If you’ve listened to my podcasts over the last year, you’ve likely heard me talk about Liam and Noel reuniting soon. I mentioned it in various episodes, even within the last couple of weeks, when I interviewed Julian Casablancas, and we discussed the possibility of a comeback. A few days later, my dream became a reality when the huge news broke.
I have a friend who’s tight with that camp and Paul Weller. I’ve been saying that the Gallagher brothers have supposedly been going through the back door to each other’s houses for ages, plotting and planning so the media wouldn’t find out, all the while getting ready for the biggest music announcement of 2024 so far.
Noel Gallagher, Paul Arthurs, Paul McGuigan, Tony McCarroll, and Liam Gallagher of Oasis. November 1993. (Photo by James Fry/Getty Images)
I don’t know about you, but Courtney Love and I agree that those first few Oasis albums are brilliant, and it’s evident from recent responses that the world feels the same way too.
I’ve been a lifelong Oasis freak, and over the years I’ve gotten ahold of every B-side (some are better than the A-sides). I’ve religiously subscribed to NME for years, so I’ve always known that Brit Rock was here to stay.
It’s interesting how, in some cases, if you go away for 10-15 years, you end up becoming more popular. Such is the case of the hype about Linkin Park too.
If you’ve seen how quickly they’re adding shows to this Oasis tour, you’ve seen that the demand is real. While others are canceling tours due to a lack of ticket sales, it begs the question:
Are bands touring too much — and should they all disappear for a bit to make a comeback and be bigger?
Liam Gallagher and Noel Gallagher. February 1999. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images)
These brothers definitely didn’t like each other for some time. However, I’d like to think that with most bands, if they’re offered, say, $400 million, they will at least sit down at the table and talk.
In the case of The Smiths, apparently, it’s Johnny Marr holding it up. That’s also a reunion I want to see.
But why does Oasis stand the test of time? It all comes down to the songs. Listen to their greatest hits. Hell, listen to their B-sides. These brothers wrote some timeless tracks. They also didn’t give a fuck. They slagged off just about everyone, and I’m OK if rockstars become rockstars again.
Let us know in the comments if you agree and who you would love to see reform.
My money is on the original Journey, some Beatles incarnation, Led Zeppelin, and The Smiths.
I’m there for it, although be forewarned, not every band is as great as they get older in years (except The Rolling Stones).
Noel & Liam Gallagher. (Photo by John Gunion/Redferns/Getty Images)
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