Containing the singles 'Cigarettes And Alcohol' and 'Live Forever', what is the title of Oasis' debut album?
"Live Forever (Oasis song) ""Live Forever"" is a song by the English rock band Oasis. Written by Noel Gallagher, the song was released as the third single from their debut album ""Definitely Maybe"" (1994) on 8 August 1994, just prior to that album's release. Gallagher wrote the song in 1991, before he joined Oasis. Inspired by the Rolling Stones' ""Shine a Light"", ""Live Forever"" features a basic song structure and lyrics with an optimistic outlook that contrasted with the attitude of the grunge bands popular at the time. The song was the first Oasis single to enter the top ten"
"the official UK charts. The single was later followed by Oasis' debut album ""Definitely Maybe"", which was released in August 1994 and was a critical and commercial success. It became the fastest-selling debut album in British history at the time, and entered the UK charts at number one. Despite their rapidly growing popularity, Gallagher briefly left Oasis in 1994 during their first American tour. The conditions were poor, and he felt the American audience—still preoccupied with grunge and metal—did not understand the band. Gallagher stated that his early songs, especially ""Live Forever"", were written to refute grunge's pessimism. Tensions mounted"
"""Live Forever"" used softer chords and tender lyrics, ""Cigarettes & Alcohol"" demonstrated the rougher musical attitude that Oasis appeared to be promoting. The song proclaims the inherent appeal of cigarettes, alcohol, and other drugs as a remedy to the banality and seemingly futile nature of the working class life. Lyrics such as ""Is it worth the aggravation to find yourself a job when there's nothing worth working for?"" taps into a common sentiment of disenchantment in the 1990s. Upon first hearing the song, the man who discovered the band, Alan McGee, boisterously claimed that the song was ""one of the"
"mentions in reviews of the group that, according to Harris, ""its release [as a single] had long seemed inevitable."" In its review of the single, ""NME"" found ""Live Forever"" to be an improvement over Oasis' previous singles, concluding, ""Basically, what thus far looked like obnoxious Manc arrogance suddenly looks like sheer effortlessness. A terrific record."" While Oasis' first two singles, ""Supersonic"" and ""Shakermaker"", were modestly received, it was ""Live Forever"" that ""got the world's attention"". ""Live Forever"" became Oasis' first top ten hit, reaching number ten on the British singles charts in 1994. In 1995, the song became the band's"
"band by director Mat Whitecross. Supersonic (Oasis song) ""Supersonic"" is the debut single by the English rock band Oasis. Written by lead guitarist Noel Gallagher, it was released on 11 April 1994 as Oasis' debut single and later appeared on their debut album ""Definitely Maybe"" in August 1994. The song was released on 11 April 1994 and peaked at number 31 on the UK Singles Chart, the band's second lowest-peaking single, after Half The World Away which peaked at 56. However, over time it has amassed sales of over 215,000, making it their 13th biggest selling single ever in the"
"most deeply concerns him. Something is lacking in his world—but he cannot say what. He excites his fans to every kind of artificial ecstasy, knowing that nothing will be changed for them or him, that the void will always remain unfilled"". The live version of ""Cigarettes & Alcohol"" was recorded 14 December 1997 at the G-MEX Exhibition Centre in Oasis' home town of Manchester. ""Sad Song"" originally appeared as a bonus track on the vinyl release of the first Oasis album, ""Definitely Maybe"". It also appeared on the Japanese CD edition of ""Definitely Maybe"". The 'Warchild' version of ""Fade Away"""
"Supersonic (Oasis song) ""Supersonic"" is the debut single by the English rock band Oasis. Written by lead guitarist Noel Gallagher, it was released on 11 April 1994 as Oasis' debut single and later appeared on their debut album ""Definitely Maybe"" in August 1994. The song was released on 11 April 1994 and peaked at number 31 on the UK Singles Chart, the band's second lowest-peaking single, after Half The World Away which peaked at 56. However, over time it has amassed sales of over 215,000, making it their 13th biggest selling single ever in the UK, even outselling their 2002"
"After Gallagher returned to England, he was invited by his brother to join Oasis as songwriter and guitarist. Oasis' debut album, ""Definitely Maybe"" (1994), marked the beginning of the band's rise to fame as part of the Britpop movement. Oasis' second album, ""(What's the Story) Morning Glory?"" (1995), reached the top of the album charts in many countries and their third studio album, ""Be Here Now"" (1997), became the fastest-selling album in UK chart history. Britpop eventually declined in popularity and Oasis' next two albums failed to revive it. However, the band's final two albums, ""Don't Believe the Truth"" (2005)"
"Oasis discography The discography of the English rock band Oasis consists of seven studio albums, one live album, five compilation albums, six video albums, one extended play, twenty-nine singles, nineteen promotional singles and thirty-six music videos. The band have sold an estimated 75 million records worldwide and been cited by ""Guinness World Records"" as the most successful act in the United Kingdom between the years 1995 and 2005. Oasis was formed in 1991 by vocalist Liam Gallagher, guitarist Paul ""Bonehead"" Arthurs, bassist Paul ""Guigsy"" McGuigan and drummer Tony McCarroll – they were later joined by guitarist and songwriter Noel Gallagher."
