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Caricature of Liam Gallagher of Oasis

‘Be Here Now’ and Mr. Hyde

Riding the crest of an unprecedented popular rise, veins caked thick with drugs, Oasis produced something profoundly overblown in their third album.

By Frederick O'Brien

Album artwork of 'Surrealistic Pillow' by Jefferson Airplane

Surrealistic Pillow Jefferson Airplane

A staple of the psychedelic folk-rock genre, feeling as fresh and vibrant now as it did in 1967. It sounds like a wonderful montage of the ’60s.

Album artwork of 'Painted Ruins' by Grizzly Bear

Painted Ruins Grizzly Bear

There are moments of glory all over the release but they don't hang around long. As time wears on it seems there is more to forget than there is to remember.

Album artwork of 'Shades of Deep Purple' by Deep Purple

Shades of Deep Purple Deep Purple

The sonic scenery is colourful and smoky, and the band sound like they’re having the time of their lives. It's loose, but it's endearing too.

Album artwork of 'Let It Bleed' by The Rolling Stones

Let It Bleed The Rolling Stones

Blues, psychedelia, jazz, and gospel are all deeply ingrained in the music. This is a rock record, but every track has a flavour of its own.

Album artwork of 'The Stone Roses' by The Stone Roses

The Stone Roses The Stone Roses

A broody, elegant, sometimes transcendent blend of rock and electronic music unlike anything made before or since, even by The Stone Roses.