Customer Reviews
3.5; returning to form can be tough... 
2008-07-14
Ever since their second album, the blockbuster "(What's the Story) Morning Glory", Oasis have been fairly hit-or-miss when it came to the songs. Their third: too bloated and too long. Their fourth: too cerebral and not enough hooks. And their previous record felt like it was trying to replicate their previous success but they only remembered half of what it was. However the maturity seemed to get a little improved with each record and songs were created that were not just simply radio-geared but focused a bit more on their songwriting, as borrowed and/or cliched as it is. "Don't Believe the Truth" was marked as a return-to-form and while they've gotten better in key areas, there's some things that they still haven't been able to replicate: that of a killer pop tune hook.
Turn Up the Sun: Opening with some minor arpeggios, the track then becomes a big rock track with Liam's vocals coming in which sound a bit raspier than usual. It's pretty simple as far as tunes go but it grew on me and while I wouldn't consider one of their best, it's decent enough as a song. 7.5/10
Mucky Fingers: Just like "Force of Nature" with its irritating beat, we have this song. It's basically 3 chords repeating for quite awhile with pounding drums for the beat and it gets old really quickly. Noel basically yells the lyrics and there's really no redeeming value to this one. 4/10
Lyla: Despite the band's claim that this isn't even in the top 5 songs on the record, I have to disagree. Catchy rhythm, a chorus to sing along to and even though its pop hooks are a bit more obvious than other songs on the record, doesn't stop it from being quite listenable. The long outro is back though (they gotta stop doing that). 8.5/10
Love Like a Bomb: A Liam-penned tune that isn't quite as great as "Songbird" but it's quite good in its own right with some good vocals in the chorus and some la-la-la's for extra catchiness. It's pretty short but a good one. 8/10
The Importance of Being Idle: Quite different than they normally do and while one can tell based on the guitar tones it's not that different, musically it's not as balls-to-the-wall rock or acoustic pop that they normally do and Noel does a good job singing the falsettos in the chorus complete with staccato chords. 9/10
The Meaning of Soul: Barring the "Jumpin Jack Flash"-sounding line in the chorus, this is a nice burst of acoustic rock penned by Liam. It's quite short but it's a cool song and quite enjoyable to hear. Nothing else to say about it really. 8/10
Guess God Thinks I'm Abel: Bit of Middle Eastern-type chords and it's probably Liam's best track on the album. The song could've easily fit on the "Giants" record since it's a bit more experimental than usual. One complaint is the loud burst of sound at the end. It kind of kills the feel of the whole thing. 8/10
Part of the Queue: To tell the truth, this track is kind of boring. It just sort of lurches on with Noel doing a similar yelling/singing like on "Mucky Fingers" only the song isn't quite as annoying. I love the piano riff during the bridge and only thing that really saves this one. 7/10
Keep the Dream Alive: Quite an enjoyable track and even though it's pretty basic during the verses, the chorus picks up and Liam sounds really great and is one of the more enjoyable tracks on the record because of it with some nah-nah's to top it off. 8.5/10
A Bell Will Ring: Another underrated highlight and it's got that classic Oasis feel with Liam sounding great and it's "all will be brand new" might get stuck in your head. My only complaint is like most of the songs on the record, the mix sounds a little too noisy but oh well. 8/10
Let There Be Love: If "Acquiesce" was the loud anthemic rocker duet, this is on the other end with delicate acoustic strumming, piano chords and it's pretty enjoyable with Liam and Noel both taking turns singing the track. Another highlight off the record and ends the record on a bit more somber-yet-hopeful light. 8/10
There's some records bands will do where they seem less concerned with getting a top 10 hit and just want to write solid tracks. "Don't Believe the Truth" is basically the same and while only a handful of these tracks can compete with their best work, it's a pretty solid record in the end.
Oasis are generally good. 2008-06-16
Really, it is hard to go wrong with an Oasis record. They always have some good lyrics hovering over some good rock music. To me, none of their albums, with maybe the exception of "What's the Story" are really totally great and timeless, but overall, it is good rock music.
It Ain't That Bad 
2008-02-01
I give this album 3.5 stars. It's a good album but definitely not their best. The album starts off great with a good rockin' and sing-along song, "Turn Up the Sun" But the following song "Mucky Fingers" is just plain..."plain". The last third of the album is quite good and darn right mesmerizing at times. "Keep The Dream Alive" hits one out of the park in the 7th inning stretch. It has a super catchy chorus with lyrics to back it up. Noisy but in a good way; a-la songs from the album Be Here Now.
