If Definitely Maybe was the ranting of an unemployed, wanna be Rock'n'Roll star, then (what’s The Story) Morning Glory is what happens when you become a Rock'n'Roll Star.
You can certainly tell Noel Gallagher is a little older and a little wiser – and I use that with some caution.
His 3 chord Rock'n'Roll song writing has moved on to all out orchestral epic songs such as “Champagne Supernova”. You can also tell he is a lot more confident tackling backing vocals, and even singing lead on the hugely popular “Don’t Look Back In Anger”.
Morning Glory defined a generation, with classics that sum up the 90’s. The singles “Don’t Look Back In Anger”, “Wonderwall”, “Roll With It” & “Some Might Say” made a massive impact in the charts and was a testament to their success. However Morning Glory is also known for two songs, which were never released as singles. The seven & a half minuet epic that is “Champagne Supernova”, a glimpse of the brilliant things to come from the band, but also a warning of not knowing when to stop. And the title track “Morning Glory”. Very much a back to basics all out Rock'n'Roll song which captures the power of Oasis and Noel’s song writing skills. This is a very rare thing to have. To have two songs that are remembered as classics even by people who aren’t fans, off an album which were never released as a singles.
“(What’s The Story) Morning Glory” is one of those “Must Have” albums, which should be in anyone’s record collection. It’s up there with the best.
It defined a generation, you sang along to it, drank with it, and have probably shagged to it. Maybe not considered their best album but it is certainly a must if not only for nostalgic purposes.
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March 10th, 1995 |
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Sony |
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