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Blur or Oasis?

Discussion in 'TalkCeltic Pub' started by Paul McAuley, Apr 9, 2017.

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  1. Callum McGregor The Captain Gold Member

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    The main similarities between The Beatles and Oasis are that they were the most popular British band of their time and that they both cashed in by re-releasing their old hits.

    Other than some fan like references in the Oasis lyrics, the comparison with The Beatles has mainly survived due to lazy journalism.

    Personally, some of Oasis's music is some of the best I've ever heard. Claims that they're uninventive when they've managed to write great songs with relatively uncomplex music just don't stand up.

    Blur are a good band but they're not on Oasis's level.

    Btw, if you don't feel like strutting around with a swagger after hearing the opening riff to 'Cigarettes & Alcohol', you're a * weirdo.
     
    Callum McGregor, Apr 9, 2017
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  2. Paul McAuley

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    Record sales put them on the same level
     
    Paul McAuley, Apr 9, 2017
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  3. boylebhoy95

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    Oasis without a doubt!
     
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  4. Finn Balor

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    The Beatles all time record sales dwarf Oasis's mate.
     
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  5. Paul McAuley

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    Never debated that. Blur on oasis are in the same league tho.

    Beatles tho are the most overated band ever but that's another argument
     
    Paul McAuley, Apr 9, 2017
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  6. Senna s1979

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    Blur and Oasis? Nowhere near the same level :56:

    Definitely Maybe by itself has more worldwide sales than the whole of Blur's output throughout their entire career.
    Gorillaz are Albarn's leading project in terms of sales - still dwarfed by Oasis.

    Nah they aren't. You might not like them but saying they are 'overrated' is just being cuntish about their influence over not just popular music but culture, literature, film, language and a whole list of other things.
     
    Senna s1979, Apr 9, 2017
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  7. Finn Balor

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    Fair enough, my mistake.

    No they are not, maybe in your mind but over 600,000,000 album sales with under 10 years worth of music says otherwise.
     
    Finn Balor, Apr 9, 2017
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    Blur or oasis! Lol. * me, anyone who chooses Blur needs their head seen too! Who do I choose, well that's self explanatory.
     
    leeso-ardoyne, Apr 9, 2017
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    Agree with Minty, Cigarettes and Alcohol is the most swagger inducing song ever written, sunsheeeeeine
     
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  10. The Prof Administrator Administrator

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    Some might say different.
     
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    Is that true?
     
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    I liked Oasis a little bit more at the time but now I like Blur. Can't listen to Oasis anymore without wanting to tear my ears off. Blur still sound amazing to me.
     
    muffitO'tea, Apr 9, 2017
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  13. Marty McFly Whoa, this is heavy

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    Oasis.

    Noel Gallagher is an absolute legend in my eyes.
     
    Marty McFly, Apr 9, 2017
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    Yeah i've always been a fan, love the guys voice, also think he's a great songwriter.
     
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  15. Mr Shelby Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    Last bit is spot on.:56:

    Was listening to it on the train the other day and immediately felt happier
     
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  16. cidermaster Gold Member Gold Member

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    Blur Their album Parklife was brilliant,listen to that and you will feel young forever!!!
     
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    Not really fond of either.

    Probably prefer Blur.
     
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    Oasis * all over Blur..
     
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  19. McChiellini..

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    Anyone that say's Blur should be banned..
     
    McChiellini.., Apr 9, 2017
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  20. Senna s1979

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    Yes. Blur have sold iirc around 15million records their entire career. Their biggest selling albums (Parklife and Great Escape) both sold 2.5million copies roughly worldwide.
    Definitely Maybe is cracking on for 15million sales worldwide. What's the Story is at 21million or so.
    Although it depends where and what you read.

    Total Oasis album sales are at 71million worldwide. Impressive.
     
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