Oasis

HOW long can a band keep selling out venues on the basis of two hit albums in the middle of the 90s?

In Oasis' case the answer is close to 13 years.

Since 1995's 'What's The Story Morning Glory' Oasis have produced four studio albums which flatter to deceive.

'Dig Out Your Soul' is no different, however it gets off to a promising start.

It's the most outright rock album the band have put together.

Opener 'Bag It Up' captures some of the energy of 'Rock 'n' Roll Star' and lead single 'The Shock Of The Lightning' deserves airplay regardless of legacy.

Liam-penned 'I'm Outta Time' closes side one of the album in style.

But from the sixth track (High Horse Lady) onwards the album gallops steadily downhill.

The remaining half dozen songs are made up of overblown filler and repetitive dirge.

Following Oasis is a bit like supporting England because they used to be good in 1966. 6/10

Teddy Thompson

TEDDY Thompson's fourth album could be the one that puts him on the map.

Thompson, has been bubbling under for the last eight years and is probably best known for his appearances alongside his friend, the colourful singer Rufus Wainwright

On 'Pieces Of What You Need' he strikes gold.

The son of folk-rock musicians Richard and Linda Thompson, he blends old school rock 'n' roll, traditional country and pure pop on an album heaving with hit songs.

Produced by Marius de Vries (Björk, Neil Finn, Rufus Wainwright) this is a meaty pop album worth getting your teeth into.

Reviews by Graeme Cousins

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