Reprise Records is very pleased to announce the addition of Oasis to our growing roster of stellar acts. Formed by the Gallagher brothers in Manchester, England, in 1991, Oasis has become not only one of the most commercially successful rock bands in history, having sold more than 50 million albums worldwide, they are one of the most celebrated UK bands of all-time and arguably the most influential British band for the past 17 years. In addition to racking up eight No. 1 singles in the U.K. and a global total of no less than 171 platinum sales awards, the band has also scored big in the U.S. with three platinum albums, 1994's debut Definitely Maybe, 1995's career-making (What's the Story) Morning Glory, which has been certified quadruple-platinum thanks to the smash singles "Wonderwall" and "Champagne Supernova," and 1997's Be Here Now.
Diarmuid Quinn, Chief Operating Officer of Warner Bros. Records commented on welcoming the band into to the Warner Bros. Records family: Oasis are a world class band with a remarkable history. Everyone at Warner/Reprise could not be more excited at the prospect of supporting such great artists, and working closely with Big Brother to continue to increase Oasis' profile in North America. P.S. the new music kicks ass!"
The North American Distribution partnership with Big Brother Recordings and Reprise not only gives us access to the timeless catalog of Oasis, but we have the pleasure of releasing their seventh studio album "Dig Out Your Soul," October 7th.
The new single,'The Shock Of The Lightning' impacts Alternative on August 19th and it's the first new Oasis music since last year's 'Lord Don't Slow Me Down', taken from the on the road film of the same name.
'Dig Out Your Soul' sees Dave Sardy return to the producer's chair following his work on their 2005 album, 'Don't Believe The Truth'. Recorded at Abbey Road and mixed in Los Angeles, all four members once again contribute tracks, but the recording marks a new approach for the band as described by the band's principle songwriter, Noel:
"I wanted to write music that had a groove; not songs that followed that traditional pattern of verse, chorus and middle eight. I wanted a sound that was more hypnotic; more driving. Songs that would draw you in, in a different way. Songs that you would maybe have to connect to - to feel."
The lead single is still unmistakably Oasis, a Noel penned song with Liam's immediately familiar voice to the fore underlining their distinctive brand of finger in the socket rock 'n' roll.
'The Shock Of The Lightning' may well represent the most recognisable Oasis song on the album but, again, the new approach on 'Dig Out Your Soul' was present on this lead track as Noel explains:
"If 'The Shock Of The Lightning' sounds instant and compelling to you, it's because it was written dead fast. And recorded dead fast. 'The Shock of The Lightning' basically is the demo. And it has retained its energy. And there's a lot to be said for that, I think. The first time you record something is always the best."
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