2. I was torn between 4 and 5 stars and would have done 4 1/2 if I knew how. I was probably a little bit harsher in my rating because of the record's reputation. It probably won't disappoint you, but I don't think it approaches the best album ever. It very likely has some great songs you've never heard, though, and some favorite ones familiar to you. It was ahead of its time with all the different styles melding together nicely, but there are some weak points in my opinion. But still better than 90% of other good albums out there, and better than 98% of all the crap you can get.



3. Not only is London Calling one of the best-written albums ever, it's one of the best-sounding albums as well. London Calling is an auditory delight, thanks in a large part due to Guy Stevens' impeccable production. The music is rich and mellifluous, with each song drifting through various genres and musical styles without ever becoming uneven or overwhelming. There are no weak tracks here, just great songs and greater songs. London Calling is a landmark rock album, and is essential for anyone who likes classic rock, punk, alternative, reggae, or great music in general.



4. London Calling took pun rock's "loud, fast, 'n' hard" aesthetic and turned it inside-out. From conception to execution, it's a blasphemous album. How else can you characterize a double LP full of stylistic variation, intelligent lyrics, raw musical skill, and concessions to mainstream accessibility that also happens to be a blindingly good punk record? Two years after the Sex Pistols, the game had already changed beyond recognition. Of course, the important thing about London Calling (or any album, for that matter) is the songs. Great albums are made out of great songs, and by that measure London Calling is pure gold. The first half plays like a greatest hits collection, full of such spastic classics as the title track, "Jimmy Jazz," "Spanish Bombs," "Lost In The Supermarket," and "Guns Of Brixton." Those first ten tracks see the Clash piling masterpiece on top of masterpiece, creating a series of flawless musical moments without so much as stopping for breath. The second half slows things down a bit, but the standard of quality is still generally high. "Train In Vain (Stand By Me)" and "Lover's Rock" see to that. Classic rock 'n' roll. Gotta have it.



5. For me this was THE best Clash LP ever, bought from Woolworth back in the day as a real vinyl record, and again years later as a CD, it has stood the test of time.
   
   Each and every track is superb. It's a work that shows just how intelligent and musical these guys really were, not just angry young men wanting a "riot of my own", or the self indulgent muzos of Sandinista that was a wash out.

5 comments about (What's the Story) Morning Glory?.

1. Music, like movies, tends to go into a lot of phases with many people latching onto a certain genre or artist deeming them the saviors that will rid the taste left in our mouth of the predecessors. With the drugs and excess and party-with-every-and-any-girl lyrics of the 80's metal bands, in comes the so-called "grunge" movement which was more introverted and coming from a place of hurt and angst. In comes Oasis during the so-called "Brit rock" movement which dealt with more uplifting matters like the love of rock and roll music. Sure it's derivative but who gives a you-know-what when it's a top record from top to bottom.
   
   Hello: Fading in with the Wonderwall chord progression, the song then transforms into a big rousing rock track with loud guitar chords, Liam's trademark vocals and while it's not really single material, it gets the album to a big start. 8/10
   
   Roll With It: One of the catchiest tracks on the album and one of my favorites. What makes it standout is just that it's one of the more upbeat and livelier tracks to listen to and one can imagine doing a road trip with this blasting. 9/10
   
   Wonderwall: Let's face it: you're bound to have heard this at some point. From its memorable chord progression to its tasteful use of piano at the end and cello during the verses, this is definately one of the 90's best songs. Small but irrevelant complaint: it does that typical Oasis outro of repeating the chorus then repeating it again then again but without lyrics. But again, no harm done. 9.5/10
   
   Don't Look Back in Anger: Well they always said they were just as good as them and so we have an "Imagine"-esque piano intro before the song starts. Sung this time by Noel, he showcases his more range-y vocals which are different than Liam's more emotive ones. All in all another great song and the chorus soars. 9.5/10
   
   Hey Now!: Not really a big fan of this one, it just sort of plods along and even though it's loud, it doesn't have the fun qualities of Roll With It or even rock-with-your-****-out quality of Rock N' Roll Star from Definately Maybe. But I guess every classic has a dud now and then. 6/10
   
   Untitled Track(The Swamp Song): It's basically a really quick (44 seconds) ditty of a distorted riff over a solo. An alright piece on its own but in the context of the album, it's kind of useless so I can't really rate something this short. n/a
   
   Some Might Say: A big loud rock song and another one that's uplifting and sing-along ready and even though the lyrics are kind of wtf? ("sink's full of dirty fishes, she's got dirty dishes on the brain") it's still a great tune. But then again that repetitive outro curse happens again which lasts well over a minute. 8/10
   
   Cast No Shadow: It's strange to say a song's by Oasis is "beautiful" but it's a great ballad with some wonderful use of background vocals, Liam's vocals and I don't think it was a single but radio would've killed it anyway so it worked out in a weird way. 8.5/10
   
   She's Electric: A weird country rock feel with a more stomping beat and it's one of those weird cases where a song sounds fun to listen to only it doesn't really stay in your head. It's another Hey Now!-type song so meh. 6/10
   
