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Heathen Chemistry, is the fifth studio album from Oasis (sixth if you include The Masterplan), and sounds like an album completely devoid of history and expectations--it is light and breezy and blissfully unaware of anything outside its (notably short) running time. The legendary Gallagher songwriting gland seems to have got stuck on cruise control since the late 1990s--and is focused on quality more than quantity now. There are some classic Oasis tunes here (the simple but effective "Stop Crying Your Heart Out"), yet the only song that wouldn't sound out of place on their 1994 debut is the playful rock growl of "Hung In a Bad Place", ironically written by new boy Archer. This poses a problem--what exactly defines an Oasis song now? Written by Noel? Sung by Liam?
Fortunately, Heathen Chemistry also features some overdue Noel Gallagher numbers--the more insightful, acoustic based songs such as the standout "Little By Little" (which contains the fantastic bridge "I didn't mean, what I just said / But my God woke up on the wrong side of his bed"). Nobody, really, does it better. Least of all his brother--"Songbird" is a startlingly good acoustic pop ditty, complete with trademark handclaps that, along with the voodoo spirit of Hendrix haunting his "Better Man", shows that his songwriting has improved tenfold since his last effort, but he still has much to learn. Where Noel Gallagher really excels, however, is in the production. For the first time, an Oasis album sounds clean and crisp--not musically, but in its sonic presentation--it's a technical achievement that elevates the album significantly.
Assured without being arrogant, heartfelt without being insincere--Heathen Chemistry will delight and repel in equal measures. It's a heroic return to form--hard as nails on the outside, yet soft and romantic on the inside--like every hero should be. --Ben Johncock
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OASIS Heathen Chemistry (2002 UK 11-track CD album including the singles The Hindu Times Stop Crying Your Heart Out Little By Little and Songbird) Will they or wont they? Album #6 and yet more expectation... which is met and bettered!Areally fantastic return to their early form and an album that you will not tire of picture sleeve RKIDCD25)
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
4 Classic albums out of 5 for the Mancs - not bad eh?,
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This review is from: Heathen Chemistry (Audio CD)
Well well well. It's now been 10 years into the fray for Oasis, or 7 if you count the time since their emergence on the scene. In that time, drugs have been taken, given up, crowds have been wowed consistantly and fans have both loved and hated them in equal measure for very different reasons.But how BORING would the nineties (and, yes, the noughties) have been without this fantastic band? From the opening bars of 'The Hindu Times', through the sing-a-longs of 'Stop Crying Your Heart Out' and 'Little By Little', to the spine-tingling final chords of 'Better Man', this album reminds us all of how precious Oasis have become. A 'return to form', people said. Well, in my opinion they only really lost it with 'Standing On The Shoulder Of Giants', a scratch and sniff album which, quite frankly, smelled as bad as Liam's mac after Knebworth (I'll bet). And yes, I do include 'Be Here Now' as a bona fide classic - just listen to it again, skipping 'The Girl In The Dirty Shirt' and tell me you don't like it. Thought as much. After the rock n roll excess of the nineties then, Oasis' fourth album proper DOES give us a cause to be jubilant in the jubilee year (there's no other reason, after all). Filled to the brim with classic Oasis tunes, it's the sign of a great album that when me and my mates had a conversation about it after seeing them at Finsbury Park twice last week, we couldn't agree on the best track. In fact, the four of us nominated FOUR different songs. And, a week later, mine's changed already from 'Stop Crying Your Heart Out' to 'Better Man'. Argh...decisions, eh? So, from the slamming of the door at the end of 'Be Here Now' which ironically marked the end of Oasis Mark I, we have finally got off the ground with Oasis Mark II after the arrival of this album. I'll lay my money on the next Oasis album being their best - all these great rock groups like The Beatles, The Stones etc have at least two golden periods and it looks like Oasis are hitting their second one now. I for one can't wait. Bring it on!
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Top 10. A truly excellent album.,
By David Mercer (Sheffield, South Yorkshire United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Heathen Chemistry (Audio CD)
I have listened to many artists. I usually criticise them. But Heathen Chemistry I thought was an excellent album. Oasis have created a superb album that is one of my favourites. With songs like " The Hindu Times", "Stop Crying Your Heart Out" and "Little by Little" this album is truly excellent and I would recommend it to any music fan. Even if your not a fan of Oasis I'd still recommend it. It's that good.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another Great Album? Not Surprised.,
By Lennon McCartney (Vancouver, Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Heathen Chemistry (Audio CD)
Oasis are developing a consistency that suggests that they will be around for awhile. Though many slagged their last two studio albums, (Be Here Now & SOTSOG) I feel that every album they have done, although unique, has remained on an even par with the rest. For those who do believe that the last two Oasis albums were below the standard of the first two, you will not be disappointed. Although the superb production reminds one of Be Here Now, the song writing is closer to that of Definitely Maybe. The album starts off with the loud, brash anthem, "The Hindu Times," which has already proven itself as a #1 single in many countries around the world. Following that, is the Noel sung football rocker, "Force of Nature," my pick as the albums best song. Third is the unforgettable "Hung in a Bad Place," written by Gem, and worthy of becoming a single. Next comes the melodic, ballad "Stop Crying Your Heart Out" which is reminiscent of "Wonderwall" and "Don't Look Back in Anger." "Songbird," Liam's first, is a pleasant offering, that wouldn't have been out of place on the White Album. Following that is another of Noel's best, "Little By Little." Though slammed by Rolling Stone, I believe this song deserves recognition as a highlight on an album with many unforgettable gems. The other newbie, Andy Bell, contributes "A Quick Peep," which is an appropriate bridge the last four songs. "Probably All in the Mind" sounds like something John Lennon might have come up with, as does "She is Love," the tribute to Noel's new girlfriend. "Born on a Different Cloud" may be Liam most sophisticated and adventurous offering to date, but "Better Man" is his finest, with a melody almost too arrogant for its lyrics. It also has some great guitar work, and almost a Keith Richards feel to it. This album is consistent in that there is something to offer in every song. It combines 60s style, with a little Gallagher flare, and a bit of something new for the papers to talk about. 5 Stars!
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