Topic: Oasis/Bands that are similar? (Read 19644 times)

Pyrofyr · « **on:** 18 Sep 2008, 06:23 »

Out of curiosity are there any Oasis fans here? Everywhere I go online, it seems that you can never get a clear response as most of the people are arguing whether or not they're better than the Beatles as if it's relevant.

In any case, I'm absolutely in love with Morning Glory, and since I got a Zune Pass I'm downloading the rest of their albums, but looking for artists that are similar as well... anyone have any ideas? I figure if an Oasis fan were to post, it would be easier to go with some of their tastes.

imapiratearg · « **Reply #1 on:** 18 Sep 2008, 07:19 »

The Apples In Stereo
Spoon
Teenage Fanclub
The Olivia Tremor Control

Yup. I think I got it right.

Thrillho · « **Reply #2 on:** 18 Sep 2008, 08:46 »

Hurricane #1
Heavy Stereo

Other Britpop bands:
Elastica
Mansun
Blur (duh!)
Supergrass

Christophe · « **Reply #3 on:** 18 Sep 2008, 08:54 »

Blur. Right, Blur?

Ha. I do second Teenage Fanclub.

valley_parade · « **Reply #4 on:** 18 Sep 2008, 09:04 »

Thirded, though they can come off as one of the most boring bands ever.

rynne · « **Reply #5 on:** 18 Sep 2008, 09:15 »

I wouldn't say that Blur is really that similar to Oasis. Aside from both dominating the Brit-Pop scene of the mid90s (who remembers the "Country House" vs. "Roll With It" singles battle?) they really don't have much in common to my ears. Sorta like comparing Nirvana to Pearl Jam---both are kinda lumped into the same genre, but their influences and output didn't really suggest each other.

I'm probably biased, though, since Blur is one of my all-time favorite bands while Oasis never really interested me after the first few singles. Elastica's first album is all aces, too, and their second sounds a lot better in hindsight than it did when it was released.

Catacombs · « **Reply #6 on:** 18 Sep 2008, 10:33 »

The Stone Roses.

But seriously, i thought people hated Oasis on these boards? I love them but i never really spoke up about it. Maybe I'll put up some of their harder to find stuff this weekend in the medifyre thread.

gospel · « **Reply #7 on:** 18 Sep 2008, 10:46 »

I had this discussion a few days ago...

Why did people expect anything out of Oasis?

Pyrofyr · « **Reply #8 on:** 18 Sep 2008, 16:42 »

Well, I found Sloan to be quite good. Working my way through the rest of the list. Now that I'm trying out this "Zune Pass" stuff, I can just download and listen to it on the go instead of all of this torrenting or RS business. @_@;

I'm suprised I got so many suggestions it may take me a while, cause I usually listen to a 'great' song for at least a day when I first hear it, sometimes up to a week

I honestly don't care if anyone hates a band I like. It's all subjective.

I do however appreciate the suggestions greatly.

One thing I must ask however as I look through some of these bands, do they have any songs that might be not so popular but notable as making them 'great'? I know that some of my favorite bands were only my favorite cause I listened to the whole album (most of their staple songs sucked ass to me) D:

I downloaded full albums, but you know, easier to like a band if the first impression is great ;]

Also, a lot of these aren't really that similar at all to me... Hurricane #1 seems the most similar if anything, but on Zune all I get is previews, so if it's available in stores I'll probably go buy the CD, else wise end up downloading it.

I have another song I'd ask for similarities about, but I doubt many people listen to Shinedown, or specifically Beyond the Sun? I don't think it's that notable of a song to most people anyway. I'll save that for later though.

To be honest, my musical tastes are pretty broad, so anything you throw in here, chances are I'll like it, related to Oasis or not, however I am looking for more bands quite similar to them specifically.

imapiratearg · « **Reply #9 on:** 18 Sep 2008, 17:28 »

Quote from: Ptommydski on 18 Sep 2008, 11:04

Oasis were shitty but they're still a shit-load better than Coldplay or the Libertines.

