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Hindu Times

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This single from Oasis is, without a doubt, one of their finest moments. A fantastic return to brilliant form from the band's troubled stage of bloated excess ('Be Here Now') and the, seemed like, the infinite hangover ('Standing On The Shoulder Of Giants'). 'The Hindu Times' is a very class example of what Oasis still represents; straight-laced, feedback-coated ROCK AND ROLL!
Excellent guitar riffs from Noel and Gem Archer, nicely-done rythmns by bassist Andy Bell and drummer Alan White...and of course, can't menton Oasis without Liam. The junior Gallagher bro puts down his raspy, yet unstressed and self-confident vocals with lyrics of pure optimism (I get up when I'm down/I can't swim but my soul won't drown/I do believe I've got flair/I've got speed and I walk on air). Sounding much better since...well, since '...Morning Glory.'
Of course, we can't forget about the B-sides since Oasis are known for their brillance at it. 'Just Getting Older',sung by Noel, is a fine song, kinda reminiscent of 'Sunday Morning Call' but with a bit more of electric guitars. Might take a few listens to get into it, but 'Just Getting Older' is quite good.
'Idler's Dream', also sung by Gallagher senior, is mostly done by a quirkish piano melody. But once Noel hits the chorus, you'll be amazed by it! And it ends on an oddly, but pleasing, organ sound.
So forth, 'The Hindu Times' is a very rocking, uplifting song (Can't wait to hear this one live!). And so far, it's the best rock song I've heard this year; deemed as a Oasis classic and as a triumphant comeback. More importantly, 'The Hindu Times' is an example why Oasis are still one of the best rock bands in the world. This is a well-done CD and it's been on frequent play on my CD players. It was well worth purchasing it, since I got from Amazon UK (I'm not ad-libbing, here.)! And now, 'The Hindu Times' is my favorite Oasis song. This is definitely worth to buy!
I was also luckily enough to listen to a few tracks from the band's forthcoming album, 'Heathen Chemistry.' After listening to those songs, it's safe to say that Oasis are back!

It reminds me of "supersonic" quite a bit. To the people who have been slaggin it off for its simplicity, they don't have a point. What makes THT special is the way the riff flows along with the acoustic and electric guitar. I like the way the sound is crisp n clear and not overproduced(or distorted) like some oasis rockers. It goes back to the basics, I guess that is why it reminds me of "supersonic". Now with the b-sides; "Just Gettin Older" is Noel showing that he is turning into a more mature and classy writer. "Idler's Dream" is in my list of best oasis songs. It is just class, one of the most beautiful songs I've heard in my whole life. I was speechless the first time I heard it. "Idler's Dream" is worth buying the single. Their latest album has a lot of better songs than THT, GREAT first single though.

Oasis hit the music scene in 1994 with the incredible debut album "Definitely Maybe". Only 8 years later, the forthcoming album "Heathen Chemistry" is, if I can keep track, touted as their second "come-back" album, after 2000's "Standing on the Shoulder of Giants", viewed by many as a failure but in my book an album with some of their greatest tunes ("Who Feels Love", "Gas Panic!")

But I digress... This is the first single of the forth-coming album. "The Hindu Times" is a hard rocking song, reminiscent of the sound on the debut album, and where the title of the song comes from, I have no idea (it is not part of the lyrics). But a great tune, for sure. The "B" sides are both Noel-penned and sung tunes: "Just Getting Older" finds Noel worrying whether he's "cracking up or just getting older" (hint to Noel: yes are are getting older!), and "Idler's Dream", a beautiful piano-based ballad.

I'm looking forward to the new album, out in July, to see whether Oasis is really, truly back in the saddle. Stay tuned.

This is the sound of what the music world has been missing. This is a true uplifting, fists in the air sing-along that weve all needed, not that unoriginal drivel of creed and the like. This is real passion , real sweat , and more importantly real rock and roll. The guitars are soaring the vocals are powerful and the tune is pure gallagher class. And of course as always with oasis the price of the single is worth it for the b-sides alone. Getting older is a wonderful noel sung tune, very personel. Idlers dream is pure beauty, showing that soft side of the galleghers thats makes oasis such a captivating band. Welcome back boys.

The aside is nice, but the two bsides are two beautiful numbers. Just Getter Older is a reflective number and Idler's Dream is one of the groups most romantic and most lovely songs. Buy! Buy! Buy even if you are not a fan! This single is brilliant and so is "Stop Crying Your Heart Out". Listen Up before you automatically rule it out!

this is one of the best singles that oasis have released in their history, it's a good sign of their forthcoming album, they offer only rock 'n' roll, a music that has been forgotten in this world. Buy it, it'll be such a good investment!!!

Oasis come back into the music conscienceness with a stomping rocker. We haven't heard oasis songs this good since 1995. If you are an Oasis fan, were an Oasis, or are just becoming one, give this a definte listen.

Daniel

The Hindu Times restores my faith that rock and roll still exists. With all of the hoopla surrounding this boyband/teeny bopper/ rap craze in American Pop Culture, it's nice to know that there is at least one band out there who is dedicated in putting out pure rock and roll music. Listeners won't be dissapointed for the long-awated new single, in fact they will be left wanting more. And they'll get it - In July when the fifth studio album titled Heathen Chemistry is released.

Excellent 1st single from what will be a fantastic album later this year. The Hindu Times has fantastic singing from Liam and one of the catchiest little guitar riffs around. Both b-sides are excellent and show the more sensitive side of Noel, which has always shown through on Oasis b-sides. This is music from the heart and soul of rock and roll. Its Oasis!

For all the true Oasis fans out there, I don't have to tell you how great this first single is. For everyone else, I would definitely recommend that you add this to your collection. "Hindu Times" is pure rock and roll, classic Oasis. "Idler's Dream," a beautiful B-side from Noel, made me cry the first time I heard it, and "Getting Older," another great B-side from Noel, show the band's true diversity and talent...among other things. A great preview for "Heathen Chemistry." Hopefully, this will give Oasis some of the attention they deserve here in the States.