Blair Vs Oasis
By Emma.
Following an interesting Twitter exchange with John Rentoul & Alex Smith (and considering I’ve already done one post about News International, which I believe holds true despite today’s developments) where Rentoul revealed that Liam Gallagher has likened his brother Noel to Tony Blair.
Enjoying the comparison, I thought I’d give “The Labour leadership of Tony Blair, through the medium of Oasis albums” a go.
Definitely Maybe/clause 4
What was needed was an audacious debut. Something that would have the press sitting up and paying attention. Coming almost out of nowhere this brave move is often considered by aficionados as the career peak – despite the populism that was to come.
(What’s the Story) Morning Glory/1997 – 2002.
Confident, cocksure, swaggering even for a while this was the only game in town. While more sensitive souls yearned for something a bit more nuanced, a bit more “left field”, there was no denying the spot on populism and popularity of a winning formula.
The splits with once loyal colleages though could be seen as a warning of what was to come.
Be Here Now/Iraq
Now Widely agreed to be a huge blundering mistake, even by those keen to sing its praises at the time, this was an overlong, overblown rambling mess. Sadly it had all of the swagger of previous endeavours even as the Emperor was proved to be naked.
Standing on the Shoulders of Giants/Public Service Reform
Widely loathed, but strangely loved by the true believers. Moments of genius can’t hide a darker and more disturbing direction.
Heathen Chemistry/Good Friday Agreement
When it works, when it’s good, it surprises you with just how good it can really be.
I’m going to leave my loyal reader to ponder among themselves (or in the comments) where I might have gone with Oasis’ last album – Don’t Believe The Truth…
Tags: Tony Blair
