Definitely Maybe
Oasis · 1994
67 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock
A vibrant blend of anthemic melodies, swaggering guitars, and introspective lyrics that define Britpop's energetic dawn.
Top tracks — play these first
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Live Forever — This track embodies the album's spirit with its uplifting message and soaring chorus, becoming an anthem for a generation seeking hope amid uncertainty.
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Cigarettes & Alcohol — With its gritty lyrics and raw energy, this song captures the band's rebellious essence while critiquing youth culture and disillusionment.
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Supersonic — As the album's lead single, it showcases Oasis's signature sound with catchy hooks and confident swagger, setting the tone for their future success.
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Rock ’n’ Roll Star Start here — Opening with a bold declaration of ambition, this track encapsulates the band's desire for fame and its accompanying lifestyle, making it an immediate standout.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Definitely Maybe showcases strong songwriting and energetic performances, solidifying its place in Britpop history.
What we noticed
- The first track, 'Rock ’n’ Roll Star', establishes a high-energy tempo that is maintained through the first half of the album.
- Several tracks feature prominent guitar riffs that serve as hooks, particularly in 'Cigarettes & Alcohol' and 'Supersonic'.
- The last three tracks slow down the pace, creating a sense of closure as the album concludes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Defined its genre or moment. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- nostalgic reflective moments
- anthemic sing-along experiences
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This debut album established Oasis's reputation and marked their entry into the music scene.
- Themes
- 90s Britpop rebellion· working-class realism
- Career context
- Released on August 29, 1994, Definitely Maybe was Oasis's debut album, marking their entrance into the music scene. At this point, the band was still relatively unknown, but the album's success propelled them into the mainstream and established them as leading figures in the Britpop movement.
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Rock ’n’ Roll Star Start here 5:23
- 2 Shakermaker 5:08
- 3 Live Forever 4:36
- 4 Up in the Sky 4:28
- 5 Columbia 6:17
- 6 Supersonic 4:43
- 7 Bring It On Down 4:17
- 8 Cigarettes & Alcohol 4:49
- 9 Digsy’s Dinner 2:32
- 10 Slide Away 6:32
- 11 Married With Children 3:12
Disc 2
- 1 Whatever 6:21
- 2 (It’s Good) To Be Free 4:18
- 3 Half the World Away 4:25
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Parklife
Blur
Similar working-class narratives and energetic anthems capturing 90s British culture.
Different Class
Pulp
Shares themes of social commentary and youthful rebellion with a catchy, anthemic sound.
The Bends
Radiohead
Combines raw rock energy with introspective lyrics, embodying the angst of the 90s youth.
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