Don't Believe the Truth
Oasis · 2005
64 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock
A bold return to form, blending catchy hooks with a swaggering Britpop edge and reflective lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Turn Up the Sun Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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The Importance of Being Idle — This track exemplifies Oasis's knack for crafting infectious melodies and relatable lyrics, capturing a sense of laid-back defiance that resonates widely.
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Lyla — Opening with an anthemic riff and driving rhythm, this song solidified Oasis's rock roots while showcasing a mature songwriting evolution.
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Guess God Thinks I’m Abel — With introspective themes and a captivating chorus, this track highlights Noel Gallagher's lyrical depth while maintaining the band's signature sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends catchy hooks with reflective lyrics but lacks strong cohesion across its length.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature driving guitar riffs and upbeat tempos, while the fourth track introduces a more reflective tone with slower pacing.
- Several songs incorporate call-and-response vocal patterns, particularly in the choruses, enhancing their catchiness.
- The album closes with a track that features layered harmonies and a gradual build-up, creating a sense of resolution.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- contemplative late-night vibes
- melodic hooks and introspection
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Revitalized interest in Oasis and marked a strong return after previous album's reception.
- Career context
- Released in 2005, Don't Believe the Truth marks Oasis's sixth studio album and their first after a three-year hiatus following the lukewarm reception of their previous album, Heathen Chemistry. At this juncture, Noel Gallagher took greater creative control, leading to a more cohesive sound that echoed their earlier successes while exploring new lyrical themes.
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Turn Up the Sun Start here 3:59
- 2 Mucky Fingers 3:55
- 3 Lyla 5:10
- 4 Love Like a Bomb 2:52
- 5 The Importance of Being Idle 3:39
- 6 The Meaning of Soul 1:42
- 7 Guess God Thinks I’m Abel 3:24
- 8 Part of the Queue 3:48
- 9 Keep the Dream Alive 5:45
- 10 A Bell Will Ring 3:07
- 11 Let There Be Love 5:31
Disc 2
- 1 The Ear Has No Memory 16:46
- 2 Lyla Promo Video 4:16
- 3 Credits 0:41
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Urban Hymns
The Verve
Shares the same blend of Britpop grandeur and introspective themes, capturing post-90s disillusionment.
Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
Arctic Monkeys
Combines sharp British lyricism with a vibrant rock sound, reflecting on working-class life and idleness.
Think Tank
Blur
Explores a similar sonic palette with introspective lyrics, merging Britpop with experimental influences.
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