Oasis - (What's The Story) Morning Glory

Year Released: 1995

Genre: Britpop, Alternative Rock, Power Pop

Description:

(What's The Story) Morning Glory? is the second studio album by the English rock band Oasis, released on October 2, 1995. The album is the definitive statement of the Britpop movement and a cultural phenomenon that cemented Oasis's status as one of the biggest bands in the world. It was recorded during a period of immense creative output and explosive success for the band, following the release of their hugely successful debut, Definitely Maybe.

Musically, the album represents a move towards more accessible and anthemic stadium rock. The sound is characterized by massive, multi-layered guitar arrangements from Noel Gallagher, soaring melodies, and the powerful, swaggering vocals of Liam Gallagher. While it maintains the swagger and working-class defiance of their debut, it adds a new layer of musical maturity and a more polished, grand production.

The album is a hit-filled record, with a number of its singles becoming generational anthems. "Wonderwall" is the album's most famous and beloved track, a worldwide smash hit that has become a staple of rock radio and acoustic covers. "Don't Look Back In Anger," sung by Noel Gallagher, is another iconic track that showcases his growing songwriting prowess and has become an anthem of hope and resilience. The album also features the driving rock of "Roll With It" and the psychedelic "Champagne Supernova," which features a cameo from The Who's drummer, Alan White.

The album's massive success was unprecedented. It became the fastest-selling album in UK history at the time of its release and remains one of the best-selling British albums of all time. Its success transcended music, becoming a cultural touchstone that defined the mid-1990s in the UK. The album's creation was famously fraught with tension and in-fighting between the Gallagher brothers, which would come to define their professional and personal relationship for decades