Oasis - Be Here Now (CD 1997)

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One to but for the old time favorites and the less popular of oasis. Altough only a few songs that i absolutley loved i think this cd is very mainstream.

Top Class band and all round greatness for the tunes they have produced ove and over all these yaers and here's hoping forever more.

If this album wasnt so over hyped it might have got more recognition. Certainly not the worst album by Oasis(Heathen Chemistry) but when it follows Morning Glory and Def Maybe it was always going to be the very difficult third album.

I never understood the criticism for the album. Let alone the criticism from Noel himself. I personally think that it was the last album where Oasis where miles above the competition. A giant of an opening track - what an awesome tune - before a pretty solid album. OK, what is the (reprise) thing all about? But apart from that it is the last truly great Oasis album!!!

I was pleased with the way in which the product arrived and it very quickly. I would certainly consider buying from him at some point.

this cd is superb and although not oasis best work this cd really stands the test of time u could put on any of todays bands such as killers, zutons, razorlight etc and this cd could stand alongside any of these and it would not be out of place with such anthems as stand by me and all around the world if like me u love oasis its a must for your collection. however if i had to pick a fault i would have to say that it does not hold a candle to definatley maybe oasis first album. that said oasisare still 1 of the best things to come out of the 90s musically of that there is no doubt.

With so many reviews of this CD, I wanted to put my own opinon.

If you not heard this album beofre, or you have but not for a long time, grab a copy. Before you listen to it, sit down with a copy of a few current bands' CD's such as the kooks, kaiser chiefs, zutons, killers, editors, anything you like. After listening to those, sit back and play Be Here Now and I'm sure you would agree it is at least a match for anything out there today. Oasis released two legendary albums prior to this so were always going to struggle but look at some of the tracks that missed out and only made it to b-sides for this album - Angel Child and Stay Young (which was actually dropped from the original line up for the album itself!!).

I Hope, I Think, I Know is a lively tune, Be Here Now is a throw-back to the heavier tone of the previous two albums but for me, Magic Pie and The Girl in the Dirty Shirt are classic Noel tracks and worthy of being in anyones collection.

Overall, I would agree with some people that this is not the bands best effort at an album, but it is hardly a poor attempt when compared to other albums released by different bands. Take it on it's merits and I'm sure you would agree that it is worthy of being in any rock + roll fans collection

I dont understand why this cd is always called a let down by critics this was the fastest selling album of all time and after the first 2 albums is isnt hard to understand why, this album has some quality oasis songs again a cd that you will play start to finish without skipping half a dozen tracks to get to the singles, i wouldnt say it it better than morning glory or def maybe but it is alot softer of an album which is prob the reason for this being the case as we had become used to oasis being the guys who rocked the house down! this ablum could well be any other band in the world best album if you havent got it your missing out the first track sets the tone you know what i mean!

It isn't one of the lads best and I think even they would admit that.

Having said that, there's one or two class tracks on it, especially, 'I hope, I think, I know'

The test to a decent album (in my opinion) is How many of the tracks do they play at a gig, and How many tracks have they put on their recent (best of) Stop The Clocks album?

The answer is none and none!!

Average album for the best band in the world.

definitely not their best work, but a decent enough attempt - it can't be easy to live up to the success of Definitely Maybe twice!

it's an OK listen, but for Oasis, it's not quite good enough.

one for fans of the band, but not for fans of the genre. I'd suggest Definitely Maybe, closely followed by Morning Glory, over any of their other work.

Bought for replacement, my original was stolen. I was lucky enough to get tickets for the Be Here Now gig in 1997 and heard all the music from this album the best way - live. I liked it then and wanted to hear it again.

Oasis define my character and my attitude of optimism and my own beliefs and opinions, i decided to buy as i lost a previous copy.
luke

As with most Oasis material, this is a classic. There are some interesting sounds on it and I'd recomend it to anyone considering buying it.

i like it . .

Outstanding album, 100% genious!! BUY BUY BUY!!

Get Morning Glory and Definitely Maybe first though.

as said in the title this album fails to live up to the usual standards met by the band .im sure you all have your favourite oasis songs but you'll be hard pressed finding a favourite in this album. not bad to own if your an oasis fan but for a person who is looking for classic albums this is not one of them.

Possibly my favourite album out of all the oasis albums!
You can really sit back and get lost in the ups and downs of the lyrical genius that is Noel Gallagher.
Buy this!

An amazingly produced rock and roll masterpeice! One of the only albums I can listen to from start to end, every note, foot step, door slam and toilet flush included! From rock anthems like all around the world to ballads like stand by me. Even a bit of country guitar thrown in played by Johnny Depp, this album is truly a lyrical and musical fantasy. One of Liam's favorites too! There's a couple of heavy intros that turn into melodic beauties. And the B-sides to the singles are amazing too if you can get your hands on them! trust me! Not one person i know dislikes this album. Buy it!