[Whatever] Lyla

[Jeff Burton]

I think Lyla is great.  Melody, vocals, production,
chorus, the whole lot.  And for those holding out for
another Live Forever, or Wonderwall, or whatever (no
pun intended!), don’t hold your breath.

Noel’s going on 38 now, there won’t be another
Definitely Maybe, there will be no US resurrection. 
I’m not suggesting that we lower our expectations, but
it seems that many people (both here and on the
forums) are wishy-washy and hesitant to say how they
feel about the song without going back to the past. 
For where Oasis are in 2005, I think it’s great. 
Everything else aside, I think it’s great.  It’s a
good stomp!  But it’s cool if you don’t share the same
sentiment, although it’s not necessary to lay it out
in context of where the band needs to go, whether it’s
a step in the right direction, etc.

Oasis haven’t lost their glory, they’ve just grown old
like every other band must.  In fact, I’m willing to
say they’re in better shape now than most Rock bands
are at their age.  From the Stones to AC/DC to the Jam
to whomever, most bands 10-years-on have already made
their last great album and will make 1 or 2 more good
ones if they're lucky, if they haven’t already
disbanded (most have).

My girlfriend, who has endured more than her share of
Oasis music over the last many years, considers Lyla
her favorite Oasis song. She actually said that!  She
loves it, my sister loves it, even the people on the
Punk Ottawa forums like it (of all places), and I
think a lot of people will... except for many Oasis
fans.  Weird.

Jeff


		
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