Music review of their new cd Standing on the Shoulder of Giants
Oasis*** Standing on the Shoulder of Giants (Epic) On Oasis’ fourth CD, the much-hyped, five-man band from Manchester, England, hasn’t strayed from its original concept. And why should they? The heavy-eyebrow siblings Gallagher and their three cohorts in music successfully copy the style of the most outstanding pop group of all time — the Beatles — so effectively, that fans forgive their lack of innovation. Standing on the Shoulder of Giants has everything the Fab Four is known for: wonderful sing-along melodies, gutsy guitar riffs and pleasing harmonies. As the CD’s title (probably intentionally) suggests, Oasis is boosted by the best.