Hindu Times [SINGLE] [IMPORT]

Oasis

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 30, 2002)
• Original Release Date: April 2, 2002
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Single, Import
• Label: Sbme Import
• ASIN: B000063T2M
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #122,830 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
First single lifted from their 2002 studio album. Includes 2 non-LP tracks, 'Just Getting Older' & 'Idler's Dream'.

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Oasis' Finest Single Ever!, May 25, 2002

By A Customer

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!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars oasis version 2.0, March 2, 2003

By	Ox Cardinal - See all my reviews

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.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Oasis Is Back (Again! Or So We Hope), May 8, 2002

By	Paul Allaer (Cincinnati) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

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.