Standing on the Shoulder of Giants
Oasis · 2000
51 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock
A swirling blend of Britpop and psychedelic rock, infused with introspective lyrics and an experimental edge.
Top tracks — play these first
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Fuckin’ in the Bushes Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Go Let It Out — Opening the album with an expansive soundscape, this track showcases Oasis's shift towards a more experimental approach while retaining their signature hooks.
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Who Feels Love? — This song stands out for its lush instrumentation and introspective lyrics, representing the band's embrace of a more psychedelic sound.
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Gas Panic! — With its urgent energy and lyrical themes of anxiety and disillusionment, this track captures the emotional turbulence present throughout the album.
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Sunday Morning Call — This reflective piece features poignant lyrics about longing and uncertainty, highlighting the band's ability to convey deep emotion amidst their rock sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album explores new sounds while maintaining Oasis's identity, resulting in a mix of strong and weaker tracks.
What we noticed
- The opening track features a heavy use of samples and loops, setting a tone that blends rock with electronic elements.
- Several tracks incorporate unconventional song structures, such as 'Gas Panic!' which shifts between multiple tempos and moods.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- 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
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
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- atmospheric background focus
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — The album explores new musical territories, marking a departure from their established sound.
- Themes
- fame-induced anxiety· post-Britpop introspection· Sunday morning reflections
- Career context
- Upon its release in February 2000, 'Standing on the Shoulder of Giants' marked Oasis's fifth studio album, following their commercially successful 'Be Here Now'. The band was navigating a tumultuous period characterized by internal conflicts and changing dynamics, with this album showcasing a shift towards more eclectic influences and a departure from their earlier sound.
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Fuckin’ in the Bushes Start here 3:19
- 3 Who Feels Love? 5:44
- 4 Put Yer Money Where Yer Mouth Is 4:27
- 5 Little James 4:15
- 6 Gas Panic! 6:08
- 7 Where Did It All Go Wrong? 4:27
- 8 Sunday Morning Call 5:13
- 9 I Can See a Liar 3:13
- 10 Roll It Over 6:31
Disc 2
- 1 Go Let It Out 4:38
- 2 Let’s All Make Believe 3:50
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Kid A
Radiohead
Shares a similar introspective vibe and experimental soundscapes, exploring anxiety and alienation.
Urban Hymns
The Verve
Combines Britpop melodies with reflective themes, evoking a sense of nostalgia and emotional depth.
13
Blur
Pursues sonic experimentation and lyrical introspection, mirroring themes of personal struggle and change.
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