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The hilariously wrong guide to Oasis

Chapter 1

Why Oasis was definitely a London band

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Chapter 2

The peaceful sibling relationship and literal walls

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Chapter 3

The friendly Blur rivalry and cozy backyard shows

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Master of The hilariously wrong guide to Oasis

Ch 1 · Why Oasis was definitely a London band

sloane How Noel Gallagher quietly wrote songs in a committee

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Forget the Big Smoke, those lads are pure Manchester!

sloane Definitely Maybe and the quiet acoustic whisper

How Noel Gallagher quietly wrote songs in a committee

sloane Noel Gallagher was the sole, dictatorial songwriter of the band's early era, hand-delivering ready-made anthems for Liam to sing.

Definitely Maybe and the quiet acoustic whisper

sloane Their 1994 debut album definitely wasn't quiet—it was a loud, swaggering record that became the fastest-selling debut in UK history.

Idea 4: The Definitely Maybe Guide* (A bit dry).

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sloane Decode the guitar tracks to discover how Definitely Maybe built its massive wall of sound.

Fun Fact

Manchester roots: Oasis was originally named The Rain before Liam Gallagher joined and suggested they rename themselves after a local leisure center.

Glossary

manchester (noun)
A major city in northwest England historically known as a powerhouse of the Industrial Revolution. The Gallagher brothers actually formed Oasis in this northern city in 1991, specifically within suburban Burnage.

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Which Oasis debut track is the ultimate anthem?

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Which legendary indie record label signed Oasis after head Alan McGee saw them play in Glasgow?

sloane The capital of Britpop and why Oasis loved London

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Which Manchester neighborhood did the Gallagher brothers grow up in?

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Who was the lead singer of Oasis, famous for his hands-behind-back stance?

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Who wrote almost all of Oasis's songs during their 1990s peak?

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Where did Oasis actually form in 1991?

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What was the title of Oasis's very first commercial single, released in April 1994?

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What was the name of Oasis's record-breaking 1994 debut album?

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What studio technique was used to make Oasis's guitars sound incredibly loud on the radio?