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Noel Gallagher: exclusive interview
The Oasis star talks Dig Out Your Soul in this revealing podcast
Joe Bosso, Tue 2 Sep 2008, 2:36 pm UTC
Since their debut in 1994, Oasis have dominated the British music scene in ways that recall the glory days of The Beatles.
Which Noel Gallagher, the band's chief architect, main songwriter, guitarist and sometime lead vocalist, would inevitably say was the plan all along. When he joined the Manchester group in 1991, then led by his lead singer brother Liam, he made it clear that he would do so only if they played his songs and did things his way. So far, things haven't turned out half-bad.
With over 50 million record sales worldwide, eight UK number one singles, a boatload of awards and a history of sell-out tours, the Gallagher brothers have made good on what Noel once described as his primary goal: world dominance.
Noel's reputation for his outspoken views on everything from fashion to politics to rival bands (as well as his sometimes hilarious rows with brother Liam), sometimes eclipses his remarkable talent for crafting striking rock 'n' roll songs, best displayed on beloved Oasis albums such as Definitely Maybe and (What's The Story) Morning Glory?
Dig Out Your Soul, the group's seventh's studio album (due October 6 in the UK, October 7 in the US), is a fascinating growth step for Oasis. While Noel's riveting and surrealistic compositions remain the backbone of the record, Liam is quickly blossoming as a songwriting equal. Guitarist Gem Archer and bassist Andy Bell make their marks as well.
Having recently kicked off what is to be mammoth 18-month world tour in Seattle (with drummer Chris Sharrock assuming the spot once held by Zak Starkey), Noel Gallagher sat down for an exclusive conversation with MusicRadar and Guitar World magazine. The following excerpt finds Gallagher holding forth in a gentlemanly mode - a far cry from his grandiose rants of yesteryear. However be warned – some of Noel's comments are a touch on the rude side so the more delicate of you look away now. To read the entire interview, be sure to pick up the January 2009 issue of Guitar World.
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User comments (9)
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Does it really matter how many singles are released...?
Just buy the album, not the singles, miss out on the b-sides and wait for the next b-sides and rarities album!!!
Enjoy. -
weddingsinger, although never releasing more than four singles from an album oasis released a double a-side of little by little and she is love on heathen chemistry, along with hindu times, stop crying your heart out and songbird. so five songs were released from the album yet only in four singles.
incidentally oasis' record company wanted a fifth single from definately maybe but noel stated that he didnt want 5 singles from a debut album! -
Will you all shut the hell up please. Oasis have never released more than four singles from one album in any one country. Therefore, if Oasis release more than four singles from Dig Out Your Soul in England, or in any other sodding country, IT WILL BE A FIRST. xxx
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So what you're saying here is that Roll With It counts as six singles because it was released in six countries? WTF
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Who said anything about British only singles?
We're talking singles period, mate.
Some Might Say (UK, Belgium, Sweden)
Roll With it (UK, Australia, New Zealand, Finland, Norway, Sweden)
Morning Glory (Australia, New Zealand)
Wonderwall (Everywhere and their brother)
Don't Look Back in Anger (Ditto)
Champagne Supernova (Australia, New Zealand, USA)
Go tide -
Wonderwall, Don't Look Back In Anger, Some Might Say, Champagne Supernova were the only British singles. Morning Glory was Australian only.
There defo wasn't six. -
What's The Story Morning Glory had six singles total. Looks like there's a first time for being wrong for everyone now. Glad to help.
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"Of course Liam's a good songwriter, he's in Oasis." Brilliant.
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He reckons there's 4 or 5 singles that could come from Dig Out Your Soul - If i'm right - and i'm never wrong - Oasis have never released more than 4 singles from one album?
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deviner00
Wed 10 Sep 2008, 2:44 am UTC