Oasis

Definitely Maybe Oasis 30th Anniversary Deluxe edition

Oasis' landmark debut album, “Definitely Maybe” - a staple of Britpop - will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2024. To mark the anniversary, the album will be released in a new 2CD deluxe edition, which in addition to the original songs also include plus the previously unreleased and discarded original recording session from Monnow Valley along with outtakes from Sawmills Studios plus a demo of Sad Song featuring Liam’s vocal - all recently mixed for this release by Noel Gallagher and Callum Marinho.

"Definitely Maybe," the debut studio album by Oasis, was released on August 29, 1994, and quickly became a cornerstone of the Britpop movement of the 1990s.

Upon its release, "Definitely Maybe" achieved immediate critical acclaim and commercial success, debuting at number one on the UK Albums Chart. It sold over 86,000 copies in its first week, setting a new record for the fastest-selling debut album in the UK at that time.

The album features several iconic singles, including "Supersonic," "Shakermaker," "Live Forever," and "Cigarettes & Alcohol." These songs quickly became anthems for a generation, encapsulating themes of youthful rebellion, working-class pride, and a sense of aspiration. Noel Gallagher's songwriting and Liam Gallagher's distinctive voice created a unique and powerful dynamic that defined the band's identity.

"Definitely Maybe" played a significant role in revitalizing British rock music in the 1990s. Its sound, influenced by legendary bands such as The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and The Stone Roses, combined raw rock energy with melodic hooks, inspiring countless bands that followed. The legacy of "Definitely Maybe" endures, with the album continuing to be celebrated in retrospective reviews and included in numerous "greatest albums of all time" lists. As a debut, it remains one of the greatest, solidifying Oasis's place in the annals of rock history.