| Album | Year | UK #1 | Global Sales | Key Track | Critical Consensus | | :--- | :---: | :---: | :---: | :--- | :--- | | | 1994 | Yes | ~8M | Live Forever | Classic | | (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? | 1995 | Yes | ~22M | Wonderwall | Masterpiece | | Be Here Now | 1997 | Yes | ~8M | D’You Know What I Mean? | Overblown / Cult classic | | Standing on the Shoulder of Giants | 2000 | Yes | ~3M | Gas Panic! | Underrated / Uneven | | Heathen Chemistry | 2002 | Yes | ~4M | Stop Crying Your Heart Out | Mediocre | | Don’t Believe the Truth | 2005 | Yes | ~5M | The Importance of Being Idle | Comeback | | Dig Out Your Soul | 2008 | Yes | ~3M | The Shock of the Lightning | Solid final statement |
The first Oasis album without founding members Liam and Noel Gallagher (following Noel's departure), Heathen Chemistry features the Gallagher brothers and new recruits Gem Archer, Mark "Spike" Standefer, and Chris Sharrock. While not as universally acclaimed as their earlier work, the album still delivers catchy, melodic tracks like "The Hindu Times" and "A Certain Romance." oasis studio albums
A heavier, more psychedelic-blues direction. The band aimed for a “drum and bass” driven sound (not electronic – primal rhythm). Noel’s Falling Down is a moody, electronic-tinged masterpiece. Liam’s I’m Outta Time (featuring a John Lennon sample) is a poignant ballad. | Album | Year | UK #1 |
A transitional, stripped-back album after the departure of original members Bonehead (guitar) and Guigsy (bass). Features more psychedelic, melancholic, and introspective lyrics from Noel. Gas Panic! deals with his anxiety and panic attacks. Liam’s vocals are noticeably less snarling. | Underrated / Uneven | | Heathen Chemistry
It is widely considered one of the greatest debut albums ever, capturing the working-class ambition of '90s Britain. 2. (What's the Story) Morning Glory? (1995)
1994 ── Definitely Maybe 1995 ── (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? 1997 ── Be Here Now 2000 ── Standing on the Shoulder of Giants 2002 ── Heathen Chemistry 2005 ── Don’t Believe the Truth 2008 ── Dig Out Your Soul