"that Oasis were trying to pay homage to the album cover of Pink Floyd's ""Ummagumma"" album by placing Bacharach's picture in the same prominent position used for the soundtrack of Vincente Minnelli's film ""Gigi"" on ""Ummagumma"". The release of ""Definitely Maybe"" was preceded by a third single, ""Live Forever"", which was released on 8 August 1994. ""Live Forever"" was the group's first top ten single. The continuing success of Oasis partially allowed Creation to ride out a period of tough financial straits. The label was still £2 million in debt, so Tim Abbot was given only £60,000 to promote the"
"Oasis (band) Oasis were an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1991. Developed from an earlier group, the Rain, the band originally consisted of Liam Gallagher (vocals, tambourine), Paul ""Bonehead"" Arthurs (guitar), Paul ""Guigsy"" McGuigan (bass guitar), and Tony McCarroll (drums). Upon returning to Manchester, Liam's older brother, Noel Gallagher (lead guitar, vocals) joined as a fifth member, which formed the band's core and settled line-up. During the course of their existence, they have undergone various line-up changes. Oasis signed to independent record label Creation Records in 1993 and released their record-setting debut album ""Definitely Maybe"" (1994). The following"
"Definitely Maybe Definitely Maybe is the debut studio album by English rock band Oasis. The album was released on 29 August 1994 by Creation Records. It is the band's only studio album to feature original drummer Tony McCarroll. ""Definitely Maybe"" was an immediate commercial and critical success in the United Kingdom, having followed on the heels of the singles ""Supersonic"", ""Shakermaker"", and ""Live Forever"". The album went straight to number one in the UK Albums Chart, and became the fastest-selling debut album in the UK at the time; it went on to be certified 7× Platinum (2.1 million+ sales) by"
"had ranked ninth in a similar ""Q"" poll three years prior. In 2007, ""Live Forever"" placed number one in the ""NME"" and XFM poll of the 50 ""Greatest Indie Anthems Ever"". Pitchfork labeled the song as Oasis' best ever track and said of the song; ""It's an honest, aspirational sentiment just as the photo of John Lennon's childhood home on the single's sleeve is an honest, tasteful exhibition of fandom."" The music site went on to praise the song for its 'fearless optimism'. On 2 April 2018, Live Forever reached number one on Radio X's Best of British poll. Two"
"that Oasis take legal action, Noel Gallagher simply laughed at the hypocrisy of such an act from a man who was famous for ""borrowing"" from other artists. On 18 March 2001, ""Pure and Simple"" debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart. It sold almost 550,000 copies in its first week, making it (at the time) the fastest-selling debut single of all time in the UK, a record beaten a year later by Will Young, the winner of the first series of ""Pop Idol"", with his debut single ""Evergreen"" / ""Anything Is Possible"". The song spent a total of"
"existing and unused interview footage from the DVD documentary and focused on the origins of the band, and the four singles from ""Definitely Maybe"". It also included a clip of ""All Around the World"" performed live at a rehearsal session in the Boardwalk in 1992, five years before it was eventually recorded and released on ""Be Here Now"". The DVD received the ""NME"" award for Best Music DVD. The DVD earned Gold status in Australia. Definitely Maybe Definitely Maybe is the debut studio album by English rock band Oasis. The album was released on 29 August 1994 by Creation Records."
