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Can Oasis continue without Noel Gallagher? – have your say

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September 1, 2009 | 66 Comments
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Following Noel Gallagher's departure from Oasis at the weekend (August 29), we want to know whether you think the band can go on without him.

Following the "altercation" with brother Liam Gallagher, the guitarist announced he was leaving the band. However, the rest of the group are yet to decide on their future.

Could Oasis continue with only one Gallagher brother and get a new guitarist, or does Noel quitting mean the end as far as you're concerned?

Have your say now and vote here - Can Oasis continue without Noel?

Plus tell us what you think by sending your thoughts and opinions on Oasis' future - along with your full name and where you're from - to news@nme.com, with Oasis in the subject.

We'll print the best, along with the results of our poll, in next week's issue of NME.

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Dangerous Marsupial

Sep 1, 2009

Say whatever you like about how 'he's better than Liam' but at the end of the day, all band members except a single are replaceable, and Noel does very little singing.

VickySC

Sep 1, 2009

I bloody well hope not.

RedBellyBoy

Sep 1, 2009

It'd be funny to see them try. Things had got bad enough with Noel still in the band, imagine it without. Heavy Stereo anyone? ha ha

mucky_finger

Sep 1, 2009

no one can replace noels voice in songs like don't look back in anger, live forever etc. but i guess they could find someone to take his place as a guitarist. so liam, andy, gem and whoever takes noels place would have to stick to songs like rocknroll star, supersonic...i mean, they are great songs but it's only a part of what oasis is (was)! i say: go on if you like, just get used to the fact that the new oasis wont be nearly as good as the true oasis! besides, the band was built up around the brothers and now with one of them gone i just don't see it happening! but i hope noel goes solo!

Anjil

Sep 1, 2009

To be honesty how can Oasis continue with out Noel, it would never be the same.Also who is going to write great Oasis Songs, the rest are not bad but Noel is great at it.Oasis Live has always been a bit of a mixed bag it always depended on Liam having a good day and on his bad ones he just attacked the songs and mic eg i Tunes. Sadly R.I.P Oasis

wellduhobviously

Sep 1, 2009

Of course they can, his songwriting contribution has been dimishing with every album - Liam, Gem and Andy all write. He's not irreplacable as a guitarist. Liam can sing his songs. It's a no brainer.

doidgey172

Sep 1, 2009

Oasis without Noel..? You might as well go see an Oasis tribute band.

TOMQ84

Sep 1, 2009

I'm absolutely gutted as Oasis are my favourite band of all, but hopefully it will just be a break and Noel can make his solo album, then get the band back together in a few years. But they shouldn't continue and dont think they will as it wont be the same.

SiroVai

Sep 1, 2009

News just in... Oasis dont matter.

dreiers

Sep 1, 2009

I think Liam has a very distinctive voice, but personally if you tried to make a CD based on all the tunes liam has written in the past, it would be pretty dull. They are fine amongst other tunes written by noel but think they would suffer on their own.

Ziuzu

Sep 1, 2009

Last time Noel quit the band I saw them at a festival - truly dissapointing it was. The rest of the band can write songs, but, if we're honest... A solo Noel dressed as a clown with a ukulele has better chances to stay in business.

doubledong

Sep 2, 2009

Sorry to break it to you SiroVai, but you don't matter. Record and ticket sales, worldwide press reaction clearly show that there are a good many people out there whose opinion differs from yours. Huh.

presley1

Sep 2, 2009

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=SAP3RBL2Sounds better to me!!

littlefisheatbigfish

Sep 2, 2009

i think this could either pull the band apart or bring them closer togetheri think liam could play this very well, this could be his chance to win over his critics...the band could stop playing old material and play new material, have a bigger contribution from gem and andy perhaps let them sing some of their own songs,

littlefisheatbigfish

Sep 2, 2009

i think this could either pull the band apart or bring them closer togetheri think liam could play this very well if he wanted to, this could be his chance to win over his critics...the band could stop playing old material and play new material, have a bigger contribution from gem and andy perhaps let them sing some of their own songs,

luketherifle

Sep 2, 2009

Yes,they can.Gem is excellent guitar player who can take over Noels duties. The songs may not be as good, but all three can write and Liam is getting better, I'm Outta Time is brilliant. I prefer Liams voice to Noels anyway, but Noel is a genius. P.S to Mucky Fingers...Noel doesn't sing Live Forever..

