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Post by mkoasis on Sept 22, 2023 15:22:19 GMT -5
Off to Manchester for the first time, any places to recommend for an Oasis fan? Adding these here as well. Go see Sifters! It’s a little shop on Fog Lane in Burnage, about 5 mins walk or so from Burnage station. The boardwalk isn’t a venue or hotel anymore but you can see a blue plaque outside it, it’s on Princess Street. I was there 10 years ago. Pretty surreal as an Oasis fan to be there. If you’re into the Smiths, the Salford Lads Club has apparently got a nice little shrine in there.
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Post by mkoasis on Sept 22, 2023 15:19:11 GMT -5
I’ve got the 2009 vinyl with the green spine and Hamish McBain liner notes (loved those essays), the one that came some years after in 2015-17 somewhere, and the 10” vinyl box set. I don’t think I’ll pick this marble one up, unless I come across a cheap one. No need really.
I’d have loved a compilation, even digital playlist, of the best live versions of Oasis b-sides. Lots to choose from there. Maybe I should get on that.
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Post by mkoasis on Sept 19, 2023 13:46:22 GMT -5
The Jam - live Jam The Cure - Wish Buzzcocks - sonics in the soul Travis - Rock
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Post by mkoasis on Sept 19, 2023 13:43:57 GMT -5
I just found out the other day that Mitski just released a new album. I had no idea! Going to listen to it tonight.
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Post by mkoasis on Sept 19, 2023 13:36:53 GMT -5
This is the album that turned me from fan to super fan. This is the one that made me track down singles in shops and live tracks on file share sites. This is the one that got me reading every interview I could with the band. The fact that it’s not a proper studio album means almost nothing because this record itself means so, so much to me.
Almost all my favourite Oasis songs are on it. And it’s the best representation of the breadth of music they made.
That said, Round are Way definitely should have been on there in place of The Swamp Song.
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Post by mkoasis on Sept 19, 2023 13:27:35 GMT -5
I’d probably say Hey Now.
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Post by mkoasis on Sept 15, 2023 14:34:35 GMT -5
Just read this today. Turns my stomach. Johnny was always a great member of Oasis forums, I’ve seen his name around for years. I really hope he’s okay. It’s been a month. How horrifying for his family.
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Post by mkoasis on Sept 15, 2023 14:26:24 GMT -5
I know that many here will never agree with me and I’m okay with that. But I love ABWR. It’s one of my favourites from the album (and there’s a lot I like on this album). I like the guitar riff, I like the way Liam’s more rough vocal suits the song, I like the words.
I had been going through a bit of a difficult time and the day DBTT came out, I was out for a walk and listening to it and this one just hit me. And I felt better. It still helps clear the debris in my mind sometimes. It’s not an otherwise special or remarkable song but it’s always got a special place in my heart.
I also adore TUTS, TMOS, POTQ. I like GGTIA a lot and I think if KTDA had a better vocal take (like a good few other songs on the album) and had been done live a few times, it would have been a lot more impressive.
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Post by mkoasis on Sept 11, 2023 12:37:50 GMT -5
Is the deluxe CD worth it? I’m still not feeling bothered about it. It looks cool but I don’t think has much worthwhile that’s included, is there?
Also: after listening to that live version of Better Days, how the hell did it not make the cut? Definitely should have been on there!
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Post by mkoasis on Aug 27, 2023 14:56:33 GMT -5
Unacceptable that this strong version of Better Days and Live Forever were dropped from the album. You can retrieve them here Thanks for this. I do wish they’d included more COYK songs (only 3 made the cut - and it seems a lot of the COYK promo was to hype this gig) or Liam solo songs than the same Oasis ones that were on DBTRT. Otherwise, no complaints.
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Post by mkoasis on Aug 26, 2023 8:14:21 GMT -5
Beggars banquet Let it bleed Sticky fingers Exile on Main Street Some girls
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Post by mkoasis on Aug 26, 2023 8:00:18 GMT -5
So Liam has done a new cover: Jimi Hendrix’s “are you experienced?”
When I heard about it on the Oasis podcast I was sleepy and thought I dreamt it when I woke up. But it happened! He’s done it twice. Not sure how I feel about it yet but here it is.