:[ I was going to suggest the Libertines. Their self-titled isn't all that good, but Up The Bracket was pretty alright.

look out! Ninjas! · « **Reply #10 on:** 18 Sep 2008, 18:24 »

Oasis or Blur?
The answer is simple.

Pulp.

Christophe · « **Reply #11 on:** 18 Sep 2008, 21:19 »

Or Supergrass.

Thrillho · « **Reply #12 on:** 19 Sep 2008, 04:28 »

Quote from: rynne on 18 Sep 2008, 09:15

I wouldn't say that Blur is really that similar to Oasis. Aside from both dominating the Brit-Pop scene of the mid90s (who remembers the "Country House" vs. "Roll With It" singles battle?) they really don't have much in common to my ears. Sorta like comparing Nirvana to Pearl Jam---both are kinda lumped into the same genre, but their influences and output didn't really suggest each other.

I know they scarcely sound similar at all, but they are from the same era and the same kind of scene, as are the other bands I mentioned. So, as they do me, they might tickle the OP's fancy.

penfolder · « **Reply #13 on:** 19 Sep 2008, 05:49 »

If you like Oasis then try these similar ones:

The Verve
Kasabian
The View
The Coral
Cast

There were a whole string of soundalike Brit-Pop bands around the same time as Oasis and Blur but this list is as long as my arm!

Thrillho · « **Reply #14 on:** 19 Sep 2008, 09:16 »

Fuck, The Verve, how did I forget them?

And fuck everyone else, I still love their new record <3

StaedlerMars · « **Reply #15 on:** 19 Sep 2008, 09:55 »

I actually quite like their new record as well. I haven't really ever heard anything else by them. Except for the obvious Lucky Man and Bittersweet Symphony.

Pyrofyr · « **Reply #16 on:** 19 Sep 2008, 16:01 »

Quote from: penfolder on 19 Sep 2008, 05:49

If you like Oasis then try these similar ones:

The Verve
Kasabian
The View
The Coral
Cast

There were a whole string of soundalike Brit-Pop bands around the same time as Oasis and Blur but this list is as long as my arm!

I actually looove the Verve, as I had gotten it as a recommendation by MixView , and was listening to it. I've heard them before, so I downloaded all of their stuff xP

Kasabian I enjoy as well, although I haven't heard all of their stuff. The others, never heard of, but certainly will be downloading. o.o;

Also, we really need a recommendation thread or something here, maybe by genre or something. Music Genome Project hath failed me (Damn you Pandora!) in my search for songs similar to Beyond the Sun.

I'm sure you guys know a lot more 'underground' bands and whatnot that would sound similar, whereas as far as commercial musicians go there aren't many that are terribly similar. D:

Thrillho · « **Reply #17 on:** 20 Sep 2008, 04:57 »

Quote from: StaedlerMars on 19 Sep 2008, 09:55

I actually quite like their new record as well. I haven't really ever heard anything else by them. Except for the obvious Lucky Man and Bittersweet Symphony.

This may sound like damning with faint praise, but Urban Hymns is probably Britpop's best album. You need to hear it all.

Plus it's the album I lost my virginity to, so high-five for me!

Rez · « **Reply #18 on:** 23 Sep 2008, 13:11 »

Kula Shaker (shudder), The Charlatans, Black Grape/Happy Mondays.

Thrillho · « **Reply #19 on:** 23 Sep 2008, 13:33 »

Kula Shaker had some fucking brilliant tunes. 'Govinda' was amaaazing.

Pyrofyr · « **Reply #20 on:** 23 Sep 2008, 15:35 »

Well, a lot of the music in here was nothing similar to Oasis, as in the music. I guess it was similar as in the time period and such, but I was mostly looking for stuff that was similar in sound and what not. Don't get me wrong, I liked a lot of it, but it just wasn't similar. I'm working through the last 2 posts now, and I'll probably download what I can from there. I have found a good way to find bands similar though through Wikipedia, so I probably won't need anymore recommendations, although they are always welcome

Brocktoon · « **Reply #21 on:** 30 Sep 2008, 16:26 »

Check out Johnny Marr's solo album.

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