RadhiB

Sep 2, 2009

I'm not the biggest oasis fan but it wouldn't be the same without Noel.Don't look back in anger is one of my fave songs of theirs & in my opinion Noel was the better brother:he can sing, he can play guitar and is MUCH better looking,prefer him as the frontman tbh.People will still buy their songs just out of curiosity though,not the enjoyment.what a shame......good thing Arctic Monkeys,described as more important than oasis,are fuckin awesome and still here,shame they'll never play teddy picker anymore :( that's more upsetting!

Scotty12

Sep 2, 2009

Oasis are nothing without Noel, so no, t would be a disaster if they continue without him.Noel should continue without oasis!

the_walrus89

Sep 2, 2009

oasis are by far my fav band and im gutted that Noel has left. In my opinion there is no way oasis can carry on without Noel. They wud hav to do something truly amazing before anyone would giv it any credit. As i feel everyone wud make there mind up that it is going to be shit before thev even heard it, and therefore not giv it a chance and judge it fairly. So for me theres no point.I think a Noel solo project wud be interesting and am looking forward to that . As for liam i think he shud form another band under a different name. I reckon hes still got alot to offer, ok hes not the singer he was but on his day hes still something to behold live (the middle day at heaton park being one of them) . He can also write a tune or two. so with the write people with him he cud make a mint band , maybe he shud give Richard Ashcroft a ring or John squire or maybe that ryder-jones lad that was in the coral.

mariamariajo

Sep 2, 2009

Oasis no existe sin Noel. Liam se ha convertido en un pendejo drogadicto. Sin Noel, Oasis estÃ¡ Muerto. Tengo suerte de haberlos visto 4 veces en mi vida. Lamento todo haya terminado asi. Espero el disco Solista! Noel, Argentina te ama!!olÃ© , olÃ© , olÃ© olÃ©...Noel, Noel!!Maria Jose

electricalSunset

Sep 2, 2009

Oasis without Noel would'b be only about money or useless. Without Noel it won't work

ToeZoo

Sep 2, 2009

One Word: Blur

generalreef

Sep 2, 2009

yes oasis can continue, but liam's voice has turned to shite as of late, have you heard thier live shows? noels gets better with age.noel should start a band with johnny marr , mani from stone roses/primal scream and zach starkey or stephen morris playing drums.

Zynukthoom

Sep 2, 2009

Noel IS the band! He's the musical mastermind, the proper lyricist, and produced the best songs that came from that band. Oasis is nothing without Noel.It's sad to say, but if Oasis tries to continue on without him, they'll fail.Well at least their 'last' true album, 'Dig Out Your Soul', was quite decent. Some real good tracks on that record.Until then, I'll be waiting for Noel's solo record.

nige4958

Sep 2, 2009

Of course they can continue. Both Bell and Archer are competent musicians. Bring in Page or Blackmoore and show that punk Noel how it's really done.

revkev53

Sep 2, 2009

The band could not continue to be successful without Noel, or Liam for that matter. Essentially, they are Oasis (not to take away from the others). They've already proven they could get by without Bonehead.

leep_eers

Sep 2, 2009

Well mucky_finger... considering it was LIAM on Live Forever...I think Oasis without Liam will be interesting! I'm excited!

finn78

Sep 2, 2009

Liams voice is the most critical aspect of Oasis, its what defines Oasis. If it had been Liam that had walked out it would have been game over for Oasis and Noel would have gone solo. But Noel leaving just isn't as much of a big deal for Oasis. Noel writes amazing tunes, but the rest of the band are still very capable of writing great Oasis Tunes, as has been proven on the last two LPs. Both Andy and Gem have written some stunning tunes for bands they have played with in the past. And Liam has improoved with every album. They should and will continue on. Liam will do it to stick to fingers up to his brother and to proove the point that he is a person in his own right.Oasis may have lost Noel, but its the most exciting Oasis have been in about 12 years. I can't wait to here an Oasis album with no Noel vocals...his voice is tunefull, but doesn't touch his brothers. Dare I say it, but I think Noel could actually be the loser here. When the Stone Roses split up everyone thought that John Squire would be the one to continue on to do great things and not Ian Brown. How wrong could we have all been. The single biggest with any rocknroll band is the voice and swagger of the lead singer. I think this will all play out in Liams favour.

sydbarrett5

Sep 2, 2009

I think if Oasis are going to have any success at all, Liam's gotta get his shit together first.