"In an interview with Colombian DJ Alejandro Marín, Gallagher revealed that the woman on the album's cover is his wife Sara MacDonald. On 9 October 2017, the song ""Holy Mountain"" was released as the first single. The single contained the B-Side “Dead in the Water”, which has become one of the band’s signature themes since the album’s release. On 17 November 2017, ""It's a Beautiful World"" was released as the second single from the album, it contained the B-Side “God Help Us All”, a demo recorded over a decade earlier from when Oasis were still together. On 6 April 2018,"
"of all time. In 2006, the ""NME"" conducted a readers' poll in which ""Definitely Maybe"" was voted the greatest album of all time. Formerly called The Rain, Oasis formed in 1991. Originally consisting of Liam Gallagher, Paul Arthurs, Paul McGuigan, and Tony McCarroll, the group was soon joined by Liam's older brother Noel. The elder Gallagher insisted that if he were to join, the group would give him complete control and they would work towards superstardom. Oasis signed to independent record label Creation Records in 1993. The limited-edition 12"" single ""Columbia"" was released in late 1993 as a primer for"
"Oasis (O.C. and A.G. album) Oasis is the first collaboration album by New York rappers O.C. and A.G., both members of the D.I.T.C. crew. The album was released on November 24, 2009, through a joint venture between Nature Sounds and D.I.T.C. Records, after several pushbacks dating as far back as the spring of 2008. The album was first premiered in its entirety on the duo's Myspace a week before the official release. ""Musically, it’s by the same producers so it’s gonna have the same type of feel. But it’s different because on the joints I think our message also sets"
"Oasis (Roberta Flack album) Oasis is Roberta Flack's first solo album of newly recorded songs since 1982's ""I'm the One"". (Subsequent to her 1983 duet album with Peabo Bryson: ""Born to Love"", Flack had with producer Ahmet Ertegun in 1985 recorded fourteen lesser known mid-twentieth century R&B songs but the tracks, intended for a ""Miss Melody and the Uptown Harlem Stompers"" album, were not completed to the satisfaction of Flack who put the project ""on hold"": the tracks remain unreleased.) Released 1 November 1988, ""Oasis"" features the number-one U.S. singles, ""Oasis"" (R&B), and ""Uh-uh Ooh-ooh Look Out (Here It Comes)"""
"(Dance/Club Play). Oasis (Roberta Flack album) Oasis is Roberta Flack's first solo album of newly recorded songs since 1982's ""I'm the One"". (Subsequent to her 1983 duet album with Peabo Bryson: ""Born to Love"", Flack had with producer Ahmet Ertegun in 1985 recorded fourteen lesser known mid-twentieth century R&B songs but the tracks, intended for a ""Miss Melody and the Uptown Harlem Stompers"" album, were not completed to the satisfaction of Flack who put the project ""on hold"": the tracks remain unreleased.) Released 1 November 1988, ""Oasis"" features the number-one U.S. singles, ""Oasis"" (R&B), and ""Uh-uh Ooh-ooh Look Out (Here"
"Crowes and Spacehog and a show in Paris supporting Neil Young. The album, ""Heathen Chemistry"", Oasis' first album with new members Andy Bell and Gem Archer, was released in July 2002. The album reached number 1 in the UK and number 23 in the US, although critics gave it mixed reviews. There were four singles released from the album: ""The Hindu Times"", ""Stop Crying Your Heart Out"", ""Little by Little/She Is Love"" which were written by Noel, and ""Songbird"", written by Liam and the first single not to be written by Noel. The record blended the band's sonic experiments from"
"he only had six songs written at the time, and has put his success in the interview down to ""bullshitting"". However, McGee believes that when they met, Gallagher had fifty or so songs written, and merely lied about how prolific he had been following the contract. Richard Ashcroft was so impressed with Oasis during the time, that he invited them to tour with his band the Verve as an opening act. Gallagher claimed to have written Oasis' first single, ""Supersonic"", in ""the time it takes to play the song."" ""Supersonic"" was released in early 1994 and peaked at No.31 on"
"Familiar to Millions Familiar to Millions is the first live album by the British rock band Oasis. It was recorded at Wembley Stadium on 21 July 2000. It debuted at No. 5 in the UK charts with 57,000 copies sold in the first week. To date ""Familiar to Millions"" has sold around 310,000 copies in Britain alone (Platinum), about 70,000 copies in the U.S. and an estimated 1 million copies worldwide. The album was initially released simultaneously on six formats: DVD, VHS, double CD, double cassette, triple vinyl, and double MiniDisc. All songs written by Noel Gallagher, except where noted."
