(What's the Story) Morning Glory?
Released: 1995

(What's the Story) Morning Glory?

by Oasis

The 126th greatest album of all time

(What’s the Story) Morning Glory? is Oasis's 1995 album that crystallizes the band's take on Britpop and arena-sized alternative rock. Built around Noel Gallagher's melodic songwriting and Liam Gallagher's distinctive vocals, the record balances acoustic-driven ballads and loud, guitar-heavy anthems with layered production and singalong choruses. Its polished yet swaggering sound and emphasis on memorable hooks made it a defining release of the mid 1990s British rock scene.

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