Oasis - Bag It Up
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Oasis released their 7th studio album a couple weeks ago and one that I believe everyone should own a copy of. The cd is brilliant, its some of their best work in years. The cd starts off with "Bag It Up" a straight forward rock song that piques your interest and gives you a little glimpse of whats to come. You have a great buildup at the end with feedback, layers and organs. Unlike their last cd which was a bit scattered this one is more even and flows quite nicely. Track 2 "The Turning" could be the best track on the cd with heavy organs reminicent of the early acid house scene. This mid tempo song picks up about a minute in and is full of swagger and soul. I am really excited to hear this song live and it will be one that fills the arena and blows the roof off. Track 3 "Waiting For The Rapture" features Noel on vocals with a hint of sleaze and garage rock. Track 4 "The Shock Of The Lightning" was the 1st single off the cd and one that requires cranking of the speakers. Its a great driving song and could have easily been on Definitely Maybe. Think "Columbia" or "Cigarettes and Alcohol" and layer it up with some brash, in your face guitar and keys.
Track 5 "I'm Outta Time (Get Off Your) is the typical Liam ballad which relies heavy on the Beatles but this time much more complex than his previous songs. Not great but not bad either. Track 6 "High Horse Lady" is a spagetti western, a psychedelic, alt country with foot stomping, hand clapping and muffled vocals. You can tell they had fun recording this song. Track 7 "Falling Down" is another Noel track that is thick with orchestration and eerie sounds. This one take a few listens but does grow on you. You actually think its a remix since the Chemical Brothers druggy electronic vibe is so prevelant. I guess Noel took note and didn't just provide vocals for them in the past. Track 8 "To Be Where There's Life" features a sitar and builds around the eastern sound. Long vocals with echos, think Thievery Corporation trapped in an opium den. I love the feel of this song and it probably has everything to do with the sitar. Track 10 "Soldier On" is probably the weakest song on the whole cd but it does a good job at closing the cd. It's downtempo Oasis style.
Every Oasis cd has its highs and lows. The last few have been good, not great but I think this time around Oasis has hit it out of the park and given us exactly what we have wanted and deserved.
Posted by mardenhill 10/22/2008 08:07:00 PM
Labels: Music