G.W. Canuck

Sep 2, 2009

You could say it's too bad but all things have to end. Oasis had their peak in the 90's and the early part of this decade. But really, since then they've been surpassed by numerous acts from several different, exciting genres. Oasis should retire for good and at least keep their name in good stead. They'll have a good enough legacy if they pack it in now. At the top of their game they mattered, like Blur, who also will not try to continue any longer. Noel needs to take a page from Damon and try new and exciting things. Maybe after that happens he'll matter again. I wish them all the best of luck in the future, no matter which direction they choose to go.

SaintBob

Sep 2, 2009

they should give it a go - Andy Bell has a fantastic songlist from past bands Ride & Hurricane #1 - as did Gem in Heavy Stereo ("smiler" was a belter) so both have the credentials to supply Liam some top tunes. bring it on!

liamrocks1

Sep 2, 2009

i`d like to thank oasis for being the soundtrack to my 20's and now 30's. although noel is the more talented songwriter, liam IS and always will be oasis. they can exist without noel but not without liam. the rest of the band can write good tunes and liams songwriting goes from stength to strength, songbird, i`m outta time are classics. i wish them the best of luck. stay mad4it!

SyCoops

Sep 2, 2009

Could Oasis continue with only one Gallagher brother and get a new guitarist? NO!Does Noel quitting mean the end as far as you're concerned? YES!Noel Gallagher IS Oasis, Liam's class but it's Noels baby!

CF250971

Sep 2, 2009

I don't think Oasis should continue. Without Noel they will become a nostalgia act and a joke. All Liam's songs sound like sub Lennon pastiches. Noel always wrote the best songs. I would prefer the band to split and maybe Noel go solo. Liam needs Noel more than Noel needs LIam.

f_l_a_p_h_e_a_d

Sep 2, 2009

Surely the question should be "Can the NME survive without Oasis?"

charlie mw

Sep 2, 2009

oasis without noel?? i bet liam is talking to francis rossi as we speak! do us a favour and call it a day, if you'd sacked it 10 years ago we may still have a little respect for you

sprsonic

Sep 2, 2009

I love this band, but Oasis doesn't exist without Noel. Going on without him doesn't make sense. I can't imagine that is even an option for them. This is a senseless survey.

honeytrap

Sep 2, 2009

I reckon its a great time to call it a day. At least their last album was not bad, and they have had some good shows towards the end (that show at the roundhouse was amazing). Noel should do some solo work, Liam could do some different projects, maybe start another band (Jack White likes starting bands maybe he should try their first!). I think he should write a duet with MIA, or maybe write a rock opera with Justin Hawkins about how much he hates his brother, that would be ace.

MOE21

Sep 2, 2009

HE'S THE ONLY GOBBY ONE WITH SENSE! Liam is just a bastard who is half way up his own arse.

kumanikuwareru

Sep 2, 2009

If they get Graham Coxon to replace Noel, they'll be fine. Otherwise, they should change their name to Hurricane #1 and do some Ride covers.

thom-morrissey

Sep 2, 2009

Of course they can't continue, they shouldn't have continued beyond be here now. The only one in that band with any discernable songwriting talent was noel, and even he slowed down very suddenly after morning glory, which is why I'm quite nonchallant about the possibility of a noel solo album, I have a distinct feeling it'll be just as dreary as Oasis' last 7 or so albums. Without noel who's going to write an even half decent song in that band? Gem? Whitey from the kaser chiefs who's supposed to be replacing noel? No chance, Oasis are more done now than they have been for the past 12 years, and that's saying something about the size of the task facing liam if he wants to carry them on because they were done as soon as that shit third album was released. Unless noel comes back, it doesn't look good for Oasis, something which I believe is for the best.

