Oasis - "Dig Out Your Soul" CD Review

OasisMellow and relaxing are some key words that come to mind when thinking of Oasis. Even the name itself renders a sense of tranquility. The water and vegetation characteristic of an oasis is essentially a paradise for those lost in the desert. With its peaceful and somewhat melancholy tracks, it’s not a far reach to say that Oasis’s new album Dig Out Your Soul(2008) is a paradise for listeners.

Dig Out Your Soul is the band’s seventh album, and their first since 2005. After a few disappointing albums in the past, this one is sure to place Oasis back on top as first-rate rockers.

As in many of their songs, a sense of The Beatles is prevalent, especially at the end of “The Turning” when guitarist Gem Archer closes out the song with a “Dear Prudence” inspired riff. However, the British rockers still have a sound all their own. More so, it seems as if in this album they’re still redefining it, with more instrumentals and richer vocals.

The song “To Be Where There’s Life” is a sick song with a fusion of traditional Indian sounding music. The guitar has a rhythmic free-flowing sound, emulating a sitar. It lends a nice break from the usual monotonous guitar and vocal drone that Oasis delivers. N to sayot that it’s a bad sound at all, but the band tends to stay on one note. The record's first single, “The Shock of the Lightning” is pure Oasis style, singing about love in a very philosophical manner accompanied by strong guitar and drumming in the background.

“I’m Outta Time” is a reflective song with piano instead of the usual rock standard of guitar and drums. It’s also said to be influenced by John Lennon. Lead singer Liam Gallagher delivers a good message in his lyrics “Looking back at all the things we’ve done/You gotta keep on keepin’ on.”

If you’re a fan of Oasis, you’re definitely going to like this album. Put it on when you’re reflecting on life or relationships and your good to go. In fact, when listening to this album, it’s almost as if you’re in your own little oasis.