(What's The Story) Morning Glory? Review

"(What's The Story) Morning Glory?" is the second studio album from British rock band Oasis.  The blend of alternative rock and British pop music went a long way for Oasis.  This album is packed to the gills with hit song after song that honestly feels like a greatest hits record.  The band sticks to their guns with this one and put together one of the greatest compilations of songs the 90's had the pleasure of having.  The album also includes the ever popular "Wonderwall", an anthem in its own right and a song that doesn't seem to leave your brain.

Their previous release "Definitely Maybe" bursted Oasis onto the scene as rebellious British rock stars as they led a mini revival of the British invasion along with the band Blur.  "(What's The Story) Morning Glory?" is more of a mature effort that was sparked from some inner conflict over production issues between brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher.  Sometimes the best comes from bad situations and the brothers put their differences aside to create an album dripping in emotion and is not afraid of letting it shine through to carry the album to greatness.

Not only does the album have hits such as "Wonderwall", "Champagne Supernova", and "Don't Look Back In Anger", but just about every song on here has a catchy hook or an intoxicating melody that amazes you.  Songs like "She's Electric" and "Cast No Shadow" are hits in their own right as the band channeled their inner Beatles to bring you that same magic you got from listening to Abbey Road for the first time.  Its that good.  The Duo worked through their differences and at the end of the process they found a rainbow and a pot of gold.  The album is critically acclaimed and often is put up on the best albums ever charts.

Final Summary:

What made the Beatles great was the fact that they weren't afraid of holding back the emotions that they bled.  The same goes for Oasis on "(What's The Story) Morning Glory?".  The conflict between the brothers added to the already polished product that was this album.  If anything the emotion heard on this album is what really puts "(What's The Story) Morning Glory?" over the top. "Champagne Supernova" alone is a track that for its length, packed a strong punch and kept you on the hook throughout.  The song is nothing short of an anthem and caps off an album full of wonder, amazement, emotion, and right down to the bone raw rock n' roll.

Rating: 9.1/10