As stated before there are some low points and a few fillers on this album but don't let this distract you from the finer points and subtlety that makes this album better than most other rock bands have put out in the last 5-7 years.
Oasis, there and back again... 
2008-01-30
Don't believe the truth represents Oasis' best album since the 1995 epic (What's the story?) Morning Glory. The single Lyla is easily one of the top Oasis tracks and marks a return of the band to more mainstream music and the end of the self-indulgent albums preceding this album. They use Zak Starkey on drums (yes, son of Ringo Star or Richard Starkey) and the tracks are co-written by many of the band members with 2 of the top tracks (Turn up the sun, Guess God thinks I'm Abel) written by the bass player and Liam Gallagher. I am optimistic the new band is now positioned to propel the group through their mature years and get down to writing more ripping, sing-along tracks that make the band the top act in the last 15 years, at least. This is a must buy even for a part-time fan.
Not worth buying 
2007-08-26
This album is way off what I expect from this legendary group.
The problem is, they have set the bar very high. (What's The Story) Morning Glory is possibly the greatest rock album ever. Be Here Now and Standing On The Shoulder Of Giants are also a superb albums.
But there is not one song on Don't Believe The Truth that I consider an anthem. Don't get your hopes up!
Take the Oasis Challenge 2007-05-20
Oasis albums have always prompted flashbacks--Was that a Beatles melody? Is that chorus on loan from T. Rex? Wait, wasn't that a Crowded House song once? But the mouthy British group's latest really sounds like a pop artifact. Both in production and execution,
Don't Believe The Truth feels like an album better suited to 1965 than 2005. From the tambourines and jangling guitars that chime in opening track "Turn Up To The Sun" to the tinny pre-hippie philosophizing of "Keep The Dream Alive," it's an album that thinks the way forward is by looking back. First single "Lyla" borrows its opening swagger from the Rolling Stones' "Street Fighting Man," while "The Meaning of Soul" lifts the Small Faces' mod jitters wholesale. But hack through the clichéd lyrics and worn riffs and the most important element on the follow up to 2002's
Heathen Chemistry remains distinctly Oasis' own: Attitude. And in such wonderful abundance, "No one could break us/ No one could take us," they sing.
--Aidin Vaziri
A Very Underrated Album 2007-05-03
As I listen to much of Oasis's work, I can't help but to think of the song "Where Did it All Go Wrong", from the mostly forgettable SOTSOG album. I think of this song not so much because of the underlying work itself, but rather I believe this phrase to be a very apt question in evaluating the relevence of Oasis's music since "What's the Story Morning Glory". I don't know what happened, whether the Gallagher hubris overshadowed their music or the industry just moved on, but Oasis keeps coming out with relevant music that, is for the large part, under-marketed and virtually ignored by the public. In my estimation, this album is no different. "Don't Believe the Truth" is, much like "Be Here Now" before it, an unheralded album which richly deserves some quality time in your CD player.
With "Don't Believe the Truth", Oasis has released their strongest album in several years. Having said that, this album was forgotten about just as quickly as it was released. For those of you who haven't heard it, you are really missing out on some quality work from the Gallagher brothers.
Sure, this album has some filler (see "A Bell Will Ring" and "Keep the Dream Alive"--in the interest of brevity, don't waste your time). What would an Oasis album be without some Gallagher mindless self indulgence though. That aside, songs like "Love Like a Bomb", "Part of the Queue", "I Guess God Thinks I'm Able", and "Lyla" make this album worth your while.
If you are still waffling on a purchase of this album, I will let you in on another secret gem. Every album seems to have one Noel track that shines above most of the other offerings (see "Little By Little", "Where Did it All Go Wrong", and "Don't Look Back in Anger" for statement justification). "Truth" is no exception to this precedent. With the track "Mucky Fingers", Noel has again provided us with a toe-tapping song that not only steals the show, but will be stuck in your head for days to come.
In closing, I would recommend this album to anyone who was a pre-1997 Oasis fan who questions their ability to continue in today's music scene. You won't be disappointed.