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Post by mkoasis on Aug 15, 2023 17:18:00 GMT -5
I’m really loving the new Hives album. It feels most reminiscent of Tyrannosaurus Hives. The last album Lex Hives was in 2012 and was just okay but this new one is consistent and hits hard. Can’t wait to see them again in April.
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Post by mkoasis on Aug 3, 2023 14:06:40 GMT -5
Paul Weller - fat pop Manic street preachers - the holy Bible Buzzcocks - 30
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Post by mkoasis on Aug 3, 2023 14:03:47 GMT -5
I was thinking about this yesterday actually.
My answer is Dead in the Water. Here is why:
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Post by mkoasis on Jul 30, 2023 1:56:07 GMT -5
August is Wings month anyway for me, nothing can beat that. They’re only the band the Beatles could have been!
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Post by mkoasis on Jul 8, 2023 10:19:01 GMT -5
Apart from Worlds in Need (which I don’t like) and Moscow Rules (which I’m not bothered about) I either love or really like the rest of it.
My favourites: I’m free Everything’s electric Too good for giving up It was not meant to be The joker
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Post by mkoasis on Jul 6, 2023 13:23:38 GMT -5
I think Liam's career needs something new, something fresh I got the feeling that there's much less hype around his name Nah I don't think the hype around his name has been harmed in any way, I think people were probably just a bit put off by him daring to do something different. Once he's got the DM tour out of the way hopefully he'll go for a really heavy, almost punk kind of sound. It's what I've always wanted from him and I'm sure he'd nail it What I would love is an album with Liam, Paul Simonon of the Clash on bass, Steve Diggle of Buzzcocks on guitar or Steve Jones of the Sex Pistols.
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Jul 6, 2023 13:09:27 GMT -5
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Post by mkoasis on Jul 6, 2023 13:09:27 GMT -5
Going to see them this Saturday. I try to avoid setlist.fm because I want to be surprised. No idea what they’ll play (apart from a few more obvious cuts) but I’d love to hear Trim Trabb or Sing.
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Post by mkoasis on Jul 6, 2023 13:06:20 GMT -5
I saw Blondie this weekend actually, they were great. Hard to believe all these icons are as old as they are. But then again, we are aging too. I still feel shocked when I think Morning Glory came out nearly 30 years ago. Yeah, Blondie were playing at a festival over the weekend and that's where Debbie Harry celebrated her birthday. It was in the paper yesterday. But she's doing so well at nearly 80. And, you're right we are aging too. Time flies it really does. Yup that’s where I was. And think as much as Parallel Lines gets all the love, I think I like Eat to the Beat better. The sound they got on that one is terrific and so suited to the songs.
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Post by mkoasis on Jul 4, 2023 13:21:08 GMT -5
Thank you for passing this along! Always liked his contributions so I’m keen to check this out.
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Post by mkoasis on Jul 3, 2023 13:37:58 GMT -5
Stiff little fingers - nobody’s hero Noel HFB - council skies The kinks - something else Iggy pop - every loser
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Post by mkoasis on Jul 3, 2023 13:31:11 GMT -5
Debbie Harry turned 78 at the weekend and she still looks great. I saw Blondie this weekend actually, they were great. Hard to believe all these icons are as old as they are. But then again, we are aging too. I still feel shocked when I think Morning Glory came out nearly 30 years ago.
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Post by mkoasis on Jul 2, 2023 17:47:43 GMT -5
It absolutely would have been better to have the full gig. Or at least as much would fit on a single CD, which I’m assuming the 16 tracks is. But honestly, I’m just glad Roll It Over is on there. That’s my reason for getting excited about this. Half the songs we have live on Down by the River or in countless other solo or Oasis gigs. Roll it Over, plus Some Might Say and the COYK songs are what I want. The standard single CD will do for me.
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Post by mkoasis on Jul 2, 2023 17:37:34 GMT -5
One of the first bands I saw live, way back on the tour they did to promote their album "Faith" I remember they had a really weird video that they showed before they came on called "Carnage Visors" ... why my memory still retains this after 40+ years will forever be a mystery! They lost me after the Pornography album. Maybe I should give them another go? After all, it has been over 40 years ... You’ve got a lot to catch up on! And yes, your memory serves you correctly. You can hear the full soundtrack to Carnage Visors on the deluxe reissue of Faith.
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