"Be Here Now (album) Be Here Now is the third studio album by English rock band Oasis, released on 21 August 1997 by Creation Records. Oasis had achieved worldwide success with their 1994 debut album ""Definitely Maybe"" and 1995 follow up ""(What's the Story) Morning Glory?"" The third album was highly anticipated by both fans and music critics. Oasis' management company, Ignition, were aware of the dangers of overexposure, and before release sought to control the media's access to the album. The campaign included limiting pre-release radio airplay and forcing journalists to sign gag orders. The tactics resulted in the"
"is followed by the two-minute-long instrumental ""All Around the World (Reprise)"". Upon its release, the reviews were generally positive. As with many Oasis songs (such as ""Whatever"", ""Acquiesce"", ""Live Forever"") it sends the message that ""everything's gonna be okay"". The song was one of the first to be written by Noel, and there are recorded sessions of the band rehearsing it at the Boardwalk club as early as 1992. However, despite Noel's fondness for the song, it did not appear on their first two albums—""Definitely Maybe"" and ""(What's the Story) Morning Glory?""—as he wanted to wait until the band could"
"Oasis changed over time as he allowed a greater level of lyrical input from the other band members. ""Standing on the Shoulder of Giants"" included Oasis' first ever album track written by his brother Liam. ""Heathen Chemistry"" included a further three tracks by Liam (including the single ""Songbird""), one by Archer and one by Andy Bell. ""Don't Believe the Truth"" featured another three tracks by Liam (though one of them, ""Love Like a Bomb"" was co-written with Archer), one from Archer, and two from Bell. The latter two albums have been greeted with increasing critical and commercial success in the"
"the band famous. Arthurs remembers the first songs Noel Gallagher played to him, ""Live Forever"" and ""All Around the World"". Arthurs broke down and cried when Noel played ""Champagne Supernova"" to the band on their tour bus. On the ""Definitely Maybe"" DVD, he said his favourite Oasis song to play live was ""Columbia"", as the song only consisted of three chords that create a hypnotic groove. When Oasis performed the song ""Whatever"" on ""Top of the Pops"", they mimed and one of the cellists from the symphony orchestra was replaced by Arthurs. Towards the end of the song, he started"
"the debut in 1995 with Oasis' first UK number one single in ""Some Might Say"". This preceded their second album, ""(What's the Story) Morning Glory?"", released later that year. Though it suffered initial critical apathy, the album became the second fastest-selling album ever in the UK, entering the UK album charts at number one and peaking at number four on the US ""Billboard"" 200 chart. The success of Oasis and his newfound fame and fortune were not lost on Gallagher, and both he and his brother became famous for their ""rock and roll lifestyle"". They drank heavily, abused drugs, fought"
"on vintage Fender and Marshall amps. Also featured on: Noel Gallagher Noel Thomas David Gallagher (born 29 May 1967) is a British singer, songwriter and guitarist. He served as the lead guitarist, co-lead vocalist and principal songwriter of the English rock band Oasis. Raised in Burnage, Manchester, Gallagher began learning guitar at the age of thirteen. After a series of odd jobs in construction, he worked for local Manchester band Inspiral Carpets as a roadie and technician in 1988. Whilst touring with them, he learned that his younger brother Liam Gallagher had formed a band of his own, known as"
"Outta Time"", along with a string of album tracks and B-sides. Noel departed Oasis in 2009 and formed Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, while Liam continued with the other former members of Oasis under the Beady Eye name, releasing two albums, until they disbanded in 2014. His debut solo album ""As You Were"" was released 6 October 2017, which proved to be a critical and commercial success, topping the UK Album Chart and being certified Platinum. Gallagher was voted the greatest frontman of all time in a 2010 reader poll by ""Q"" magazine. William John Paul Gallagher was born in"
"album was re-released in 2001 on DVD. The front cover displays the familiar Oasis logo with a blue background instead of a black one, the same logo used on the ""Live Forever"" single. All songs by Noel Gallagher, except ""I Am the Walrus"", by Lennon–McCartney. <nowiki>*</nowiki> Noel Gallagher's solo acoustic set Live by the Sea Live by the Sea is a live video recording by the English rock band Oasis, released on DVD, VCD, and VHS. It features Oasis' gig at the Southend Cliffs Pavilion on 17 April 1995, as well as the videos for ""Rock 'n' Roll Star"" and"
"Always & Forever (Eternal album) Always & Forever is the debut studio album by British girl group Eternal. It was released through EMI on 29 November 1993 before Louise Nurding left to embark on a solo career, before Eternal's follow up album ""Power of a Woman"" (1995). The album became a commercial success, selling over one million copies in the UK alone and yielding six top 20 single releases. As of 1997, the album has sold over 4 million copies worldwide. ""Always & Forever"" yielded two Top 5 singles; ""Stay"" and ""Oh Baby I..."" ""Stay"" was the first single to"
"2000, he co-produced their first live album/video, ""Familiar to Millions"". Stacey would return for all subsequent Oasis releases. Two years later, Stacey would return to assist significantly on the band's next release, ""Heathen Chemistry"" (2002), engineering and contributing keyboards/hammond organ/mellotron to five tracks - ""The Hindu Times"", ""Force of Nature"", ""Hung in a Bad Place"", ""Better Man"" and ""Little by Little"". On the b-side to the ""Little By Little""/""She Is Love"" double-A single, Stacey provided guitar and backing vocals to the band's studio-live cover of ""My Generation"" by The Who, making Stacey one of only a handful of musicians to"