Be Here Now cover

Be Here Now

Oasis · 1997

71 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · indie pop · indie rock

An exuberant blend of anthemic melodies and sprawling instrumentation that encapsulates the hedonism of the late '90s.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • atmospheric background focus
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on August 21, 1997, 'Be Here Now' was Oasis's third studio album, following their massive success with '(What's the Story) Morning Glory?'. At this point, the band was at the height of their fame, experiencing both immense popularity and significant pressure to deliver a follow-up that would match their previous commercial triumph.
Stylistic neighbors
Blur· Pulp· The Verve

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 D’You Know What I Mean? 7:42
  • 2 My Big Mouth 5:02
  • 3 Magic Pie 7:19
  • 4 Stand by Me 5:56
  • 5 I Hope, I Think, I Know 4:23
  • 6 The Girl in the Dirty Shirt 5:49
  • 7 Fade In‐Out 6:52
  • 8 Don’t Go Away 4:48
  • 9 Be Here Now 5:13
  • 10 All Around the World 9:20
  • 11 It’s Gettin’ Better (Man!!) 7:00
  • 12 All Around the World (reprise) 2:08

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