jozsika

Sep 2, 2009

For sure, yes, they can continue! With a different name... The Rain, anyone?

zoodude

Sep 2, 2009

Of course they can. I hope they don't.

maldemer67

Sep 2, 2009

The last of the meat has fallen off the rotting carcass. Bury it and let it rest. Should have done it long ago.Can you all get on with your lives now?

brazen1

Sep 2, 2009

Wellâ€¦this had been brewing for a while, I guess 'Dig' is an excellent LP to end it on. Noel oozes talent no doubt. Just consider his B-Sides 'Angel Child', 'Carry Us All', 'Take Me Away', 'Solve My Mystery', 'Idler's Dream' and primary work 'Little By Little', 'Falling Down', 'Morning Glory' and most of the Oasis catalog. While I love the collection 3 left and their individual contributions (â€˜Nowhereâ€™ is one of my favorite albums from Andy and co.), Noel is the jewel of this bunch. Good luck Liam with your clothing line, directed insults and aging rock star status.

WomblesBleed

Sep 2, 2009

Haha, no. The remaining band members would just be covering his material and i think Liam is too stubborn for that. And like Gem is going to continue working with Liam anyway. It's over.

Dr. Oasis

Sep 2, 2009

I hope they do not continue. Of course they can go on doing irrelevant albums as all of them, without Noel, are forgettable indie-loosers. Liam included. Yes, great voice, best one of the last 20 years. But I do not want another shitty Ian Brown album in his voice. God keep the name Oasis safe, as is the one of The Smiths. Noel: good luck from now on, you deserve it.To the other three: if you have the balls to continue do it without using the trade mark. You know you are damned to failure and sadness.

james_S10

Sep 2, 2009

it wouldnt be oasis. the others are just session musicians. with the two gallaghers intact you could still call it oasis, but now only 1 original member? its not oasis, its liam and a bunch of session musicians. liams voice was amazing on the first few albums and early stuff, but its been steadily declining while noels has been getting better, now its just about evened off. andy bell and gem archer seem like a pair of prats deepthroating liam at every oppurtunity. they arent oasis, they are session musicians.

jimioasis

Sep 2, 2009

performing live? sure, but would be better with noel...recording a new album? hell no. need noel for that.so in general no.

taylorknowles

Sep 2, 2009

Psssh NOT A CHANCEOasis continuing without Noel would be like Nirvana going on without Kurt Cobain or The Smiths making a record without Morrissey... it can be done, but it won't be pretty.Liam's a brilliant singer, so hopefully his over large ego doesn't lead him to believe that he doesn't need his brother. I would hate to hear him tarnishing Oasis' memory with a shit record written without Noel. Noel is the one who wrote all the great Oasis songs, man... he's the heart and soul of the band.

alex_01482

Sep 2, 2009

news just in-the fact that theres been loads of messages since oasis split proves that oasis do matter. what a twonk

kendelicious

Sep 2, 2009

Noel is The Chief. He is what Oasis is. He was the main songwriter and the leader of that band. I actually prefer Noel's voice to Liam's anyways and became an Oasis fan after seeing the Unplugged performance where Noel sang everything. There is no Oasis without Noel. Nuff said

sprsonic

Sep 2, 2009

I love this band, but Oasis doesn't exist without Noel. Going on without him doesn't make sense. I can't imagine that is even an option for them. This is a senseless survey.

drunkenmonkey_92

Sep 2, 2009

Can Oasis continue without Noel Gallagher? ....fuck no

Leonardo09

Sep 2, 2009

Potential choices to replace Noel:- Graham Coxon- Dude from NOWAYSIS- Archie Bunker

Jem17

Sep 2, 2009

I cant belive this is happening! I mean whats going on with the world!! The band just cant go on without Noel, i mean Oasis isn't Oasis without the two of them. Noel is the back bone of Oasis and i think people sometimes forget that because the attention is mostly on Liam seeing as he is the frontman. Noel wirtes the music for the band and the lyrics, i mean he's written some of the most memorable songs around like Wonderwall for example, even if you dont like Oasis you can garuntee you'll be able to sing to that song its a classic and is still being shown on TV now. 15 and 16 year olds know the song and they wernt even around to watch Oasis grow into what they are today! I also personally think Noel has the better voice, he sings the acoustic version of slide away and dont go away beautifully! i dont think they should go on without Noel it will spoil things they should stop now rather than come back without Noel and spoil things! You cant have Oasis without the Gallagher brothers theres no point! Im just gald i can say i have seen them more than once and they were AMAZING!! Oasis will always be one of the best bands around!!

chrismic

Sep 2, 2009

There cannot be an Oasis without Noel ... it may well be true that his song writing is not what it used to be but (even though I believe he's still got one really really good album in him), then again, who in the current formation can write the songs?