   Morning Glory: One of the most underrated songs on the album. While I don't like the rather noisy mix, it's hard not to get swept up in the energy and dare you not to belt out that chorus along with Liam. That siren sounding guitar line kind of ruins it halfway though. 9/10
   
   (Untitled Track): Another rather useless track with sounds of running water and faint rock riffs and solos in the background. Meh. N/A
   
   Champagne Supernova: I think I can safely say this song is simply one, if not their absolute best and while other tracks might hold your attention for awhile, it doesn't have the staying power this one has. Sure lyrically it's kind of nonsensical but musically and vocally this is an absolute classic for sure. 10/10
   
   Couple of duds and iffy tracks but what's surprising is that the hits just seem to keep coming and arrogance aside and criticisms (some of them warranted mind you), can't deny they are a good band and this album proves it.



2. Very few bands are able to create an album that defines a moment (the Britpop era) in the way that Oasis did with this 1995 near-masterpiece. While it may not be one of the greatest albums of the Rock era, it's hard to imagine how it could not be counted in the top 50!



3. Morning Glory is Oasis's best album, and one of my favorites. All the tracks are great, from Hello to Champagne Supernova. Every song is perfect Britpop, with Liam's bratty voice going perfectly with the rest of the band's instruments. The hits Wonderwall, Don't Look Back In Anger, and Champagne Supernova are all beautiful songs, and the seven other songs sound very similar to them. All the songs have great lyrics sung suberbly by Liam and Noel, and great guitar parts by the band. Every song has a beautiful chorus' like Wonderwall, Don't Look Back In Anger, Some Might Say, She's Electric, Morning Glory, and Champagne Supernova. This album is a must-have for all ruck n' rull fans, old-school fans, and even pop and punk fans.



4. Back in the day, Oasis wanted to be the next Beatles by attempting to write catchy, memorable songs. Sometimes it worked, but other times it clearly didn't. They certainly don't "sound" like the Beatles most of the time.
   
   "Hello"- that chorus is totally ripped off from the chorus of an old Slade song called "Far Far Away". The verse melody is alright, but the lyrics are bad. Not a great way to open a supposed classic album.
   
   "Roll With It"- annoying verse melody, good chorus. Nothing more needs to be said.
   
   "Wonderwall"- Not hooky enough to be a Beatles tribute. Yes, mentioning the words "winding" and "roads" reminds us of a certain Beatles song, but that alone doesn't make it a quality tribute song. Nah, they can do better than that.
   
   "Don't Look Back in Anger"- Is the piano part in the beginning stolen directly from John Lennon's "Imagine"? It certainly sounds like it. Nice attempt to cover that up with some guitar playing over it. Can't fool me, though. I like this song anyway. The vocal melodies are beautiful, but the guitar solo isn't anything special. Because of the somewhat sappy nature of the chorus, it's not a song I feel like playing very often.
   
   "Some Might Say"- feels like a filler track to me. Average verse melody, uninteresting chorus. I guess some of the guitar work is decent enough. I won't be playing this song anymore. I can't imagine the Beatles ever writing something as uninteresting as this. Repeating that underwhelming chorus over and over at the end was a bad idea too.
   
   "Cast No Shadow"- maybe another filler track? It's not anything special, that's for sure. A verse melody that passes by harmlessly with absolutely nothing about it to help us remember the melody. This album can't be the bands masterpiece with songs like this filling up time. The way the verse melody is written reminds me of another song that escapes my mind at the moment.
   
   She's Electric- bouncy pop song. I like it a lot. I was afraid after hearing the first few seconds that the melody was going to be a Byrds rip-off, but luckily the sound and melody changed direction in a hurry. What we have here is a great taste of melodic songwriting. The song almost has a sad atmosphere to it. The chorus is a bit weak, but the verse melody totally makes up for that.
   
   Morning Glory- the guitar playing in the beginning sounds a lot like Led Zeppelin's "Nobody's Fault but Mine". The song transforms into a messy attempt at light grunge with unsatisfactory results. Really bad singing makes it the obvious low point of the album.
   
   Champagne Supervova- the intro has a very beautiful mellow sound that I wish would have continued longer. I think this is a pretty good song in the beginning, with some quiet vocals and a nice atmosphere. The song later becomes just another generic rock song with a loud bombastic sound that is totally unnecessary.



5. A weirdly oldschool tenderly savagely brilliant compilation. Full of sound and fury, signifying much. Hard fast paced rock laced with the courtliness and poetical humility of a medieval troubador. Punk with roots. And it reaches down like the roots of an ancient cypress, comprehensive, plaintive, eternal. Youth looking back with wonder, restraint, and yes, a little anger. The power of the amplified music is overpowered by the quiet fury, surrender, and sensitivity of this biographical odyssey in sound. Reminds me of the British royalty of old, combined with a hefty dose of the British invasion rockers (good poets borrow, great poets steal!), and a covering of modern punk rock.