Oasis - (What's The Story) Morning Glory (CD 1995)

Following the phenomenal success of the rock n' roll classic 'Definately Maybe' (and remember this was at a time when guitar-based rock was not in vogue!) Oasis were faced with the dilemma of whether to take the same successful formula, remould and rehash it to make to make 'Definately Maybe II' or whether to risk all and to challenge their audiance into accepting a rather different face to the band and Noel's song-writing talent.

They took the latter option and the result was 'What's the Story?' - an album that broke new ground but which probably left many of their traditional fan base behind - hence the less than ecstatic reviews that the album has recieved.

Ten years down the line, and after the sometimes erratic musical output by the band, 'Whats the Story?' is as fresh and alive as Oasis ever managed to sound. Noels songs and the bands' performance is cohesive, succinct and engaging.

In many ways this album defines the Oasis that could have been had the excesses of rock n roll that destroyed their third album not kicked in. 'Whats the Story?' is an album that should be in all music fans CD collection - but mainly for the rock gems that hide between its classic singles tracks.