Clemo

Sep 2, 2009

Has anyone not thought that if Noel is so annoyed with Liam, out of spite, if Oasis continue, he may not let them use his songs? Just a thought. I would still watch Oasis if they continue but imagine if Noel didn't let them use his songs anymore.

BeneP

Sep 2, 2009

really it's about time. come on lets be honest they've written a few classic songs and 1 classic album. but they couldn't go on releasing an album of basically the same songs every 3 years. it's their time to go. but know the question, who will NME put on the cover every 4 weeks? my bet KOL.

Crowdedmouse

Sep 2, 2009

If they continue without Noel it will be the same sort of farce as Axl Rose touring under the Guns n' Roses moniker. But I couldn't care less anyway, they bore the crap out of me with their mind-numbing 90s brit pop that just goes on... and on... and on...

Rhianne18

Sep 2, 2009

I suppose all good things have to come to an end, this is how we appreciate the good. With many people hoping for a reunion, this is probably most unlikely, however i believe Noel and Liam will continue to go their own ways and carry on to produce their amazing music . With Liam and Noel going their separate ways who knows, they might even start to appeal to an even greater, wider audience with Liams more subdued temper and more of Noels fantastic acoustic sessions.RIP oasis

JBoyd33641

Sep 3, 2009

Could the Stone Roses continue without John Squire? They tried, and it was a joke. Noel is the heart of what Oasis is. I think the 3 could continue, make decent music, but under another name!!

supertrin

Sep 3, 2009

Oasis will be nothing without Noel. Look at the shambles Stone Roses were at Reading after Squire had gone. How many bands have carried on and done well after main songwriter has left? If they carry on it would be like the Guns and Roses situation, which has been embarassing for quite some time. Liams voice has gone, look back at when the sang at Brit awards a couple of years back it is terrible. It was great while it lasted, thanks for the memories. X

ourkid1984

Sep 3, 2009

No they should just finish once and for all and I don't want any of this getting back together crap either.Oasis were my favourite band, I grew up on them and their music even when making 2 crappy albums. Their last couple of albums have been right up there with their best and their live shows have been great, they should just leave it now on a high.No one will quite manage to fill in for Noel.

samdavidson84

Sep 7, 2009

I dont think Oasis can caryy on without Noel. But Noel can carry on without Oasis

Alan Quartermain

Sep 9, 2009

I think mucky_finger said it best when he said (fourth post) that no-one can replace Noel's singing on Live Forever. Just goes to show how utterly replaceable Noel is as a singer. It's all Liam's show, as far as singing goes.In regards to writing, no doubt the others will struggle. But I disagree with those who say Liam, Gem's and Andy's songs are not as good as Noel's. If we put some great B-sides in the mix (the hardrocker with insane lyrics 'Eyeball Tickler' by Gem, say; or one of the most Beatlesesque Oasis songs ever, 'Pass Me Down the Wine' by Liam), then we can see that the three remaining songwriters could have put together a fantastic album by themselves. It would have taken twice as long, perhaps, but let's not forget that Noel's contributions haven't always helped an album. 'Part of the Queue,' anyone? I'd much rather hear the waltzy-cum-Kulashaker-cum-rocker 'Ain't Got Nothin''; or the stomper 'Turn Up The Sun'; or the heavily Indian-flavoured 'Be Where There's Life' than some boring "flagwaving" song (as Noel describes it) like 'Let There Be Love.'Would an Oasis album without Noel be any good? I'm not saying it will be, but the remaining members are capable of doing it. That I'm certain of. Whether they will or not is an open question. But I've no doubt they could.