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The Masterplan

Oasis · 1998

66 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock · indie pop · indie rock

A collection of sweeping melodies and introspective lyrics that encapsulate the essence of Britpop's golden era.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • introspective late-night moods
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • steady, consistent energy levels

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on November 3, 1998, 'The Masterplan' is Oasis's fourth album, following their hugely successful 'Be Here Now.' At this point in their career, the band faced scrutiny over their declining critical reception despite continued commercial success, leading to a compilation of B-sides and previously unreleased tracks that showcased their songwriting prowess.
Stylistic neighbors
Blur· Pulp· The Verve

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Acquiesce 4:25
  • 2 Underneath the Sky 3:21
  • 3 Talk Tonight 4:21
  • 4 Going Nowhere 4:39
  • 5 Fade Away 4:13
  • 6 The Swamp Song 4:19
  • 7 I Am the Walrus (live) 6:25
  • 8 Listen Up 6:21
  • 9 Rockin’ Chair 4:35
  • 10 Half the World Away 4:21
  • 11 (It’s Good) To Be Free 4:18
  • 12 Stay Young 5:05
  • 13 Headshrinker 4:38
  • 14 The Masterplan 5:22

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