Oasis at their best 2007-02-24
Oasis have never sounded so good. Gem and Andy have really found their feet in the band now and this is an improvement on their previous album 'The Heathen Chemistry'. These two bring something that make Oasis more of a complete band and not just the Noel and Liam show. While I still find 'Definitely Maybe' the best Oasis album, the Manchester lads have gone full circle with their career and nearly matched it with this effort. It almost feels like they have started their careers again and from here the sky is the limit. More great live shows and #1 singles and I really think they can reach the heights of the mid 90's again and keep their feet grounded at the same time.
This is a great album from beginnig to end. The songs flow perfectly into one another and sounds like the most complete album Oasis have ever released. It opens up with 'Turn Up The Sun', which at first doesn't sound like Oasis until the first chords kick in after a great opening few seconds. Written by Andy Bell it is top 3 best tracks on the album.
'Mucky Fingers' written by Noel is a cross between the Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan
'Lyla' the first single, is a good song, not great, very simple but typical Oasis in its chord playing, also written by Noel.
'Love Like a Bomb' written by Liam and Gem is a highlight of the album, a mixture of acoustic guitar and piano it is Liam's vocal on this track that got my attention, much like the way in which he sings 'songbird'.
'The Importance Of Being Idle' Noel sings on this track which he also wrote, the second single off the album, sounds a little bit like 'the Doors'.
'The meaning of Soul' is a two minute fast acoustic driven song by Liam with a simple drum beat, unlike anything I have ever heard from Oasis before. It sounds familiar but I can't quite put my finger on it. Catchy and stays in your head.
'Guess God Thinks I'm Abel', another Liam penned track, has a cool tempo and mellow atmosphere. A slow song, not one of Liams best unfortunately.
'Part Of The Queue' Noel was inspired to write this song after being forced to stand in a real long queue just to buy a pint of milk. He considered stealing it even with his millions in the bank. Has a 70's feel to it, almost like a protest song.
Along with track 1, this song 'Keep The Dream Alive' is one of my favourites, also written by Andy Bell, this guy writes good songs. A very happy tune with good guitar and Liam's vocal sounds great.
'A Bell will Ring' is Gem's contribution to the album. A pure rock n' roll song, in the mould of 'Hung In A Bad Place' from Heathen Chemistry.
That brings us to the albums closer, 'Let There Be Love' the best song on the album and arguably the best Oasis song ever. It features Liam and Noel on vocal and I rate it right up there along with the Beatles 'A Day In the Life'. John and Paul could have easily have written this song,but it is written by Noel. The third single, this has the potential to pull in fans much like the way 'Wonderwall' did.
The album sounds great, the production and mixes are perfect. The band opted to hire Dave Sardy to produce and mix the album for them, instead of doing it themselves and it has really paid off for them. He was also responsible for producing Jet and really knows how to acheive this kind of sound. Also lending out on this album is Zak Starkey on drums, son of the legendary Beatles drummer Ringo, he is a more complete drummer than Alan White.
The album features a 6 page booklet with complete lyrics for all songs. A great buy...
Finally An Oasis Album Worth Buying 2007-01-31
Ever since the bloated Be Here Now, I have not had any interest in buying an Oasis album. However, after hearing "Let There Be Love" I decided to give this one a shot, and I have not been disappointed. I bought it about three months ago and I have listened to it pretty much non-stop since. The songs on Don't Believe the Truth are stripped down compared to the guitar-heavy, interminable tracks on Be Here Now, and the result is fantastic. The songs still sound melodic and huge, but not overdone. It also helps that none of them is 60 minutes long like every track on Be Here Now. I also have to admit that, after not listening to an Oasis album for probably 6 years, it was great to hear Liam Gallagher's vocals again.
There are really no throw-away tracks on the album, but some of the best include "Turn Up the Sun," "Mucky Fingers," and "Lyla" (all of which deserve to be played loud and often), "Keep the Dream Alive," "Let there Be Love," and "A Bell Will Ring."
I have always been partial to British rock, and it really doesn't get much better than this. I think Oasis have suffered for about a decade from trying to clear the impossibly high bar they set with What's the Story (Morning Glory), and for that reason, they still have alot of skeptics--I was one of them. But I consider this album a step in a new (and the right) direction. Definitely give this one a listen.
Whats the story with Oasis? 
2007-01-05
I am sorry but I have to disagree with most of the reviews on here. This album sounds forced with no sonic texture its plain RUBISH! I have been listening to Oasis since late 1994 and in that time I can honestly say this album was a Big Fat let down stay away from this one.
