Blur or Oasis

The Monkey · 07-29-2009, 10:52 AM

We also mustn't forget Oasis' role as the fashion gods of the 90s. Wanting to challenge the norm of rock stars only wearing tight clothes, the Gallagher brothers introduced their own jaw-dropping examples of excellent taste:

Grotesque Head · 07-29-2009, 02:53 PM

Blur

risnuff · 07-30-2009, 09:22 PM

They've both had their moments of brilliance (Parklife, Blur's self titled, Definitely Maybe, Morning Glory), their mixed bags (Great Escape, Be Here Now) and their rubbish (Most of Think Tank, Most of Standing... and Heathen Chemistry). I'm a yank, but they're two of the bands I listen to most consistently, despite most people on this side of the pond only knowing them each for one song. What can I say? They're catchy.

I'll give the nod to Oasis. Noel Gallagher wrote pretty universal stuff that applied to a lot of people, while Damon Albarn wrote smart pop songs that applied more to British society. Although if they were both playing in my town on the same night, I'd go see Blur since I've already seen Oasis live before.

As for Oasis' newest album, it's easily the best since Be Here Now.

scottsy · 07-30-2009, 10:30 PM

I dunno, I've always preferred Blur's arty pretensions over Oasis' swinging for the cheap seats approach... but thats just how I like my music, I guess, leaning towards artiness...

Mojo · 07-31-2009, 05:24 AM

Well, that'll pretty much rule Oasis out then. Nothing arty about Oasis, even at their best.

scottsy · 07-31-2009, 11:43 PM

Yeah artiness and Oasis are,well two completely opposing concepts... But I do have to admit there's definitely alot of charm and attraction to their everyman anthems...

pizza pie · 08-01-2009, 11:50 AM

blur songs are more interesting while most oasis`s songs sounds the same

HuskyInDenial · 08-04-2009, 06:57 PM

I really, truly, completely love Blur.

As for jumping on the bandwagon... well, even if they did, it seems like they hopped on, rode it to the top, and jumped off saying, "We'll go our own way from here." To be honest, though, I always thought Parklife was way too diverse to be considered any single genre, especially Shoegaze. That's what I've always loved about them.

Black People Are Cool · 08-04-2009, 07:41 PM

"They're a joke aren't they? It's just lots of middle class people applauding a bunch of guys who act stupid and write really primitive music. Then people say 'oh it's so honest'"

sweet_nothing · 08-04-2009, 08:02 PM

07-29-2009, 02:53 PM	#362 (permalink)
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07-30-2009, 10:30 PM	#364 (permalink)
scottsy Untalented Drummer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sussex, Wisconsin Posts: 2,900	I dunno, I've always preferred Blur's arty pretensions over Oasis' swinging for the cheap seats approach... but thats just how I like my music, I guess, leaning towards artiness... __________________ "If you're like me, then it's possible you're a clone generated from my stolen DNA. I suggest you turn yourself in for destruction immediately" - Shaun Micallef.

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Mojo Melancholia Eternally Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: England Posts: 5,018	Well, that'll pretty much rule Oasis out then. Nothing arty about Oasis, even at their best. __________________ Last.FM \| Echoes and Dust

07-31-2009, 11:43 PM	#366 (permalink)
scottsy Untalented Drummer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sussex, Wisconsin Posts: 2,900	Yeah artiness and Oasis are,well two completely opposing concepts... But I do have to admit there's definitely alot of charm and attraction to their everyman anthems... __________________ "If you're like me, then it's possible you're a clone generated from my stolen DNA. I suggest you turn yourself in for destruction immediately" - Shaun Micallef.

08-01-2009, 11:50 AM	#367 (permalink)
pizza pie Groupie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Nazareth Posts: 9	i prefer blur blur songs are more interesting while most oasis`s songs sounds the same

07-29-2009, 10:52 AM	#361 (permalink)
The Monkey Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sweden Posts: 803	We also mustn't forget Oasis' role as the fashion gods of the 90s. Wanting to challenge the norm of rock stars only wearing tight clothes, the Gallagher brothers introduced their own jaw-dropping examples of excellent taste:

07-30-2009, 09:22 PM	#363 (permalink)
risnuff Groupie Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2	They've both had their moments of brilliance (Parklife, Blur's self titled, Definitely Maybe, Morning Glory), their mixed bags (Great Escape, Be Here Now) and their rubbish (Most of Think Tank, Most of Standing... and Heathen Chemistry). I'm a yank, but they're two of the bands I listen to most consistently, despite most people on this side of the pond only knowing them each for one song. What can I say? They're catchy. I'll give the nod to Oasis. Noel Gallagher wrote pretty universal stuff that applied to a lot of people, while Damon Albarn wrote smart pop songs that applied more to British society. Although if they were both playing in my town on the same night, I'd go see Blur since I've already seen Oasis live before. As for Oasis' newest album, it's easily the best since Be Here Now.

08-04-2009, 06:57 PM	#368 (permalink)
HuskyInDenial Groupie Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Memphis Posts: 10	Bandwagon? really? I really, truly, completely love Blur. As for jumping on the bandwagon... well, even if they did, it seems like they hopped on, rode it to the top, and jumped off saying, "We'll go our own way from here." To be honest, though, I always thought Parklife was way too diverse to be considered any single genre, especially Shoegaze. That's what I've always loved about them. __________________ [and the little ones chewed on the bones]

08-04-2009, 07:41 PM	#369 (permalink)
Black People Are Cool Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Woodstock Posts: 79	"They're a joke aren't they? It's just lots of middle class people applauding a bunch of guys who act stupid and write really primitive music. Then people say 'oh it's so honest'"