Oasis

Be Here Now

Although Highly Criticized, BHN is a Masterpiece

Review Score:

(10/10)
Be here now, although highly criticized, even by band members themselves is not an album to be scoffed at. Every song is full of thoughtful and insighful lyrics, enchanting melodies, instrumentation and effects.

The three "Power Ballads" are enough to move anyone. (Stand by Me, Don't go Away, and All Around the World) All three are amazing. Stand by me and Don't go Away are a bit sad, yet also sweet. All around the World is empowering, and it's length is easily justified.

"The girl in the Dirty Shirt" is sweet and uplifting. It has a moderate tempo, and the message is simple, and kind. Its ending is fun musically.

Even "Magic Pie" and "Fade In-Out" Which many people seem to think are in-cohesive and just plain odd are actually terrific songs. I liked them on the first listen, but I have found that if you don't like a certain Oasis song you will if you listen to it a few times.

That was the case with "My Big Mouth" and "It's Getting Better Man!". Although they weren't my favorites the first time through, I wouldn't dare skip them now.

"Be here Now" is fun and up-beat, as is "I hope I think I know", and should be liked by those let down by long ballads. "D'you Know what I mean?" has a western feel and is by all means danceable. While there is no big philosophical revelation in the chorus, listen to the lyrics in the bridge.

Many People say "Be Here Now" was a let down because of the greatness of Morning Glory, but I think both have a lot to offer. While Morning Glory contained more "Beatle-esque" pop-rock tunes,Be Here now seems more Intro-spective and personal.

Noel himself states that at least three of the songs on morning glory have no meaning at all, which isn't necessarily a bad thing, its just different from BHN, in which it is easy to find meaning in most of the songs.

Once again the boys of Oasis have created a musical and Lyrical masterpiece, no matter what anyone says. The wide variety of tunes, ranging from the epic "All around the World" freaturing multiple layers of every intrument imaginable, to the hard rocking "My Big Mouth" is amazing.

Excuses should not be made not to buy this record. It is superb, and will be enjoyed by all fans of rock 'n' roll, and amazing songwriting. It's not just one for the die-hard fans, as many reviewers note. This is an album for the masses!

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