- Refrain from retrospecting past resentments
This past week in British music history has witnessed a notable rise and fall of a band, and none other than Oasis. On this particular Friday (August 30th), it marks 30 years since their groundbreaking album "Definitely Maybe" hit the charts, playing a significant role in shaping an entire genre - Britpop. Conversely, on Wednesday (August 28th), it was 15 years ago when guitarist Noel Gallagher left the group amidst a dispute with his brother Liam. It's now rumored that another milestone could occur.
Taking the social media world by storm, the brothers Gallagher shared the date "August 27, 2024" along with the time "8 am" recently. Speculations have run wild about a potential major announcement coming up at 9 am Central European Summer Time (CEST) on Tuesday. British media has stirred up more buzz than ever about an anticipated reunion.
Oasis was known for its signature guitar pop sound and the dynamic duo of the Gallagher brothers as frontmen. Confident, sometimes brash remarks, disheveled hair, sunglasses in place - two brilliant minds that meshed seamlessly: Noel, the exceptional lyricist, and Liam, the distinctive vocalist.
In the mid-90s, these lads hailing from Manchester were the hottest music export England had to offer. Their second album, "(What's The Story) Morning Glory?" in 1995, catapulted them into the limelight with hit singles such as "Wonderwall" and "Don't Look Back In Anger". Their rivalry with Blur during the infamous "Battle of Britpop" remains a source of debate as to who invented the trend.
Oasis has been on hiatus since 2009
Blur, led by vocalist and guitarist Damon Albarn, is still active today. Oasis, however, disintegrated due to the Gallaghers' squabble. That took place in 2009. Since then, the brothers have remained in the headlines for their appearances at Manchester City's football court or their public squabbles with each other or other celebrities. Stirring controversy has always been their forte.
The split happened a full 15 years ago, but rumors of a comeback are now circulating. A subtle hint came from Liam Gallagher on X, saying, "I've never liked the word 'FORMER'." Fans believe he was referring to the title "former Oasis singer."
Is the famous line "Don't Look Back in Anger" truly not a comment on their relationship? The "Sun" reports that they're secretly working towards reconciliation and planning some big surprises for friends and acquaintances.
The "Mail on Sunday" quotes an anonymous source claiming Liam (51) and Noel (57) might headline the biggest British music festival, Glastonbury, in 2025 and perform ten times at London's Wembley Stadium. They'd also surpass Taylor Swift's recent record. Meanwhile, the "Sunday Times" has heard that alongside Wembley, several concerts could take place at Heaton Park, Manchester, Oasis' hometown.
Music critics are skeptical about the impending comeback, with Frank Laufenberg, a well-known German music expert, sharing his concerns, saying "It seems to me that Oasis has said all it has to musically. This ongoing dispute between the Gallagher brothers has annoyed me. That had nothing to do with music. And now everything is suddenly fine? Very questionable," he stated in an interview with the German Press Agency.
Officially, no announcements have occurred. Yet, during his performance at the Leeds Festival, Liam Gallagher hinted at the situation, declaring, "It's quite interesting, isn't it? A very interesting situation we're in," before following up with an Oasis hit, "Half the World Away". The song was dedicated to his brother, according to the "Sunday Mirror". Afterwards, the video featuring the date was played.
Previously, Noel had already showered Liam with rare praise, stating, "I can't sing 'Slide Away' and 'Cigarettes & Alcohol' and 'Rock 'N' Roll Star' and all that." Noel Gallagher said. "I mean, I could, but it's not the same. It's the way or the voice and the attitude. I don't have the same attitude as him," he went on. "If I sang a song, it would sound good. If he sang it, it would sound amazing."
Music experts maintain that while Noel penned many hits, it's Liam's voice that draws in the crowds. Noel's own band, High Flying Birds, may have seen success, but his younger brother continues to perform at larger venues like London's O2 Arena.
More recently, Liam released an album with John Squire, a former Stone Roses member. As usual, Liam spoke his mind about the album, describing it as "the best album since the Beatles' 'Revolver'".
Rumors of a comeback are nothing new. Just a few months ago, fans hoped to see the band perform at Wembley Stadium for the summer. But Liam Gallagher put an end to those speculations in April, stating, "I've never mentioned an Oasis reunion, it's over, we all need to move on for our own health," he declared on Twitter.
For the time being, Liam is embarking on a 30th anniversary tour for "Definitely Maybe" solo. Whether there's a different story in 2025 remains to be seen, but as always, with the Gallagher brothers, it's "definitely maybe".
♪ I'm not going to lie ♪, it seems the Gallagher brothers are teasing their fans with the possibility of an Oasis reunion, as they've recently shared a cryptic message about a major announcement.
Despite Noel's previous statements that the band was over, Liam has been dropping subtle hints, such as saying he doesn't like the word "former" when referring to his time in Oasis.
